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Martin H

August 13, 2005, 01:31:18 PM Last Edit: August 14, 2005, 07:16:09 AM by Martin H
Here we have my lastest finished project. This beast has been a long term hangerqueen for the last two years.

Boeing Seattle B mk-1A XJ602 of 9 squadron RAF, from Coningsby circa 1963. Lugging as im sure u can see a pair of blue steel stand off nukes.
Its the old Monogram kit. Basic but BIG. u can see the gap between the fuss and wings.....thats because ive built it so the wings are removable for transport.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

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Aircav

#1
August 13, 2005, 01:47:37 PM
So when are you going to do something a little bigger Martin?  ;)  :o
She looks great, can't wait to see her at a show  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  
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Martin H

#2
August 13, 2005, 01:48:26 PM


The aft view
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Jschmus

#3
August 13, 2005, 02:38:27 PM
That's nice!  One question, though.  What's with the jagged line on the starboard stabilizer?
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noxioux

#4
August 13, 2005, 03:45:36 PM
Now that is a beauty!

Kinda makes you want to change the moniker "Big Ugly Fat F*cker" to something more complimentary!

John Howling Mouse

#5
August 13, 2005, 05:11:03 PM
That takes some serious cahonies to build something like that.

(i.e. Mine's still sitting in the hangar)

Fantastic!

:wub:  :wub:  :wub:

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AeroplaneDriver

#6
August 13, 2005, 05:53:03 PM
WOW!  That thing looks so much better in RAF colors.   :wub:  
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

TsrJoe

#7
August 13, 2005, 06:34:57 PM Last Edit: August 13, 2005, 06:40:09 PM by TsrJoe
..now that is sweet, kinda suits it too! nice one Martin.. B)
i just love those blue painted Blue Steel missiles... (hmm...red Red Beard, yellow Yellow Sun, green Green Cheese, etc. hehehe)

cheers, joe

ps. so whens the Convair B.36 Texas getting the same treatment...i can just imagine it in the metal and white scheme lugging a brace of (blue?) Blue Danubes in its bays.. :wub:  
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retro_seventies

#8
August 13, 2005, 06:50:43 PM
great stuff there martin - and the guys are right as always, she looks stunning in the anti flash white.

imagine her in the early eighties in low vis, mid life upgrades fitted (chin LLTV and IR turrets, new turbofans, TFR) hurtling through the welsh valleys, scaring the sheep of their wool!

wonderful job mate!  :wub:  
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Ian the Kiwi Herder

#9
August 14, 2005, 12:48:10 AM
QuoteThat's nice!  One question, though.  What's with the jagged line on the starboard stabilizer?
Mornin J

I'm sure if I'm wrong I'll be told.... but I think it's a 'walkway' marking.

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August 14, 2005, 12:49:11 AM
Forgot to add.....

BL**DY great model, Martin

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Dork the kit slayer

#11
August 14, 2005, 02:31:08 AM
I like it...its so.......so...........soooooo BIG.....and white.

Good project.



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#12
August 14, 2005, 05:33:42 AM
Wow !!! That is one hell of  a showstopper !!!!  Fantastic !
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nev

#13
August 14, 2005, 07:12:25 AM
Crikey, if Lee takes his Valkyrie, the pair of you will take up an entire table at a show!  :o  
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Martin H

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August 14, 2005, 07:14:10 AM Last Edit: August 14, 2005, 07:19:14 AM by Martin H
Quote..now that is sweet, kinda suits it too! nice one Martin.. B)
i just love those blue painted Blue Steel missiles... (hmm...red Red Beard, yellow Yellow Sun, green Green Cheese, etc. hehehe)

cheers, joe
eh sorry joe they aint blue. Their in Halfords primer grey.

Yep the jagged line is the walk way markings. It helped that the walk way pattern was moulded into the plastic.

Thanks for the comments boys.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.
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