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1/72 Hawker Hawkinge

Started by Brian da Basher, December 08, 2006, 07:53:08 PM

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The Rat

#15
December 09, 2006, 07:48:25 AM
QuoteThough I am pondering how to pronounce "Hawkinge"
and wot the hell it means?
Everything you wanted to know about Hawkinge.
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

BlackOps

#16
December 09, 2006, 09:16:40 AM
Brian, another perfect match, those spats look like they were made for that kit, dare I say it? Brilllliant!  :D  
Jeff G.
Stumbling through life.

Eddie M.

#17
December 09, 2006, 10:10:04 AM
The true test of a build like this ,to me, is if you can set on a table and have someone believe it was the real deal. This fits to a T. Another kick donkey creation BdaB! Bravo Zulu!! B)
   Eddie  
Look behind you!

lancer

#18
December 09, 2006, 12:57:51 PM
QuoteI built this little fighter in tribute to Martin (our fearless SIG leader)
It's actually our GLORIOUS leader....And he was honoured as such at the set up session at Telford this year...
If you love, love without reservation; If you fight, fight without fear - THAT is the way of the warrior

If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

lancer

#19
December 09, 2006, 12:59:44 PM
AMAZING little beauty you've built there Brian, it really captures the period well. Damm fine job...
If you love, love without reservation; If you fight, fight without fear - THAT is the way of the warrior

If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

John Howling Mouse

#20
December 09, 2006, 02:01:28 PM Last Edit: December 10, 2006, 04:33:58 PM by John Howling Mouse
Very believable, interesting-yet-understated: definitely classy.  Wish I had thought of it.  Nice clean build, too.

You make me sick!   :P   :lol:   Adding insult to injury, I have found out since seeing your great little Hawkinge model that I positively suck at knitting, too, btw.   <_<

Styrene in my blood and an impressive void in my cranium.

Martin H

#21
December 09, 2006, 03:08:39 PM
Quote
QuoteI built this little fighter in tribute to Martin (our fearless SIG leader)
It's actually our GLORIOUS leader....And he was honoured as such at the set up session at Telford this year...
:D  
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Sisko

#22
December 09, 2006, 04:17:20 PM

Fantastic Brian really looks the goods!!!
Get this Cheese to sick bay!

Rafael

#23
December 10, 2006, 04:35:52 PM
I'm sure the cold war would have been won earlier if those awe-inspiring, shock-inducing Spats were sported by every alliance fighter. It looks KICK_SS, Brian!!! Bravo Zulu!!!

Rafa


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UUUuuumm, I love cardboard (Cardboard, Yum!!!)
OK, I know I can't stop scratchbuilding. Someday, I will build something OOB....

YOU - ME- EVERYONE.
WE MAY THINK DIFFERENTLY
BUT WE CAN LIVE TOGETHER

ysi_maniac

#24
December 11, 2006, 09:59:40 AM
I am learning to love your spats :wub:  :wub:  :wub:  :wub:  
Will die without understanding this world.

Archibald

#25
December 11, 2006, 11:04:54 AM
The Spatman strike again! Very nice  :)
King Arthur: Can we come up and have a look?
French Soldier: Of course not. You're English types.
King Arthur: What are you then?
French Soldier: I'm French. Why do you think I have this outrageous accent, you silly king?

Well regardless I would rather take my chance out there on the ocean, that to stay here and die on this poo-hole island spending the rest of my life talking to a gosh darn VOLLEYBALL.

Brian da Basher

#26
December 11, 2006, 07:01:24 PM
Thanks for the feedback and the tips gents! I'm glad you guys enjoy my little spatted projects. Being into Inter-War stuff, I don't find many folks who appreciate that era.

Leigh, I will keep your tip about Future in mind the next time I have decal trouble.

Mr Howling Mouse, do not dispair. I suck at knitting too. Ditto macrame. That's why I say I'll be taking up mudpies when I see work that just amazes me.

I'm not sure what's next, but I have a 1/72 Airfix Hurricane that keeps "whispering" to me. Yes I'm thinking spats...also an engine swap and possibly a night-fighter scheme. I picked up a very dark shade of gray paint this weekend for that very purpose. Stay tuned.

Brian da Basher
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