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Title: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 08:17:04 AM
Four years ago I lost my Father , he was my best friend . I could talk to him about anything that was bothering me and he would listen without criticizing and always got his honest opinion .
He was a big fan of WW 2 aircraft . I can remember going through his books and this is what got me fascinated with aircraft . So a project came to mind on building 3 of his favorite . The Spitfire , F4U-1 and the P-51D Mustang . So ,  Tamiya's 32 scale line of aircraft was used for the project . After getting the kits need for the build I started with the Spitfire followed  by the F 4U-1 and finishing off with the Mustang . This was a long project for me .

In Loving Memory 

William Werner , June 16 1931 - March 16 , 2012



Terri

Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 08:18:05 AM
F4u-1

Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 08:19:55 AM
P-51D Mustang

Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 08:20:34 AM
Mustang
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 08:21:49 AM
and this was a side project , Tamiya P-51D 1/48 out of box .

Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Des on November 06, 2016, 09:30:15 AM
What a great tribute to your father Terri and what beautiful models they are, the F4U is one of my all time favorite WWII aircraft.

Des.
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 06, 2016, 09:36:22 AM
As Des said,a wonderful memorial to your Dad Terri,I'm sure he would be very proud and delighted to know you were continuing his love of aircraft.
Dave.
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: coyotemagic on November 06, 2016, 10:00:09 AM
What a magnificent quartet of what are, in my opinion, the three finest aircraft of WWII!  One can clearly see the love that went into these beauties.  Your Dad would be proud and honored by this heartfelt tribute.  Truly splendid, sis!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: GAJouette on November 06, 2016, 10:46:59 AM
  Terri,
Beautiful tribute to your Dad my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

PS: Outstanding models too!
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: aliluke on November 06, 2016, 03:48:42 PM
Hi Terri
More inspiring builds to look at and great to acknowledge your Dad. I've lost both Mum and Dad in the last year so know how it feels.  :'(

Best regards
Alistair
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: lcarroll on November 06, 2016, 04:16:20 PM
Oh my, Terri, what a beautiful bit of modelling, and what a labour of love! A truly great foursome, and a very touching tribute to your Dad, class act old friend!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: gbrivio on November 06, 2016, 05:31:34 PM
Dedication to your beloved dad adds the highest value to these already beautiful models. It was a very nice idea.
Cheers.
Giuseppe
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: rhallinger on November 06, 2016, 10:08:41 PM
Well done Terri. :)

Best regards,

Bob
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Bluesfan on November 06, 2016, 10:29:18 PM
Thanks for showing us, they're beautifully done. I aspire to those skills!
Good for your Dad :)
Mark
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Suffolk Lad on November 06, 2016, 10:29:53 PM
That's a lovely reason to make four great models Terri, a fine honour to your fathers memory indeed.

The results are a fine testament to your building - all superb renditions but like Des I favour the F4U  ;)

Best Regards - Tug
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Nigel Jackson on November 06, 2016, 10:48:44 PM
What a moving tribute, Terri.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 06, 2016, 11:25:00 PM
I thank each and every one of you guys . Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving kind comments they really mean a lot to me .





Terri
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: IanB on November 07, 2016, 12:53:01 AM
Those are indeed a wonderful tribute to your father. I'm sure he's smiling on you....

Ian
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Manni on November 07, 2016, 01:12:15 AM
Terri, thank you for showing us these wonderful models and your thougts about them. Keep your dad in memory.
Manni
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: lone modeller on November 07, 2016, 02:55:19 AM
An inspiring tribute in every way. I hope that the happy memories will keep coming back every time you look at these.

Stephen.
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Juan on November 08, 2016, 02:19:16 AM
Awesome tribute Terri, your father would be (is) so proud of your efforts.
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 08, 2016, 11:02:49 AM
Thank-you Manni , Stephen and Juan . All your guys comments warms the heart .  :)





Terri
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: mike in calif on November 09, 2016, 11:43:06 AM
Very well done Terri.
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: RAGIII on November 10, 2016, 12:38:28 AM
Terri,
A very fitting and beautiful tribute to your Father! Lovely Models of great aircraft!
RAGIII
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Dave in Dubai on November 10, 2016, 02:37:30 AM
Hi Terri,

Your models will help you to remember the happy memories of your father.
My wife lost her own father , whom she was very close to, several years ago.
She still thinks and talks of him every day.

Your model aircraft will help to keep your father's memory alive.

Warmest wishes,

Dave
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: andonio64 on November 14, 2016, 09:18:27 PM
I believe immortality is the memories each of us is able to leave in someone else's heart. So your Daddy is immortal and thanks to this beautiful series of planes he lives on not only in your heart but also in our minds.

Hugs

Antonio
Title: Re: In Honor of my Dad
Post by: Alexis on November 17, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
Thank-you guys . Appreciate your comments  8)



Terri