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Title: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: gedmundson on March 11, 2019, 04:48:25 AM: Good day folks. After a couple of years on and off the bench, this model is finished with a couple of figures from Model Cellar. I did finish the engine with some details etc. but thought the overall look I wanted was a buttoned-up cowling. That wasn't easy as the fit was rather difficult. I'll blame my limited modelling skills, but don't wonder why so many of these finished pieces leave the cowlings off (as suggested by the instruction pamphlet). The original aircraft (flown by Keith Park) was photographed with a spinner on the propeller resembling a dunce cap - I chose to leave that off so the model wouldn't appear too clown-like.
Cheers,
Gary
(https://i.imgur.com/S7p9Hvp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LmHGbZL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6ZVJdZE.jpg)
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: GAJouette on March 11, 2019, 05:01:51 AM: Gary,
Outstanding project my old friend. Your prop wood work is very impressive. A tip of the hat for your figures they're excellent.The leather coat really stand out. Well Done and Congratulations.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: lcarroll on March 11, 2019, 05:12:58 AM: Magnificent Gary, superb job on my favorite Wingnut Wings Kit. I hope I'll see it in Nanton at this year's Regional Contest. It's a long Build I found as well and you've spent your time very well! Congratulations on a beautiful addition to your collection.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: gbrivio on March 11, 2019, 05:21:04 AM: Beautiful Biff and outstanding figures, congratulations.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Borsos on March 11, 2019, 05:48:59 AM: Wonderful build and great to see a 1/32 Bristol with all its clothes on.
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: coyotemagic on March 11, 2019, 07:47:21 AM: Spectacular, Gary! And those figures are phenomenal!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: RAGIII on March 11, 2019, 08:41:07 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on March 11, 2019, 07:47:21 AM
Spectacular, Gary! And those figures are phenomenal!
Cheers,
Bud

Spectacular is a great adjective for this one! Imagine that, I agree with Bud 100% ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: rhwinter on March 11, 2019, 05:43:55 PM: Beautiful, Gary! To me it‘s always the „over all impression“, mostly the shape of a plane, which makes me like it or not. So, although I truly admire those, who have that engineer's spirit and know how to make e.g. the plane's engine a model in its own right, I tend to be impressed mostly by a beautiful over all appearance of a model.
Richard
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: FokkerFodder on March 11, 2019, 05:47:32 PM: Incredible as always! Skilled with figures as well as planes - great stuff! Cheers Matt
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Manni on March 11, 2019, 07:53:11 PM: Veeeeery nice Brisfit and outstanding figures. The complete scene looks really great!
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: PrzemoL on March 11, 2019, 08:08:53 PM: Great Biff! Very fine finish, PC10, linen, wood, metal bits... A candy!
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Juan on March 11, 2019, 11:57:51 PM: Stunning build and figures Gary, congratulations.
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: gedmundson on March 12, 2019, 12:39:49 AM: Thanks so much for the kind words, gentlemen. Yes Lance - I hope to bring this build down to the show in Nanton. The risk of damage to this one is high - I must admit to breaking and repairing a hundred parts during this build. I guess I'll use lots of bubble wrap.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Gisbod on March 12, 2019, 04:32:37 AM: Super Gary,

And the photos are very well done :)

Guy
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Bughunter on March 13, 2019, 06:34:34 AM: Great Brisfit dio - and since I just finished a build (in smaller scale) I know all the details your model is perfectly showing!
Wonderful.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: ModelCellar on March 27, 2019, 07:21:03 AM: Gary,

That is FANTASTIC ! The prop and wood struts look great. The cowling/metal work is great too. ...and those figures =).. EXCELLENT !!

Paul
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: kensar on March 27, 2019, 10:18:52 PM: Excellent finished result. The figures, the plane, and the base all look like they belong together.
Title: Re: WnW Bristol F.2b Fighter
Post by: Dave in Dubai on March 28, 2019, 04:22:20 PM: Beautiful work Gary, a Brifit to be proud of.
The crew figures you have painted look very lifelike also, the expressions on the faces, the clothing and even down to the tartan pattern on one of the scarves. Bravo.