Tuesday 1 October 2019

Chocks Away!

Given the interest generated from my last post, 'Flight of the Storch', I am delighted to be able to post a couple of shots of James' latest diversion, a 1/56 scale model of that most iconic of aeroplanes, a Hawker Hurricane.  Pictured here alongside the rescaled Storch, it is already taking shape and looking superb!
This will also give me the opportunity to bring to your attention James' new blog, 'make it miniature'.  A venture that will allow James to go into more detail regarding the design process of some of his builds and give a fascinating introduction to some of the techniques that he employs.  I have made no secret of my admiration for this man's ability to fashion, seemingly, anything from the most humble of materials and delighted that James is going to share this process with a wider audience.

The first post is up and ready, so do head over and have a look if you get the chance.  Link below:

1:56 Hawker Hurricane Part 1

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32 comments:

  1. Fantastic work, will check out his new blog and follow

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  2. Ah, just shows what can be acheived with patience and a steady hand.

    Either would be nice
    Zzzzz

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  3. Very good Michael and I also got much inspiration reading your last post about the Fiesler. I think these models will look very good when painted.Nice work!

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    1. Thank you, it has been great to see them come together.

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  4. He's doing some very nice work so far, Michael :)

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  5. The new hurricane is very recognisable (from my Airfix kit days) even in its current state - and I say again what a talented bloke James and no doubt a good all-round chap !

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    1. I think a lot of inspiration is been taken from those old Airfix kit, which we all enjoyed and yes, James is a thoroughly splendid chap.

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  6. Thanks for the link to James' blog. I've a hankering to build a 1/56 scale Vickers Vernon - a rare and expensive bird in kit form - and any hints and tips will be useful.

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    1. Great to hear A.J. I would certainly ask James if there were anything you think he might be able to help with.

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    2. I can definitely help you here. I've scaled a set of Vickers Venom plans to 1:56. Drop me an email and I'll see if I can convert them into a little kit for you just like the Storch.

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  7. Good looking work in progress on both planes!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thank you Iain, hoping to start the 'crashed' one soon.

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  8. Brilliant models Michael! Can't wait to see them finished 🙂

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  9. This is such a great project to follow. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. I have a soft spot for the Hurricane; my grandmother made them during the war.

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  11. Great stuff from you both! Keep 'em coming/ flying ;-)

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  12. Absolutely stunning work. More!

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  13. Nice progress so far ... will definitely check out Jame's blog.

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