Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 54 minutes ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: A timely and thoughtful reminder, and all credit to you for doing it. Which kit is it? Thank you ... its the Eduard 1/72 Mk.IXe profipack edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Nice tribute and great model For the sake of accuracy, can I respectfully point out that JJ Hyde was indeed a Flt Sgt (as the stripes indicate) and not a F/O as suggested. I'm not aware he was commissioned and his headstsone still ranks him as Flt Sgt. I hope this is not seen as nitpicking... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Werdna said: Nice tribute and great model For the sake of accuracy, can I respectfully point out that JJ Hyde was indeed a Flt Sgt (as the stripes indicate) and not a F/O as suggested. I'm not aware he was commissioned and his headstsone still ranks him as Flt Sgt. I hope this is not seen as nitpicking... I was wandering about that ? I wasn't sure because the photo shows one thing. Then the description lists warrant officer, my lack of knowledge regarding RAF Ranks led to my choosing the designation. I will change the description. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Many NCO pilots were later promoted to Officer. I assumed the picture was of him earlier in his RAF career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 59 minutes ago, Eric Mc said: Many NCO pilots were later promoted to Officer. I assumed the picture was of him earlier in his RAF career. I did as well, but not entirely sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 19 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Love that first colour photo of James with his dog, & that Spitfire model is superb tribute. Martin Yes, it's an excellent portrait. Its a colourised shot - the original was taken in black & white. There's also some good movie footage of F/Sgt Hyde taken at the same time. Excellent model too... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Well done mate, the story and model are both worthy of respect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Great choice of subject matter, respect indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 That's a fitting tribute to a man who left his home to fight for his colonial masters against the march of Fascism, giving his life in the process. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Now this is what modelling is all about! Superb build and tribute Dennis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Always good to have a kit's backstory and a super picture of WO Hyde. Lovely inscription on his stone too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, tomkil said: Always good to have a kit's backstory and a super picture of WO Hyde. Lovely inscription on his stone too. It is isn't it, Thank you. Edited September 26, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhausted Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 What an amazing story and an amazing tribute! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Excellent build and a great tribute to this pilot. All too often we in Britain forget that so many of those who served under the British flag, volunteered to join the fray, with many paying the ultimate price. As you say. Respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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