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Fantastic result mate - and a very interesting and informative build. Looking forward to seeing the dio.

Excellent work! Out of interest, are the designs size specific, or can you just reduce the scale to 1/48 or 1/72 easily. For example, do parts need to be redesigned to make them less fragile in a smaller scale?

That brings back memories. Stunning model!

Excellent. It seems to work well as a photo host and as I start a new post for each WIP or RFI it's really easy to find a photo if I need it at a later date. I'm not so keen on the new interface – it looks nice, but isn't as easy to use. Windows XP wow that's a blast from the past. That and Win 7 are the best OS that MS produced. Why do companies have to screw up something that works well?

OR..... https://www.shapify.me/partner/booth You could have you as the passenger. (you did say "money's no object" didn't you?)

I expected to see some photos of the completed model. If you aren't intending to post any photos of it, this post should be moved to 'vehicle discussion' rather than RFI.

Excellent job Clive! And thanks for reminding me why I don't do biplanes.

I was going to say that it's an exceptional achievement, but even that seems understating it. Without doubt this has been one of the most remarkable builds I have ever seen, and it's been a pleasure to follow. I wonder how many more years you would still been working on it if it wasn't for 3D printing coming along and getting affordable, at just the right time?

Wow that's good - much better than my attempt at the same kit.

Scratching the crew as well! That just bloody showing off. Now.... Tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks, tracks.....

Thanks mate, I really enjoyed painting the camo as it was a bit of a challenge at this scale. I've just thought, I should have show how small this thing is:

Wow! Stunning.

I've been struggling with my mojo to the extent that I put away my current scratch-build as all I could see were future problems. Time for something completely different. Since returning to the modelling fold I've stuck with 1/48 (except for one brief dalliance with a 1/72 which is best forgotten) this time I went with 1/72 for reasons that will become obvious at a later date. It was like being a kid again – gluing all the bits together as fast as possible before any thoughts about paint. Very enjoyable. The kit doesn't have any decals and only shows one paint option. Which was very, very boring. If I'd gone down the all over brown route I could have completed the model in two, possibly three days and even though I got the kit very cheaply (£7.95 from @Duncan B at Black Mike Models – A fine purveyor of phenomenal plastic paraphernalia since 1862 (I made the last bit up) he's still got some 'Gaza' ones left when I last looked if your interested) I can't afford to build models that quickly. I needed something to slow me down. For once I didn't choose the most complicated camouflage, the prize for which has to go to Ernest Percyval Tudor-Hart for his zigzag camouflage. I couldn't find a decent colour photo of it online so: (Incidentally, if you do attempt this scheme in 1/72 I'll promise to visit you in your cell at the secure accommodation - although only when you stop chewing the carpet). I went for the Solomon paint scheme which was tried on some of the early tanks. Yes I know that they gave up using camouflage on these things quite early (because they just got covered in mud anyway so why bother?) so it's unlikely that any type II would have sported this snazzy design but you don't expect me to do the expected do you? I could have done some research but those naps don't take themselves you know. I can assure you that will be the least of the factual inaccuracies I've got lined up for the eventual diorama. For once I actually enjoyed the process of painting so if you don't like my alternate reality – tough! I like it a lot. Thanks for having a look.

It's difficult to believe that those are 1/144! WOW!

I love this thread Tony, nostalgia indeed. The Stirling was one of my all time favourite kits when I was kid, so it's nice to see it again.

Tell me about it! I was going to do loads of stuff today, but got almost nothing done.

Niiiiice. Have you started that diorama yet?

I've been saying for years that I'm not bald, it's a reverse Mohawk.

That's a fantastic result and as it's from a FM kit the result is a minor miracle. You must be a damn good modeller (or magician).

Wow, thats lovely!

That was excellent, but I think more people will see it if it was in a different section, like 'Funnies' or 'Chat'.

God god that beautiful! It never ceases to amaze me the talents that some modellers have. Are you a professional artist?

Brilliant! I love the silly ones and they don't come much sillier than this. It's good to know that not everyone is taking themselves seriously.

Excellent work so far, on the modelling and the painting.

I love that - fantastic!