MikeMaben Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Another stunning build. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 11/13/2022 at 9:11 AM, Uncarina said: This is a feast for the eyes! Very inspiring work John. I second that motion. This is the first swastika build I have ever followed (call it my life-long bias). It will not be my last, although it is the modeler that I am following, more than the model. John your build of this absolutely nasty looking fighter plane just puts a smile to my face. Thunnus and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc65 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 if I need inspiration when I'm stalling with my Dora project, I open this discussion... and I realize that I will never reach these levels of cleanliness and beauty, thanks for sharing your work with so many details and explanations! here I was a bit perplexed: "On the port landing gear retraction arm, I've added a small wire to represent the tail wheel retraction cable." but I guess you meant only on the starboard side, as you did on the model... I'm right, or better, starboard? cheers, Paolo Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 Thanks everyone! Always happy to receive comments! 14 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Absolutely beautiful build John. I'm always blown away by every one of your builds, I hope to reach your level some day. I noticed that P-51K in the stash. Is that a hint for a future build? Matt Thanks Matt! I picked up the Mustang from Tamiya because of the discount. I wanted to take a break from my normal Luftwaffe menu and do another Allied fighter. The Mustang was my first choice but I've since changed direction and will be doing another P- fighter instead! But yes, a Mustang somewhere in the future! 2 hours ago, JayW said: I second that motion. This is the first swastika build I have ever followed (call it my life-long bias). It will not be my last, although it is the modeler that I am following, more than the model. John your build of this absolutely nasty looking fighter plane just puts a smile to my face. Thank you Jay! I'll probably be leaning on you a bit for my new project since I know so little of Allied aircraft. 2 hours ago, mc65 said: if I need inspiration when I'm stalling with my Dora project, I open this discussion... and I realize that I will never reach these levels of cleanliness and beauty, thanks for sharing your work with so many details and explanations! here I was a bit perplexed: "On the port landing gear retraction arm, I've added a small wire to represent the tail wheel retraction cable." but I guess you meant only on the starboard side, as you did on the model... I'm right, or better, starboard? cheers, Paolo Thank you Paolo! Ad yes you are correct, STARBOARD side for that tail wheel retraction cable. I always get confused when the model is upside down! scvrobeson, mc65, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Me taking notes of this build and then trying to read what I wrote.... MikeMaben, Uncarina, cmayer and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 scvrobeson, Victor K2, mc65 and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 A true work of art John! Every aspect of your build is master class. Ernest Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke_ Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 i love everything on this build John, i am so impressed! really inspiring , really instructive. well done again! S. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 John, that's looking fantastic! Impressive all round work and finish! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thanks everyone! I probably won't get around to the final pics until this weekend! mc65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 This is like getting to the last scene of the movie and the DVD player freezes. Uncarina, themongoose, Thunnus and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Magnificent work John! Enough that I am seriously considering a Luftwaffe subject for my next build. Cheers, Tom Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Thanks guys! This one is a wrap! The full gallery of finished photos can be found at the following link: TAG, Mark M, AlexMisa and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 OMG this is awesome you should be very proud Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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