1/32 Special Hobby Hawker Tempest V - Fairbanks JJ+F

[mc65]

I just saw the start of work on the Hien, you are a war machine, unstoppable!
 

and this Tempest is a precise reference for those who want to make one.
to call it spectacular is an understatement.

 

[Dpgsbody55]

Wonderful work, as always. 

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[Thunnus]

12 hours ago, Sasha As said:

Wonderful job!!!

 

Thank you very much!

 

 

7 hours ago, mc65 said:

I just saw the start of work on the Hien, you are a war machine, unstoppable!
 

and this Tempest is a precise reference for those who want to make one.
to call it spectacular is an understatement.

 

I like to keep the fire lit!  Thanks for the compliments!

 

 

1 hour ago, Dpgsbody55 said:

Wonderful work, as always. 

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

Thanks Michael!  I appreciate it!

 

[ChuckT]

Stunning as usual from you.
 

Thanks for sharing, 

C.

[Palm-tree]

Simply fantastic build, looks like a full size machine, the engine is magnificent.

[Thunnus]

11 hours ago, ChuckT said:

Stunning as usual from you.
 

Thanks for sharing, 

C.

Thank you Chuck!  I appreciate it!

 

 

4 hours ago, Palm-tree said:

Simply fantastic build, looks like a full size machine, the engine is magnificent.

Thanks!  Funny to look back and remember how long I avoided dealing with that engine after the primer coat!

[duke_]

On 6/11/2022 at 3:36 AM, Thunnus said:

Thanks Matt!  I've learned a lot here at LSP and hope to keep growing as a modeler.  No matter how good we think we are, there is always someone doing it better.

 

 

Thanks Kevin!  I do hope that this build thread is useful for people building this kit.

 

 

Thanks Jay!  I appreciate the input sincerely!

 

 

We all have different strengths and weaknesses and I don't think my choices resonate with everyone. But we do what we are compelled to do, right?  I admire your build abilities immensely so I am gratified to hear such positive comments from a model of your caliber.  A sincere thank you, Chuck!

 

 

Exactly!  That's what makes this hobby so fun and interesting.  I referred to many different builds of this kit and even of this specific aircraft and they all look a little different.  I make no claims of authenticity or quality but simply present this as my personal take on this cool WW2 fighter aircraft.

 

Ok guys... this one is a wrap!  I removed the mask around the engine and added all of the rest of bits and pieces.

Here's a preview while I post all of the finished pics over at the Completed Builds board...

 

 

 

The photos of the finished model can be found at:

 

 

ok.. i can;'t stop staring at it..  that is a work of art!!

masterpiece!

 

S.