My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

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My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Bonkin » Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:57 pm

I collected a parcel from the post office today... a delivery from the good old U.S of A. I knew what it was going to be but I can't say how emotionally touched I am by this incredible deed of fellow 501 pilot Tex.

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Opening the box and first clapping eyes on the personal message and attention to detail I actually did feel a slight watering of my eyes. I'm getting really soft in my middle years. Any TV programme showing people helping each other out or doing nice things for each can bring a lumpt to my throat.
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It was perfectly packed and with just a small bag of pieces to add myself - the propeller, canopy, rudder and aerial mast. As a fellow modeller (but nowhere near Tex's standards) I fortunately had the right glue to hand. So here it is in completed state.
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The attention to detail at this scale (1:48) is amazing. You can't see from the pictures but the cockpit is fully kitted out and the seat even has straps.
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He's even got my felix cat logo on the emergency door - right where it should be!
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Thank you so much mate. I've no idea how you managed this. It really is a beautiful piece of work and will take pride of place in my home. We really must all get together when you come over to the UK. We all need to sit in a pub, ply you with ale and get bladdered. :D
:salute: to you
:salute: to 501
and cheers! :B:
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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Jammy » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:06 pm

Utterly outstanding!
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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Miki » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:07 pm

Well done Tex !
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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Paddy » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:20 pm

Nice work man, very generous.
Cheers,

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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Bunny » Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:10 pm

Bonkin wrote:We really must all get together when you come over to the UK. We all need to sit in a pub, ply you with ale and get bladdered. :D
Here here :nice:

Incredible work Tex - outstanding!!

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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Broadsword » Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:34 pm

Crackin' stuff Tex :nice:
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I must go up to the skies again, to the peace of silent flight, To the gull’s way, and the hawk’s way, and the free wings’ delight;
And all I ask is a friendly joke with a laughing fellow rover, And a large beer, and a deep sleep, when the long flight’s over.

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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Bully » Sun Apr 29, 2018 12:02 pm

Another work of art Tex :nice:
Bonkin wrote:We really must all get together when you come over to the UK. We all need to sit in a pub, ply you with ale and get bladdered. :D
Absolutely! This must be done.
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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Secu » Sun Apr 29, 2018 12:03 pm

Really nice, perfect job. :praise:
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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Broadsword » Sun Apr 29, 2018 1:19 pm

Bonkin wrote:We really must all get together when you come over to the UK. We all need to sit in a pub, ply you with ale and get bladdered. :D
Well, knowing that Tex probably can't make Duxford but is coming down for the next weekend, I've booked the week off work so that I'm free for whatever might happen :B:
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I must go up to the skies again, to the peace of silent flight, To the gull’s way, and the hawk’s way, and the free wings’ delight;
And all I ask is a friendly joke with a laughing fellow rover, And a large beer, and a deep sleep, when the long flight’s over.

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Re: My No.501 ACG Hurricane - Thank You Tex!!!

Post by Pariah » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:27 pm

Awesome work Tex. That really is an incredible piece of work.
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