Ian's Halifax

[Ian]

I'm in - with a Revell (Matchbox) 1:72 Halifax.
I must admit to having previously starting this kit. The main interior (less the seats) have already been assembled. I'm sure the 10 mins or so I spent doing this won't preclude me from joining in.
I'll be building either the B.I or B.II version, as Mrs. Ian likes glazing nearly as much a I don't like masking!
Roll on Feb 1st.

[SJPONeill]

Welcome aboard, Ian...no worries with any minor prelim work...no that I've selected a kit for GB, I'm rearing to go as well and barely sitting on my hands til next month...

Simon

[bromo]

Welcome aboard Ian, nice choice of plane if i do say so.

[Ian]

So, here's the box -


Here's the pedigree -


And here are the five pieces previously stuck together -


This morning I have mostly been painting interior parts black. No pics of that so far as it's just black.

[Narayan]

Nice. I have this kit so I'll follow your progress with interest.

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Narayan

'Like all pilots who flew and fought in the Hurricane, I grew to love it. It was strong, highly maneuverable, could turn inside the Spitfire and of course the Me109. Best of all it was a marvelous gun platform.’
Group Captain Douglas Bader CBE DSO DFC


A:B
2012 01:00 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 174:46

[bromo]

That cockpit looks very good for an old kit,look forward to seeing some more.

[Ian]

I've gotten a few bits and pieces done in the last week. The interior is painted. The front and rear turrets are assebled. The fuselage halves are together. The wing halves are together. The outer engines are assembled and attached to the wings. Will take a pic or when I get home tonight.

[SJPONeill]

That cockpit is nice - I wasn't expecting much beyond a post for the pilot to sit on...

[Jagewa]

That cockpit is nice - I wasn't expecting much beyond a post for the pilot to sit on...

Same here, I think it's the most detail OOB Matchbox cockpit I've seen.

Jim

[Ian]

A few photos to prove I am working.

Front end


Rear end


I have a nasty piece of plastic missing in front of the canopy


There is some detail in the bombardiers compartment


The outer engine nacelles fit quite nicely but will need filling to get rid of the joins and sink marks.



But she's coming along nicely. Sorry about the shaky pics - super macro and low light levels really don't mix....

[TomW]

Looking great Ian I have the same missing bit of plastic on the front of my Halifax and I'm using the alternate nose, it may be deliberate

Regards

Tom

[PaulBradley]

Sorry about the shaky pics - super macro and low light levels really don't mix....

A small tripod would be a huge help, and relatively inexpensive.

[Ian]

Good idea, Paul. I even have one. I just never use it....

[bromo]

Looking very good Ian.

[Ian]

Real progress - 2 coats of H29




Followed by 2 coats of H116


No work on this tomorrow because tomorrow is Blitzday!