Old_Tonto's Tepee
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Old_Tonto's Tepee
The great thing about a tepee is that it is easy to move.
My odyssey so far http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=9040
All my larking about with plastic will go here. Expect an update soon.
My odyssey so far http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=9040
All my larking about with plastic will go here. Expect an update soon.
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Bring on the new builds
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It's been a while since I updated the bench but I have not been idle. Here are the completions from the DC3 group build. First up an example from the RAF Transport command:
The kit is Airfix with decals from S&M.
I was fortunate enough to fly in this aircraft a couple of years back.
The second Dakota is a South African ParaDak Circa 1980.
This is the Italeri kit - same as the Airfix, with decals from the spares box.
The black anti-slip panels on the wing root are tamiya tape painted black. I wish I had made more of an effort with the engine necelles now but I must confess that time was running short & I hadn't realised how big DC3's were! I had to aquire a larger shelf unit from work.
I am also plodding on with the Airfix Hurricane Mk IIc at work but I seem to have lost my mojo with this one.
Nearly there though.
A much more fun build has been this ancient Hurricane. I am making this with my daughter Polly - she is learning about the blitz at school.
It's falling together:
It would make a great Blitzbuild.
No.1 son is not to be left out. He is a massive Star Wars fan so we are on with this:
I have also started one of my builds for the Nam group build:
And finally my Rhubarb group build has started. More to follow.
The kit is Airfix with decals from S&M.
I was fortunate enough to fly in this aircraft a couple of years back.
The second Dakota is a South African ParaDak Circa 1980.
This is the Italeri kit - same as the Airfix, with decals from the spares box.
The black anti-slip panels on the wing root are tamiya tape painted black. I wish I had made more of an effort with the engine necelles now but I must confess that time was running short & I hadn't realised how big DC3's were! I had to aquire a larger shelf unit from work.
I am also plodding on with the Airfix Hurricane Mk IIc at work but I seem to have lost my mojo with this one.
Nearly there though.
A much more fun build has been this ancient Hurricane. I am making this with my daughter Polly - she is learning about the blitz at school.
It's falling together:
It would make a great Blitzbuild.
No.1 son is not to be left out. He is a massive Star Wars fan so we are on with this:
I have also started one of my builds for the Nam group build:
And finally my Rhubarb group build has started. More to follow.
2023 - A:0 B:0 C:0
Current Projects:
East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
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East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee
Nice Pair of Daks , my lad also like Star Wars . The pocket kits are ideal to get him interested in the hobby .
Shane
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee
Great stuff OT. I like the ParaDak.
I built that Hurricane as my introuduction back into the hobby. Two of them in fact which are now in Number One son's bedroom. I have a couple more which I hope to use as bait into the hobby for him and his younger brother in a few years time!
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I built that Hurricane as my introuduction back into the hobby. Two of them in fact which are now in Number One son's bedroom. I have a couple more which I hope to use as bait into the hobby for him and his younger brother in a few years time!
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2011 04:08 2009 19:16
2010 44:12 2008 16:03
Overall 166:44
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Not much happening of late. Spent more time painting the kitchen than anything else.
I did finish a Spitfire for the Rhubarb group build:
This was a Tamiya Mk Vb converted back to a Spitfire Mk IIb using the 3D-kits conversion set. Decals are from Carpena. The 3D-kit was a lovely set & I can highly recommend it for it's quality. The group build was good fun and a great idea so well done who ever proposed it.
Also managed to get this Revell Star Wars kit together for my boy.
I had intended to weather it a bit but he is playing with it now.
Fot the Nam group build I am well on the way with the Skoshi Tiger and have also started a North Vietnamese Mig-19.
This is the ESCI kit which I think is now owned by Italeri - a lovely kit which captures the early F-5 really well.
Next is the KP Mi-19.
This one is proving to be a bit of a hand full and is consuming plenty of filler & sanding time. The Czech instructions are not much help either.
I did finish a Spitfire for the Rhubarb group build:
This was a Tamiya Mk Vb converted back to a Spitfire Mk IIb using the 3D-kits conversion set. Decals are from Carpena. The 3D-kit was a lovely set & I can highly recommend it for it's quality. The group build was good fun and a great idea so well done who ever proposed it.
Also managed to get this Revell Star Wars kit together for my boy.
I had intended to weather it a bit but he is playing with it now.
Fot the Nam group build I am well on the way with the Skoshi Tiger and have also started a North Vietnamese Mig-19.
This is the ESCI kit which I think is now owned by Italeri - a lovely kit which captures the early F-5 really well.
Next is the KP Mi-19.
This one is proving to be a bit of a hand full and is consuming plenty of filler & sanding time. The Czech instructions are not much help either.
2023 - A:0 B:0 C:0
Current Projects:
East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
Current Projects:
East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
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Hi
The Daks both fantastic as does the Spit: Mig 19 looks interesting looking forward to seeing it finished
Roger
The Daks both fantastic as does the Spit: Mig 19 looks interesting looking forward to seeing it finished
Roger
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Nice DC3's OT. I'll be watching the Mig build too!
cheers
Stu
cheers
Stu
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Nice builds OT, did you finish the Hurricane?
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers,
Paul
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee
All great stuff OT. That paint job must have been something else on the Skoshi Tiger. Very nice. What red did you use on the Star Wars kit?
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Impressive. Most impressive. Obi-Wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me.
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Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee
The MIG is looking OK OT. It's not as though there are that many to choose from at the moment.
So many models, so little time.
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Great stuff OT - the spit looks great and I'll watch the Mig-19 coming together
Cheers
Martin
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I can't believe it's been a month since my last update. Not much happening of late on the bench but I did complete a couple of kits for the Vietnam GB. An Esci F-5C 'Skoshi Tiger' and a KP Mig 19 with home made decals, here they are:
Currently on the bench & consuming a large amount of build time is this Pavla Skua I am doing as part of the Anti-Shipping group build.
I am also planning a Blitzbau this week so plenty going on.
Currently on the bench & consuming a large amount of build time is this Pavla Skua I am doing as part of the Anti-Shipping group build.
I am also planning a Blitzbau this week so plenty going on.
2023 - A:0 B:0 C:0
Current Projects:
East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
Current Projects:
East German Air Force (1956-90)
South African Air Force (1958-93)
Re: Old_Tonto's Tepee
I like the Mig. Keeps reminding me that I want to build all the Mig jets and display them together.
One day.....
One day.....
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....