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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Clunkmeister on March 12, 2020, 01:28:20 PM
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Howdy folks,
I completed this back in 2017 and had a great time building it. I certainly learned a few tricks along the way which I’ll incorporate into my next Felixstowe build.
I used the amazing Pheon decal set for the red and white version, and used Aviattic’s incredible fabric decals for all flying surfaces.
One of the things I tried to accomplish was to show some salt staining and fabric wear due to use and spray. Streaking, chipping, paint patching, and a general used but not unkempt look was my goal, and I think I mostly accomplished that. But after that I was informed that the RN kept these in pristine condition, so my efforts only made the model less believable. Oh well, it looks good to me.
These pics are from 2017 and the model has been generally refined and improved over the years since.
I have no idea where to display this bloody massive thing, so I decided to do the blue/white Pheon scheme as well, and fix my little faux pas along the way.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-qkFCgsL/0/36d3d333/L/IMG_4686-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-qkFCgsL/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-8DLwBBf/0/1d60eeda/L/IMG_4693-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-8DLwBBf/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-x5W85Dp/0/b0edd4e6/L/IMG_4678-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-x5W85Dp/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-RwcvdRS/0/7781b967/L/IMG_4669-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-RwcvdRS/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-c9nZqTT/0/27eb3fdf/L/IMG_4682-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-c9nZqTT/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-J2f8MKR/0/c5037307/L/IMG_4694-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-J2f8MKR/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-j3Xtbgw/0/2fc29915/L/IMG_4676-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-j3Xtbgw/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-zqSvG9M/0/0dd9956e/L/IMG_4668-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-zqSvG9M/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-mLsXxtt/0/8daefbe5/L/IMG_4703-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-mLsXxtt/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-m3pb9ZZ/0/322b39e3/L/IMG_4697-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-m3pb9ZZ/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-NPmGMsb/0/2877f68d/L/IMG_4695-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-NPmGMsb/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-4LhN3SN/0/74af83eb/L/IMG_4675-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-4LhN3SN/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-V78qPpT/0/1ba1a7a8/L/IMG_4673-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-V78qPpT/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-jsfMtgs/0/52ad266f/L/IMG_4687-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-jsfMtgs/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-7wJgHWN/0/53422d36/L/IMG_4690-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-7wJgHWN/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-vcNd9pD/0/71014f4e/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-vcNd9pD/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-zJLB37w/0/149095f5/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-zJLB37w/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-FCGX58R/0/d6ce2647/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-FCGX58R/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-tRpsPSz/0/74752068/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-tRpsPSz/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-mjQ4NWx/0/287bca4e/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-mjQ4NWx/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-PG8RzM6/0/ef2f26bb/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-PG8RzM6/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-pFbQztr/0/7ccf0395/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-pFbQztr/A)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-7wBLw7x/0/dfec2414/L/image-L.jpg) (https://ernestling.smugmug.com/Felixstowe-build/i-7wBLw7x/A)
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I love the paint bottle wing jig. You have surely put your efforts where it shows. I have seen the big NC-4 up close in Pensacola and this model really catches the massive size of these old flying boats. Magnificent model!
sp
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Thanks!
Yeah she’s impressive and at he time was about as good as I could produce. In the three years since, I’ve certainly improved, so big blue will be better I hope.
One thing on these. Mono line for the wing cellules is absolutely ESSENTIAL for the rigidity of the finished model. EX Line is fine for backstays and control runs, but if you use EZ Line between the wings, his model will sag in on itself. With mono line, you can wave it around in the air, it’s that rigid.
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If the build was that quality on the smallest aircraft it would be very impressive but on one of that size & complexity it's an amazing achievement to have maintained such a high standard throughout.
Regards
Russell
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Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
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That's an amazing build! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I guess the big problem now is where to display it? This model would seem to consume quite a bit of space. I'm in awe of your model making skills.
cheers
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Outstanding build all around! Your consistency of building and finishing is amazing. I am Not an RNAF expert but it seems to Me you have kept the weathering to minimum including chipping. Looks More than believable to Me!
RAGIII
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A thing of beauty - well done!
von B
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"Streaking, chipping, paint patching, and a general used but not unkempt look was my goal, and I think I mostly accomplished that."
You have indeed, beautiful job and very real looking! An outstanding model, good luck finding the new home with an extra bay in the garage for a display area! :o ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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That is truly outstanding in every way. Looking at the detail that you have put in I am puzzled that you can add even more to your current build!!
Large models are fun to build and very impressive to look at - as yours so amply demonstrates - but that does not solve the display problem!!!!Which is why I generally stick to the One True Scale!
Stephen.
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Truly amazing looking Felixstowe, congrats on conquering that giant.
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That is truly outstanding in every way. Looking at the detail that you have put in I am puzzled that you can add even more to your current build!!
Large models are fun to build and very impressive to look at - as yours so amply demonstrates - but that does not solve the display problem!!!!Which is why I generally stick to the One True Scale!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen,
But I do stick to The One True Scale! 1/32! I love them all, but my 54 year old eyes aren’t into building through an electron microscope these days.
:)
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What an amazing and lovely build! A true labour of love as I appreciate the long hours that went into this detailed and perfectly executed build! Well done Chuck! Regards, Marc.
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An outstanding model - very intricate detailing. Thanks for sharing it here.
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Way to go 'Clunk' - that's a lovely build, right down to the stitching holes in the wing rib tapes..
I especially like your subtle but visible weathering.
Right down to the weathering on the propeller protection end plates!!
Mike
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Way to go 'Clunk' - that's a lovely build, right down to the stitching holes in the wing rib tapes..
I especially like your subtle but visible weathering.
Right down to the weathering on the propeller protection end plates!!
Mike
Mike, you know how easy it is to go too far with that. I reasoned the end plates would certainly pick up spray, and the copper should show some minor wear.
Unfortunately it’s mighty tough to go back to 1917 and have a peek-see.
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Well there is one thing that didn't ding a prop on British flying boats and that is homing pigeons. I have a pic of a guy in the nose of a USN flying boat of the period demonstrating how to chuck a pigeon overboard and miss the props. The caption said the British put their pigeons in little silk bags that the birds would slip out of after they got below and behind the props. So no need for simulated pigeon innards, though I expect the salt spray left it's mark. A real fine piece of modeling.
sp
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Pigeon innards would be tough to replicate. LOL.
Although Dick Dastardly might appreciate a few of the finer pointers.
8)
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Quote: Dick Dastardly might appreciate a few of the finer pointers.
ROTFL No doubt.
There are pigeon racers who set their birds off right next to out flying field which they circle over as they get their bearings. One of these days....
sp
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Quote: Dick Dastardly might appreciate a few of the finer pointers.
ROTFL No doubt.
There are pigeon racers who set their birds off right next to out flying field which they circle over as they get their bearings. One of these days....
sp
One of the places I flew freight out of had a chicken farm about 3 miles straight off the end of one of the runways.
It was Notam’d to avoid the area cuing certain times of the day, but every now and then, some dufus would run his machine straight overhead. The noise wasn’t the issue, but the shadows were. Cast a large shadow and the chickens wouldn’t lay for a week.
OOPS!
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That would be one huge chicken hawk!
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Ditto all the above comments !!
Ed
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Agreed there. I guess that’s why they’re said to have “bird brains”
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Ah yes - I remember seeing this model at Omaha at the IPMS convention, and meeting up with you. Awesome job, and thanks for posting all these great photos of your build. I've yet to start mine, and these will be a great reference when I do!
Cheers,
Gary
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Ah yes - I remember seeing this model at Omaha at the IPMS convention, and meeting up with you. Awesome job, and thanks for posting all these great photos of your build. I've yet to start mine, and these will be a great reference when I do!
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks Gary,
I’m glad someone remembers it. It’s been around a few years, and after this one I immediately started another, but half way through the fuselage assembly, I powered out on rigging for awhile.
I learned a lot on this build, and my next one will be much more “factory fresh”, because that’s what people want to see. And it beats having to explain that the patches on the leading edges of the lower wings are actually intentional. LMAO!
Will you be at the Nats in San Marcos this year? Assuming they’re not cancelled... if so, stop and say hi. I hope to have a Halberstadt, my Lanc, and B-36 there.
- Ernie