Thunnus Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 6:40 PM, chuck540z3 said: Beautiful Tempest John! I am always a big fan of your modeling skills, detailed in progress photos, explanations of same, and this final product which is exceptional in every way. Congrats sir! Cheers Chuck Thank you! Likewise on being a fan of YOUR work, Chuck! On 6/10/2022 at 9:16 PM, MikeMaben said: Very nice John, all you need now is a museum to put it in. It's certainly museum quality. No museum but it will go to a nice loving home! On 6/10/2022 at 10:09 PM, zaxos345 said: Awesome!!!! John Thanks John! On 6/10/2022 at 11:09 PM, Nighthawk Calling 1 said: We are going to run out of superlative for this John, I'll add mine "O hell yes!!!, STUNNING". Thank you very much! On 6/10/2022 at 11:47 PM, dodgem37 said: That is wonderful to behold. Great show, John. Sincerely, Mark Thanks Mark! On 6/11/2022 at 1:24 AM, Wackyracer said: Smashed it again John, beautiful work, a joy to behold. Aaron Thanks Aaron! Appreciate the support! On 6/11/2022 at 1:52 AM, dennismcc said: That really captures the powerful look of the Tempest, a work of art. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis! She really is a powerful looking bird! I regret that I wasn't able to incorporate the Barracuda corrected cowling but I think the re-shaped spinner helps with the visuals. On 6/11/2022 at 1:53 AM, Hartmann52 said: Sample! Thank you! On 6/11/2022 at 8:04 AM, rowin said: Oustanding work, John! As always! I am a big fan of your modelling skills, you are on the top of my best modellers list. I am waiting for FW190A or Spitfire from you. Cheers Thank you! I DO have a Hasegawa 190A-8 and also a Tamiya XVIe on the shelf for future builds so hopefully I'll get to those subjects soon! On 6/11/2022 at 10:09 AM, Hoss FL said: What a monster! Fabulous build, John. Congrats. The weathering is perfect. The flaps really make a difference due to their size and geometry. Wonderful. Thank you! I think I could've done a little bit more weathering-wise but I pushed this one over the finish line just to get her done. On 6/11/2022 at 4:44 PM, Citadelgrad said: Really impressive outcome, John. Your painting and weathering skills are just marvelous. This is going to become a reference for hose of us with this in the stash. Thanks Bill! The Special Hobby Tempest kit is a very interesting kit. I found it very enjoyable to build. Yes, there were some fit issues but I want to say that they were most often caused by the super-tight tolerances rather than sloppy engineering. 20 hours ago, Rockie Yarwood said: Terrific build and finish, John! Have saved the entire WIP thread to my "inspiring builds" folder. Thanks Rockie! 20 hours ago, MARU5137 said: John, It has been a tremendous experience and pleasure to watch and follow this build. Your Hawker Temoest V has to be one of MY very best favorites ... that engine is making ME drool and smile . Your skills and expertise in your builds are Commendable. These photographs are another side to your SUPERB talents. STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS and Exciting model to see. KUDOS Thanks again! The finished photos are always a revelation for me too. It shows me things that turned out well and things that didn't. High resolution photography of models can be very unforgiving! dennismcc and Hartmann52 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha As Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Wonderful job!!! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Excellent work! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Wow, that really is one to savour, the Tempest is a real favourite of mine, outstanding, truly, outstanding. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 damned !!! what a beast !!!!!!hat off !!!! outstanding job Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Iscold Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Outstanding build!!! Now I can throw my Tempest in a trash bin Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Sheesh, that’s beautiful looking. Another brilliant build, nice work! Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 10:43 AM, Sasha As said: Wonderful job!!! Thank you very much! 23 hours ago, Miloslav1956 said: Excellent work! Thank you sir! 19 hours ago, Kagemusha said: Wow, that really is one to savour, the Tempest is a real favourite of mine, outstanding, truly, outstanding. Thanks for the kind words! 12 hours ago, alain11 said: damned !!! what a beast !!!!!!hat off !!!! outstanding job It IS a bit of a beast! It's a physically large aircraft and, hence, model. And the solid resin engine also makes the model a bit hefty in terms of weight compared to my other builds. 5 hours ago, Daniel Iscold said: Outstanding build!!! Now I can throw my Tempest in a trash bin Thank you! Nonsense about the trash bin... I thought your Tempest came out beautifully! I really like the invasion stripes! 54 minutes ago, Brett M said: Sheesh, that’s beautiful looking. Another brilliant build, nice work! Thanks Brett! I do like seeing the model under natural ambient light. It gives a different look than when it is under the workbench lighting. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Iscold Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 27 minutes ago, Thunnus said: Thank you! Nonsense about the trash bin... I thought your Tempest came out beautifully! I really like the invasion stripes! Thank you Thunnus, coming from a such talented modeler like you is quite important to me. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Well done John! Your perseverance paid off in spades. Cheers, Tom Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 A stunning build, John! If I hadn't already published Chuck's equally stunning build of this kit, this would be the one. Kev chuck540z3 and Thunnus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazi Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Very nice Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 5:43 PM, Uncarina said: Well done John! Your perseverance paid off in spades. Cheers, Tom Thanks Tom! Like I've said, the Special Hobby Tempest is not a bad kit. I actually think it is a good kit but the super tight tolerances that Special Hobby has engineered into the fit of the parts and the addition of some major aftermarket items like the resin engine and brass flaps led to some challenges. 16 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: A stunning build, John! If I hadn't already published Chuck's equally stunning build of this kit, this would be the one. Kev Thank you Kevin! Chuck led the way with his marvelous Tempest and I think it makes for the perfect book due to the excellence of the build and documentation of the build process as only Chuck can do. 34 minutes ago, Mazi said: Very nice Thank you very much! chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Super sweet build Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Maybe as good as it gets. Simply outstanding in every aspect of modelling (and photography). Thanks for sharing. Thunnus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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