Uncarina Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) I read "The Big Show" twice, and always wanted to share my appreciation for Pierre Clostermann's book and exploits by building a 1/32 Tempest. When the PCH kit came out I almost bought it, but kept getting impressive updates from Special Hobby. I'm glad I waited! Tamiya paints, Maketar Masks, and not much else. The kit is very worth it. Just two things I noted: attach the forward fuselage halves to their respective rear counterparts first, to get a good fit. Also, the Tempest had a distinctive anhedral/dihedral when seen from the front, but I found the fit of the fuselage to the upper wings forced them outward and down, exaggerating this effect. To compensate I sanded back the fuselage where it attached to the upper wings...now if someone would come out with markings for his Spitfires! Cheers, Tom Edited August 6, 2017 by Uncarina Daniel Leduc, Dragon, Zero77 and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Tom WOW ... Absolutely gorgeous. Fit and finish is right on the money . beautifully done :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 fantastic - really top notch build and finish! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 A couple more: Kendzior, mywifehatesmodels, Dragon and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Peter, Patrick, Thank you! The kit did all of the work... Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have to agree with Peter, Tom - spectacular work! It really looks amazing. May I publish it on the website? Kev Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Superb, man..., absoluteley cool... Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have to agree with Peter, Tom - spectacular work! It really looks amazing. May I publish it on the website? Kev Kevin, Absolutely! I'm honored by your request. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Superb, man..., absoluteley cool... Thank you--I appreciate it! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Fantastic , painted marking is the way to go. Beautiful finish, Bravo! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Great looking Tempest! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Fantastic , painted marking is the way to go. Beautiful finish, Bravo! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Martin, Thank you indeed! I agree: the extra effort makes a difference. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Great looking Tempest! Nice work! John, I appreciate it! Your build was great to follow. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 thats lovley Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Very nice, perfect finish. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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