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Project: Lysander Mk I/III
13 January 2015, 22:42
Gordon SørensenFantastic job on the fuselage frame and the wing slats and flaps.
14 January 2015, 10:28
Stefan SchachtNice progress Chris. Just looking forward for the finished one. Cheers Stefan
14 January 2015, 11:26
Kerry COX1/32 Scale, and the detail just gets more, and more, and more and it is endless.
Well you have me hooked Chris, as I reckon this will be a major work of art when (IF) you finish mate 🙂
31 January 2015, 00:39
Kerry COXI don't know when, I don't know when Choppa !!!! 🙂 But he will finish it for sure LOL
31 January 2015, 01:48
Chris ParsonsI hope I can finish it, I've taken a pretty big bite of something here.
31 January 2015, 02:17
Kerry COXThere is nothing better than attention to detail, as it involves all your senses, and I am sure there are many links to your research data and print outs of photos, well, that's what I do, as I like to get it right, and there is nothing better than telling a "Rivet Counter" where to go when you have all the facts to present. 🙂 And, did you know that the Lysander Mk I/III had the quietest engine of all the radials and that is why they were preferred for all the 'behind the enemy lines' jobs. 🙂
31 January 2015, 02:29
Chris ParsonsHey Kerry
Amazing job on the 229 by the way, an amazing build!
The more I find out about the Lysander the more I try to do the kit justice, nothing like revamping an old kit with modern tools and knowhow...walkaround books and the internet be thanked (also a little more experience now) Just having fun with the kit and not worrying about how long it takes.
31 January 2015, 02:43
Kerry COXWhat a wonderful attitude you have to our hobby Chris, and as I said before, it is surly going to be a work of art. Thanks for your pat on my back too mate, 'Just a bit of fun' LOL. 🙂
31 January 2015, 04:25
Choppa Nuttaat least the crew are all marching to the same tune........, love, love me do ?? 😄
2 February 2015, 03:33
Kerry COXHow exciting it is to come back to a build and leaf through the pics you have posted of the progress your making Chris. You certainly are leaving no stone unturned here. Judging by the work that has happened so far, this will be one fantastic model mate. Just wonderful to follow. 🙂
7 February 2015, 02:50
Chris ParsonsThanks, I appreciate the encouragement, I have so far been treating each little piece as it's own project, not worrying about the kit as a whole right now...I'll worry about that when I've built myself into a corner somewhere farther into the project
7 February 2015, 23:46
Kerry COXLOL, Little kits within kits is just a delightful way to do a build, and It is so much more enjoyable to approach it that way. And before you know it, there are all these little "sub assemblies" all over the place, just waiting to shine. 🙂
7 February 2015, 23:59
Philip De KeyserExellent job so far Chris, I have this one in my collection and wanted to sell him but now I see what you did to yours I wanted to start this from me as well soon 👍 👍 👍
16 February 2015, 10:00
Kerry COXI thought I did a lot to my models !!!! but now I feel total inadequate Chris. I am in absolute awe. The instrument wiring has got my jaw on the ground mate. Will you take me on as you apprentice please. ?? 🙂
16 February 2015, 21:11
Chris ParsonsThanks Kerry
The standard around here is so high I've had to step up my game to keep up with you guys
16 February 2015, 22:15
Chris ParsonsThanks Kerry.
With my bad back I don't think it was I who raised that bar. Probably that guy adding all the details to Zoukei-Mura kits...
16 February 2015, 23:25
Kerry COXLOL. Touché. Chris, you are too kind and further more, the detail in the ZM kits is already there mate, and as to your brilliance, you are dealing with a kit that has got not the best track record for the best of detail and that's why I am so impressed with your work. Dare I say, 'A silk purse from a sows ear' ? !!!
In the words of the Imortal Paul Hogan (before he became 'Crocodile Dundee) playing the part of the magician gypsy 'Loueegie', Keep-a-dancin' Maria. 🙂
BTW, My son is currently in sunny Winnipeg where it's currently, -40 screaming blue murder. LOL.
17 February 2015, 00:45
Chris ParsonsYa, your right the model is definitely in need of work to bring up the detail level.
Cold in Winnipeg too hey. We just got through a fairly nasty cold spell then 16cm of snow and blowing snow overnight. I've seen colder winters than this one for sure but it doesn't make it any easier to put up with. Like a lot of people say, Canada has about 10 months of winter and a couple months of poor skating.... Another one is Saskatchewan (where I call home) is so flat you can sit and watch your dog run away for 3 days, if you stand up, 4 days.
17 February 2015, 01:46
Kerry COXThat is the funniest thing I have ever heard/read. LOL 🙂
Yeah, my son is used to 40c here and a splash in a pool, but apparently he met a young lady while he was in the UK and his nuts got in the way and he is NOT happy with his decision to go. Oh well. !
Saskatchewan. ! Is that where the 'Saskwatch' lives. ?
Here he is called a 'Yowie'. Rarely seen but it lives.
Cheers master. 🙂
17 February 2015, 02:30
Chris ParsonsWell Kerry take heart your son is safe, at least here in Canada there are no spiders that can kill a man in ten seconds... Just by looking at him...
17 February 2015, 03:48
Urban GardiniIt's almost as worse here with a temperature span from 36C at the most during the summer to -42C during the winter...
17 February 2015, 15:06
Chris ParsonsThanks Jeffrey
I'm removing the windows from their framework right now with the intent of installing clear acetate sheet. The kit's clear parts are foggy and really thick. I hope it works
18 February 2015, 23:07
Logan EdenGood Morning, Chris You are at the top of your game with this one. Your passion for detail and taking it to the max limit is beyond. Can't wait until I catch it on the table at SMAS. Catch Ya, Logan
28 February 2015, 14:47
Christian LehmannHow could I miss till now? Amazing scrach building skills. I am impressed what you did with the windows.👍
28 February 2015, 21:39
Chris ParsonsThanks guys.
I believe there may be a light near the end of the project now...maybe
28 February 2015, 23:23
Mats BengtssonThis whole project is just stunning. Very impressive and very inspiring.
14 March 2015, 21:02
Dieter BihlmaierCongrats Chris. This is the best Lizzie from this kit I've seen so far!
14 March 2015, 21:23
Kerry COXIsn't she luvly !!!What a build Chris, and I hope she is headed for the next big comp mate as there is every chance there will be a HUGE trophy standing beside it the next time we see it. 🙂
15 March 2015, 01:16
Chris ParsonsHi Kerry, I don't put my models in contests anymore, there's a show I display at once a year in Calgary Alberta but, it's just a group of builders getting together and offering awards that we each sponsor...after that, we go for beer!
Thanks for the positive comment!
15 March 2015, 01:43
Kerry COXLabatts ? Yum.🙂 No need for a fridge this time of the year for you guys.
My son just spent a month over there and froze. LOL
15 March 2015, 03:52
Chris ParsonsThanks for your kind words mates!
This one was well off my usual path but, an interesting and fun challenge..I began cutting into a much newer Trumpeter Luftwaffe model this morning that has much more detail, more parts and oddly, much more flash than that old Matchbox kit.
Kerry the winters here can be (usually are) brutal, I've seen 54 of them now and I'm ready to try something warmer, next time your son is here see if he can smuggle me out.
15 March 2015, 14:26
