fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Well, another wonderful little kit by Avis of an appealing subject rendered in great detail, with sound engineering and molding, which makes for a pleasurable build in all departments. The step-by-step build is here: Even as a short-run kit, these last civil releases by Avis have raised that bar in that category high up. As you can see, I built three of their recent kits in a row, something I seldom do, but I was enchanted by the subjects and the quality-price ratio. The care on the details, the good instructions, clear and at a readable size, the good decal sheet, the printed clear parts, the accessories included, what a delight! There is a minor issue with the decal placement under the wing, please refer to the WiP for correction. As I said elsewhere: It warms the cockles of my heart! 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Absolutely beautiful build- the corrections and extra detailing really stand out. That is one unusual and handsome little flying boat. Well done, Moa! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, Teuchter said: Superb! 7 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Absolutely beautiful build- the corrections and extra detailing really stand out. That is one unusual and handsome little flying boat. Well done, Moa! Mike Thanks Teucher and Mike! It was good to start with, so it just sailed peacefully to completion. You are both very kind. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 fantastic looking model, mine arrived from hannants today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I'm totally stuck in awe again !! Simply incredible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Love your builds Moa. Unusual subjects all built to an exceptional standard, I am as always in awe of your skills. Supurb work,nuf said All the best Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Very interesting and informative build log leading to another of your gems. You really have a wonderful collection of unusual types in your collection and this is another superb addition. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Brilliant, love those low angle shots. One of your figures would be most welcome for scale as those trestles don't work for me. Definitely my reference for my build of the Cockle. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, invidia said: fantastic looking model, mine arrived from hannants today. 1 hour ago, occa said: I'm totally stuck in awe again !! Simply incredible 1 hour ago, Stevejj said: Love your builds Moa. Unusual subjects all built to an exceptional standard, I am as always in awe of your skills. Supurb work,nuf said All the best Steve 1 hour ago, RMCS said: Lovley 8 minutes ago, pheonix said: Very interesting and informative build log leading to another of your gems. You really have a wonderful collection of unusual types in your collection and this is another superb addition. P 4 minutes ago, Courageous said: Brilliant, love those low angle shots. One of your figures would be most welcome for scale as those trestles don't work for me. Definitely my reference for my build of the Cockle. Stuart You are all more than kind! Thanks for the encouraging words. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Courageous said: One of your figures would be most welcome for scale as those trestles don't work for me. Stuart, are you going to make me take the model out of its cozy box, and rephotograph it with figures? You are heartless!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Moa said: You are heartless!! Give me name, you know who I mean. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Superb build and great photography! Inspiring work. Cheers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, ptmvarsityfan said: Superb build and great photography! Inspiring work. Cheers, Paul Thanks Paul! Glad others can enjoy it too, makes modeling much nicer and shareable. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, Courageous said: One of your figures would be most welcome for scale as those trestles don't work for me. How I do spoil you all rotten, BM bunch....sigh... Stuart, you owe me twenty minutes of my life. And I did not get your last remark, remember English is not my first language and some cultural references, common phrases or turns may not be known to me. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Superbly done Moa. I know that you mentioned that the basic kit is good but your model is exquisitely finished and gives the impression of the delicacy and intricacy of the original. Beautiful model of a beautiful aircraft. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Baldy said: Superbly done Moa. I know that you mentioned that the basic kit is good but your model is exquisitely finished and gives the impression of the delicacy and intricacy of the original. Beautiful model of a beautiful aircraft. Cheers Malcolm You are very kind, Malcolm, appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Moa said: Stuart, you owe me twenty minutes of my life. Much better, quite an attractive little thing really and that is how you 'normally' present your builds... 8 hours ago, Moa said: And I did not get your last remark, Name...the name for you carpet monster. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Moa said: How I do spoil you all rotten Maybe, but Stuart was right, those last two photos really do you proud. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 What a charming little 'boat! Superb model, as expected. 😉 Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Beautiful! I still can't help but wonder what it was built for though, with tiny engines and only one seat! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Very nice. Thank you for sharing the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, limeypilot said: Beautiful! I still can't help but wonder what it was built for though, with tiny engines and only one seat! Ian Hi Ian I was built for a private person from Australia, as a small sports/"recreational vehicle" (for fishing), but he balked seen the poor performance of the Cockle, and it remained first with Short, and then it was passed to the military. 1 hour ago, Patrik said: Very nice. Thank you for sharing the build. Thanks, always a pleasure Patrik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 The Three Musketeers Curly, Larry and Moe El Trío Los Panchos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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