**** DONE: GB-63 1/48 Tempest Mk.V Series 1 - Stormy Weather

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[Ralph Haus]

Attempting to do this build with as much detail as instructed. Looking at the instruction sheet at the 'Stenciling Positions' (common decals), I see this note for decal(s) S47. I did not count the fasteners on the model, but the sheet provided 143!!! No size ref in image but they measure about 2mm wide by unmeasurable tall. Ok! Has anyone EVER applied these???

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My personal feeling is they are not worth the effort and to be honest, even in 1/48 scale if you apply them the model then becomes saturated with instructions decals. This I feel then overburdens the model and destroys the overall appearance.

 

[Crimea_River]

Never saw that before and I'd be inclined so say a silent FU to Eduard on those.

 

[rochie]

Oh boy, not for me !

 

[Jock Tamson]

I'm with everyone else - leave well alone. There's nothing like miniscule tedious decals to kill the mojo!

 

[Donivanp]

Sweet choice for the build and great work so far. I don't know about the Brit's but US aircraft only had (have) all the stenciling when they come from the factory or depot. They soon lose most in the field. I would thing pretty much the same for the other nations. They often get repainted as soon as the get to a unit and stenciling goes!!!!

 

[Ralph Haus]

Done - Will have the 'finished' post up in a few days. Have to get the light box and camera out, and set up. Fun build. Lots of detail, especially the landing gear and bay areas. A most recemented kit to build . I do have the Tempest Mk.V Series II kit, which is almost identical to the Series I, the wing gun details are different.

However, it will be awhile before I can get back to the bench. Was hoping to do another, the Tempest Mk II, before the GB is over. I will be checking into the hospital in a couple weeks to have open heart surgery done to repair a failed, non-invasive, mitral valve clip install done last year (one leg came loose). Not sure of recovery time; ability to build? But I am under the impression that I will not be 'myself' for a few weeks or so after.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Snautzer01]

Very nice one Ralph. Very nice.

About the other stuff. Its now time for another artist to do his/her thing.
Scary shit i am very sure.

But the guys and girls do this daily. The odds are very much on your side.
So i trully hope you get through the waiting with out to many stress.
When all is repaired, you might have to get back on your feet. A bit of moddeling ( wink wink ) will help.

The best of luck. It will be all right. Take care.

 

[SaparotRob]

Jehoshaphat! That is really quite nice!

 

[Donivanp]

Super SAWEEEET

 

[fubar57]

Lovely looking model Ralph. Hope the fix works and you have a speedy recovery. Take care and see you sooner than later

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Lovely Tempest Ralph and re the other stuff, good luck and be a good lad and do as your told, we'll see you when your good and ready.

 

[Crimea_River]

A very nice builld Ralph and Godspeed on the other stuff. Hurry back.

 

[T Bolt]

Wonderful work there Ralph, and good luck with the surgery.

 

[Donivanp]

Dang Ralph I missed the open hart thing. Best wishes on that. Where ya gonna be stand when?

 

[SaparotRob]

Done - Will have the 'finished' post up in a few days. Have to get the light box and camera out, and set up. Fun build. Lots of detail, especially the landing gear and bay areas. A most recemented kit to build . I do have the Tempest Mk.V Series II kit, which is almost identical to the Series I, the wing gun details are different.

However, it will be awhile before I can get back to the bench. Was hoping to do another, the Tempest Mk II, before the GB is over. I will be checking into the hospital in a couple weeks to have open heart surgery done to repair a failed, non-invasive, mitral valve clip install done last year (one leg came loose). Not sure of recovery time; ability to build? But I am under the impression that I will not be 'myself' for a few weeks or so after.

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Clever of you to hide that message about your health just above an eye catching, spectacular photo of a great model. I hope all goes well.

 

[N4521U]

I agree with all, superb job on this one.............
Surgeries, gotta love them and hate them at the same time.
Rest and recover!!!!!!!!

 

[Ralph Haus]

To all well wishers, thank you.