text: They say you should never judge a book by it's cover, and it couldn't be more true of the tough looking, full-bodied tattooed English model Stephen James Hendry. The 24-year-old, better known as simply Stephen James, is now quickly becoming one of the most in-demand models in the industry, and one of the first ever to be a full tattooed one at that. He has lucrative contracts with Calvin Klein and Diesel under his belt, has starred in numerous men's magazine shoots, and graced the runway at Fashion Weeks. Scroll down for video . Not so tough tatts: The supermodel softy says you shouldn't judge someone by how they look on the outside . Sydney stopover: Despite a whirlwind visit to Sydney, Hendry stops to take a stroll in Sydney's Hyde Park . Fan frenzy: Since Hendry touched down, he has already experienced girls screaming and stalking his hotel . Popular with the ladies: Girls arrived at the meet and greet eager to snag a photo with Hendry . And this week, he has landed Down Under to start work on a new campaign with Windsor Smith shoes. The news of his arrival was met with much excitement and hysteria from his Australian fans, who make up a hefty chunk of his 498,000 Instagram fans. Some allegedly have even been following the model to his hotel. 'You just have to take it in your stride to be honest,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'Like today for example, I just went about doing my modelling job and it just happens to be that you have to deal with it [the fame] when it comes up in that moment.' Humbled heart throb: Despite rubbing shoulders with Madonna, model Stephen James remains very humble . The ladies of Australia may be in luck if thye manage to catch the busy model's eye. 'I'm only recently single - it's not bad, I'm having fun,' he revealed. For Hardy, tattoos were never about impressing people or gaining popularity amongst the tatt loving community - he says it's always been about expression, art and staying grounded. 'They're all about different experiences and things that have happened in my life. One of my favourite tattoos for example is of Morrissey, as I listened to The Smiths a lot growing up.' Single and ready to mingle: British supermodel Stephen James said he is recently unattached and having fun . When quizzed about the Hindu face that covers his torso, Hendry admits it comes from a deeply, personal place, despite the ridiculing tongue poking out that might suggest otherwise. 'It's about a private moment in my life when I needed more balance,' he said. 'It features symbols from Hinduism, with the tridents acting as a symbol of protection. It also reflects mandalas in my head and is a way for me to express it and keep balance.' He likens it to a guiding spirit in his life, as a sort-of expression of his religion and a constant reminder to keep his sanity grounded. No time to waste: Hendry says while fame has happened quickly he plans to just run with it and look back later . 'With fame and all the pressures of having these expectations of being the person you’re meant to be, well this is my own little thing to hide behind.' And if the humbled heart throb, couldn't make girls swoon anymore, he is a big fan of poetry and has portrait tattoos of Oscar Wilde and artist Frida Kahlo, not just because he  likes them but thinks there's more to them than a face. 'I'd rather have a picture of their face, even though Frida Kahlo has one eyebrow, it's about liking them for on the inside, not judging about what they're like on the outside.' Fan girl mania: English supermodel Stephen James whose famous for his tattoos has landed in Sydney . And while he adds Sydney is very cool and suited to his lifestyle, his time here will be brief as he works on a campaign with shoe label Windsor Smith before jetting off to Adelaide - where for lucky South Australians he will be doing in-store appearances. While Hendry has a busy time ahead of him, he's excited to just take it and run with it. 'Right now everything in my life is happening so quick, in a year I've become one of the top models and have one of the largest social followings for a model on Instagram. But for now I just like to take it in my stride,' he said. 'Maybe when it’s all over I can be like, "wow!"'
target: London-based model Stephen James Hendry famed for his full body tattoo .
  The supermodel is in Sydney for a new modelling campaign .
  Australian fans understood to have already located him at his hotel .
  The 24-year-old heartthrob is recently single .