Dr. Quack

Looks superb, and I like the level of weathering, and subtlety of preshading. Most convincing. Well done with the pilot too. Q

This is coming along nicely. Finish is looking good. However, I think I speak for the majority when I ask - firstly, did you manage to finish the jigsaw? And secondly, can we please please please have more pics of you socks? (They're awesome) Errrrrr......I'll be in my box. Q

Love a Phantom, and I remember them from Leuchars with fondness. Great build. Q

Dammit ........ now I'm developing a soft spot for Canberras! Leave my soft spots alone,sir!!!!!! Q

This is definitely a Labour of love ......... you're doing all the labouring, and were loving the outcome. Stick in there - it's brilliant. Q

A trip to Brian Sherriff's was something of a treat! I have many soft spots, and one of them is for Shackletons. I'll tag along if I may. Q. Ex teenage kid.

Lovely build and finish. A true cold war icon. Q

Welcome Grahame. Many of us are returnees to the hobby, as you can imagine. Mrs.Q and I now live in retirement and empty nest, so now that Adult Life is out of the way, I can be a big kid again. Brilliant. Look forward to seeing your Gnat. Q

Commendable patience with the prop tips. It's coming on well ......all these details bring it to life. Q

Great attention to detail. Thanks for your discussion and pics of the two resin pit options - very helpful. Superb cockpit and seat painting by the way. Another vote for the bathroom tile from me! Q

Lovely build ...... I like the rivets - a Thud need rivets, like Quack needs beer. But now I've got Hawkwind, Silver Machine in my head........ Q

I must admit I love the Canadian climate. I spent a wonderful couple of months there over a Winter in the 80`s as a student ..... my memories are of beautiful snow, lake-ice thick enough to drive on, blue skies, soft brushes to take the snow off a car - no need to scrape! I didn't feel uncomfortably cold until I stepped off the plane back in Scotland, and felt the dreich drizzle and damp, bone- penetrating cold of home! Q

Lovely finish. And thanks for the info on Vallejo materials and chipping - most useful. Q

Great subject and execution. The effect is highly convincing, and that's what modelling`s about, isn't it ......... oh, and having fun! Congratulations on a super build. Q

Guaranteed to get those body cavities resonating! Grateful thanks for your generous comments everybody. Most encouraging. Thank you all. Q

Looking good. Your painting is looking the biz - good idea to thin the paint slightly. I remember building the 1/24 Hurricane when a youngling, and loving it ............... and fully agree with the comments about sharper eyes, smaller fingers, no hand shake etc - if only we'd appreciated it at the time! Looking forward to further instalments. Q

Wow, what a difference the transfers make! Well done getting the long walkway lines in place and straight without kinks, bends or tears. Shackleton definitely added to my Want One list. Q

Superb - all of them! Wonderful tribute to the efforts of 43 and 111 flying QRA from Leuchars. Love your collection. Q

Hi, and Welcome! When brushing, I tend to use Vallejo Model Colour or Xtracrylix, both of which are acrylic and can be diluted safely with nice soft Edinburgh water, if need be. Both ranges are available on the doorstep at Wonderland when they reopen, and they still do online orders as well. Feel free to ask any questions here, no matter how daft they may seem. You'll have noticed that there are specific sections here for questions & advice on tools & tips, paint, decals etc. Have a rummage through, and watch some of the work in progress threads for tips, especially if it's a kit you're planning on doing. Even start a WIP yourself - folk will soon chip in with suggestions and will answer any questions you ask. Glad to have you on board. Q

A successful return to the hobby I'd say - excellent spit. Hope to see more in due course. Q

Excellent. I'm developing a bit of a soft spot for Wyverns. 👍 Q

Looks the biz' 👍 Some say ugly but I love it - exudes power - a very purposeful beast, especially when tooled up like this! Love the Suez scheme. Q

I love it when a plan(e) comes together........ Q

Graaaaaarrrrrgh! I know EXACTLY how that feels. Happily you have repair options - still, it rather spoils one's day. Your perseverance is noble and inspiring - and it's turning out rather well. Nearly there! Q

There you go - if Blackburn couldn't get it to go together smoothly, why should you worry?? Q