Thank you all so much for your kindness. This was truly a joy to build. Did I say I'm hooked? I'll continue to build 1/48 scale. There are some truly esoteric types that are not kitted in 1/32 scale. But, that said, I am now a WNW devotee. What marvelous kits they are, but then most of you already know that.
Very nice Bud. I like the aileron tilt, adds a great touch to the finished kit. Cowl is interesting too. How'd you get there?
Mike, I sprayed a base of gloss black, then made the dots with a fine silver Sharpie. I then sprayed an over coat of Buffable Metalizer. When fully dried, I buffed it until the dots came through.
A few years back I used to attend that model show every year too. Nicely done triplane!
You used to go to the Silver Wings Contest, Eindecker? Did you live in Sacramento at one time? How long ago was that? We might know each other.
Lovely, Bud - the larger scale would look great photographed with your usual 1/48 to give perspective in a line up...
Where do you keep them all?
Best wishes, Richard
I'm still working on the Eduard Triplane, Richard, and will continue updating the build log, so you will be seeing the two of them together soon.
I've got three Ikea display cases nearly full. I'll have to soon figure out some additional shelving.
She's a real beauty Bud, and I'm particularly drawn to your ever so subtle rib shading. I aspire to getting my shading ability to to your level someday but so far, it's an elusive goal.
Cheers,
Chris
Thanks, Chris, but you're already there.
Cheers,
Bud
