The Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum

Okay i thought id better start a thread on this one. Im not entirely decided on how to do this, im actualy tempted to use a 1:48 as the main subject and 1:72 for the others. Im open to ideas here.

Well im going to make a start on these tonight. I have four origonal matchbox kits i will use and i may still source two of the Revell Boxing, the decals are going to be cobbled together but are in hand. Hopefully i will have some photos by tomorrow.

Six biplanes with rigging that will be fun.

Well i do like a challenge.

Ollie, it's good to see you back, but I think we already had this discussion earlier this year -- you might relook this thread http://www.uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=196&t=2835;. In short the comments were to use the CBK, especially PK-1, itself and fake the others via art/cut-outs/etc ....

I do remember that discussion and the plan is to build the 4 and see what works, my feeling is just the two closest to the camera as models might work.

Just to show that ive not been ignoring this one here are a couple of photos:


And the production line:


Im not going to put all the rigging on, just what can be seen plus the bracing for the undercarridge.

You, sir, are a masochist. Stout effort though! Should look very impressive when done.

Ive now basicaly finished the Furys, they are waiting for another coat of setting soloution to dry at the moment. Now i need to think about the background.

How are you getting on Ollie? We could do with having some idea of what your are producing so that we can plan the display. This is a SIG not a secret society!

JamesPerrin wrote:How are you getting on Ollie? We could do with having some idea of what your are producing so that we can plan the display. This is a SIG not a secret society!

James,
Sorry im not very good at taking photos. The Furies are all together, i am waiting for the paint to dry on the background now before assembling the diorama. I will post a photo later, i a very pleased with this one. Do you need dimensions? This isnt a small one.

Here you are. First off the display board:


And then with the models rougly in the place they will be:

Looks great!!

Looks big!

MerlinJones wrote:Looks big!

24x 14 inches. I did try smaller but trying to get the perspective right was hard.