Flappydaffy's thread: I'm back on page 23 (Gnat, Provost and Mig 3)

[NARSES2]

Superb scheme 

[FAR148]

Truly fearless, supremely patient and visually striking! It's such a joy to see something done so well and looks so right.

Awesome, just Awesome!
Steven L  

[flappydaffy]

Hey hey,

I'm back  not that I stopped modeling, only I got really really really (you get where I'm going with this right...) slow!!! New job, new hours (in the evening) and a new home needing a lot of work reduced my modeling time even more. Somehow, I got around to spray a little paint on 2 birds.

first, my mig-19 or FT-6 (future US Navy Agressor) (Trumpeter 1/48)








second, Devastator floatplane (future Turkisch Air force) (Great wall hobby 1/48, strongly recommended!!!)






Finally, these a the 2 last birds I will present to you in this form. i intend to document future builds better to be able to make step by step presentations of their construction. If i were you, I'dd keep my eyes open for an incoming yf-23 in scale 1/48, hint hint 

Talk to you soon

cheers!!

[NARSES2]

Looking good, especially the colour schemes

[DogfighterZen]

Excellent work on all of your models! 

[Captain Canada]

Couple of beauties right there ! Love the paint work....great job !

[ChernayaAkula]

Love the colours on that Devastator! 

[flappydaffy]

Hey hey

Here is the start of the month report regarding the pile of models that are currently built at the Flappydaffy Whifyard.

First, my YAK 3 (Eduard 1/48) that is in painting mode, scheme has been chosen, green camo over a Sail and metal frame. (Second picture)





My YF-23 who is assembled, but due to a difference in thickness of the wing and the fuselage a lot of putty still has to be sanded (boring TV shows, where are you??!!)




A RAH-66 Comanche, for the Canadians that is also in paint mode (smart move was to paint the white last  :bang head:)




I also started (no, 45 models started is not enough!!  ) at my local hobby store to demonstrates various products and initiate people to airbrush painting. A nice little Piper Cub in 1/35 scale (Bronco). All interior is OOB except for the floor that has been replace by a wooden piece (easier to cut than for me to learn how to paint realistic wood effects). Nerve testing part of the build are the seat belts, only the buckles are provide, the fabric has to be cut from tape en inserted (4h for 6 straps...) but the result is good 















And finally the Devastator, panels have been washed and decals placed, matt varnish is also done and of course then it happened, I notice finger marks + super glue vapors in the canopy  :bang head:

so the Devastator is now a convertible. canopy will come back once the flaps are in place. And afterwards the last bits will be glued (probe and antenna). And this will be my X-mas miracle as it will be the first kit finished this year 














That's all folks!!!

C ya next time

[FAR148]

Your Devastator is absolutely gorgeous!!! 
Man! I can't wait to see this one finished!


Very Cool!
Steven L 

[Captain Canada]

Your painting is immaculate ! Adds so much realism to the project....great stuff.

[comrade harps]

I do like your sense of colour and pattern.   

[NARSES2]

Really coming on well

[DogfighterZen]

Everytime i take a look at this thread, i'm amazed...   Very good work, indeed!

[Captain Canada]

Just noticed the Commanche....now that's going to be pretty awesome !

[DogfighterZen]

Just noticed the Commanche....now that's going to be pretty awesome !

I second that, captain! And the yf-23... That's one of my favourites