Mikro-Mir 1/72 De Havilland DH108 Swallow
A fun little kit,
It needs a little care and attention as it's short run and there's a bit of flash and some of the locating holes are a tad small for the parts.
Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey
Painted with Tamiya Nato Black, Flat Aluminium, Rubber Black, Lacquer Gloss Black, ColourCoats Light Aircraft Grey, Alclad High Speed Silver.
Weathered with Citadel Nuln Oil, Flory Dark Dirt.
Finished with Windsor & Newton Satin Varnish.
I had a blast with this one.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers,
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John vd Biggelaar said on June 28, 2022
A beautiful little swallow, Alistair @alistairfgauld
Alistair Gauld said on June 28, 2022
Thanks so much.
Spiros Pendedekas said on June 28, 2022
Absolutely amazing subject, rendered per your usual excellence, Alistair!
What a superb little model!
Alistair Gauld said on June 28, 2022
Thanks Spiros.
Once again you are extremely kind.
Felix said on June 28, 2022
Wow, this plane is so cool. Looks like a blend of a Messerschmitt Comet and a DH Vampire. Beautiful build also!
Alistair Gauld said on June 28, 2022
Many Thanks,
I believe the design was inspired by the Komet and as you say partly used in the Vampire.
Shame it was such a death trap though.
Greg Kittinger said on June 28, 2022
Nice little bird!
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on June 28, 2022
Very pretty lines. The one that killed Geoffrey de Havilland Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_de_Havilland_Jr.
Robert Royes said on June 29, 2022
Nicely done, Alister
George R Blair Jr said on June 29, 2022
Well done, Alistair (@alistairfgauld). You have certainly brought out the best in this kit.
Roland Sachsenhofer said on June 29, 2022
A highly interesting subject and a superb build, great job! Thanks for showing this inspiring model!
Sebastijan Videc said on July 4, 2022
Great job! Have to add one to my prototypes collection!