wimbledon99 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Just to set the scene, the phone rings and it's my youngest calling from Uni: Dad, will you build a model for one of my mates? Me: Depends, what is it? My son: Dunno, but I gave him our address and it's arriving tomorrow. Oh, and can he have it in time for his birthday on 25th March?? Anyhow, that was 3 weeks ago and this is what he sent me: And this is what he's getting back. Hope he likes it!! 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytareh Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Wow ,can i just send you my stash now !?Amazing! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Wow, I wish I could produce something that nice that quickly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 3 hours ago, ytareh said: Wow ,can i just send you my stash now !?Amazing! Indeed, can you start on my 1/32 Echelon Lightning? I will be around May 1, 2021 to collect it. 😛 NMF if you do not mind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 If I got that, I'd be over the moon and I'm sure he will, gorgeous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 That’s absolutely beautiful and I do say, would be the best birthday present I could ever receive. Mind you, I hope my son doesn’t ask me to do the same! Cheers and very well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 If he doesn't like it, and he'd be daft not to, he can send it on to me - I think its brill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Three weeks, three weeks? With my build rate, that would just cover reading the instructions! That is absolutely stunning. If you don't mind me asking, what did you use for the gloss coat, or is it Xtracolour paints? Your son's mate will surely be a very happy bunny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hi All, Thanks for the nice comments; they are really appreciated I'd normally take much longer to build this but I felt under pressure as it's the lad's birthday. I really enjoy building and having a reason to do it, rather than just picking out the next kit, is quite a motivator!! @cngaero Hi Chris, the paint in Vallejo Model Air with Humbrol Gloss on top. Cheers Nigel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 A beautiful Bucc, great build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Cracking good model! 3 weeks? Hell, i can't even get my decals on in 3 weeks. Interesting build, isn't it?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Lovely. Got any more pics?? Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Fantastic . Is that Myers and Crowley I see perched in there. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Very nice indeed,..... dontcha just love it when you get volunteered for a low bowler with a very tight deadline! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 That's really nice. I wish I could build that quickly, I couldn't get it that good in 3 months. It's nice that you built it for him now you just need to get him to build one himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 That's a superb build 👏👏👏 express production indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Amazing work in three weeks. After three weeks I’d still be on the cockpit going through my usual anxiety of botching up another kit. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Congratulations on a beautiful model, she looks great 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Lovely build. Looks very eye catching... Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hi All, Thank you for the kind comments and apologies with such a late reply. @Bedders I'm afraid this is all I have, Justin. The model now resides with it's owner. Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hi Nigel. Hope you are keeping well. Well I'm sure your son's friend must have been absolutely delighted with his birthday present!! That's a really beautiful Buccaneer! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Gorgeous nigel, love the shine, the very top of the drawer👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi Nigel. Hope you are keeping well. Well I'm sure your son's friend must have been absolutely delighted with his birthday present!! That's a really beautiful Buccaneer! Very well done! Kind regards, Stix I am indeed thank you Stix; hope the same goes for you. It was reported back that he was rather pleased so that made me even happier!! Thank you for the nice words 49 minutes ago, Hewy said: Gorgeous nigel, love the shine, the very top of the drawer👍 Hi Glynn, You're very kind sir Hope you're keeping well Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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