fightersweep Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 ...Well, being that Peter has just conquered the world with his Spit, there really isn't anything higher to achieve! Not unless there's an IPMS competition held at Galaxy level? Savour the recent fame and fortune and bring us an update when you're ready Peter.....we'll all be here waiting for the next installment of "Modelling the Jedi way" Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Seasons Greetings all Been a while since we had an update... Hope all is well Cheers Larry Hi Larry - thanks for asking, and yes all is well (with me anyway...) Less so for the Firefly however, as after a lot of thinking I have decided to stop work on the project A number of reasons really, I think I was a bit hasty jumping into something new and have never really felt the attatchment I did with my Spit, I fretted over having to paint a full metal airframe that looks so nice in it's natural finish, I struggled to find good drawings and factory references and in the end I got as far as making some wing blanks & just hit a wall and thought if I feel like this now, how do I stay motivated for the next 2 years, so I decided to stop... All is not lost though as I have been researching and preparing PE for a new project which I will set out in the New Year - it is something I think will be much more popular and engaging than the Firefly and has already led me to speak to some fascinating people across the globe. I do apologise to those following the Firefly, I know I have let some of you down and feel a bit of a flake, but in the long term I need to be 100% into something as otherwise it just won't work out so i hope you understand All the best for the New Year and see you in 2018 with what I hope will be an enjoyable romp with one of aviation historys greats TTFNPeter Gazzas, sandokan, patricksparks and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That is a pity, I do hope your interest is stirred to carry on sometime in the future. All the very best with your new project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Peter Fully understand that motivation and a strong attachment is so important in staying the course and devoting the countless hours a project of this scope will require. Better to come to that realization now then months struggling with a project you do not have your heart into. Eagerly ooking forward to the New Project Best Wishes for thevNew Year Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Bummer Peter, But good to read between the lines that you have chosen the Handley Page Hampden. All the best for 2018. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yes indeed Peter, with our scale, and especially with the size, scope, and detail of your particular projects, I think its a wise move. As Peter said, very much looking forward to the announcement of the new project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Sorry to hear of the project's demise. For what it was, it was something else and I enjoyed the build narrative all along the way. Glad to hear you have new plans for 2018. For the record, I'd like to register a guess: A late war P-47. --Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Peter, I know how a lack of references can kill a scratch-build. Better luck with your next one! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Hi Peter, Sorry to hear that, it looked like it was shaping up to be another winner (I don't think you can do any less!). But yes, I completely understand. Whatever your new project will be it will be awesome to watch it unfold like all your previous work On the plus side (at least for me) I don't have you worry about you upstaging my eventual firefly build!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy new year mate, I'm looking forward to seeing what 2018 treats us to. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incaroad Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well Peter, glad to know everything is okay. I wondered if the Firefly would keep your attention and if so, could possibly show me another way of getting back on the horse with the kits I've started and stalled with. Can't wait to see your next project of course, I'm sure it will be a dozy as well Happy New Year!!! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Never mind, Peter. Put it away in a box and get on with something more engaging once your batteries are re-charged after that monumental Spitfire project. And then one day, you'll re-open the Firefly box and decide you may have something there. Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Looking forward to the new project!! I may be the only one who thinks the Firefly is kinda "clunky", not sexy like the Spitfire, hoping for another sexy build. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 1/18th P-51B. Nuff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCanopy Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 18scale Westland Wyvern. Don't know anything about it. It just looks seriously "oversexed and undermodelled"... Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Sea Hornet Sea Hornet Sea Hornet Sea Hornet Sea Hornet please Matt sandokan and KiwiZac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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