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Winkle's Wings FINISHED!

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December 25, 2024, 06:35:48 PM


Winkle's Wings



Upon his retirement from the Royal Navy in 1970, Captain Eric Melrose 'Winkle' Brown was still much in demand as a test pilot and advisor in many areas of aviation, and transport from place to place was problematic due to the vagaries of airline schedules. Accordingly, and in appreciation for his outstanding service, he was gifted the ownership and use of a Hawker Hunter T.7. Repainted with the name 'Winkle's Wings,' the saltire adorning the wings to honour his Scottish upbringing, and the distinctive registration of G-WINK, his travel was made much faster and easier. When he finally gave up flying, he donated the aircraft to the museum at RAF Cosford, where it still resides today.



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This was done as part of a group build on the facebook page associated with the YouTube channel Gary's Stuff, run by Gary Evans. The Matchbox Hunter T.MK.7, also available with the single seat option for the FGA MK.9 Typical Matchbox trenches, questionable nose contours, extremely sparse interior, but also a damned quick and enjoyable build. Great for the first-time hobbyist or anyone who wants a mojo kickstart. Paints are all Tamiya acrylics, decals home-printed.
"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

kerick

#1
December 25, 2024, 08:11:46 PM
Very pretty!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Weaver

#2
December 26, 2024, 12:13:51 AM
Nice one - I like that!  :thumbsup:
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 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

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 - Indiana Jones

PR19_Kit

#3
December 26, 2024, 12:49:44 AM
EXCELLENT stuff there Ratty!  :thumbsup:

LOVE the reggie!  :wub:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#4
December 26, 2024, 02:23:17 AM
 :thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

kitbasher

#5
December 26, 2024, 03:31:41 AM
 :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

#7
December 26, 2024, 04:22:44 AM
Terrific stuff Ratty  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Robomog

#8
December 28, 2024, 06:15:01 AM
Gorgeous absolutely love it  :wub:  :wub:  :wub:

I've always thought the Hunter was one of the most beautiful aircraft to come out if the 50's and you've made it look even better  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Nice one !

Mog
>^-.-^<
Mostly harmless ...............

The Rat

#9
December 28, 2024, 11:59:04 AM
Thank you all, gentlemen! Now I have a single-seat nose, need to find something to attach it to.  ;D
"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

DogfighterZen

#10
December 28, 2024, 02:47:08 PM
Very cool! :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

NARSES2

#11
December 29, 2024, 05:25:18 AM
Quote from: The Rat on December 28, 2024, 11:59:04 AMThank you all, gentlemen! Now I have a single-seat nose, need to find something to attach it to.  ;D

I'm saying nothing  :angel:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

The Rat

#12
December 29, 2024, 09:24:36 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on December 29, 2024, 05:25:18 AM
Quote from: The Rat on December 28, 2024, 11:59:04 AMThank you all, gentlemen! Now I have a single-seat nose, need to find something to attach it to.  ;D

I'm saying nothing  :angel:

Anybody got a spare Sopwith Camel?  ;D  ;D  ;D
"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

Scotaidh

#13
January 03, 2025, 04:50:12 AM
Quote from: The Rat on December 28, 2024, 11:59:04 AMThank you all, gentlemen! Now I have a single-seat nose, need to find something to attach it to.  ;D

Bodge up a wheeled carriage and call it a museum exhibit ...
Thistle dew, Pig - thistle dew!

Where am I going?  And why am I in a handbasket?

It's dark in the dark when it's dark. Ancient Ogre Proverb

"All right, boyz - the plan iz 'Win.'  And if ya lose, it's yer own fault 'coz ya didn't follow the plan."

The Rat

#14
January 03, 2025, 07:39:17 AM
Quote from: Scotaidh on January 03, 2025, 04:50:12 AM
Quote from: The Rat on December 28, 2024, 11:59:04 AMThank you all, gentlemen! Now I have a single-seat nose, need to find something to attach it to.  ;D

Bodge up a wheeled carriage and call it a museum exhibit ...

That was my first thought.
"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
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