papa 695s Airfix Kingfisher build

[SimonT]

Never actually managed to get one of these but have always thought they looked interesting - having seen your photos of the 70's detailing, or lack thereof, not so sure now

A good candidate for a makeover with the pyrogravure to impart some extra texturing

It will be the painting that makes or breaks this one so good luck Ian

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice one Ian, a real test for your painting skills

 

[papa 695]

I’ve finally got the feather details back on using a wood workers V tool, I’ve also fitted the bill.

 

[yak face]

Nice work ian , looks like a starling at the minute though!! Cheers tony

 

[Armorguy]

I like it, rather unique !

 

[papa 695]

Primed white and started some painting.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Nice.
Never seen a Kingfisher but have had many different birds sit on my rod while fishing.

 

[Steve Brodie]

i think the problem could be; using the wrong instructions . Seriously looking nice.

 

[papa 695]

I’ve got the rocks painted now.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Coming on a treat. Pebbles have painted up beautifully.
Jim

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Ian the pebble base looks very life like , some nice streaks of colour though the stone.
Pete.

 

[Steve Brodie]

those pebbles look amazing

 

[papa 695]

those pebbles look amazing

Thanks Steve.
I’ve now done some work on the tree trunk.

 

[yak face]

Superb looking base ian , the rocks and mossy branch are fantastic, cheers tony

 

[Armorguy]

This base is progressing well. Won't you add a tadd of green foliage to the mossy spot ? Not that important as it looks great already.

 

[papa 695]

This base is progressing well. Won't you add a tadd of green foliage to the mossy spot ? Not that important as it looks great already.

I’ve been thinking of adding some of this

 

[papa 695]

Ok I’ve added some texture to the branch, and I’ve also started the Minnow.

I think I need to add more paint to the moss, just to knock back the colours a little.

 

[scottie3158]

Ian looking good.

 

[papa 695]

Got the first coats of paint onto the Kingfisher now. Still plenty of work to do though.

 

[Mickc1440]

Great work Ian, that fish looks superb.