While I was finishing my Lancaster, my son was finishing up his P-40. Maybe it’s the proud Dad talking but I think he did a fantastic job. He turned out to be a great student and I think he’s hooked now. We already have his next build picked out.
So the build itself was 95% him. The canopy masking and installation along with the gear bay doors were the only aspects that I intervened with. The rest was all him. He took on the filling and sanding like a champ and it shows. He chose not to weather it and leave it with a clean look. It’s not what I’d go with but it’s nice to see his independence start to show. He has even “allowed” me to display it with my builds.
amateur airplanes 
Great job!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
IMHO, to be a first try, it’s a great kit!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I think he did superb for a six year old.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Six year old? My GOSH! It’s more than superb, then! You have plenty of reasons to feel proud about him! (I bet you have, kits aside).
Best of wishes for you all!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh absolutely! Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The kid has a great future ahead in model building.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s what I’m hoping for. He’s already itching to start the next build.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You be proud because you have taught him to be patient, to be constructive and creative. You have taught him an aspect of history and of the courage and loss of the crews of some of the actual planes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m very proud of him. He is most certainly intrigued by all things military which is fine by me. He’s my partner in crime now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the photography work on this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great work! Your son clearly has his Father’s talent!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I think he’s far more advanced than I was. I hated sanding as a kid. I wanted the instant results but he keeps a straight head and understands the process very well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
kudos to your son for such neat work.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! He’s very happy to have it finished.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Proudest moment of your life, isn’t it??
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s up there for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think it’s exceptionally good for a first! He’s a natural.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Like father, like son! He has made a great job of it. Lots better than anything I could ever manage.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! It’s miles better than anything I ever put out at his age.
LikeLike
That’s really smart work. Sometimes I like them ‘un-weathered’ – like it’s just rolled off the factory production line!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I’m more of a weather it guy but there are certainly times when a clean look is better. He wanted to leave it fresh looking so I’m okay with that. Another reminder that I need to keep quiet. He’s happy so I’m happy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great work- your son has achieved a lovely finish.
Cheers,
Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
It looks great! How old is he? I tried getting our boys into the hobby, but it never stuck…I just hope the seed is planted for later in life 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! He’s six. I walked away from it for twenty years before I picked it back up.
LikeLike
Simple, yet so beautiful! Nice work, as always 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
Great job! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
Excellent! Hope he picks a Mustang next.. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! His next pick is actually a submarine. I’ve had it sitting around for a few years and he’s all for giving it a go. I may have a Mustang on the workbench soon. Maybe two of them. I’ve been kicking around some ideas.
LikeLiked by 1 person
He did a great job! I started my girls off doing some model making last year as a nice hobby for us to do together over winter, when it is too cold or wet outside to do much else. They enjoyed it and have made several little 1/72nd planes. I only got back into the hobby myself 18 months ago after a 20 year absence. I enjoy it but am not at your standard. It is just a really nice way to relax.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! You sound exactly like me. I had twenty years away and started back up about 5 years ago. My kits in the beginning were terrible. Every build gets better and as long as it’s fun….it really doesn’t matter how they look. It’s a great hobby and kudos for getting your daughters involved.
LikeLike