Mike W

Having seen the kit at Telford, I'm speechless, both at the quality of a standard Airfix 1/24 kit, and the quality of the OOB build. - time for me to throw in the towel and take up tiddly-winks? Roll on a 1/24 Corsair or a 262? A 1/24 BAE Hawk would be nice as well. Mike

The deck looks good, but the shift of butts (http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=808) should be every four or five planks, not alternating planks. Happy modelling, Mike

Outstanding! Mike

Where are the photos? Mike

Just superb! Mike

The most outstanding piece of modelling I've seen in a month of Sundays! Mike

Superbly done. Mike

I think you would have had much less trouble with weighting the base if you had used Milliput or similar modelling putty with 'fluid lead' (https://www.eileensemporium.com/index.php). Resin is exothermic as it sets, hence your problems with bulging plastic as the resin sets. This is a wonderful thread. My wife is fascinated by the culinary input! Happy modelling, Mike

I routinely motorise my 1/32 and 1/24 aircraft, usually with a Scalextric motor. Happy modelling, Mike

Very nicely done. I have often wondered why the B-17 had such a following when the Liberator was built in greater numbers and was a better aircraft (as of course was the Lancaster). Good luck with your next two B-17s Mike

Outstanding piece of work. Mike

Looking very good. The pilot's face needs a little finishing yet. Happy modelling, Mike

Very nicely done. It's a mystery to me why the Tempest has never been done in 1/32 by a main stream manufacturer. Mike

A first class attempt - I couldn't do anything half as well when I was ten. He is obviously going to be a master modeller in time - he's already well on the way. Happy modelling, Mike

I thought there were meant to be transfers for a FAA one? Good progress so far. Mike

I always motorise my 1/32 and 1/24 prop driven models. I normally us a Scalextric motor, the 1/24 Airfix stand, and a AA battery box (http://www.tandyonline.co.uk/2xaa-battery-holder.html) and slide switch (http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Miniature-slide-switch-30266). I shall enjoy watching this build. Mike

A lovely rendition of a truly ugly aircraft!

Your modelling skills are superb and the finished model an inspiration. The SE5A is not the most beautiful aircraft (like the Q1 locomotive), or the Hurricane, but is very purposeful and is attractive in its own right. I'm looking forward to your next foray into scratchbuilding. Happy modelling. Mike

You could see if the mechanism in the Trumpeter Wyvern is any good. Not the cheapest way of doing it though. Mike

45% fatality rate amongst Bomber Command aircrew. A fitting tribute to a wonderful aircraft and the men who served in them. Mike

Has this company finally gone to the wall? Its web site is no longer valid. If so, it will be a shame, because there are so few first class 1/24 scale aircraft. Mike

This I must see finished! Mike

Why not do the RAF version with invasion stripes? Mike

Beatifully done so far. My father was a navigator on Lancasters (Nick the Nazi Neutraliser). Just a small point, Americans went on missions, Bomber Command on 'ops' or raids. I'm looking forward to seeing this finished. Happy Xmas to all, Mike

Wow!!