Mike McEvoy Tribute Build Thread

NARSES2 · December 31, 2021, 07:25:40 AM

This will be the Board for your Mike McEvoy tribute builds.

No rules as such, build what you want simply as a tribute to, or in memoriam of Mike.

Chris

Freightdog862 · January 06, 2022, 09:48:00 AM

Just back from Mike's funeral, sad as always but the highlighting of Mike's achievements was nice, there was more to him than modelling, although to me he will be my modelling hero. Here is a picture from the wake of some of Mike's models arranged by Dominic. I think the photo behind represents three generations of McEvoy in uniform (I didn't ask, but the middle is Mike, the one on the right is Dominic);

Look forward to seeing more entries in the tribute build.

Colin

The Rat · January 06, 2022, 10:08:15 AM

Never met him, but he seems like the sort of person that everyone should meet. And if that's the old Airfix Hunter F.6 on the table, I'm humbled to say that I'm building that exact kit in tribute, primer is already on.

PR19_Kit · January 06, 2022, 11:36:49 AM

Can't see the pics I'm afraid Colin, just a big 'Minus' sign in the middle of the page.

I tried to to join in via the Zoom link, but the connection wouldn't hook up, so that was sad. It does say that it can be seen later though so I'll try again.

Freightdog862 · January 06, 2022, 11:50:32 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 06, 2022, 11:36:49 AM
Can't see the pics I'm afraid Colin, just a big 'Minus' sign in the middle of the page.

I tried to to join in via the Zoom link, but the connection wouldn't hook up, so that was sad. It does say that it can be seen later though so I'll try again.

I've emailed you a copy of the picture, sorry you couldn't join. There were some IT issues at the crematorium, a slide show also couldn't be shown. Good news in at Dominic hopes to keep the GOM website going, and will be uploading the pictures from Mike's youth on there.

Colin

PR19_Kit · January 06, 2022, 01:33:02 PM

Thanks for that Colin, that's very good of you.

The Rat · January 06, 2022, 02:40:07 PM

Strange, I could see the picture when I first came to this thread, but now it's gone.

Captain Canada · January 06, 2022, 03:48:43 PM

Sorry for the loss. It would be great to see the photo tho

PR19_Kit · January 06, 2022, 03:52:08 PM

I'll copy post it, hope that's OK Colin.

Strewth, it's HUGE!

Weaver · January 07, 2022, 03:20:27 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 06, 2022, 03:52:08 PM
I'll copy post it, hope that's OK Colin.

Strewth, it's HUGE!

The width setting in img is your friend...

Nice to see this, modelling was huge part of his life and he meant so much to so many in our world. Good job.

NARSES2 · January 07, 2022, 06:12:15 AM

Thanks for posting that gents

I raised a glass yesterday to someone I regarded as one of Life's Gentlemen and who I was exceptionally grateful to have known

PR19_Kit · January 07, 2022, 06:24:34 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 07, 2022, 06:12:15 AM

I raised a glass yesterday to someone I regarded as one of Life's Gentlemen and who I was exceptionally grateful to have known

110% with you there Chris, I miss Mike so much, and I expect I always will. A true friend.

NARSES2 · January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM

Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.

Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.

I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?

Knightflyer · January 18, 2022, 07:25:05 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.

Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.

I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?

Hi Chris

'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number 97) They are yours if you want them?

PR19_Kit · January 18, 2022, 08:08:09 AM

If you wanted some teeny weeny ones to fit on a Vampire's booms I could print you some?