Wow that is one good looking bird. Great work and the scheme could not have been easy but it looks sooooo good. I am totally impressed with this one. Very nice work. Congrats on being the first one done. I will update the front page.
BK
Bravo Castelnuovo! Now have fun making sure those whiskers stay attached! [:D]
Thank you gentlemen [:)] and thank you Brandon for hosting. As for SSGB 2024, it remains to be seen…
I may change my mind by the time gets here. I’m just feeling burned out and the energy for this one just seems to have died. I’m sure It’s something I have done or not done, I just haven’t been able to put my finger on it and that frustates me. It kinda sucks the life right out of ya. Hopefully, I can get it figured out and continue. “it remains to be seen” indeed.
BK
I don’t think it is something you have or have not done. I think when you put time and effort into something and then the participation is just not there it is dishearthening/demoralizing. I bet you would feel much more energized and feel appreciated if there would be more WIP updates, more participation etc. Just my thoughts.
As my WIP has been lacking due to a basement remodel, I am excited to say I just wrote the last Gulp check to my contractor, and now have a completed basement which includes a brand new work-shop for modeling. I even took it so far as to add an Epoxy floor (like the ones used in garages). Now the task is pulling all my tools, paints, and accessories out of storage. I hope to break sprue on my P-51 within the week and join the GB in full.
I know exactly how you feel about getting that new room up and running. I absolutely love mine. We are all looking forward to seeing your gift come to life. Glad to see you have reached a conclusion of all the work. You will be in heaven building now.
BK
Hi all. Castelnuovo that 219 is awesome. Top work mate!
I have finished assembly of the tracks for the Tiger. This afternoon I hope to fit and paint them. Have also started on the Zero, but it’s such a good quality kit that I’m frightened of stuffing it up.
Dodgy
I’ve seen your work. You won’t stuff it up. It’s gonna be a gem. I can’t wait to see them both.
BK
I’m finally back up and running and have some pics of my P-51 ready to share:
P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr
P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr
P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr
Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr
Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr
Wow! That looks great Stu!
Stu, that pit looks gorgeous! The wood floor is amazing, well done. Superb work as usual. Nice to see you up and running. I’ll bet it feels really good to be back at the bench.
BK
Thank you! It really is good to be back. Hard to keep it just one kit at a time.
Wow, I can tell you’ve put some serious time in on that pit!
Cracked open the awesome gift.
That’s a cool looking aircraft. It kinda reminds me of the shape of the watercraft that looks like a shark and can dive and breach.
BK
That should be a nice quick build.
Made progress on my Polikarpov now that summer is basically here.
Scratchbuilt seatbelts with tin foil and used a small bit of wire for the frame to attach two of 'em to.
Working towards getting her airbrush ready!
I always wanted to build one of these, they are so cute. Apparently they were a pretty decent little fighter too. Love the work and those seat belts are awesome. Keep it coming.
What a neat little fighter! They were quite the scourge early on.