Sikorsky S-16 in 1:32 scale

[Ssasho0]

Des,

it is wonderfull, don't know exactly what to say but I really like it!

Best regards,
Sasho

[bobs_buckles]

Put me down for a nice comment.... Marvelous!

vB

[TomR1981]

Des,

Brilliant, as always. It's amazing how quickly you build such beautiful models from nothing.

Tom

[radio]

Stunning work like all your other, Des.
Martin

[ermeio]

it is exceptional, Des
Next time you can consider leaving one side uncovered, to reveal the details inside the fuselage.
really great!
er me

[Des]

My gratitude to the following people who have taken the time to have a look at my model and to leave very nice comments.; Sasho, Bob, Tom, Martin, Ermeio.

Des.

[Des]

I splashed a bit of paint on the front end of the model. I sprayed Humbrol unpolished aluminium 27001, once it is totally dry I will give it a very light rub with a piece of 0000 grade steel wool. The two holes in the top are for the oil and fuel tank filler pipes.

Des.

[Ian from Doncaster]

Superb Des..

I struggle to believe this is a scratch build, and not from a tooled kit.  I like the humbrol metalcote range - I often use an old t-shirt rag to buff it up, the soft sort that doesn't shed any lint.

[First tee]

That is just amazingly nice!  I also struggle to believe it's a scratch build.

[radio]

Very greatfuselage Des.
Martin

[ondra]

Even if this was a kit it would be amazing, but as scratch build it is beyond my understanding how you achieve such quality. Excellent, Des.

How did you make the screws (hope that is the right word) on the engine panels? They look awesome!

Cheers

Ondra

[lone modeller]

Can I add my positive comments to the above - absolutely brilliant.

[Ernie]

This is what I aspire to, Des.  You are an amazing talent and your many
models show that.  The nose area of the Sikorsky is, of course, another example of it! 
The nice thing about this aeroplane is the cockpit opening is large enough to get a
pretty good view of the wonderful interior work.
Can't wait for the next update.

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Des, Missed an update but must say that I agree with everyone! Your work is always inspiring and This one is no exception. The latest update just emphasizes how beautiful your work is!
RAGIII

[Des]

Ian, First tee, Martin, Ondra, Michael, LM, Ernie and rick, thank you kindly for all the wonderful comments.

Ondra, to simulate the tiny screws I first marked out at 2mm intervals then drilled holes using a 0.4mm tungsten drill bit, I then glue short lengths of 0.25mm brass wire into each hole using super glue. Once the glue is dry I snip off the extra length by using a pair of finger nail clippers, these do not cut the wire flush with the surface but leaves just a fraction protruding, gives a very good effect.

Des.