1:32 scale scratch build Blackburn Heavy Monoplane.

[KrzysiekK]

unbelievable, crazy stuff!!
I DO like it!!
regards
K

[Gisbod]

Wonderful Des!

Really exceptional... I wish I had your ability to scratch build 

And so quick too!

Guy

[lcarroll]

    Incredible work Des, and a magnificent result! Another truly unique and completely impressive Model from........"bits and bobs"!! Can't wait to see the next magic act off your work bench!
Cheers,
Lance

[Adam]

Great little masterpiece.

Adam.

[IanB]

I can only echo what's already been said - another true masterpiece!

Ian

[RAGIII]

Des,
As always your build was a real pleasure to follow and the results SPECTACULAR! This one is really interesting, a mix of Old Motor Carriage and Aeroplane! Lovely work!
RAGIII

[Chris Johnson]

Truly a magnificent piece of modelling art Des. You just keep raising the bar with each and every project. Without a doubt, it must be the most unique flying machine in your collection. For the time being that is!

Cheers,

Chris

[Doug Mace]

Pretty difficult to avoid further hyperbole, Des....you're always very supportive of any and all efforts by people here but this is all the more encouraging by being truly inspiring. Thank you.             -M

[lone modeller]

What can I add to the above!? Just lost for words (nothing new there) but thank you for the historical notes. There were so many of these early machines and very often the record about them is poor but you have helped to fill a gap.

Just an incredible model (or should I write - another one!)

[Epeeman]

Hello, Des -

Excellent - your usual high standard of workmanship on a very strange and unusual aeroplane.  Your scratch built models never fail to impress.

Regards

Dave

[Michael Scarborough]

This is stunning piece of art. Leaves me speechless 

I could not say it better myself! Absolute bravo, Des. It really is alittle work of art.

Clearly, you have out your back problems behind you.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Cheers from NYC, Big Ones,
Michael

[First tee]

Des - as a newcomer to the site and to the hobby, your work is inspirational and sets a frighteningly high standard.

Bruce

[Alexis]

Wonderful build Des 

One of your coolest ones yet !



Terri

[Des]

I have a lot of people here who I would like to send a very warm thank you to for your wonderful comments; Bob, Kai, Steven, Nigel, Mark, Stefan, K, Guy, Lance, Adam, Ian, Rick, Chris, Doug, LM, Dave, Michael, Bruce and Terri, thanks to you all for dropping in and having a look, your very kind words are much appreciated.

Des.

[Royston]

Gorgeous build of a very unusual aircraft Des.

I have been watching closely at the way you go about constructing your scratchbuilds, on average how much time would you say it takes to plan the build before starting. When I do a scratchbuild of a ship the methodology is different to that of an aircraft and also the difference in scales will alter my approach to a subject. I also on three occasions had to construct them so I could cast kits from the masters which again altered my approach. Sadly my eye sight is not as good these days but scratchbuilding is where I find the most enjoyment.

I have been sitting on some plans for a while now and the more I see your work the more I want to take the leap into the unknown, of course it could all go pear shaped and end up looking like a dogs dinner   but thanks for the inspiration

Roy