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Offline Alexis

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In Honor of my Dad
« 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

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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2016, 08:18:05 AM »
F4u-1

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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2016, 08:19:55 AM »
P-51D Mustang

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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2016, 08:20:34 AM »
Mustang
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2016, 08:21:49 AM »
and this was a side project , Tamiya P-51D 1/48 out of box .

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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #7 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,
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #8 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!
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #9 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
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #10 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,
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2016, 10:08:41 PM »
Well done Terri. :)

Best regards,

Bob
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #13 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
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Re: In Honor of my Dad
« Reply #14 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
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