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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: rhallinger on May 10, 2020, 10:51:05 PM
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Here are some photos of this paper kit build, with a few plastic details (prop and wheels). I'm not thrilled with the photos I was able to obtain, so I'm approaching this presentation as a walk-around, starting with what you would see if walking up to the aircraft from behind as it sits on the flight line. Here she is:
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. . . and a couple of overhead shots:
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This was a very enjoyable build, particularly since this genre of modeling was all new to me--everything was both exciting and a bit frightening, but I guess that's true of all modeling to some extent. Maybe a better description is that it was fresh, and I found that I was always highly motivated to press on because of that freshness. Even though it was a WWI aircraft model, it felt a bit like taking a break with a ship, tank or WWII subject in plastic. A change of pace! It also helped that he kit was very well designed--everything fit very well.
I highly recommend trying a paper kit if you have never built one. It's fun, the tools are simple, the kits relatively inexpensive and you can get a variety of interesting types in large scale than will likely never be kitted in plastic (particularly with the recent troubles of WNW). You can check out Dan's (NinetyThirdLiberator) YouTube videos (see the link in his recent Nieuport 24 build) for inspiration and very helpful instruction on the whole paper build process. Give it a try! You might get hooked, and honestly, there's no voodoo or witchcraft involved. ;) ;D
Thanks for looking in.
Best regards,
Bob
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Bob,
You have really demonstrated the potential of paper modeling with this build.
Thanks for presenting it to us. I look forward to your next build.
Kevin
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I really enjoyed following your processes on this one! Your results are Fantastic. Your work on the struts was impressive as is the cowling and the whole Model overall.
RAGIII
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Very cool Bob!
Andreas
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Terrific work, honestly, this is one of the few things which has cheered me up post-WNW and made me feel there's still some great WWI modelling to come :)
Mark
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For a first attempt that is fantastic Bob. You and Dan make these things look easy but I am not so sure that they are - but then I have not tried! A very fifferent approach to making models but still superb results.
Stephen.
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Thanks everyone! I really enjoyed this build and my initial foray into paper modeling, and I am glad that you all enjoyed it as well. Take care.
Best,
Bob
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Bob,
My friend she's truly one of the finest if not the finest card model I've seen. Absolutely awesome skill,craftsmanship and talent. Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Super cool, Bob. That really turned out just great. I like your mix of media too. Now you need to make another one!
Sharpen those scissors...Dan :D
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My old friend Gregory! So good to hear from you! ;D Thanks for the kind compliments.
Dan, thank you for all you have done to encourage paper card modeling, and blaze the trail for me. You have a very real share in this successful build and the pleasure it brings, as I have previously explained. ;D I will indeed be back with another paper kit before to long, and I suspect it will be an Aviatik, although that Albatros W.4 in the paper stash is very tempting too! In the meantime, I am following closely your Mat77 Fokker D.VII build, and look forward to what's next from your bench. I am sure I will continue to have the benefit of your experiences and lessons. :) Thank you.
Best regards,
Bob
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It's fascinating and a pleasure to follow you "Paper Guys" as you continue to produce such great models. I am impressed to no end with the sheer quality and skills demonstrated in this genre of modelling, nice to see your efforts here! (and this Parasol is a beauty!)
Cheers,
Lance
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I took some better photos of the M-S Parasol over the weekend, so thought I'd share them.
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Warneford in front of his Parasol:
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Cheers,
Bob
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I have already commented that I think that this is superb Rob. These new photos emphasise the quality of the model and really set it off well.
Stephen.
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Amazed at what you have created out of humble paper.
Sandy
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perfect execution !
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I really like the shot with the figure. You nailed the depth of field perfectly. Each time I look at it, I expect the figure to ask if I want to go up for a flip. Y'all can guess the answer.
sp
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Very nice Parasol!
Cheers,
Frank