Very generous comments, thanks guys (and a Whiffy nomination too - cheers TomZ).
This was a frustrating build. I had the idea in my head and I’m pleased to say it looks how I thought it would look. But it was a struggle.
Put aside the shortcomings of the kit, I knew what I was letting myself in for.
The Whirlybits detail set was a disappointment but I’ll admit I probably didn’t approach it with the right level of patience. Can’t put my finger on it but none of the parts fitted the way I expected. The canopy in particular was a letdown.
Then the markings - home made but the blue background didn’t quite match and limitations of my inkjet printer so I ended up painting around each letter. More frustration!
Anyway, 4th whiffed Airfix Comet. I should say that’s enough but I have a build idea eating away at me.
This all started a few weeks ago when I took the missus to her book club meeting and was shown her host’s hubby’s Batcave. Basically a room devoted to his Batman stuff, mainly (but not only) model Batmobiles through the ages and from around the world. We started talking about ‘what if Batman was British’ - Batmobile basis (Mk 1 Cortina), Batplane basis, etc.
First Batplane was seen in 1939, so what would a British Batman fly?
I reckon something based on a Comet (it has a seat for Robin). Minimal change (just Batify the trailing edges)? Or something a bit radical?
Tempted. If I see a cheap Airfix Comet.
Maybe.
