WIP'S Handley Page HP-42 and Curtiss Shrike

[PutPut]

These two projects are starting to take shape. The exteriors are about 95% complete. I'm just starting on the interior of both. I have much better documentation for the interior of the A-12 Shrike so I will probably finish it first.The HP-42 was an example of Imperial Airways elegance in the air vs. speed which was pursued by other airlines with planes like the DC-2 and up. It lumbered along at about 104 mph (too slow to crash!) and covered some of the longest scheduled airline routes in the world.

Best, Paul

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[Quicksand]

Awesome work, as always Paul.. Looking forward to them, as I have all of your wonderful creations.. :applause::icon29::salute:

[pilottj]

Beautiful work there Paul!:salute::icon29:

[Roger]

I'm a sucker for the HP42:ernae:

[Sundog]

Yeah, a Shrike!!! The HP.42 isn't bad either. :)

[OleBoy]

Nice work, Sir.:salute:

[CP1207]

Looking forward to both!
Really beginning to appreciate the older aircraft.

[hairyspin]

Heracles lives (HP-42)! What a good idea for a classic model! :medals::icon29::applause:

[Lionheart]

My goodness man! You are a model making animal! I wish I could whip out cool planes as fast as you.

Love the choices of aircraft as well. That HP was a great flyer back in the day. High technology airliners...

[delta558]

I'm looking forward to the HP-42 myself - I was given a very well-made model of one as a youngster and the aircraft itself has subsequently become a bit of a favourite of mine.

[big-mike]

Can`t wait,Paul!
Love your work:jump:
Michael

[jankees]

ooh, a HP-42, wonderful!