A few of my latest models

ajrimmer42 · 03-14-19, 06:39 AM

Hi fellas, apparently it's been nearly two years since my last post so figured I ought to show my face again!

These are a few of my latest models. Since I was last here I've started doing commission work, as well as having some work published in various UK magazines and books which was a huge milestone as a modeller.

So, starting with my latest:

Tamiya's new tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I. built as a commission. Simply the best kit I've ever had the pleasure of assembling. Sublime.

Another Tamiya kit, this time their long OOP 1/24 Jaguar MkII built as Marwood's Jag from the 1987 film Withnail & I. I even managed to cram some LEDs and a battery in this thing.

Kitty Hawk's 1/48 Su-34 Fullback, destined for a future issue of Scale Aviation Modeller Int. magazine.

Hobby Boss's 1/35 T-28 with a few resin additions.

Eduard's rebox of Hasegawa's 1/48 F-8E Crusader with just about every Eduard aftermarket set too. This was featured in an issue of Model Aircraft Monthly magazine, as well as a Modellers' Datafile book by the same publisher.

An absolute bargain at £7, this is the Hobby Boss 1/48 Mig-17 built as a Polish Lim-6 using Model Maker decals.

MiniArt's 1/35 Mercedes L1500 with Blackdog Resin stowage, Panzer Art resin bonnet & radiator cover, and an Evolution Miniatures driver. This was actually the build that got me started with magazine work.

1/32 Revell Tornado ECR converted to a GR1 using various aftermarket parts. This was a monster of a build but well worth the end result. Featured on the cover of a Model Aircraft Monthly mag last year.

And finally Tamiya's beautiful 1/48 F-16CJ stacked to the gills with aftermarket. This had the Eduard Big Ed and Big Sin sets thrown at it, along with an Olimp decal and weapons set. Built for an F-16 book by Airmark.

Commander Wallace · 03-14-19, 07:25 AM

Welcome back to Subsim.

The models are exceptional. The Jag looks like it has seen many miles and I like the patina theme. The Spitfires are awesome as well. The T-28 and Mercedes L1500 likewise have a paint scheme showing hard use. The modern aircraft look as though you could strap in and fly away.
All in all, great work.

u crank · 03-14-19, 08:34 AM

Truly remarkable. Works of art.

Rhodes · 03-14-19, 09:22 AM

Altamente (so cool)! They are so great!

Sailor Steve · 03-14-19, 10:23 AM

Good stuff! The MiG with the engine exposed especially appeals to me.

Aktungbby · 03-14-19, 12:09 PM

ajrimmer42!

ET2SN · 03-14-19, 11:57 PM

That is some out-frikken-standing work!

Your weathering isn't hiding anything, it makes the subject look like it belongs in its genre. Not too heavy (depending on the subject) and not too light.

iambecomelife · 03-15-19, 06:44 PM

Amazing! Seriously, the Spitfire looks better than the ones from "Dunkirk" - not sure if they were CG or real, but yours has some nice weathering added.

Buddahaid · 03-18-19, 10:15 AM

Stunning work!

ajrimmer42 · 03-28-19, 02:50 AM

Thanks for the comments guys!

Got another Tamiya Spitfire ticked off the list last weekend, this time the old Mk.Vb. I used the Montex Polish Spitfire mask set for the markings on this, otherwise built straight from the box. Hard to believe Tamiya released this kit 24 years ago! Still one of the best around.

Eichhörnchen · 04-23-22, 10:45 AM

Like Marcel says: works of art. Amazing stuff, mate

mapuc · 04-24-22, 08:05 AM

Yes Truly a master piece I hope I can do it as good as you have.

When I saw the pictures of your spitfire I came to think of this model-It's not expensive.

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/air...hurricane-mki/

Markus

ajrimmer42 · 04-25-22, 01:59 PM

Huh, well apparently it's been another 3 years since my last post

Thanks very much for the kind comments guys.

I've been fairly busy in the meantime with various other projects, I'll post a few below soon

ajrimmer42 · 04-25-22, 02:07 PM

So, going all the way back to June 2020, I'd been working through a hefty slew of commission builds revolving around the 1/32 Gulf War Tornado GR1 in the first post that a customer had previously purchased. This Aerobonus SM-340 would be one of a few pieces I built to sit on a large airfield diorama alongside the Tonka.

It's an interesting full resin kit, largely very good with nice fitting parts. The cab was the only difficult bit with quite some warping and dodgy cast parts, but it turned out well in the end. Really fun build!

Onkel Neal · 04-25-22, 10:36 PM

Very nice! When you say commission, do you mean you build models for hire?

03-14-19, 06:39 AM	#1
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	A few of my latest models Hi fellas, apparently it's been nearly two years since my last post so figured I ought to show my face again! These are a few of my latest models. Since I was last here I've started doing commission work, as well as having some work published in various UK magazines and books which was a huge milestone as a modeller. So, starting with my latest: Tamiya's new tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I. built as a commission. Simply the best kit I've ever had the pleasure of assembling. Sublime. Another Tamiya kit, this time their long OOP 1/24 Jaguar MkII built as Marwood's Jag from the 1987 film Withnail & I. I even managed to cram some LEDs and a battery in this thing. Kitty Hawk's 1/48 Su-34 Fullback, destined for a future issue of Scale Aviation Modeller Int. magazine. Hobby Boss's 1/35 T-28 with a few resin additions. Eduard's rebox of Hasegawa's 1/48 F-8E Crusader with just about every Eduard aftermarket set too. This was featured in an issue of Model Aircraft Monthly magazine, as well as a Modellers' Datafile book by the same publisher. An absolute bargain at £7, this is the Hobby Boss 1/48 Mig-17 built as a Polish Lim-6 using Model Maker decals. MiniArt's 1/35 Mercedes L1500 with Blackdog Resin stowage, Panzer Art resin bonnet & radiator cover, and an Evolution Miniatures driver. This was actually the build that got me started with magazine work. 1/32 Revell Tornado ECR converted to a GR1 using various aftermarket parts. This was a monster of a build but well worth the end result. Featured on the cover of a Model Aircraft Monthly mag last year. And finally Tamiya's beautiful 1/48 F-16CJ stacked to the gills with aftermarket. This had the Eduard Big Ed and Big Sin sets thrown at it, along with an Olimp decal and weapons set. Built for an F-16 book by Airmark. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

03-14-19, 08:34 AM	#3
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Truly remarkable. Works of art. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

03-14-19, 09:22 AM	#4
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Altamente (so cool)! They are so great! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

03-14-19, 10:23 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Good stuff! The MiG with the engine exposed especially appeals to me. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-14-19, 12:09 PM	#6
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,979 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! ajrimmer42! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

03-14-19, 07:25 AM	#2
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome back to Subsim. The models are exceptional. The Jag looks like it has seen many miles and I like the patina theme. The Spitfires are awesome as well. The T-28 and Mercedes L1500 likewise have a paint scheme showing hard use. The modern aircraft look as though you could strap in and fly away. All in all, great work.

03-14-19, 11:57 PM	#7
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	That is some out-frikken-standing work! Your weathering isn't hiding anything, it makes the subject look like it belongs in its genre. Not too heavy (depending on the subject) and not too light.

03-15-19, 06:44 PM	#8
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Amazing! Seriously, the Spitfire looks better than the ones from "Dunkirk" - not sure if they were CG or real, but yours has some nice weathering added. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

03-18-19, 10:15 AM	#9
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Stunning work! __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

03-28-19, 02:50 AM	#10
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the comments guys! Got another Tamiya Spitfire ticked off the list last weekend, this time the old Mk.Vb. I used the Montex Polish Spitfire mask set for the markings on this, otherwise built straight from the box. Hard to believe Tamiya released this kit 24 years ago! Still one of the best around. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

04-23-22, 10:45 AM	#11
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,368 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Like Marcel says: works of art. Amazing stuff, mate __________________

04-24-22, 08:05 AM	#12
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Yes Truly a master piece I hope I can do it as good as you have. When I saw the pictures of your spitfire I came to think of this model-It's not expensive. https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/air...hurricane-mki/ Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

04-25-22, 01:59 PM	#13
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Huh, well apparently it's been another 3 years since my last post Thanks very much for the kind comments guys. I've been fairly busy in the meantime with various other projects, I'll post a few below soon __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

04-25-22, 02:07 PM	#14
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	So, going all the way back to June 2020, I'd been working through a hefty slew of commission builds revolving around the 1/32 Gulf War Tornado GR1 in the first post that a customer had previously purchased. This Aerobonus SM-340 would be one of a few pieces I built to sit on a large airfield diorama alongside the Tonka. It's an interesting full resin kit, largely very good with nice fitting parts. The cab was the only difficult bit with quite some warping and dodgy cast parts, but it turned out well in the end. Really fun build! __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

04-25-22, 10:36 PM	#15
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Very nice! When you say commission, do you mean you build models for hire? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web