Gentlemen, All,
I posted these photos just before going out to dinner with Sharon and a few friends. I returned to find several very complimentary messages for which I thank you all.
To Des, Boggie, RagIII and Juan, Bob, and Coyotemagic: thank you all for your kind and supportive comments. They mean a great deal to this old plastic-basher and I very much appreciate them.
To Nigel and Dave: again, thank you for your most appreciated comments. As for the rigging, it is EZ-Line (Fine) held in place with CA glue. I use a thicker (and therefore slower curing glue) as a tiny dab of it will remain in place and not quickly run across the model surface. So I place the small dab, insert the free end of the EZ-Line rigging wire, and then add a small amount of accelerator to set the CA quickly. This method surely improves "hand /eye coordination" (
) but it's fairly straightforward once you get used to the routine. As to the propeller wood-grain, I must confess that the prop itself is hand-carved from wood. It is one of the offerings from "The Micro Group" and is excellent. I just added a thin gloss coat to bring out the grain, then painted the light grey and red areas. BTW, does anyone know what the red areas are for? Warning markings, perhaps? I've seen them in a few photos and drawings, but have no idea what their use is.
Thanks again everyone. I tell you true: it surely is good to be back with Forum friends!
