AndyB 1 Posted July 13, 2006 Thats incredible. Really. Can the bar get any higher I wonder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alaninaustria 5,365 Posted July 13, 2006 This defies reality! Very impresive...my man! Definitely museum quality work going on here.... Beautiful work! Cheers Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwing 1,715 Posted July 13, 2006 Jean, I hope you're happy. The Mustang is going in the closet and Im going fishing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisS 172 Posted July 13, 2006 That is great stuff mate. Makes me think like Klaus, that...perhaps, 1/24 is the scale to really stretch out in. Insiprational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngoMango 1 Posted July 14, 2006 astoundingly awesome work here Jean! That kind of detail is so accurate and convincing, it appears you are preparing to make the undercarriage work with actual hydraulic pressure?! Just sensational, puts my sh!tty 1/24 Airfix spitfire build to shame......I'm with Geoff, I'm going fishing (literally) Keep up the great work and pics mate Cheers Ango. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Pratt 67 Posted July 14, 2006 Screw it!I'm going fishing with Ironwing...Jean that's incredible work,truly inspiring craftsmanship...cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted July 14, 2006 Geez guys, thanks for the compliments, pretty overwhelming. Concerning scale, Peter Cooke the master scratchbuilder who works with cast resin chooses 1/24 because he feels it is the smallest scale in which all visible features of the prototype can be properly reproduced. In fact, the exquisite results in 32nd scale on this site show that he isn´t quite right about that, but my diminishing eyesight and fumble fingers rule out anything smaller than 1/24 for the sort of detail I´m aiming for. And leave the fish alone. You guys produce top-class models in the time it takes me to make a component that will be barely visible when /if) mine is completed. Probably a lot of work for little pay-off in the end, but it´s something I want to see through. thanks again, Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyB 1 Posted July 14, 2006 The beauty of this hobby is that there are so many different levels of detail/work you can do and still end up with a cracker that looks good from a few inches away. I think what we are admiring is not just the craftsmanship, which is evident in many other builds on the site, but also the stunning dedication taken to 'get it right'. One day I may try to get that level, but only if my sanity holds. I'm waiting to see how far you go with the Merlin.......keep it up, and if you ever get tired of the compliments there are one or two spit freaks who will take it all off your hands.......hint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted July 14, 2006 Andy, there isn´t going to be a Merlin. Apart from an open door and canopy, everything else is going to be battened down, shut, closed, excepting the wheel wells of course. Otherwise this really would be a never-ending story. Cheers, Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted July 14, 2006 P.S. I´ll never get tired of the compliments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus H 4 Posted July 14, 2006 P.S. I´ll never get tired of the compliments jean, you are the best! i couldnt resist cheers klaus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted July 14, 2006 Aber nein, das bist Du! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwing 1,715 Posted July 14, 2006 Jean, Almost forgot - dont forget to put the oil in it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin 1,721 Posted August 8, 2006 How on earth did I miss this build so long !! Most impressive work. Such craftsmanship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCote 60 Posted August 8, 2006 Thanks for the nice comment Erwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
