Sunday, 22 April 2012

FLAGON finally finished


Yesterday I was able to to do a bit more work on the pointy horror.  The silver paint was brushed on over the matt back base coat and a single application produced what looks to me like a suitably scruffy look.  The enormous AA missiles were treated to bright red nose cones - completely wrong but somehow irresistible!
I managed to find a suitable pilot in the spares box - a metal figure of unknown origin - and after shortening his legs was able to make him fit.  The rather basic decals are the ones supplied with the kit and look OK.
 
 Not the world's greatest kit, but not at all bad for £2.99!
I shall try to find gainful employment for the Sukhoi in a game.  Inspiration will strike eventually.  At least I hope so - I still have another to build....
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8 comments:

  1. Chris Kemp22 April 2012 at 14:17

    F.A.B. Tim, there are times when you just have to go with the cliche because you know it is "the right thing to do", like handlebar moustaches for Spitfire pilots :O)

    Regards, Chris

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  2. Tim Gow22 April 2012 at 15:50

    Chris Kemp
    Really! As if I'd ever allow cliches to creep into a game....

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  3. Pete.22 April 2012 at 20:58

    Looks great- glad the black undercoat worked. Be interested to see what game you work it into.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  4. Don M22 April 2012 at 22:32

    Well,cliches do exist for a reason....)

    Nice job Tim!

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  5. Tim Gow22 April 2012 at 22:51

    Pete
    I'll certainly use the black undercoat approach again - thanks for the tip. I am working up a game about Soviet air defences, albeit set in the '60s.

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  6. Tim Gow22 April 2012 at 22:51

    Don M
    True Don, very true.

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  7. Paul23 April 2012 at 01:02

    A great addition to the fleet.

    Paintwork certainly looks up to the mark and the warheads suit the red.

    Nice work Tim.

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  8. Tim Gow23 April 2012 at 08:53

    Paul
    It certainly has visual presence - my Bf110 and Mystere look quite imtimidated by it!

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