P.1127

Blast! I was at the MK show and saw these in passing but made the mistake of being in a hurry. I'd be interested in hearing more about the 1/72 Hastings in particular. Is there a website or vendor that I can consult for reference? Great looking Gannet, btw. Cheers, P.

Looking forward to watching this coming together. I've been trying to get a hold of one of these kits for a while but have, alas, failed. My daughter especially enjoys the Heron at the DH museum (mainly because of the fun folding tables and semi-reclining chairs...) so fancied building one in the same livery. Nevermind, until the opportunity arises I shall enjoy seeing your build unfold. Cheers, P.

Very happy memories of this kit from my childhood, I reckon it was the last thing I built before retiring from tormenting plastic kits for a while: alas the model does not survive. Despite the problems with the kit (some I knew but some I've just read!) it really captures the look of the aircraft nicely... I still love the big landing gear. IIRC I struggled with the fiddly panels at the front end. I was determined to keep them removable given all the hard work I put in to the engine but the fit on mine was so bad that it all looked a bit rubbish. Looking forward to watching yours coming together from the sidelines. P.

Coming along very nicely, displaying enviable skill and patience. Looking forward to the next thrilling installment, as ever. P.

Beautiful build, beautiful finish, beautiful aircraft. Thanks for sharing, P.

Stunning build. If I didn't know better I'd think this should be posted on the Sci-Fi RFI page... it looks unreal. Thanks for sharing, P.

A great collection showing some lovely work. Favourites are difficult but the Rapide is a beauty (and I do like the contra-rotating props on the Seafire!) Thanks for sharing, P.

Looks smashing. The colour is certainly striking: I love it. Certainly one that my daughter would like to have a go at... perfect. Thanks for sharing, P.

This looks amazing, especially in this scale. I'd love to see one built up before taking the plunge myself. P.

The Comet series all share the same cross section, which is circular. There should be no peaks. All the best, P.

Beautiful build of a beautiful aircraft. Congrats, Sir. I'm interested in all aircraft with a Cranfield connection, however tenuous the connection might be. In this case the Chief Engineer on the FD2 project was Robert Lickley, who had been the first Professor of Aircraft Design at Cranfield. I digress... thanks for sharing this cracking piece of modelling, P.

Very, very tidy. I've been tempted by this kit on a number of occasions but resisted due to the lack of a scheme I fancied... your whiff is a neat solution. Thanks for sharing, P.

Looks good from here! Thanks for sharing, P.

I'm not familiar with the P.166 but it's an impressive start. The landing gear arrangement looks like it's going to be fun to get to grips with?! Thanks for sharing, P. (... 1127... not 166)

Stunning finish, an attractive model generally and a very capable prototype. Thanks for sharing, P.

I like this very much indeed: a very clean build of a generally under-represented type, given the numbers built. Always nice to see something different! Thanks for sharing, P.

Top info. Thanks. The reduction of sanding time seems very appealing. I'll investigate further. Cheers and thanks for sharing, P.

Tom, Looking good. I'm a fan of the trusty P38 myself... it hides a multitude of sins and feathers nicely. A question though, if I may? Is there a reason you used Milliput to build up the nose and not the P38? Being a simple chap I use just the P38 but I'm keen to know what benefits other types might bring. Thanks, P.

Handsome. Very handsome. Looking very tidy and every inch Handley Page's finest! Did I miss whether you had a scheme lined up? P.

What a great looking build: top effort. I hope my first vac form build turns out as well. Thanks for sharing. P.

Tom, This is another inspirational build and a joy to watch. Proper model making... you've got me searching for vac form kits to try and find out how tricky it really is! Thanks for sharing P.

Jerzy, This is something to look forward to, if your Clipper build is anything to go by! You work at quite a rate: I wish I could produce models with your speed and skill. What's next?!😉 Good luck, P.

A very smart build there and a very nice personal connection. I agree that Airfix have a good job with the kit: your finishing does the kit justice. Thanks for sharing. P.

I followed this build from afar but signed up partly to comment on it because I found it quite inspiring. The speed and skill with which you tackled this kit is very impressive in my opinion and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it come together. I remember building the 1/144 scale Airfix kit when I was a nipper with my dad. I've had a fondness for the shape of the 314 ever since and your build really captured it and brought back some fond memories. Thank- you P.

Lovely build of an unusual but not unattractive aircraft: the surface finish looks excellent from here, including all the rivets (or lack thereof)! What a sight and sound it must have made back in the day. Thanks for posting. P.