Hawker Typhoon
- 8 February 2014 10:20260322I am not spending much time over this as it is just a quick out of the box small scale build I did for a change.
The Typhoon was designed as a fighter and was intended to replace the Spitfire for high altitude work. But it had a few problems particularly with the engine which were eventually overcome. In the meantime this aircraft proved itself to be a superb ground attack fighter, a steady gun platform that could take a lot of damage. It was often equipped with rockets.
This model was my first small 1:72 scale Airfix since I was a child. I did it as a quick out of the box build as a change from the large scale aircraft I usually do. I did not even change the overscale dangly bits!! Airfix are bringing out what looks like a superb 1:24 scale 'Tiffy' later this year and I may even be tempted away from my usual 1:32 scale aircraft to buidl it so this was a bit of a taster. No many photos, I have not really taken this build seriously and it will not be displayed.
One more - this is just to provide a comparison wiith what I normally build, this 'Tiffy' alongside a 1:32 scale Mustang which is actually a slightly smaller aircraft than the Tiffy.
- 8 February 2014 12:00260328see what you mean about the scale barry, when did the typhoon go out of service?
- 8 February 2014 17:48260341Yes indeed Howard, quite a difference. I can see why Barry does the larger model. Looks a well-made plane though.
Roger - 9 February 2014 07:48260386Howard. I believe they went out of service at the end of the war in 1945 or 1946.
- 10 February 2014 19:34260550Back to a 1:32 project next.
My first Italian fighter and first 'Limited Run' kit from Special Hobby. These kits a more of a challenge than those from the major companies and are multi-media comprising of a fair bit of resin as well as photo-engraved metal and injection plastic. There are some very 'different' aspects to this build than I am used to but it should make a good display on the shelf.
- 10 February 2014 19:50260555Good Luck with it Barry. Look forward to seeing the photos.
Roger - 10 February 2014 20:13260562Its lovely to see. My Son did a airfix one, but dont look as good as yours Barry
Keep up the fotos from your models, as I think this became so rare and its actually nice to see someone have got a hobby like this.
Looking forward to see more of these Pictures
Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. Maya Angelou ☺🌈🌄🌌🌏🌍🌎 - 10 February 2014 20:56260573you have raised a good point here heike as barry has posted many threads on his hobby but each one under an individual title.
perhaps barry should start a thread "barry's models"?
ok not a good idea. - 10 February 2014 21:33260579
depend on what " Models"
no i think it be worth to keep this page rotating, if some young people looking for a hobby or inspiration... this is a good thread :) sadly there arent many model makers or even clubs outhere these days. which is a shame.Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. Maya Angelou ☺🌈🌄🌌🌏🌍🌎 - 11 February 2014 06:43260594Actually this is a growing hobby.... but not one being taken up by many young sadly. Tens of thousands of middle-aged men who built the old Airfix kits as children are returning to doing it every year. That said a lot of them are getting sons (mainly) into doing it as well, my own son started building models around the time I restarted.
With those returning to the hobby being older and more affluent the demand more more accurate, better engineered kits has grown along with the standard of the builds. Many say that we are living in a 'golden age' for model making. More money is being spent too on both kits and a wide and growth range of aftermarket and build materials/tools etc. The most exciting developments with the best kit developments are in 1:32 scale. A 1:32 scale Lancaster with over a 38 inch wingspan is being released later this year (a similar sized B17 Flying Fortress has already been released) - you need a whole room dedicated to display each of these they are so big!!! http://www.scalemodelnews.com/2013/05/incoming-super-giant-132-scale-avro.html Much as I would love to build one of these (expectyed to cost around £250, not pocket money...) I just do not have the display room, the 'build room' would be an issue as well even though I have a large workbench!!!"
Yes, Howard 'Barry's models' has a certain ring about it but as you suggested when Googling models I did not really get the results I was looking for.....so best as individual threads and I do hope they do inspire some people to 'have a go', its a lot healthier than sitting playing mind numbing games on computers. - 11 February 2014 07:51260595Then there's the buzz from sniffing all that glue.........
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson - 11 February 2014 08:20260597LOL There is that Peter, but no, not really. I use low odour materials that are safe in the main. There are a few things that are smelly and need ventilation but that's mainly in the weathering stages. I use a respirator most of the time when airbrushing even though I use non-toxic acryics. The most dangerous material are resin parts and with them I wear that respirator when sanding.
