djos Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Hi to all This post will not be anything special regarding model and quality of finishing. Simply i wanted to share with you my emotions. This was done in 3 days for my oldest modeller friend (80+) who wish to have Clostemann's Tempest for a long time but hi is not able to make any model for a years as his hands does not listen his eyes and hart anymore. As he was one who infected me with this hobby 50 years ago, i decided to make it asap for him. That was the story and you can not imagine how i was happy when i sow a old man happy as a child.....this is hobby which wakes kids in us forever. Sorry for bothering...but.... Model, Heller oldie, well known, decals from Revell boxing old almost the same, i had no time to chase fully historic correct decals...this was best what i can do in 3 days, lot of issues with colors, especially trying to not make mess with not fully dried colors (Humbrol enamels). Weathering done with pastels....and that is all. hope you like it. Best regards, and pictures at the end.... Edited August 6, 2019 by djos 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_K Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Your Tempest is just lovely and brings back good memories of a summer holiday some 40 years ago: I was reading Clostermann's "Grand Circus" and building this model. So not boring at all🙂 Kind Regards, Antti 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Excellent story, thanks for sharing. Thanks for giving an old man such joy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Congratulations on a superb model. I would never have thought the old Heller kit could be made to look so good. And for a good cause too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 A lovely job on that @djos An oldie & a really goodie too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 This build has so much to like about it, however it’s the ‘putting a smile on one’s face’ that says it all for me. Once I saw the completed model it actually put a smile on my face as well. A wonderfully completed kit in short time for a great cause. Cheers and well done.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very nice! You did a fantastic job on that old Heller kit. It sure holds it own even after all these years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejj Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Only 3 days! Absolutly brilliant and to give another modeller unable to do it himself such pleasure, I take my hat of to you sir. You are one of life's gentlemen. Regards Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Brilliant result.... Staggers me how you turned it out in such a tight timescale... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 That looks great and that's a great story with it. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Sokko Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Sometimes the old kits can be the most fun. Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Great looking model and a beautiful gift for your friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 A great looking model and a touching story! I doff my hat to you, Sir! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Wonderful job and in only three days!! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the story. That was a nice gesture. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Good work towards a good cause, and your model shows how nice the Heller Tempest is - still very much worth building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silberpferd Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Beautiful model, and very nice story, not bothering at all. Laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Some times a model is special. This is one of them in more ways than one. Great gesture for your friend. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Great Tempest and a really nice gesture for your friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Fab model and lovely personal story as background...if only we could all be as empathetic as that. Bravo Zulu to you squire 👍😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 A lovely model and a very kind thing to do for your friend. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Love Heller kits, love this build and love the sentiment behind it. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Great model and gift to your friend. The Tempest was one of Heller's best kits for a straightforward and trouble free build. I'm glad it's still available in Smer boxing today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Excelent job for three days😏...👍👍👍 I liked so much your iniciative 👏👏👏 Luiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Heller Tempest is a lovely old kit. Your build is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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