Plastic Modelers in the IL-2 Community

[161snails]

I'm just about to start the 1/24 bubble canopy typhoon. I find that modelling is a great extension to our sim flying. building a model and then being able to fly the exact bird (even more so in VR..build a spitfire etc then fly it..amazing) is something I could have only dreamed of as a boy. I encourage anyone who has yet to have a go at modelling to give it a bash, nothing big or fancy just build something you love.  for those with kids its a great bonding experience on cold wet rainy days.

[Blitzen]

I just bought the 1/24th Typhoon car door version( always a favorite of mine..) and I must admit it looks a bit daunting....You’ll have to report on your build..

[STN]

Another short run finished.

 

Short S.1 "Cockle"

1924

 

1:72 Avis

 

 

[Feathered_IV]

That's adorable.  I love it

[sallee]

On 8/12/2019 at 4:16 PM, Blitzen said:

I just bought the 1/24th Typhoon car door version( always a favorite of mine..) and I must admit it looks a bit daunting....You’ll have to report on your build..

I always liked the car door version. Quite tempted myself.

[Finkeren]

Doing chipping is a lot of work ? 

 

[THERION]

8 minutes ago, Finkeren said:

Doing chipping is a lot of work ? 

 

 

Mhm, yes, I know that - it's coming nicely.

[Feathered_IV]

Nah, the real problem is your model is too big!  

[STN]

A new subject on the table. Am curious how it will go.

[Buglord]

On 8/14/2019 at 9:18 PM, Finkeren said:

Doing chipping is a lot of work ? 

 

Tell me about it, still loads to do, just bought some real chain for all the rigging stuff & im still deciding on a Valentine ,a Grant, maybe a churchill mk 3 from el alamein ,AFV make a nice kit so still thinking what to put on the trailer.

 

 

[STN]

What a monster. Good job, Buglord.

 

Cockpit finished. Just did not get the green colour quite right.

 

 

[voncrapenhauser]

Sweet wear and tear on the scamel there Bug . My E type is finaly finished excepting a replacement part thats in the post.Pictures to follow when its all done. Next project allready started is 1/8th Back to The Future De Lorean._._._ Allready have lots of mods for this one._._.Pictures soon too.

[voncrapenhauser]

BTTF.De Lorean Time Machine .....so far.

[Winglesschip209]

My finished Tamiya v1 rocket 1/48 scale

Now working on this Corsair needs windshield and canopy to be done 

[voncrapenhauser]

Nice ones there Wingless

[Winglesschip209]

51 minutes ago, voncrapenhauser said:

Nice ones there Wingless

Thanks I’ve gotten better compared to last years 

[Feathered_IV]

Nice work everybody!

Is that an E8N STN?  That's one of my all time favourite floatplanes.

[STN]

And I can see why. It has very elegant forms. I am surpised how sleek the plane is.

 

Nice piece of furniture You got Yourself there, voncrapenhauser

 

 

 

Edited August 21, 2019 by STN

[voncrapenhauser]

FINALLY DONE !.

If The De Lorean is furniture then its a cabinet and sideboard,It is only 1/4 finished and already weighs a ton....PHEW!

 

Liking those single float plane designs too STN ,my favorite is The Vought Kingfisher. Well done so far.

Edited August 23, 2019 by voncrapenhauser
Added stuff.

[JonRedcorn]

The interior on that car is amazing, the carpet is so cool.

[voncrapenhauser]

Thanks  Jon, The kit does not come with carpets. In 1/8th scale this kit is woefully lacking in details esspecially under the hood.I simply Couldn't let that go as you can see in previous posts.

[sallee]

Nice stuff, Wingless!

VC, that is beautiful. But I was in France last week and saw one in the flesh. I think you put the steering wheel on the wrong side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll get me coat.

[STN]

Finally a bit of colour.

 

However I made one step forward and two steps back. As I was applying the gloss coat, plane fell to the ground and cracked where the lower wing joins the hull. I guess it means at least one more round with filler.... oh well... shit happens.

 

[voncrapenhauser]

12 hours ago, sallee said:

Nice stuff, Wingless!

VC, that is beautiful. But I was in France last week and saw one in the flesh. I think you put the steering wheel on the wrong side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll get me coat.

Yes The E Type is cool close up.

As an MOT tester for a job I get to see at least one once a year.

That's where I got some cool detail pictures for my model.

 

Cool floatplane STN, shame about dropping it......Seems always happens to me when I spray too.

Edited August 26, 2019 by voncrapenhauser
Bad spelling amongst other things .

[Winglesschip209]

Built the models a couple of months ago 

 

Edited August 27, 2019 by Winglesschip209
Forgot picture

[Feathered_IV]

I really like the P-40. 

[unreasonable]

On 8/13/2019 at 2:50 AM, STN said:

Another short run finished.

 

Short S.1 "Cockle"

1924

 

1:72 Avis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Toad of Toad Hall had an aeroplane it would have to be this one.  Lovely! 

[STN]

Cracked wing fixed and we are back on track.

[Winglesschip209]

Working on this Japanese vehicle that came in a Tamiya plane kit I know it’s the wrong color I used a u.s. color does n e one know what’s the color used on the us cloth on the Willy’s jeeps tops and seats I use Vallejo air colors 

[Winglesschip209]

Mixed the color and got a good result 

[40plus]

I just finished my 109-G10 Erla. It's a 1:32 Revell kit and is the first model plane I've built since I was 12. I learned a lot of techniques by watching Youtube (hundreds of videos as my wife can attest) I strongly recommend a model who goes by PLASMO on YouTube.

 

Anyway here are some in-progress and final product pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up Next is a single seat IL-2 kit from Trumpeter.

That will be followed by a Tamiya Spitfire Mk IX

And finally a Revell HE-111-H6

 

All of my kits are in 1:32. For the He-111 I bought all of the extras that Eduard has available so it will be saved to the end when hopefully my skill level is better.

 

Here's a mock-up of the IL2 next to the 109 for size comparison. The He-111 will be huge! (70cm wingspan)

 

 

[voncrapenhauser]

On 8/27/2019 at 11:42 AM, Feathered_IV said:

I really like the P-40. 

Ditto....Nice weathering.

That car looks so cute Wingless ...what is it? ...Nice!

Prety cool Erla too Pfrances ,..not bad after a 12 year break ...I like a lot.

Edited August 30, 2019 by voncrapenhauser

[sallee]

Good stuff, Pfrances. I wish my return to modelling had been as successful!

[Winglesschip209]

4 hours ago, voncrapenhauser said:

Ditto....Nice weathering.

That car looks so cute Wingless ...what is it? ...Nice!

Prety cool Erla too Pfrances ,..not bad after a 12 year break ...I like a lot.

Its a japanese 4x4 light vehicle type 95 thanks @voncrapenhauser

[STN]

Upper wing attached... multiple times.

Rigging done... multiple times.

Floats attached... multiple times.

 

I don't dare to breathe near the damn thing ?

 

 

[STN]

Phew! Done.

 

Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 "Dave"

cruiser Nachi

Yellow sea

1936

 

1:72 RS Models

 

 

[sallee]

They always look fantastic!

[gn728]

Hey all - I've seen some Sci-Fi here so I guess its OK. Mainly because its the most recent - The Vandal From The Dark....

but - lol -  I don't neglect the rest..

[Field-Ops]

Posting the pics before the decals since it has swas*icas. Ill probably post later with decals when i can shop them out

 

[STN]

Another nice little bird on the table :)