chris148 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Good evening everyone, In February I posted that my modelling hobby had come to an abrupt end after an accident in which I lost the tips of my thumbs and forefingers on both hands.Now after six months including two months off work I am able to return to the build bench thanks to the work of Norwich University Hospital plastics department. Below is my first attempt at a build which I actually started two days before the accident,the 1/48 Tamiya BF109 built out of the box and as all previous builds painted with the old hairy stick,the result an ok build and finish,not my best and not my worst. It is just a pleasure to be able to do this again,i didn't think it would happen. 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Congratulations! That's truly an impressive accomplishment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Looks very nice as always with a well made 109, one of my favourite aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Good to have you back, Thats a great looking 109. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I really like this. It is good to hear you have managed to get back to the bench. It must have been quite an ordeal for you. Well done on the model and the recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Well, looks pretty good to me! It’s amazing how you’ve adapted, congratulations on getting one of your pleasures back. Thanks for sharing, and here’s to many more!🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I might have to whack off the tips of a few digits if you can assemble and brush paint a model that well! I am glad to see that you have managed so well after your injury....just dreading the day when the eyes or the hands go u/s on me and I can't build anymore, I am amazed at what you have done with this kit! Best of luck in the future! 👍 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 That’s a great 109 regardless of the circumstances- v impressive especially for a hand painted finish. It looks airbrushed. Well done. Great you’re able to model again - would have been a true tragedy otherwise 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Man, what a comeback! 👏 I'm glad to see someone overcome a setback like you did. I imagine we all have thought how awful it would be to lose our abilities to build models. You haven't let that stop you and your 109 is a great inspiration for me, and many others I'd guess. Good on you and good work too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 That would be impressive without the injury. Well done and welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Very presentable '09! It's hard to believe that it's brush painted. And congratulations to your recovery! It must feel great to be able to return to creating models. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Splendid piece of modelling... Welcome back to the hobby and congratulations on your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 A mighty fine comeback after such long period of absence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Very nice!...great modeling!...welcome back!!! Luiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Great recovery ! Well done. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Thanks for everyone's kind comments it is good to be back into it.I would like to say that looking at everyone elses builds especially over the last six months was a great inspiration to get back to the bench and get back to this great hobby we all love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That looks fantastic! I'm happy to hear you can build models again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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