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Title: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 16, 2023, 06:43:09 AM
I will add builds to this one as things go forward. I am Starting with a WIP.1/72nd  Hasegawa Hawker Hurricane Mk.1. Douglas Bader 242 Sq. RAF. Next up is weathering.

RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ss02Tc5n/IMG-20231015-143936826.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/tJks4wg6/IMG-20231015-143948702-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 16, 2023, 08:04:49 AM
Although Technically from the Battle of France I am including this Airfix Ragwing Hurri.
RAGIII


 
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kv7BkWcg/IMG-20230920-204218732-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: KiwiZac on October 16, 2023, 01:53:56 PM
It's hard to believe these two aren't 1/48, great work RAGman!
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Dutch522 on October 16, 2023, 02:11:43 PM
Shades of the old Revell 3-in-1 kit! Looks great, Rick, can't wait to see what's next.

All best,

Dutch
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 17, 2023, 11:11:44 AM
Thanks Dave and Zac! Today I airbrushed the first of the upper surface colors on an Airfix Spitfire Mk.1 in 1/72nd scale. Tamiya XF49 and mixes of XF52 and white.
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4F0H1NV/IMG-20231016-203723848-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/7L4FPxKt/IMG-20231016-203747759-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Dutch522 on October 17, 2023, 11:58:33 AM
Looking good, Rick. That would have been an awesome scheme if they'd just left it at that... love that color combination!

Dutch
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: DaveB on October 18, 2023, 02:16:27 AM
Love your early hurricane, Rick and great progress on your Spit.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: macsporran on October 18, 2023, 03:46:51 AM
Great stuff, Rick, nice subjects, iconic machines, both.
I live near Gleneagles Hotel, where they occasionally hold secure military conferences and sometimes fly a Spitfire and/or Hurricane across to remind the rest of NATO what a real aeroplane looks and sounds like. If I hear a Merlin I always rush out of the house and drool!
Sandy
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 18, 2023, 08:46:34 AM
Thanks guys I appreciate your following along! When these two are don ( the ragwing Hurri is already finished) I intend to post All of the Defenders in their finished state  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: kensar on October 18, 2023, 09:30:42 PM
Those are looking great, Rick.  I like the unpunctured covering over the machine guns.
The final pictures of all the BoB defenders together will be awesome.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: WD on October 18, 2023, 11:43:29 PM
Looking great Rick!

Warren
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: lone modeller on October 19, 2023, 04:16:24 AM
First class models all Rick. Simple quick builds are always worth building to keep the mojo going.

Stephen.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 20, 2023, 12:08:38 PM
Thanks to all! You are very kind!! A bit of progress on the Hasegawa Hurri:
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/QMXhTfYb/IMG-20231019-205541815-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/4xvXyDPy/IMG-20231019-204955541-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Rookie on October 20, 2023, 08:30:10 PM
This is top-notch work Rick!

Cheers,
Willem
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 22, 2023, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: Rookie on October 20, 2023, 08:30:10 PM
This is top-notch work Rick!

Cheers,
Willem

Thanks Willem. Todays progress on the Spitfire:

RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/6q4h7RPt/IMG-20231021-222812410-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Dutch522 on October 22, 2023, 12:59:53 PM
Tally-ho!

D.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: PrzemoL on October 23, 2023, 06:23:08 PM
Lovely project. Fingers crossed for the final result!
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: pepperman42 on October 24, 2023, 02:29:15 AM
Great results. Time to read Piece of Cake again.

Steve
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on October 27, 2023, 11:21:20 AM
Thanks to all for the Kind Comments! The latest on the Airfix Spitfire:
RAGIII


(https://i.postimg.cc/2y62SXst/IMG-20231026-184801487-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on November 01, 2023, 03:36:10 AM
Not far to go on this one now:

(https://i.postimg.cc/1XWKc9ZB/IMG-20231030-195720361-HDR.jpg)



RAGIII
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: lone modeller on November 01, 2023, 04:49:58 AM
That looks suitably worn Rick - not too much but certainly in the thick of it!

Stephen.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on November 10, 2023, 03:33:53 AM
Quote from: lone modeller on November 01, 2023, 04:49:58 AM
That looks suitably worn Rick - not too much but certainly in the thick of it!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! The Spit is finished:
RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/5NH89YPn/IMG-20231102-203633098-HDR.jpg)

as is the Hasegawa Hurricane Mk.1.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZK1pWb2Z/IMG-20231102-210120758-HDR.jpg)

Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: lone modeller on November 10, 2023, 04:25:33 AM
Two super builds Rick: the weathering is just right IMO.

Stephen.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: PrzemoL on November 13, 2023, 06:45:55 PM
A nice pair, Rick! Fine project all around.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Rookie on November 13, 2023, 09:55:32 PM
Quote from: PrzemoL on November 13, 2023, 06:45:55 PM
A nice pair, Rick! Fine project all around.

I second that!

Cheers,
Willem
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on February 03, 2024, 10:09:41 AM
Thanks Guys, I do appreciate the comments! I have another Spitfire WIP. Tamiya 1/72nd scale Mk.1. I am building this one to represent the final bird flown by John Dundas. November 28th 1940. To Me this date ends the BOB. Dundas shoots down Wick, and is downed moments later by Wicks wingman.

RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/DyRpHLbJ/IMG-20240202-183343369-HDR.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/htxZBv9C/IMG-20240202-183539324-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: torbiorn on February 03, 2024, 06:57:57 PM
Pretty :)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on February 04, 2024, 08:07:28 AM
Quote from: torbiorn on February 03, 2024, 06:57:57 PM
Pretty :)

Thanks for the comment!
RAGIII
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: RAGIII on February 06, 2024, 12:14:09 AM
The Tamiya Spit is pretty much finished. ( Needs a serial Number).
RAGIII


(https://i.postimg.cc/MKdPBJFz/IMG-20240204-182648787-HDR.jpg)

and the V formation with two Airfix and the Tamiya kit:

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvKsJ28J/IMG-20240204-182553862-HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: Dutch522 on February 06, 2024, 12:33:32 AM
Everything about those planes was beautiful, and you've done a magnificent job capturing the look & feel of them, Rick. Conga-rats, as Diego used to say!

Dutch
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: macsporran on February 06, 2024, 12:52:53 AM
Lovely!
Sandy
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: PrzemoL on February 06, 2024, 10:35:21 PM
Lovely trio
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: pepperman42 on February 08, 2024, 12:14:07 AM
Helloooo Leadah...great looking Spits!!!

Steve
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: kensar on February 08, 2024, 03:26:12 AM
Nice hat trick, Rick.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: lone modeller on February 08, 2024, 04:34:04 AM
Got to agree with the above - a very fine trio.

Stephen.
Title: Re: BoB Defenders
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 28, 2024, 04:06:11 AM
Ditto all the above, Really nice trio Amigo !

ED