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 Hi all got this in a small model/toy shop in Stowmarket . Had to buy it as we have them flying over all the time . I have never built a Academy kit before and the kit looks very nice with very little flash or sink . Hope to start the build soon Thanks for looking rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Ooooh nice, look forward to seeing a build log on this
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Martyn I really like academy kits. Usually well priced and affordable and of good quality and detail. Hope you get lots of fun out of building this one. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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Looks good Martyn, I love academy kits Steve
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One of my favourite Attack helicopters Martyn, look forward to your build  Spencer
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Nice one Martyn, if your wood builds are anything to go by then this should turn out to be a nice looking build.... look forward to seeing you get started.... Regards Alan
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Hi Martyn, This is a nice kit to build love helicopters, will keep a close watch on this one. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Thanks guys for the comments Now started the build of the Apache Longbow Built the seats and painted . Then highlighted with drybrushing and wash Next the pilots tub . Painted and drybrushed Next job prime the rest of the bits  Thanks for looking in rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Awesome!! I have always wanted this kit, and i may have to get one now!!!
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Martyn Really nice start to your build. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Thanks guys for the comments A little bit more work on the longbow Fitted the pilot/nav tub and glued the 2 half,s together Painted the hull with a very dark green/black that I had to mix to get the right match to the US Apache helicopters Next job are the side pods Thanks for looking in rgd Martyn Martyn Ingram attached the following image(s): Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hi Martyn, That`s looking real good. Nice start, keep up the good work, can`t wait for the end result.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good Martyn Spencer
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Lovely job so far Martyn Steve
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Martyn Going well with this one. It's an awesome looking beasty in real,life and thi kit looks the part. Hope your getting som good fun with your build. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Looking good Martyn, some really nice work there.... Regards Alan
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Hi Martyn, Good job on the paint work, what do you think about Academy looks to me like a good and well put together kit. Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi all Thank you all for the lovely comments This is a fill build between parts of the sots Hi Trev the Academy kit is bril very little sink and flash Hope to do a bit more on her at the weekend . Need to fill all the joints Thanks for looking rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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