Peter D's Tamiya Luftwaffe Pilot

[Andy Belsey]

Forgot to mention that the RAF sent over a photo reconnaissance Spitfire to have a look at this chap while I was working on him today:

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Sorry for the lousy photos. I missed the first pass which was much closer - a fly-over of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital to thank the NHS. I believe it's this aircraft based at Biggin Hill:

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We normally get up to four Spitfire fly-overs a day here - expensive day trips from Biggin Hill - but this was much lower.

Did you see that it had THANK YOU NHS on its wings! It flew all over Kent

[Neil Merryweather]

Thank you for such kind and gracious words ,Peter.
I'm disappointed not to see your new version, but I do like the previous version a lot- especially the head position, which is much better than either of those in the kit.
It's very interesting to see different peoples' takes on the same model- you've found creases where I missed them, for instance.
Fingers crossed the next one hits the right spot.
Keep the faith , bro

[Guest]

Lee - To be honest I'm struggling with my eyesight at the moment. I had hoped to get back to doing more 1/16 subjects, but I think I'm going to have to space them out more among the busts. Hayfever and sinusitis affect the vision - couldn't see the TV this evening.

Andy - Re the eyesight! It was also pretty quick and reflecting the sunlight, so I didn't see the thank you message. I did see the invasion stripes on the one that flew over later in the day though, which I believe is this one:

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Neil - That's what I like about this game - there is more than one way of skinning a cat. Here are some more images of my last version:

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I did here what I more or less intended for the latest version; went a bit OTT on the accessories, put the cap behind his back etc. I made the flare pistol bandolier from paper and 1/48 shell cases.

[Neil Merryweather]

I think all the accessories really work actually, it gives character to an otherwise vanilla model

[SimonT]

shame, I was looking forward to seeing the otter in a hat............ :thinking: #8

[monica]

another great job done hear,so hard to keep up with you,and the work is always so good,

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Should be a cooler day and the overnight rain should have dampened down the pollen, but the moist air only irritates the sinuses, there is no win at this time of year, is there!

Hopefully a rest today will improve your vision too.

Perhaps some bracing sea air to clear the head and tubes, and your little break away does seem to have a mini heatwave attached as the BBC are looking at 30+ from Friday.

Have a peaceful and restorative day

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Neil - Perhaps I did think it needed some help.

Simon - ???

Monica - It's a 'Here's one I made earlier'' Blue Peter figure.

Steve - Larger scale for a while methinks - the maize over the road is budding, which may be the problem; streaming eyes, sneezing etc. Won't get to the sea today as in-laws are visiting (oh joy!). The weather does look good for next weekend, which goes against our usual holiday luck, though I wonder what a shepherd's hut would be like in the heat?

[SimonT]

so I've prepared two otters, one capped and one bareheaded.

[Guest]

Ha!