Navy Bird Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Excellent job, and a wonderful dedication. Thank you! Please share with us your secret for such a superb glossy finish. It's quite stunning, really! CHeers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 That is so good I almost took it for a real Hawk! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Wow ! it really looks like the real deal and a fine tribute .............. Mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd350 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 all of the above, a fine tribute . It was the FOD covers that threw me, they're crackin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 WOW!!Amazing work how did you get the glossy finish? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cor! thanks you lot Glad you likey. Will this be visible at shows anytime soon?Unlikely I'm afraid, sorry. Besides, seing this in the flesh would probably be a bit like meeting that favourite film star only to find out she'd got zits and bad breath.. Stunning mate.Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep, I may not now be in the group, .........But I am the diamond in the loop, I am the white the red and blue, .........Entwined within the corkscrew, When you look to the heavens above, I am the arrow through the heart of love, I am the smoke across the sky, I am the reason why we fly, I am the Hawk's engine roar, I was proud to fly Red four. Ruddy marvellous Pickles. I don't mind telling you I read this with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Very moving, thanks for sharing that.Please share with us your secret for such a superb glossy finish. It's quite stunning, really!CHeers, Bill WOW!!Amazing workhow did you get the glossy finish? Hi guys, I used the Citadel Miniatures 'Ard Coat gloss spray varnish. The final finish was what filled me with most fear actually but the Games Workshop spray worked wonders. It goes on very thickly at first which is a worry but as the solvent exaporates the finish smoothes and thins right out. It dries quickly too but use it outside as it absolutely stinks! Once the gloss coat had dried I went over it with some AutoGlym paint refinisher (like a mild T-Cut) that I had in the garage then finished with a coat of Mer car polish.Thanks again for the kind words everyone, very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Stunning, absolutly stunning Very impressed Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Stunning mate.Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep, I may not now be in the group, .........But I am the diamond in the loop, I am the white the red and blue, .........Entwined within the corkscrew, When you look to the heavens above, I am the arrow through the heart of love, I am the smoke across the sky, I am the reason why we fly, I am the Hawk's engine roar, I was proud to fly Red four. A really good one!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Fantastic finish and photography, another magician who shrinks the real thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 You have achieved an extremely realistic effect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 That's really great... a realistic model with an almost perfect final finish and very nice pictures too. CIAO! Piero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Fantastic. The flawless finish gives perfect reflections and shadows that complete the illusion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Fantastic model. I really had to look hard to see if it wasn't real, also due to the excellent photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 A superb build, looks like the real thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 that really is a beautiful model, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Simply stunning, nothing more to be said other than well done on creating such a beautiful model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 stop posting pics of real aircraft and telling us it's a model...... outstanding and inspirational work - this is the standard I aspire to . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 That's Stunning, the best hawk I've ever seen and a great tribute to Red 4! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Absolutely stunning build !! Pickles.....that Poem is making a tear run down my face ...did you do that ...whats its origin ? Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Wow! That is stunning! Absolutely superb job! I'm very jealous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Great work a real tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Fantastic...almost lifelike!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Well I thought I had seen the most realistic model on here recently,but this one tops that.The quality of the build is fantastic and great pictures too.For me the sign of a great model is that it looks real when photographed in a location that the real object would be found.I find this to be the best model/location I've seen,quite simply it could be mistaken for photos of a real Hawk-incredible!Too often a model is well made only to be let down by poor pictures-i.e. on a workbench with all the clutter in the background etc.Anyway,model of the year for me-superb!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Talk about doing a double-take!!!! That is one very realistic model, which due to the use of accessories and good photography makes it much more special. Working to standards like this really shows a master of his art at work. Well done that man, and thanks for sharing. Regards ,Rad. Ps with what happened with Red4, makes this thread more touching at the moment-a wonderful tribute to Flt Lt Eggin- someone who inspired & who we all should aspire to. Edited August 26, 2011 by Radpoe Spitfire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 STUNNING!! fantastic finish and great photography, it looks real 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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