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Title: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on June 14, 2019, 12:16:33 PM
This has been sitting for sometime now . Other subjects got my attention and it ended up being a shelf queen . Start with the cockpit , not much detail is there so I figured a few details here and there should be added to dress it up just a bit .

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on June 14, 2019, 12:17:03 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2019, 12:12:58 AM
Awesome Terri! I first built that kit when I was about 14 (42 years ago) . You are doing an excellent job adding details !
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Juan on June 15, 2019, 12:52:53 AM
Fantastic details Terri, at this rate its going to look like your Mustang.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on June 15, 2019, 10:39:44 PM
Hi Rick , it does bring back memories for me as well . Built this kit from my youth as well . And still has a better fit then what Hasegawa offering . Not that it's a bad thing have a few of those kits as well  :)


Juan , that could just happen . Wheel wells will be getting details as well and I'm also planning on cutting out the landing flaps and adding detail in there too  ;)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on June 26, 2019, 06:06:35 AM
Got the base colours on the cockpit parts , now comes the fun part ....detail painting !


Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on June 26, 2019, 07:33:09 AM
Looking good T!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on June 27, 2019, 10:50:35 AM
Thanks Rick  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: pepperman42 on June 28, 2019, 12:04:51 AM
Wow!! Nice work on that old workhorse.

Steve
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on June 29, 2019, 11:19:18 AM
Thanks Steve  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on July 09, 2019, 11:02:15 AM
Detail painting is underway ...
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on July 09, 2019, 11:12:14 PM
The details are continuing to look great Terri!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 03, 2019, 11:54:52 AM
Slowly making headway on this project . Still have the instrument panel to finish off so this is where I stand so far . I had to sand down the fuselage halves even more . My measurements were off  ::) But I think I have a handle on that now .


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 03, 2019, 11:55:31 AM
 :)





Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Juan on August 03, 2019, 08:03:35 PM
Wow Terri, fantastic work thus far, are you sure its not 1/24 (LOL).  Looking forward to your next installment.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: kensar on August 04, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
Does look very good, Terri.  And this is a Monogram kit?
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 04, 2019, 02:35:50 PM
Wow Terri, fantastic work thus far, are you sure its not 1/24 (LOL).  Looking forward to your next installment.

No , it's 1/24 scale . Wouldn't have room to display afterwards if it was .  ;)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 04, 2019, 02:36:44 PM
Does look very good, Terri.  And this is a Monogram kit?


Yes it is the Monograma kit from 1967 .  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on August 04, 2019, 09:59:03 PM
Amazing Cockpit detailing and painting T! Sure doesn't look like the one I built back in "67"  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: gbrivio on August 05, 2019, 06:11:07 AM
Very nice interiors, and this is indeed a captivating subject.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: pepperman42 on August 07, 2019, 10:55:05 AM
Thats a nice upgrade!!

Steve
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 08, 2019, 11:35:28 AM
Thanks Steve  8)


Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:52:31 AM
With the SSW D.III out of the way it's time to turn my attention back on this one . Finished the rest of the instrument panel and fixed her in place . Tail wheel housing is scratch from scrap card and rod and the rad I used Ultracast rad face and the back side is scratched from some scraps . Not much of the rear will be seen , but at least something is there when viewed . I was going to cut out the gun sight , but I don't have a spare and this is waaay to small for my eyes to make . She is all glued up and should be able to start with the seems , but first detail needs to be added to the wheel bay .


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:53:00 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:53:31 AM
 :)

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:54:04 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:54:35 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:55:05 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 27, 2019, 04:55:35 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on August 28, 2019, 03:37:06 AM
Really coming along in a spectacular way Terri! As always I am looking forward to the next update!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 28, 2019, 10:59:58 AM
Thanks Rick  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: kensar on August 28, 2019, 10:04:27 PM
I've been waiting to see more of this build.  That last picture brings to mind some sort of sea creature with the mouth wide open.
This build is coming along nicely.  Do post more of your progress.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on August 30, 2019, 09:30:54 PM
Thanks Ken , will keep the updates coming . :)



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: pepperman42 on September 02, 2019, 11:16:45 PM
Nice work!! Always a very purposeful looking airplane!!

Steve
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 03, 2019, 12:31:57 PM
Thanks Steve ,

Progress continues at a good pace . Side wall structure is added and bits of plumbing . Main leg is not glued in place yet . It's only there to keep other items lined up while the glue sets over night . Still have the other side to finished up and add details to the main legs . But for now this is where I'm at .


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 03, 2019, 12:32:37 PM
 :)






Terri


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: kensar on September 03, 2019, 09:44:42 PM
That added detail is really going to enhance the appearance of this plane.

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 03, 2019, 09:55:40 PM
That added detail is really going to enhance the appearance of this plane.

Totally agree with Ken  ;)
Lovely work, Terri

vB
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on September 04, 2019, 02:29:39 AM
Your enhancements to the kit details is making a Huge Difference Terri! When you are finished No One will guess it is the OLD Monogram kit!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 04, 2019, 09:14:23 AM
Thanks for checking in guys .

I was going to cut out the wheel wells and just use the landing gear struts , but I didn't want this to drag on for months and end up back on the shelf . So I went with what the kit offering is and a bit of gizmology while at least keeping it close to the actual aircraft .



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Dave W on September 04, 2019, 05:59:39 PM
Thats looking really good Terri. I love those old Monogram kits. I made the Hasegawa Typhoon and had more fun from the Monogram kit!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 05, 2019, 11:17:22 AM
Thanks Dave , ja I do like the older kits for some types . I have build the Hawagawa one as well and still have two more in the stash and this has be a more enjoyable build .



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: lone modeller on September 07, 2019, 06:18:35 AM
That looks like a really interesting diversion from "serious" modelling (ie WW1 subjects) Terri - your additions are turning a basic kit into a first class model. Amazing details added.

Stephen
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 11:56:57 AM
Thanks Stephen for dropping by and for the kind comments . :)

Made a bit more progress over the weekend and now have the detailing done . Wheel bays are finished , landing gear legs and the rockets with their launchers . Other bits are ready for paint and same for the prop. Still have some small areas which need body work and then it's of to primer and paint !


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 11:57:27 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 11:57:59 AM
 :)


Up-date starts on page three .
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 11:59:01 AM
 :)

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 12:00:12 PM
 :)

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 09, 2019, 12:00:40 PM
 :)


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Juan on September 09, 2019, 09:22:46 PM
Wow Terri, simply stunning work, that old Monogram never looked better.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on September 09, 2019, 09:30:22 PM
Continuing to be a lesson in what CAN be done with Older Kits T. Lovely work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: kensar on September 09, 2019, 10:22:30 PM
 8)

I've never seen anyone put that detail on the rockets.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: pepperman42 on September 11, 2019, 01:59:17 AM
 Great update!! The process is quite different on those hi tech modern WWII types - wheel wells and under carriage plumbing!!

Steve
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 11, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
Thank-you very much Juan , Rick , Ken and Steve for the most kind comments .

Ken , I'm not sure if the detail I added to the rockets is accurate or not . Tried the net , but wasn't finding what I was looking for so I took a logical approach . ( gizmologly ! )  ;)

The older kits are great test beds for practicing on , if it gets messed up to bad . It's not such a waste if it gets binned .


Terri

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy ..double bill
Post by: Alexis on September 24, 2019, 11:31:48 AM
It was a very busy weekend in front of the bench and not just painting but decalling is also button up and sealed them ready for the next step of weathering . While I was in my zone I pulled out Italeri Hurricane Mk.IIc out of the stash since it shares the same camo why not kill two birds with one stone ! and the Hurrie is set for weathering .




Terri


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 24, 2019, 11:33:07 AM
And the Hurrie .....



Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 24, 2019, 09:04:41 PM
It would appear that both of us are in high-mojo mode.
Long may that continue  8)

Excellent work, Terri  ;)

von B
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: kensar on September 24, 2019, 09:41:39 PM
Nice progress on the Tiffie, and now you're springing a Hurricane on us!  Yes!  Yes!  Yes!
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 25, 2019, 09:19:04 PM
It would appear that both of us are in high-mojo mode.
Long may that continue  8)

Excellent work, Terri  ;)

von B

Cold meds can do wonders sometimes , or until they wear off .  ;)


Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 25, 2019, 09:20:19 PM
Nice progress on the Tiffie, and now you're springing a Hurricane on us!  Yes!  Yes!  Yes!

Sounds like some one likes the Hurricane  ;) thanks Ken



Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 25, 2019, 10:14:47 PM
I need a bucket load of cold meds  ;D

Keep going Terri!

von B
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: RAGIII on September 26, 2019, 11:13:04 PM
Your Typhoon is really looking great T! The Hurricane you snuck in is also Terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy
Post by: Alexis on September 28, 2019, 11:40:05 PM
Thanks for checking Rick ! Should have these button up over the weekend  ;)




Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:47:51 PM
Both are finished ...

Typhoon

Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:48:15 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:48:50 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:49:46 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:50:14 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:50:47 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:51:25 PM
And the Hurricane ...


Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:51:54 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:52:19 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 11:52:47 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 29, 2019, 11:53:06 PM
Lovely lovely work, Terri  ;)

What can we see from you next?

von B
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: lcarroll on September 29, 2019, 11:55:41 PM
   Both striking models Terri, very nicely done! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: RAGIII on September 30, 2019, 02:58:55 AM
Really OUTSTANDING results on both Terri! Hard to believe the Tiffy is that ancient Monogram kit!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on September 30, 2019, 06:04:24 AM
Thanks Bob Von Sopwith , Lance and Rick for the kind comments  8)

Bob , Rodens SSW D.III is next and already started  :) :) :)




Terri
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: kensar on September 30, 2019, 10:01:06 PM
Both great looking models, Terri.  Your added details really enhance the models.  Looking forward to your next one.
I also have a 'distraction' build going - a Williams Bros Gee Bee R-1.
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: gbrivio on September 30, 2019, 10:19:50 PM
Great models with fine enhancements, very well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Monograms Tiffy /Hurrie Completed
Post by: Alexis on October 01, 2019, 06:20:06 AM
Thanks guys for the kind comments  :)




Terri