Airfix Bismark
Airfix Bismark
Not really my scene - it's a restoration of a kit made originally by my son when he was about 13. It has been in the attic for about 25 years. Parts were missing or broken, the assembly was not the best and the painting was what one might expect from a 13 year old. I did not want to spend long on it so I didn't. The paint scheme I used may not be accurate. It more an amalgam than a historic record. The sea base measures 19 inches by 10 inches to fit the Swordfish as well. They came from the Airfix Ark Royal.
Now, back to the serious stuff.
Now, back to the serious stuff.
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Is there anything you can't restore for heaven's sakes?!!
That looks fantastic!
The setting and the black and white photography work really well, although it seems to have lost the rigging on the Swordfish......
That looks fantastic!
The setting and the black and white photography work really well, although it seems to have lost the rigging on the Swordfish......
Best wishes
Jim
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Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Re: Airfix Bismark
All rigging was shot away during the attack.
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Ah, that'll explain itvacant wrote:All rigging was shot away during the attack.
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Nice work as always Mr. Vacant. I have a half finished Tirpitz on the Shelf of Shame; now I am wondering where to get my mitts on some Barracudas and Hellcats to try an Operation Tungsten variation of your vivid depiction.
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Very evocative.Nicely done.
Re: Airfix Bismark
Iggie - Is there anything you can't restore for heaven's sakes?!!
The monarchy
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The monarchy
Hair
Youth
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Faith in the political elite
The list is quite extensive.
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Now that's Pretty, Vacant!
(...and not just because my Mothers cousin was on the Hood!)
(...and not just because my Mothers cousin was on the Hood!)
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Excellent work and some great photography as well.
Regards, Paddy.
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Re: Airfix Bismark
Love it.
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