woody37 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Raising awareness for the Stirling Project who are doing an amazing job of recreating the nose section of a Stirling Just an old-fashioned Stirling With old-fashioned ways A fuselage tattered and torn. Four Hercules kept chugging away She's flying from midnight to dawn. Though she don't go so fast, No great height does she claim, Sure there's something that makes her divine: When she flies there on high She's the queen of the sky, She's that old-fashioned Stirling of mine. (Taken from Stirling Wings by Jonathon Falconer) LJ525 was a Mk.III flying from North Creake in norforlk in 1944/45 carrying out radio counter measure ops in support of the bomber missions. The noticable differences of this aircraft from a standard Mk.III were the various antennas and 'Window' dispensers sticking out of the belly that were used to jam and confuse enemy radar signals used to track the bomber streams. Whilst it's one of the more famous Stirlings pictured, finding information about it is quite difficult as is the sad lack of attention the Stirling got in comparison to the Lanc and Halifax. I'd like to thank Len Thompson for supplying his build pics when I started, Neil Whitely Bolton for translating the amazing build by some Italian chap and John Lathwell (12Jaguar) who apart from being part of the Stirling Project team has been a fantastic help and source of enthusiasm throughout the build. There were many times I wanted to just put this back in the box, but the interest from you guys at BM has kept me going. Clearly from the build thread HERE, despite the relative lack of fame, the Stirling certainly isn't forgotton where us modellers are concerned. The only game in town is the Airfix kit, however whilst it generally looks like a Stirling, every (and I mean 'Every') part has either been replaced, sanded to smitherines or modified. I've learned some new techniques during the build such as replacing windowns with acetate and the carpet monster now has indegestion from all the plastic filings Key upgrades were a complete rescribe, new windows, scratch built cockpit, bomb bay, wheel bays, rear interior and engine details. After market parts were the Resin Art wheel set, Falcon canopy set, Quickboost gun barrels and reversed Little Car lenses for the landing lights. The Stilring buffs amongst you will notice a few mistakes due to a lack of research at the right time, but I'm not telling you if you don't know Enough waffling, here's the pics... Thanks for looking, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaraldP. Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I have followed your WIP, and the result looks beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Gorgeous Neil! Worth all the trials and tribulations, it looks like a state of the art kit and a great addition to your bomber collection. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmermaniac Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 maybe, if I live long enough, within a few decades I will reach these standards. JUST GREAT !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 very very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks very much for your kind words Neil It was a great pleasure to assist you with this project and thankyou for raising awareness of our Charity. Look forward to hopefully meeting you if you get near to Duxford at some stage best regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Not much to add, other than brilliant work, Neil! I always did like the Stirling, and you've done her justice. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Stunning build. One to be really proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 cracking mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Simply awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Am loving that, the work you have put in is outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Brilliant work, you must be very pleased with the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Cheers guys, glad you like it. Bugger doesn't fit on the shelf with the others so need to find it a place to live ! John, I've replied to your email, hopefully June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Whats the next project, have you done the Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Whats the next project, have you done the Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle No. Got Frog Whitley to do, but the next one will probably be a Hunter or an airliner. Will have to look into the Albermarle though, don't Valom or someone make one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 To put it simply... Bennisimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyyam Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Luvly Bubbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Beautiful work Neil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 No. Got Frog Whitley to do, but the next one will probably be a Hunter or an airliner. Will have to look into the Albermarle though, don't Valom or someone make one ? Yeap, not a bad kit, got one in the stash, my dad at the time said he practise jumped from them, but I think he got a bit confused as I think it was the Whitley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwakou61 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Fantastic work! This is a fine example of the wonderful things that can be done with these old Airfix kits. thinking of old Airfix kits.. wouldn't it be great to have a catalogue or magazine with pictures of all yeteryears Airfix kits build to this standard? This one and a couple more on this board would make a nice start I think. Anyway, Well done Neil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 too good to be the 'Old Airfix Warrior' but as we know, it is and it's brilliant nice work Neil wonderful turrettery bytheway b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Fantastic job Neil, really lovely model! Enjoyed watching her come together in your build thread too! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Cracking finish, looks great after all your hard work Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Great build, well done. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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