Bluestone 42 - Gallery

This was a very long project that was running in the background for a way too long, so I was happy to finally see it finished. Completely scratch built using Magic Sculp (two part epoxy putty), inspired by the British comedy series Bluestone 42. Overall - very much an exercise in sculplting and painting MTP camouflage.

The diorama is a liberal interpertation of a scene from Episode 5 of the 3rd season where two privates settle a bet of which gladiator weapon is the most effective (after all it was the SA 80 assault rifle with a bayonet attached proved to be better than the trident). In the background there are remains of the bomb disposal robot 'Arthur' - a nod to the pilot episode of the series.

Aerospatialle SA365N Dauphin 2 – Gallery

Probably the quickest build in my modelling career. Just over a month.

This is strict 'out of the box' build. Even the stand is made of the actual model's box. Since there was no scope for any detailing - I focused completely on the paint job. Red and white are a nightmare to work with. To make things worse - I tried to use the colour modulation technique to emphasize the natural shadows by varying brightness and hue of the paint. This, in theory, cheats the vision making the reception of the scaled object more realistic. It's barely visible on the finished model, but when turned upside down becomes very prominent.

This is the model of Icelandic Coast Guard Aerospatialle SA365N Dauphin 2 during its operational time, before the engine failure in 2007 resulting in ditching in the water during exercise flight.

Model itself is of reasonably good quality, but some sanding and filling is required. Canopy fit wasn't great, and I've worked on more detailed 1/72nd scale Trumpeter's models in the past than this 1/48th scale.

Here's the result of my recent work:

Gannet–Gallery

Fairey Gannet A.S. 4 of German Navy as seen od display in Luftwaffenmuseum Berlin-Gatow in 2009. Trumpeter’s kit, scale 1/72nd
Fairey Gannet A.S. 4 niemieckiej Marynarki Wojennej w formie, w jakiej był eksponowany w Luftwaffenmuseum Berlin-Gatow w 2009. Zestaw Trumpeter, skala 1:72

The real deal Oryginał

My vision
Moja wizja

Walrus - Gallery

Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, Revell kit, animals from Pegasus' "Farm Animals" set. Scale 1:72

Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, model Revell, zwierzęta z zestawu "Farm Animals" Pegasus. Skala 1:72

One of 3 Supermarine Walrus planes purchased by Irish Air Corps in 1940 in 1941 paint scheme (originally plane was silver overall) while stationed in Rineanna Aerodrome (currently Shannon Airport). In 1942 there was only one Walrus left - side number 18, serial no. L2301. This plane few times crash landed on the field, but structuwe was sturdy enough to survive that with just minor scratches.

As an interesting fact - this plane was kidnapped on 9th January 1942 by 4 Irish airmen with intention of flying to Cherbourg to join Luftwaffe in war effort (Ireland remained neutral during WW2). Half way through the plane was intercepted by RAF Spitfires and forced to landing. After while both plane and it's crew were deported back to Ireland. Walrus no. 18 served in Ireland until 1946 (at the end as AerLingus trainer), later on flew in Britain with civilian registration G-AIZG.

Currently Walrus no.18 vel L2301 vel G-AIZG in it's original Fleet Air Arm's paint scheme is on display at FAA museum in Yeovilton

Model przedstawia jeden z trzech samolotów Supermarine Walrus zakupionych przez irlandzki Korpus Powietrzny w 1940 r., w malowniu z 1941 r już po nałożeniu kamuflażu (pierwotnie był srebrny) z czasów stacjonowania w bazie lotniczej Rineanna (obecnie Shannon Airport). Do 1942 ostał się tylko jeden - numer boczny 18, numer fabryczny L2301. Samolot ten kilkakrotnie zaliczył "wodowanie" na łące, ale konstukcja była na tyle wytrzymała, że w w większości przypadków zakończyło się to kilkoma uszkodzonymi drobiazgami.
Jako ciekawostka - samolot ten został 9 stycznia 1942 roku porwany przez czterech irlandzkich lotników. Skierowali się oni w stronę bazy Luftwaffe do Cherbourga z zamiarem zbrojnego przyłączenia się do wojny. (Irlandia podczas 2 Wojny zachowała całkowitą neutralność). W połowie drogi nad Walią zostali przechwyceni przez Spitfire'y RAFu i zmuszeni do lądowania. Po jakimś czasie lotnicy i samolot zostali internowani do Republiki Irlandii.
Walrus nr 18 służył w Irlandii do 1946 (pod koniec jako samolot szkolny AerLingus), później wrócił do Wielkiej Brytanii i przez rok latał z cywilną rejestracją G-AIZG.
Obecnie Walrus nr 18 vel L2301 vel G-AIZG wystawiony jest w muzeum Fleet Air Arm w Yeovilton w Wielkiej Brytanii w oryginalnym brytyjskim malownaiu.

Sea Fury - Gallery

Hawker Sea Fury FB.11. Korean war, 805 Squadron Royal Navy, HMS Ocean. Flying this plane Leutenant Peter Carmichael downed Korean MiG 15 on 9th August 1952. Trumpeter's kit, scale 1/72.

Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 z 805 dywizjonu Royal Navy. Wojna w Korei, lotniskowiec HMS Ocean. Pilotując ten samolot porucznik Peter Carmichael 9 sierpnia 1952 r. zestrzelił koreańskiego MiGa 15. Zestaw Trumpeter, skala 1/72.