Airfix Gloster J-8A 1:72

[colin m]

It's done. My first plane with Skis, even if they are a bit comedy like. There's no history with this one, well, ok I've been a bit lazy and haven't checked.


The silver is Alclad aluminium, then Vallejo for the other colours. However, after getting a bit tired of poor results from Vallejo matt varnish, this time I used Mig matt varnish. Which I'm happy to say worked very well.


Please forgive me a bit of artistic license with the propeller. The instructions said to paint it 'wood'. Well that was just a bit too plain so I had to go for the a grained gloss finish. I like my props' like this.


I did leave a bit too much wash on before applying the matt varnish, hence it looks a bit more dirty than I was planning on, but it's ok. Note to self, use more light when working at night !


The pics.


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Comments and questions always welcomed.


Colin M..

 

[papa 695]

Awesome work Colin you wouldn't believe it's 1/72. Great work on the rigging and prop

 

[dougie]

Great build, lovely paint work as well

 

[Robert1968]

Great build Colin the rigging looks awesome and the prop looks good too, grain looks very good.


Robert

 

[treyzx10r]

Looks awesome Colin,all that rigging in 1/72 scale makes my eyes hurt just thinking about it! Excellent work on the prop as well!

 

[steve scan]

Excellent Colin, nice work on the rigging and nice paintwork.

 

[Dave W]

Great work Colin.As I've said before,you are the rigging master!.

 

[flyjoe180]

Beaut build Colin. That prop is very nicely finished. Overall a great build, nice one.

 

[Snowman]

WOW!!


Amazing rigging work there!!:eek:


....ditto on the prop!!

 

[colin m]

Thanks all for stopping by and having a look. I was attracted to the model by the skis and camo scheme. Then I though, oh yes, rigging - in 1:72 not again.................................


So, the next build, a mono plane I think.


Colin M...

 

[monica]

Great build Colin,do real like the look you have, the rigging looks awesome how you do it,


and the prop looks good as well,the grain is just great,very well done all round,

 

[Polux]

Wow! I'm with Dave!! Only you can do this amazing rigging work :eek:


Great build!