Gorby Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 As a bit of light relief I decided to do a nice easy kit. I chose wrong. As I wanted to build something quite quickly, I picked a small fighter, which was a mistake, the bloody thing fought me all the way. The only reasons it didn't end up on the shelf of doom is because I don't have a shelf of doom and because I'm a stubborn git. No heap of plastics going to get the better of me. I love the I-16 because of its dumpy beauty. When I explained that the Mrs Gorby She gave me one of those withering looks that women learn at a very young age. Apparently the word is 'petite'. As you know, I really, really admire the zealots that attempt to enforce strict adherence to historical accuracy, * But just this once, I decided to rewriting history - because I felt like it. When I saw how dull the Eduard schemes were, I found one that actually does have a modicum of truth to it. Then I discovered that it was for a type 10 not type 24. Damn! And then I remembered “I don't care. I really, really don't care”, so in the alternate reality that I inhabit.… * This week we've learned to spot sarcasm ……….. next time we'll learn to spot dialectical materialism in Peruvian parrots. If you're determined to waste what's left of your life, the build report is here: Thanks for havin a look. 57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYA Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Still a wonderful result, this one is on my to build list too as an easy built; I might reconsider the easy part ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, CYA said: Still a wonderful result Thanks mate. 4 minutes ago, CYA said: this one is on my to build list too as an easy built; That's one of the reasons it got chosen. I've not noticed anyone else mention it being a pig of a kit, so maybe I got a duff one or I'm just a duff modeller. Which is entirely possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Well, you certainly beat that one into submission, cracking end result and excellent display stand, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Looks crackin to me, especially on that stand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Well if that one fought you all the way it certainly dose not show it , That's nothing short of brilliant . 10/10 lovely job etc etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Nice presentation mate 👌🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Erm, Not bad for a beginner? Not worthy? That'll show 'im. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Nicely done mate. I can't say that I know anything about this particular aircraft - looks like one of those mental 'egg plane' kits that you see...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 That looks dang fine to me! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks for posting this Gorbs, and the very amusing (if troublesome) WiP Lovely result, in the end… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice job Gorby,now't wrong with that.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Therapy is good, talk without getting interrupted, nice comfy chair or padded cell, the only downside is not enough cake. It may have fought but you've beaten it into shape very well indeed. Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 That looks absolutely terrific. After reading your WIP thread, and falling about laughing at your prose, it’s a hats off from me for making such a great job. The stand really looks good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 You’re being far too hard on yourself, that’s a lovely build. I think I have one of these in my stash so nice to see the got ya’s in your wip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks @Farmerboy @mackem01 @keith in the uk @Tony Oliver @Pete in Lincs @Booty003 @dogsbody @RMCS @CedB @Vince1159 @SleeperService @Timmas @Marklo for all the comments and 'likes', you've made my day. I didn't think this one would get so much attention. I just goes to show that size isn't important (I keep trying to make myself believe that anyway). I'm going back to scratch-building for my next one – at least then if the parts are duff I've only got myself to Berate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I mean, who doesn't like the I-16? They're just so cute; love their pugnacious looks and cool history too. You've proved to be the master of this one Gorby; she looks fine and really dashing on the neat stand. Give yourself a big pat on the back and have an adult beverage in celebration...maybe use that to wash down some chicharrones! Tally ho! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said: You've proved to be the master of this one Gorby; she looks fine and really dashing on the neat stand. Thanks very much Gary. 16 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said: have an adult beverage Goes without saying – you're more likely to need to remind me to breath. Probably won't be in celebration though. 16 minutes ago, Gary Brantley said: chicharrones I had to Googleisify that. I hate to prove a huge disappointment to you, but I'm one of those freaky vegi weirdos. Just thank god that chocolate is vegi. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Your WIP is a work of art! Fantastic build. How long did it take? I have a Type 10 in the stash which I anticipated as a quick build also... the heads up will make me reconsider 😂 Cheers Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) You still managed to get this one done, without testing if the model actually could fly... seems like a higher level of patience... Edited February 17, 2020 by Silenoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Silenoz said: You still managed to get this one done, without testing if the model actually could fly... seems like a higher level of patience... It very nearly took to the air on more than one occasion. Fortunately I have a short memory and can now look at it on its stand and think 'Where the hell did that come from?'. What was the question? 😕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Doccur said: How long did it take? I have a Type 10 in the stash which I anticipated as a quick build also... the heads up will make me reconsider Eeerm? That'll require some remarkable feat of memory that will….. eeerrrmmm. I've just checked my original WIP and I started it Jan 6th, but it's spent at least a couple of weeks of that sitting alone and unloved in it's tupperware of dooooom, with me pretending that it was just a bad dream. So yes, quite a quick build for me at least. Tupperware of dooooooom: Just remember to have plenty of alcohol on stand by. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Your write up alone is worth reading. Peruvian parrots....... That aside Mark, lovely job. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Peruvian parrots....... It's almost as if you're not taking me seriously. 😕 Thank god for that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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