I must say I'm humbled by everyone's response - glad you all like the model.
Paul - your Model Cellar figures are second to none. I've met Mike Good a couple of times and he's a world class sculptor. I hope to find a few more of these types when I go to Omaha NB next summer.
Lance - if I can make it to Nanton this year I will, but promise me you'll be there with all of your latest builds! Your projects are world class, and I look forward to seeing them in person. Too bad more of us Albertans don't make an effort to get to these shows to see the work in person...
Eindecker - The effect I was trying to get on the upper surfaces of the wing was an indication of "structure" in the paintwork. Although the finish is streaked, I still feel the need is there to indicate the skeletal nature of the wings. Like you say - the linen would give a "highlight" to the raised bits, and I was trying to capture that. Same with the underside - which in daylight seems "darker", so I tried to emulate shadow underneath. I compromised the lower side by not adding all of the rib sections, but you have to consider effort vs. what is seen (?). Always a moral dilemma! I also did a bit on the tail, because if don't, it seems a bit more flat and boring.
Again - thanks to everyone who took the time to write a comment on my model, each one is truly appreciated
Cheers,
Gary
