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Zenrat's Flying Circus

Started by zenrat, January 02, 2015, 10:05:06 PM

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Quote from: NARSES2 on June 02, 2025, 07:40:30 AM
Quote from: zenrat on June 01, 2025, 04:01:38 AMI've borrowed this sprue cutter from my neighbour.  I'm hoping it'll be up to coping with the big attachment points on short run kits...


I think that may even have trouble with one or two of the older ones  :rolleyes:
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zenrat

The panel lines on the Delta are fighting me.  I should have deepened them all a touch before starting PSR.

I have decided not to partake in the 1WGB this year.  I've got too much on.  Model Expo tomorrow, car being serviced plus working a long day Tuesday, been sent on a course Wednesday, plus Mrs Z's ongoing chemo (she's having two weeks off due to dehydration and low potassium - she's bounced back well but has no strength or energy).
It's the Swamp and Smell at Expo tomorrow.  My list of stuff to look out for is a lot shorter than usual but that means nothing when tempted by large piles of other peoples stash...
Mental note - no more 1/35 Tamiya Jeeps.  No matter how cheap...



Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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zenrat

A couple of ideas i've had over the last few days;
Thundershriek - F-105 Thud with a prop.  Phase two of the Thunderscreech program.
Prewar RAF fighter squadron markings on a silver Hurricane.  Specifically the No. 19(F) Sqn blue/white chequered transfers from the Vintage Classics Bristol Bulldog on the Airfix rag-wing Hurricane.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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PR19_Kit

I like both of those Fred, go for it.  :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

Quote from: zenrat on Yesterday at 05:16:51 AMPrewar RAF fighter squadron markings on a silver Hurricane.  Specifically the No. 19(F) Sqn blue/white chequered transfers from the Vintage Classics Bristol Bulldog on the Airfix rag-wing Hurricane.


Hurricanes look good in pre-war markings  :thumbsup:
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zenrat

Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 06:01:26 AM
Quote from: zenrat on Yesterday at 05:16:51 AMPrewar RAF fighter squadron markings on a silver Hurricane.  Specifically the No. 19(F) Sqn blue/white chequered transfers from the Vintage Classics Bristol Bulldog on the Airfix rag-wing Hurricane.


Hurricanes look good in pre-war markings  :thumbsup:

And as 19 sqn was the first to operate Spitfires it should be particularly irritating to rivet counters.   ;D
I'm planning silver enamel for the fabric parts and alclad for the metal.
Maybe a two blade prop.  Does the Airfix kit have that option?  I can't remember.
As the Tinydyne is finished and the Delta is ready for paint (nearly, one tiny bit of rescribing to make right) then I have a gap in my schedule for a new aircraft build so this might be next.
Although there is a bagged Bulldog on the bench and I do feel that as I now have three of these I should at least build one of them.  Rigged of course.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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Rick Lowe

Quote from: zenrat on Today at 04:22:35 AMAlthough there is a bagged Bulldog on the bench and I do feel that as I now have three of these I should at least build one of them.  Rigged of course.

You silly, twisted boy, you.
Just sit/lie down, with a cuppa (or tinny) and the urge will pass.  :thumbsup: