BlackMike Model model builds

Here is my attempt at the Airfix 1/48 scale Bristol Bulldog kit. In the markings of 23 Sqn. RAF Kenley 1931 this aircraft was famously crashed by P/O Douglas Bader. I used a 3D printed engine set from SBS and a mix of decals from Xtradecal and home made paint masks to create the markings. The main colours are AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Polished Aluminium and White Aluminium with Mr Color paints for the other colours.  

Here is my attempt at the AMG 1/48 scale Hawker Hart kit. A challenge in many ways but fun at the same time.

Here is my interpretation of Su-27UB1M Blue 71 of the 831 BrTA, Ukrainian Air Force. I used the standard GWH kit with the Foxbot paint mask and decal sets. (If you don't fancy painting this scheme GWH do a Ltd Edition kit, S4817, which includes decals for the scheme instead.    

Completed on the last day of 2023, my Dora Wings 1/48 P-43 Lancer kit. This kit is of a limited run nature but went together surprisingly well. There was some flash to clean up on some of the smaller parts but the detail is very nice and includes a very detailed cockpit and engine. A photo-etch sheet helps to enhance the details. This is one of the 4 decal options included. Duncan B

This is my HobbyBoss 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Me-262B-1a/U1 Nightfighter built to represent Red 12 after the end of hostilities and under new ownership. The kit is simple enough to build with some care needed to get the gun covers on the nose closed properly (they appear to be designed to be left open to show off the nose guns). Decals and markings were a combination of from the spares box, home printed masks for the '12' (thanks Paul) and from an Xtradecal sheet. Paints were Mr Hobby and Mr Color as usual with a base of Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black....