Leonl Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Beautiful pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks, mates! I truly appreciate the kind words. Beautiful workmanship Bill and what with the other things you've had to contend with a superb result....I doff my feathery hat to you sir... Thanks, General - in a way, focusing on other things, especially modelling with its level of concentration, is a great way to keep one's mind off of the "other things." And if you can keep your mind off it, it lowers stress and helps healing. Of course, the chemicals they pump into me to kill those little buggers helps too! You gotta love it and keep an optimistic outlook! Absolutely gorgeous pair Bill. I didn't realise how much difference in design some of the versions were, particularly with the radiator locations, makes them look like different animals.Always enjoy watching your builds, they are an education into the real aircraft as much as scale modelling Can't wait to see the next instalment from the Navy Bird officesCheersNeil Thanks, Neil - each project is an education for me, too, since I know squat about most of the subjects I model. The folks here on BM are an incredible resource. As far as the next installment goes, I'm trying to decide between an XP-67, Spitfire 21, TSR.2, Sea Venom, and a Heyford. These are the ones that have been suggested anyway. I dread this part of any project ending, as I have a horrible time picking the next one. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmashedGlass Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Absolutely loverly work, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puro_habano Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Outstanding pair of Fireflies! Great craftsmanship. Edited February 7, 2016 by puro_habano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruudster Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 WOW Bill! Sweet builds! Love them! (tempted to "quote" your post and then tell you how much i like them :-P ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks, mates! I truly appreciate the kind words. Thanks, Neil - each project is an education for me, too, since I know squat about most of the subjects I model. The folks here on BM are an incredible resource. As far as the next installment goes, I'm trying to decide between an XP-67, Spitfire 21, TSR.2, Sea Venom, and a Heyford. These are the ones that have been suggested anyway. I dread this part of any project ending, as I have a horrible time picking the next one. Cheers, Bill As much as I'd love to see you do the Xp-47 I know what a marvellous job you would do to the old Heyford so my vote goes there. You will set the benchmark for us all to follow and no doubt give us all an insight into this bi-plane beast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Amaizing job !!! Especially the TT4 A big congrulation for these beautifull kits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Top modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks, mates! I really appreciate all the nice comments. I've decided to build the CMR 1:72 scale Sea Venom next, out of respect for Steve and the help he provided on these Firefly builds. I'll use the Australian RAN scheme applied to the Sea Venom that he and his mates restored, and from which he takes his forum name NAVY870. It should be a fun build, everything looks really nice in the box. Steve is listed as one of the folks that CMR consulted when they were designing this kit and making the masters, so I believe that it will be very accurate. Stay on the lookout for the WIP thread. Cheers, Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Very impressive duo, but the target tug is my favourite! Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Ah the Sea Venom - excellent choice, Bill! Your build will no doubt prove greatly entertaining and informative. Good luck! Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMLA Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Outstanding work, brilliant result, I like it very much!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Two beautiful models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Man, these are great models - like 'em both. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Stunning work. Bravo sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I missed these back in February. Stunning work! Very striking scheme on the TT. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Bill,two absolutely beautiful builds, the finish on both is flawless. Target tugs are a favourite subject of mine, folded wings are less so but after seeing this, I would have to accept that anything this well done is truly fantastic. Well Done, Trev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Incredible builds ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Master Modeler. Superb finish. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Very nice indeed - both beauties! J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Very fine models indeed and a superb finish on both, tell me, where would one purchase such a high quality jig....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 What a gorgeous pair, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 They are real masterpieces Bill! Exceptional modelling! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 On 3/1/2017 at 2:43 PM, Head in the clouds. said: Very fine models indeed and a superb finish on both, tell me, where would one purchase such a high quality jig....... Purchase? I stole it from my granddaughter's toy box. She's 6 years old, and probably halfway through her Firefly model and now she can't set the wings because I took the jig! Perhaps I should give it back to her... Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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