iModeler random award October.
In October, I was very fortunate to win the iModeler random award. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Martin and all the team for the Airfix 1/48th Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II I received. I've not yet posted a WIP on iModeler, but would like to make this my first contribution when I start it in the next week or so. Thanks again to Martin and all the members of the team, warmest regards, Julian.
David Mills said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations Julian - happy modelling!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Many thanks David. I hope your fully recovered now.
David Mills said on November 20, 2017
Feeling much better now Julian - thanks for asking - still trying to get some builds completed!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
I'm pleased to hear that David. I know what you mean about getting builds completed. I really want to finish this one.
Tom Bebout said on November 20, 2017
Congrats Julian, I hear it's a great kit. Look forward to seeing her done.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you Tom. Like yourself, I've heard good things about this kit.
Craig Abrahamson said on November 20, 2017
I'm happy for you, sir...but why does your dog looks happier than you do in that picture? Just kidding, my friend...that's a nice kit - congratulations, Julian. 🙂
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hello Craig, thank you. When my daughter saw the photo, she said why didn't you smile. Looking back, I should have listened. ?
Thanks again my friend, take care.
Craig Abrahamson said on November 20, 2017
Well...just like when you post any article, you can always select "edit", take another picture and re-post it. We have a tendency NOT to listen to our kids sometimes. 🙂
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
I told my daughter it's my enigmatic smile like on Mona Lisa painting. ?
David A. Thomas said on November 20, 2017
I know you'll do a fantastic job, Julian! Congrats!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you David. I hope so.
Marc Barris said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations, I look forward to seeing the build.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you Marc.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on November 20, 2017
Julian, congratulations! You'll like it, best one of its type yet!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hi Bernie, thank you.
Tomáš Pelej said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations on the award
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you Tomas. I was lucky.
Anthony Conway said on November 20, 2017
Good choice Julian. Enjoy.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you Anthony, I'm sure I will.
Robert Royes said on November 20, 2017
Can't wait to see the build, sir.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hello Robert, thanks. I hope I can make it enjoyable for you.
John Healy said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations, Julian! You’re going to love that kit. I built the Pearl Harbor version back in January. Just got the RAF Tomahawk this past week. Which version are you doing? I’m planning on using the 112 Sq. shark mouth of course!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thanks John. I've just been admiring your Pearl Harbour version, and very nice it is too. I'm taking a shine to the 26 Squadron version at the moment. I will look at both yours and Tom's for a few tips.
John Healy said on November 21, 2017
Thanks for the compliment, Julian. I didn’t put the aerial wires on mine simply because it makes it harder to keep the dust off off. I won a bronze with it at our local IPMS (Butch O’hare chapter) contest here in suburban Chicago last week. I can’t wait to see yours. I really like this kit and may even do a Soviet version too.
Julian Shawyer said on November 21, 2017
Well done on winning the Bronze John.
Greg Kittinger said on November 20, 2017
Looking forward to seeing it Julian!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Thank you Greg. I hope to start it very soon.
Jeff Bailey said on November 20, 2017
You're a lucky man, Julian. Enigmatic smile indeed!
Like you, the only thing I've posted are comments and I've made a lot of virtual friends. I've actually spent some time with Tom Bebout (a great fellow). but he's the only one I know of. SO far!
Congratulations!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hello Jeffry, many thanks.
Louis Gardner said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations my friend ! You picked out a great choice I might add. If this kit builds like the previous P-40 that Airfix recently released then you will have a blast with it. And despite what some naysayers have said on other websites, this is a very accurate model. Trust me on that. The flaps really do have a little gap on the trailing edge when they are raised. I've been around the real plane and took a ton of detail photos. If you need some pictures of the real plane during your build, please don't hesitate to ask.
Congrats again my friend. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hello Louis,
Thank you my friend, I really appreciate your offer. I'll take note of the gap that is present on the real aircraft.
Editor said on November 20, 2017
Wonderful. Hope you'll enjoy the build!
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hi Martin,
Thank you, I'm sure I will. Thanks again for the gift.
George Williams said on November 20, 2017
Congratulations, Julian, I know it's a random award, but very much deserved anyway. These latest Airfix kits are getting rave reviews and have brought Airfix back to the forefront as far as plastic kits are concerned. I'm certain you'll make the most of this model, and I, for one, can't wait to see the result.
Julian Shawyer said on November 20, 2017
Hello George,
thank you. Airfix are producing some first rate kits now. I loved making them as a kid, as I'm sure you did. I'm look forward to the Sea Fury.
Morne Meyer said on November 21, 2017
Congrats! This is a great kit. You will enjoy it thoroughly!
Julian Shawyer said on November 21, 2017
Thank you Morne, people say good things about it.
Paul Carpenter said on November 21, 2017
Well done! Enjoy!
Julian Shawyer said on November 21, 2017
Thanks Paul. I'm sure I will.
Charles King said on November 21, 2017
A big congrats!
Julian Shawyer said on November 21, 2017
Thank you Charles. I'm hoping to get started on it soon.
Ferry Dierckxsens said on November 21, 2017
Congratulations Julian. Wonderful Airfix kit and I'm looking forward to see your building progress on this one.
Julian Shawyer said on November 21, 2017
Thank you Ferry.
George Henderson said on November 25, 2017
Congrats Julian. Awaiting the build...
Julian Shawyer said on November 26, 2017
Hello George, thank you.