Hi All
I`ve finally got a new camera (believe it or not I somehow glued the case shut on the old one) and have been taking some photos of works in progress. As I flit alot from one model to another I sometimes forget where or what I was up to and photos are a good way of reminding me of what I was trying to achieve.
Me 109g-10 Croation air force
I`ve always liked this scheme and I first did it years ago in 1:72. Its appeared on this forum before under “A funny thing happened on the way to the forum” when it was a tale of woes and ended up with me melting the wingtip. Well its been repaired and is at present being included in a diorama based on a photograph.
I`m currently building a dozen figures to go with this from bits of Bandai, Tamiya, Preiser Etc so I dont expect to finish any time soon.
The lower pic is of my model in half tone. I often do this as a colour check on old photo`s and only wish that there was some way of turning old black and white into colour at the touch of a button.
ME 262C Tiger stripes and a shark mouth.
This is another long term project, mainly because I didnt realise the limitations of the Dragon kit and at the cost price I just built it like a Tamigawa and found problems later. This is the 3rd time on the bench and I finally think I
ve got it licked.
The rear engine is scratchbuilt and was totally fitted after the model was attached to the dio base. The tail trolley is mainly Evergreen rod and Hobbycraft spare 109 wheels.
The paint job is entirely ficticious and is assumed that the plot to kill Hitler suceeded and Goering became the German Leader, and allowed his pilots the same freedom as the jastas of WW1 as regards paint finishes.
The last photo is of an attempt to hide the strange squareness to the nacelles which seem semi circular in photo`s.
ME262 Mistel
Another long job 2-3 years in the building. Might not be the best in my collection but is certainly the tallest (until I build a Triebflugal).
Since it last appeared it has gained some figures and a gantry/access ladder. The gantry was built from Evergreen rod and contains 55 swear words and 36 curses.
Ive got loads more pix of aircraft from the list below and others. If you want to see them let me know.
A question… it`s taking roughly 15minutes to upload each photo to photobucket via dialup. Is there any way of speeding this up?
Comment of all types good n bad are greatly welcomed.
Regards Gary