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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Fantastic work, will check out his new blog and follow
ReplyDeletePlease do Dave, it is a fascinating read.
DeleteLooking good Michael!
ReplyDeleteHe is off to a cracking start Fran.
DeleteComing along nicely Michael!
ReplyDeleteJames is really pleased with it.
DeleteAmazing skills!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Dean.
DeleteAh, just shows what can be acheived with patience and a steady hand.
ReplyDeleteEither would be nice
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I know exactly what you mean. :)
DeleteVery 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!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it has been great to see them come together.
DeleteHe's doing some very nice work so far, Michael :)
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is Tamsin.
DeleteThe 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 !
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear A.J. I would certainly ask James if there were anything you think he might be able to help with.
DeleteI 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.
DeleteGood looking work in progress on both planes!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, hoping to start the 'crashed' one soon.
DeleteBrilliant models Michael! Can't wait to see them finished 🙂
ReplyDeleteYou and me both Ivor. ;)
DeleteLooking great sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michal.
DeleteThis is such a great project to follow. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEntirely my pleasure Kaspar.
DeleteI have a soft spot for the Hurricane; my grandmother made them during the war.
ReplyDeleteNow there's a story, wow!
DeleteGreat stuff from you both! Keep 'em coming/ flying ;-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning work. More!
ReplyDeleteNice progress so far ... will definitely check out Jame's blog.
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