Smithy Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm simply gobsmacked by this thread. I really can't say anything which matches my awe and admiration for this build apart from saying this doesn't look 1/18 scale, it's so damn good it looks 1/1. My hats well and truly off to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hi all, So after 18 months she is finished... Spitfire MkXIV Race #80 Tinnerman Air Race 1949 flown to third position by Flt Lt James McArthur RCAF.. # Thanks for all the support and contributions to my thread on the build - I started it in tribute to Edgar Brooks - Mr Spitfire, and a small part of me like to think he would like what he sees. I must say it has been a really enjoyable build, a few dodgy moments, but with the help of the Monforton book it is like building from a kit, you just have drawings not parts Not sure what comes next, but if you want to see this one then it will be on the competition table at Telford this year tahnks again all & back soon Peter 45 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 just beautiful rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Absolutely bloomin' gorgeous Peter and what a ride! Looking forward to seeing her at Telford. Oh, and you of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_G Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Beautiful! An absolutely stunning model! Fantastic build! Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 It has been a privilege to watch this masterpiece come together. Fantastic, and really inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Rich Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Congratulations Peter! It has indeed been a privilege watching this adventure unfold. You've scored a PERFECT TEN in my book! Grand Master Champion! Thank you so very much for sharing your vision and talent with us. You have transformed the way I see model building into a whole new expression of creative fine-scale aviation art. All the best at Telford! I wish I could be there. Thank you and God Bless! Pastor Rich Faulkner Christ Cornerstone Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Utterly stunning sir. No other words I can find for this build. Well done. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Absolutely incredible, and thank you for taking us through every step of this extraordinary build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Utterly exceptional. Truly magnificent. Thank you for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Truly stunning - I can't wait to see her at Telford and don't forget my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Peter thank you for taking the time to document this masterpiece for us mortals of modelling. It has been a privilege and inspiration to witness such craftsmanship. Thank you. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Was thinking of giving Telford a miss this year, not anymore, got to be worth going just to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Ok Peter, the game's up. Those pictures were taken at Duxford weren't they? I've just seen the reflection of John Romain in the fuselage panels waiting to take it up for a test flight. Seriously though, your beautiful Spitfire is a true masterpiece of the model makers art. It's been a real pleasure and a privilege to follow you on your journey and I would like to thank you not only for the technical skills that you've so generously shared along the way, but also for the inspiration to try things that are out of my comfort zone. Good luck if you're going to enter it at the Nationals, there couldn't be a more deserving winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainly28s Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 This is absolutely mind-blowingly, stunningly beautiful. I can only imagine your pride in having finished this beauty. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Best. Model. Ever!!! Totally deserves a best in show! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Oh my word. That is exceptional. That will I'll win any competition it enters! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I look forward to seeing this in person at Telford. It looks stunning in pictures and can't wait to see what it looks like in the flesh as it were. Gondor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Ottawa Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Awesome. Truly inspiring to see this evolve from start to finish. I'm really looking forward to seeing this at Telford. You've definitely earned that pint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Stunning Peter, nothing short of wonderful. I was late to this build, thinking the big scale wouldn't be me, how silly was I. It has been a visual feast as well as a remarkable education of things Spitfire. I'm sure too the Edgar would have been chuffed to bits & as impressed as the rest of us. Thanks for sharing the journey. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Peter I echo what everyone above has said - it is a work of art CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That is one brilliantly done model Peter Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Absolutely fantastic build. Great work from start to finish. Deserves to be in a museum case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 As everyone has used up all the superlatives I second what everyone above has said. Best build ever. I look forward to seeing this at Telford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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