paul178 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I don't know if it has been posted on here but this is an amazing piece of work. I thought I was a modeller but my efforts ar trash compaired to this 1/72 masterpiece! Two threads from another forum http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?105300-A-Whitley-story-in-scale&p=1680672#post1680672 http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?105940-Whitley-project-in-scale-questions-are-looking-for-answers Also Google him for some of his other work like this http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal11/10201-10300/gal10255-Lancaster-Kontiveis/00.shtm I hope I have posted this in the right forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Crazy...but in a good way! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Insanity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Im giving modelling up and taking up knitting! Insane, insane modelling of the highest order. I'm hanging my head in shame, doffing my cap and looking for my knitting needles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 HAHAHAHAHAHA, back to cave painting for this boy!!!!! i feel TOTALLY inadequate now.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Jesus H Christ!! If I could build just one model like that I think I'd swap my next ten years worth of models for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 WOW! That is some serious scratch work! Thanks for posting the linky. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 :yikes: that's just insane!!!!! he even went to the trouble of making toilet paper!!! Loved the work on the Nav tools. Makes the model that you think is your best work look like a pile of cr#p!! Think i'll just take up playing with blocks again......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Great, except most of it won't be seen. Stopped wasting time and effort on those details years ago. Still, it kept him off the streets. W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow, Wolfpack did I just feel a chill in the air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Grape-sweetener anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks for the link Paul. That is some mind-numbing modelling. There is no denying the patience and skill of the guy. I do kind of understand where Wolfpack is coming from though. Just imagine how many more models he could build if he only spent that amount of effort detailling the parts that can be seen. He could bring his considerable talent to bare on numerous other subjects which would bring us onlookers even more joy. It all comes down to what makes us happy and at this moment in time he appears to be very happy indeed. Perhaps when he is older he might begin to take a different direction (I know I have ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I remember the Lanc was posted on here some time ago (or at least a link to it), but haven't seen the Whitley before. That's serious modelling that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruffy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I've seen this fantastic work before, but no less impressive when viewing it for a second time. How does he do it? Unbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Bit like Zoukei-mura with their fantastic kits, but whats the point on spending time and effort into fitting the pistons in the engine when no one knows it's there Edit: Wish I could build like that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratcher Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That's amazingly detailed work and it really does, as others have commented, put most of us in the shade. The skinning on the Lanc really works for me, giving a slightly rippled and dented effect which along with the paint job gives it a realsim that's rarely seen. I could never achieve work like that and it's both depressing and inspiring to see what a real master can do. Oh well, onwards and upwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 - Holy poo-poo ....... iNCREDIBLE .... I'm looking for a cave were to hide and never come up again ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Great, except most of it won't be seen. Stopped wasting time and effort on those details years ago. Still, it kept him off the streets. W Brilliant! I agree with the hidden details comment though! What do you say to the viewer "I have scratchbuilt all the interior, so I'll smash it to bits so you can have a look"? 'Kept him off the streets'.......sweet! Can't stop laughing.........! ATB...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Amazing work! I guess he is the kind of modeller that prefers quality over quantity. I go for quantity but I think is because my limited skills. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 You are correct - that man's modelling skill are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Us mere mortals should just be his servants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 He is a PHENOMENON .. PHENOMENAL Modeler. { he'd be ace for commission work!!! } . INCREDIBLE work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh blinking heck, I was feeling quite smug about my own efforts in 1/72nd scale until I read this. Absolutely astonishing. Useful reminder that you don't have to use styrene for everything. I keep forgetting that. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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