Tribute to a simple time, Part Deux - Airfix 1/72 Airco DH4

[lone modeller]

Superb build of an Airfix classic. I too remember building the kit when it was released, but never dreamed that it could be made to look as realistic as yours.

Stephen.

[bobs_buckles]

You're a master in the art of brail scale 
Awesome work, Brad!

Bob 

[Brad Cancian]

Many thanks all for the very kind words!

Cheers!

Brad

[Ernie]

You're a master in the art of brail scale 
Awesome work, Brad!

Bob 

I second that!  Brad, your paint work is terrific, but where did you get the giant Humbrol tin?

Cheers,
Ernie

[Puchi]

Hello Brad!

You did a wonderful job with the DH4. For me, the model is a feast for the eyes, and that in two respects:
Firstly, because the model looks first class with the fine details.
Secondly, because the DH4 was the very first plastic model I built. It must have been around 1967 or 1968 when I received the kit as a gift. So I thank you for the time travel over more than 50 years that you took me on.

By the way, I was able to buy one of these kits a few years ago, still packed in the plastic bag that was common in the sixties.



It has a place of honour in my display case.


Best regards,

Karl

[Brad Cancian]

Hello Brad!

You did a wonderful job with the DH4. For me, the model is a feast for the eyes, and that in two respects:
Firstly, because the model looks first class with the fine details.
Secondly, because the DH4 was the very first plastic model I built. It must have been around 1967 or 1968 when I received the kit as a gift. So I thank you for the time travel over more than 50 years that you took me on.

By the way, I was able to buy one of these kits a few years ago, still packed in the plastic bag that was common in the sixties.



It has a place of honour in my display case.


Best regards,

Karl

Hi Karl! Your story resonates with me; there is just something a little special about these older kits. They bring up feelings of nostalgia, of childhood and of simpler times, before life got complicated. I especially remember growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, and seeing these Airfix kits in their palitoy and Vintage Aircraft boxes; so much so, in the last year or so I have collected the 'set'



These kits, though old, still have some good life in them, and often only need a little bit of TLC to come up nicely.

Thanks again!

[Puchi]

Wow, what a great collection! The Roland C-11 is also a model that reminds me of childhood. It was the third model I built after the DH4 and the Supermarine S6B.

Thank you for the picture!

[macsporran]

Beautiful little DH4, Marvellous detail in a small scale, nicely "used" and perfect presentation on its plinth.
Oh my, 54 years you say. I remember hot footing it to Woolworths, pocket money burning my hand, to buy this on its first release. Tempus fugit.
Sandy

[kensar]

Superb result, Brad.  This model really looks nice.  I hope some manufacturer does one in 1/32 sometime.  And nice collection of kits.

[Alexis]

Such a delightful buld Brad !



Alexis

[Ernie]

Just great, Brad!  Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheers,
Ernie

[WD]

Brad,
        I cannot add any superlative that hasn't already been used in this thread: Simply a beautiful build all the way around. Like others, I'm amazed at the shading, and I'd love to know how you did that on the wing ribs/tapes in 1/72nd as that's something I'm struggling with right now.

WD

[Manni]

Wonderful work, Brad. I love the presentation.Your models are real gems, so many details and great paintjob. Wonderful.
Bye,
Manni

[gedmundson]

Absolutely brilliant, Brad. I'm astonished at how much detail you've packed into that small model. Fantastic finishing on it. Hard to believe it's 1/72 scale.
Cheers,
Gary

[jeroen_R90S]

Superb! Both the model, and the photgraphy
Hard to believe that's an, ehh, rather classic,  Airfix model.