ken anderson. Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 decided to do something different for a change. I got my inspiration from one I saw on the internet. the airfix kit I had lying around, bought 2nd hand for £4,the frame from Wilco's £5.50...total cost for the finished job £12. the spitfire shown was based at Biggin Hill in 1940,damaged by a ME 109,and the id transferred to another aircraft. you may like it or not....only a bit of fun. ken anderson...ne..1..supermarine dept.t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Great idea Ken, wish my hands were that steady ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I do like that Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Great idea Ken! How about a 1/72 Queen Mary trailer, carrying identical painted sprues? Edited By Robin Colbourne on 14/12/2020 16:53:37 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 the Spitfire now has its adversary to keep it company....a BF 109-E 4....circa 1940 also which took part in the BOB. ken anderson...ne...1..109 dept. Edited By ken anderson. on 23/12/2020 10:07:18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I missed this the first time round. A cracking idea Ken. Plus they won't gather dust like my Airfix models do, sitting on a shelf. I must make some cases for mine. There's another project ........Thanks Ken.. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Strangely, I was think of doing the same Ken having seen something similar online. Not sure mine will look as good as yours though. You seem like you're a seasoned plastic kit basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 David If he gets anymore kindly comments I will have to send him an elastic hat JC..... NE23 big hat dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 That's brilliant Ken - what a super idea. I managed to get hold of a copy of my first substantial model kit that really got me started off on the hobby - a 1/48th scale P-51B Mustang, which my Uncle Dave had bought for me when I had chickenpox on a family holiday. He was in the USAAF and I had the idea of assembling the model and putting it in a display frame with his picture and medals, to hang on my workshop wall. I think your idea might work even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Very impressive, really good idea and beautifully done. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Very nice Ken. When are you going to do the 1/24 Mosquito ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 thanks for the kind words everyone,inc big hat carrs.if you fancy a go,airfix sell the 1/72 kits in starter pack's(£10) which include the paints also,the frame from wilco's (£5.50)and the I made the inner from from scrap balsa to give it all a bit of depth to accommodate the model...total cost sub £20. the world is your oyster as how far you want to go with the detail etc,,,,,,and if you want one ready done,i've read of some for sale for £80... anyway something to do...more so if we're getting locked in the cree again......Merry Christmas. ken anderson...ne...1...Cree dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 In Blue Peter style - Here's one I did earlier. Xmas 2012. Still have it, on a shelf above me. Built the odd plastic kit over a Christmas lull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wesley Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What a great idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wesley Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What a great idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wesley Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 ooops ! But it was worth a double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Great idea Ken, I remember airfix kits when I was a kid at around 2 Bob Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Brilliant idea Ken....genius If I may, I’d like to show you my picture frame. I believe it’s the prop tip off a Tiger Moth. Used to be may dad’s, I’ve known it all my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 merry Christmas Cymaz...if it belonged to your dad.....its priceless ken anderson...ne..1....frame dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thought I'd logged into the Tate Gallery. John ....Like it dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 merry Christmas ….John the Mod. ken anderson...ne..1..greetings dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Posted by ken anderson. on 24/12/2020 13:55:39: merry Christmas ….John the Mod. ken anderson...ne..1..greetings dept. Thanks Ken, and you, enjoy the fire water, sure Santa will leave some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 he has/will....hic ken anderson.....ne...1..firewatter dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Posted by DaveyP on 23/12/2020 18:36:50: Great idea Ken, I remember airfix kits when I was a kid at around 2 Bob Keep up the good work And the tinlets of Humbrol enamel were 1s and 6d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Kendo A unique project and I have to admit you made a cracking job of it Well done JC----- ne23 we love Ken dept, PS guys, got to be nice to him coz he lives just round the corner JImbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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