Miko retrospective

[Miko]

I hope it's okay to add a few former builds here to give you an idea of my modelling preferences

All these builds we completed with brush painted Humbrol enamels

My apologies for the poor quality photography most of these builds are from over ten years ago

Matchbox/Airfix EE Lightning T4

Aeroclub vac form and modern Airfix Lightning F2a 'First and last Lightnings'

VN799 first prototype and XP693 EE/BAe retained development/chase aircraft

I do like a prototype

Frog Gloster Pioneer, non flying engine test bed

Supermarine Attacker from one of those Czech manufacturers, I forget which?

Airfix B6/B20 and Aeroclub conversion with scratch built details English Electric A1 Canberra

Airfix BAe Hawk Demonstrator, perhaps the most challenging decal job I've yet done

Plasyk Javelin FAW9 of A&AEE

Revel Gannet built as a COD mk4 (Ark Royal)

Matchbox Wessex also from Ark Royal air wing

I also enjoy an interesting 'what if?'

Airfix Su27 from the 'Royal Aircraft Establishment' captured aircraft evaluation flight

From the Miko Reconnaissance flight

Airfix Spitfire PRXIX and Canberra B6/20 with airwaves conversion

Miko (I'll post part 2 tomorrow if that's okay?)

 

[Steven000]

Some very nice models Miko

 

[colin m]

That's a nice collection of vintage builds there Miko.

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

I do like a silver RAF 'plane, even if they've only one wing and flaming out the back!

For brush jobs, you've got a great finish on all of them, especially the bright blue Canberra!

Oh yeah, and the 'Raspberry Ripple' Sukhoi is a a real beaut!

 

[Waspie]

I for one was glad there was a helicopter in there!!! All brilliantly displayed Miko.

 

[Mark1]

A very nice collection.

 

[Tworrs]

Very nice Miko, I'm looking forward to seeing more.

 

[boatman]

HI Miko oh i love your models an the paint work is top knotch very well done indeed sir an love your lightnings as i used to see them at raf coltishall again very well done a lovely model collection which i would be very proud to own well done sir
chrisb

 

[langy71]

Very nice Miko, I just love that prototype Lightning..

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great stuff Miko, not run of the mill for a choice of subjects either

 

[Miko]

Quite possibly the first time i took a photo of a build

Airfix Vulcan B2 617sqn built in the mid ninties bought from a Airfix Christmas sale when they still in Marfleet nr Hull

Special Hobby Meteor 7.5 RAE experimental flight

Matchbox NF12 calibration meteor

Heller SAAB J21

Spectrum Angel interceptor and Harmony angel

Tracing the development of the Spitfire for Mk1 to one of the final mks, they became twice the weight and engine power and 100mph faster!

Airfix Handley PageO/400

The day an Airfix Viggen flew over my house!

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

You weren't tempted to do the Angel Interceptor in RAF or World Air Force colors? I know I would

My favourite is the 0/400. I mean, it's a fully rigged big biplane!

Wait, was that Viggen LANDING on your house?

 

[Miko]

You weren't tempted to do the Angel Interceptor in RAF or World Air Force colors? I know I would

My favourite is the 0/400. I mean, it's a fully rigged big biplane!

Wait, was that Viggen LANDING on your house?

I was tempted to build an Angel interceptor in Viggen style splinter camo, but ended up Swedifying an Airfix Lightning F3 instead, I had seen an RAF version done previously, I believe the art of 'Whatif?' should be quite unique in it's execution!

The O/400 took a while, I used fishing line, I pulled the whole rig a bit too tight as the wings had a slight sag drooping down at the tips!

The Viggen 'did' land in my house! on a shelf in the room where I practice what missus Miko affectionately calls our hobby 'stickin'!

 

[Miko]

As mentioned elsewhere in this forum, I enjoy building in themes

Can anyone spot the connection with these builds?





Miko (quizzing today)

 

[Jakko]

They’re all British aircraft.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

As mentioned elsewhere in this forum, I enjoy building in themes

Can anyone spot the connection with these builds?


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Miko (quizzing today)

Errr! don't tell me, no don't drop a hint, now let me guess - gotit! Wheels.....
Prototypes...

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Seriously
Two Westland service aircraft, and two English Electric prototypes...
All designed by W E W 'Teddy' Petter

I award myself 10 points and acknowledge my research abilities (and a shelf full of Puttnams)

Is it me, tho', or does the Whirlind look all over grey?

 

[Miko]

Seriously
Two Westland service aircraft, and two English Electric prototypes...
All designed by W E W 'Teddy' Petter

I award myself 10 points and acknowledge my research abilities (and a shelf full of Puttnams)

Is it me, tho', or does the Whirlind look all over grey?

Brilliant! I hadn't built my Folland Gnat prototype when I took the piccie which would have been more complete

WEW Petter, an awkward man to work with according to his biography, here seen in his days at Follands, note picture of single seat Gnat F1 behind him


. . . and yes, the Whirlwind prototype was indeed 'dark sea grey' never attempted a Lysander prototype

Miko (owner of many aviation related biographies)

 

[Miko]

Apart from both being Airfix kits in 1/144 scale of vessels designed to operate in a hostile environment. .

What is the more obvious connection?



Miko (I wouldn't think this one will go unanswered for long?)

 

[Gern]

Endeavour?

Edit: More piccies please.