This will be the Board for your Mike McEvoy tribute builds.
No rules as such, build what you want simply as a tribute to, or in memoriam of Mike.
Chris
Just back from Mike's funeral, sad as always but the highlighting of Mike's achievements was nice, there was more to him than modelling, although to me he will be my modelling hero. Here is a picture from the wake of some of Mike's models arranged by Dominic. I think the photo behind represents three generations of McEvoy in uniform (I didn't ask, but the middle is Mike, the one on the right is Dominic);
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YKhyQlLksJFqXHIXOF1CW33bojdiqe5RkRwQpcxKUHGzolLZZFitj4vKtldRmNXjXJ7o4TbycYwWDt1lSGu0mYSKISHLDtECWNgKNFOq2EbtH8_yWvpcTf-C7JQzboa0vXZZVUDGzJcLfwijMUoNw4nXur6VAmOFiZg8GkJYbdPt9S_wpZVKdyCgz01N9biqgTudXBLuFQWio9WD-qJIxl0PsDtyqAlOvCZNZ7eF78YPhb8De98mv0DJWedrU22KrP2L6EZMGqekT-HkH-xZ4S3yKxx8QA4KgkQZLUnkyufyGYbw0G3HzVeAkWs-xk7_nObbV13QPDYTwyJTMOEPk-Ic4K5VqIsi5z0gc_Tjf8dBc412an0SflKW3R9gJ3N6VGAjoP_q4QrrGmwOs2Xqvxgz9rTktYkEGiehc5YPr8HNcW-5Tmb2PSlD0LBR686HWbnhoZ_J_1RiOQCOI6UJzWFHY2ShFHw_a4YMntTOBY1M6zQuDy9shurvmBrRuIoOEV1KohSh0HUA-s8eTqpLjVtG1tluIYdWMaGFbHXa2-AnAspOWxysupSJiA0shaEZQFPXMV8AtQxdyZVENUGzCV5uqZg73wiLCrrjk7KUQ2mpLczzUY1e9rwfHfBRn-Hh0yAzinzxSd029nYFEpp12fBn_kgYWMTp77Of2uP3n5mWR9mpOC5Gdxp3UaOeTJTByGmPKNh61OPGYsCu5uk7d0U=w1010-h757-no?authuser=0)
Look forward to seeing more entries in the tribute build.
Colin
Never met him, but he seems like the sort of person that everyone should meet. And if that's the old Airfix Hunter F.6 on the table, I'm humbled to say that I'm building that exact kit in tribute, primer is already on.
Can't see the pics I'm afraid Colin, just a big 'Minus' sign in the middle of the page.
I tried to to join in via the Zoom link, but the connection wouldn't hook up, so that was sad. It does say that it can be seen later though so I'll try again.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 06, 2022, 11:36:49 AM
Can't see the pics I'm afraid Colin, just a big 'Minus' sign in the middle of the page.
I tried to to join in via the Zoom link, but the connection wouldn't hook up, so that was sad. It does say that it can be seen later though so I'll try again.
I've emailed you a copy of the picture, sorry you couldn't join. There were some IT issues at the crematorium, a slide show also couldn't be shown. Good news in at Dominic hopes to keep the GOM website going, and will be uploading the pictures from Mike's youth on there.
Colin
Thanks for that Colin, that's very good of you. :thumbsup:
Strange, I could see the picture when I first came to this thread, but now it's gone.
Sorry for the loss. It would be great to see the photo tho
I'll copy post it, hope that's OK Colin.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/5016/3QEoHZ.jpg)
Strewth, it's HUGE! :o
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 06, 2022, 03:52:08 PM
I'll copy post it, hope that's OK Colin.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/5016/3QEoHZ.jpg)
Strewth, it's HUGE! :o
The width setting in img is your friend...
Nice to see this, modelling was huge part of his life and he meant so much to so many in our world. Good job.
Thanks for posting that gents :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I raised a glass yesterday to someone I regarded as one of Life's Gentlemen and who I was exceptionally grateful to have known :thumbsup:
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 07, 2022, 06:12:15 AM
I raised a glass yesterday to someone I regarded as one of Life's Gentlemen and who I was exceptionally grateful to have known :thumbsup:
110% with you there Chris, I miss Mike so much, and I expect I always will. A true friend. :thumbsup:
Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.
Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.
I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.
Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.
I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?
Hi Chris
'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number 97) They are yours if you want them? ;D
If you wanted some teeny weeny ones to fit on a Vampire's booms I could print you some?
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.
I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?
Hi Chris,
I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.
Colin
'Inspired by' build under way, cutting started on the 'tribute to' build. I've another two ideas bouncing around my head!
Quote from: Knightflyer on January 18, 2022, 07:25:05 AM
Hi Chris
'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number 97) They are yours if you want them? ;D
Many thanks sir :thumbsup:
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 18, 2022, 08:08:09 AM
If you wanted some teeny weeny ones to fit on a Vampire's booms I could print you some?
Cheers Kit, but I've now got what I need for my real world build organised :thumbsup: and my Wif doesn't need them
Quote from: Freightdog862 on January 18, 2022, 09:24:34 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.
I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?
Hi Chris,
I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.
Colin
Oh thanks for that Colin, I'll look into it :thumbsup:
Quote from: Freightdog862 on January 18, 2022, 09:24:34 AM
Hi Chris,
I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.
Colin
Not out in the UK yet, on sale in the Czech Rep but I don't particularly want to have to deal with the vagaries of HM Customs so I'll wait.
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 20, 2022, 06:29:23 AM
Quote from: Freightdog862 on January 18, 2022, 09:24:34 AM
Hi Chris,
I understand the KP Tempest Mk.VI includes radial parts for the II on the same runner? So if your not bothered about the decals (who would be, they are generally not the best), you could use the Mk.VI kit already out.
Colin
Not out in the UK yet, on sale in the Czech Rep but I don't particularly want to have to deal with the vagaries of HM Customs so I'll wait.
Done a little search and found these links
https://www.modelimex.com/172-hawker-tempest-f6-over-egypt-3x-camo-kpm-72225
https://www.modelimex.com/172-hawker-tempest-f6-3x-camo-kpm-72223
If you look at the extra pictures for each item you can see the two diffeent engine shapes in the clear bag, the price is quite nice too.
Gondor
And fo a really good look at the sprues.....https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Tempest-F.6-Over-Egypt.html
Thankyou for that confirmation gentlemen, much appreciated :thumbsup:
Thought you might like this page info too NARSES2
https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?product_category_id=&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=362641&code=&product_type_id=all_aircraft_kits&scale_id=956&keyword_search=Tempest&setPerPage=25¤cy_id=
Just to make your wallet twitch nervously
Gondor
Yup ordered a Mk VI this morning :thumbsup: Wasn't in stock when I checked Thursday.
I'll leave the rest of the planed Mk II's until the kit comes in. Probably :angel:
Quote from: Knightflyer on January 18, 2022, 07:25:05 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 18, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
Been musing a bit on what to build and have been looking into 67 Squadron. They spent most, if not all of their service, overseas. Formed and spent WWI in the Middle East, various BE types then Bristol Fighters and RE 8's. Stood down in 1918 and after reforming on Buffalo's in the Far East spent WWII there, Hurricane IIb, IIc and Spitfire Mk VIII. Stood down again and then reformed in Germany on Vampires, then Sabre Mk 4's then Hunters before being stood down for a final time.
Now the problem with post WWII aircraft is the squadron bars, which whilst attractive are beyond me when it comes to portraying them, so one thought I had goes out the window. I was going to leave them in the Far East and give them Vampire FB 9's. So I'll stick to WWII or just after and may well do a Real World Hurricane IIB, followed by either a What If Spitfire FR 14 or Tempest II if the KP kit comes out in time.
I'd love to have done a real Hunter, but it's those bars ?
Hi Chris
'Scuse me if I've read the above wrong, but you need a set of 67 Squadron bars? (outward pointing blue triangles on red bars?) I have a spare set from the Modeldecal (or is that Model Decal?) R.A.F. Sabre sheet (number 97) They are yours if you want them? ;D
Arrived this morning, many thanks. So my real world build is now a goer.
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 22, 2022, 06:31:58 AM
Yup ordered a Mk VI this morning :thumbsup: Wasn't in stock when I checked Thursday.
Arrived this morning, so my Wiffy build is now a goer as well
And you thought Thorvic was bad at getting you to buy kits....
Gondor
Quote from: Gondor on January 26, 2022, 11:46:54 AM
And you thought Thorvic was bad at getting you to buy kits....
Gondor
Yea ;D, but in all fairness the Mk II is one of my favourite aircraft types and I will be buying a few of their Mk II's when they come out. I just needed this one earlier, that's my excuse anyway :angel:
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 26, 2022, 06:29:59 AM
Arrived this morning, many thanks. So my real world build is now a goer.
Glad they got there okay Chris, would love to see a picture of the finished build then done
At the moment, dealing with my aunt's estate and a couple of other things are taking all my time off me. However, this should ease for a while soon (I hope!). Still want to do my PR Hunter idea at least for this.
Quote from: Knightflyer on January 27, 2022, 07:48:36 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 26, 2022, 06:29:59 AM
Arrived this morning, many thanks. So my real world build is now a goer.
Glad they got there okay Chris, would love to see a picture of the finished build then done
I'll post it in this thread - but don't hold your breath ;D
Just about got all the bits together that I need for my two builds. Hopefully get them started in a couple of weeks.
I've had a Hunter lying around for a while, decided this was a good excuse to build it. The Revell 1:72 is a very nice kit.
Just about to start mine, hopefully in the next week :thumbsup:
In the latest IPMS UK magazine is a lengthy tribute to Mike. 3 pages of glowing love and respect for him and the many roles he held over the years. Air Traffic Confuser made me laugh!
Quote from: Nick on March 09, 2022, 01:33:44 PM
Air Traffic Confuser made me laugh!
Mike's ability to make me laugh is one of my fondest memories of the man :thumbsup:
Saw on my facebook feed that today would have been Mike 86th Birthday, raise a glass of your favourite tipple if you can tonight, mine will most likely be a cup of tea.
Colin
I shall raise a suitable glass :thumbsup:
Tomorrow marks a year since our good friend Mike passed on. A good opportunity to raise another glass and remember his contribution to the SIG and modelling in general.
I still need to finish my tribute build, 80% there but the last 20% is always the hardest bit. Now I have Telford out of the way I should be able to find the time.
Colin
Thanks for the reminder Colin, I certainly missed him at Telford this year, and continue to do so. :(
I too have my tribute about 80% done and it's been at that level for about 6 months. I must get on and finish it! :thumbsup:
I shall re-read his final Tailpiece whilst raising a glass :thumbsup: