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Title: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: kensar on May 20, 2020, 03:56:41 AM: Here I present my 'Tommy' - the Thomas Morse S4C, an advanced trainer used by the US in WW1. I think it is a significant aircraft due to almost every US aviator in the WW1 era trained in it.

There are no kits of this plane in this scale and I have never seen a 1/32 model of one. This one has a resin Vector Gnome engine with a machined aluminum front crankcase, a turned aluminum cowling, and a mix of Gaspatch resin and Eduard PE turnbuckles. There are a few issues here and there, but for the most part not too serious.

For those that are interested, there is a build thread in the Scratchbuilt sub forum.
I hope you enjoy the pictures. Thanks for looking in!

(https://i.postimg.cc/nhDQY2HY/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-220.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3NxvXHRd/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-215.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vT05kZjr/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-207.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJJs1tS6/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-225.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wjZQ93BF/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-200.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wB5ynBR1/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-222.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5t8L13TN/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-212.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLrcqfdr/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-202.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZ3cCNHm/Thomas-Morse-S4-C-227.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Comments are welcome. Thanks!
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: Radarman on May 20, 2020, 04:07:11 AM: Ken,
This has been a great one to watch come together.
What else can I say but "Fantastic!"

Kevin
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: lone modeller on May 20, 2020, 04:20:22 AM: Outstanding! No even better than that!! Outstanding build log though - so many hints and tips to pick up.

Stephen.
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on May 20, 2020, 04:35:54 AM: A truly remarkable project, Ken, with stunning results! One to be proud of.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: smperry on May 20, 2020, 05:21:13 AM: Ah, what kit was that now? :-)

Ken, that is a real masterpiece of scratch built modeling. It has been both a pleasure and an education watching it come together. Thanks for all the extra time and effort you took to take us all along for the ride.
sp
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: RLWP on May 20, 2020, 07:21:28 AM: A tour de force, Ken. Well done

Love it

Richard
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on May 20, 2020, 07:31:08 AM: Comments? Well, this would already be a great model if it were built as a kit. But knowing that it is scratch lifts it to a completely different level. Fantastic modelling!
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: smperry on May 20, 2020, 08:13:02 AM: A scratchbuild is just a kit that starts with less refined parts, however it requires a more refined modeler. Looks like this Tommy got lucky with an extremely refined modeler.
sp
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: Alexis on May 20, 2020, 10:25:05 AM: A few challenges along the way , but you have built one beautiful model Ken :)

Terri
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: kensar on May 20, 2020, 10:36:19 PM: Thanks for all the comments, my friends. These scratchbuilds take a long time and your support is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on May 20, 2020, 11:15:37 PM: That is a great looking Scout! Your scratch built biplane looks better as one done with help of a kit because all of those small details, like the cowling lockers.
I will be glad, if I can build it in 1/48 from the resin kit I own and the reasult is nearly looking like yours.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on May 21, 2020, 01:22:52 AM: "Real" model building at it's best Ken, you've done a fantastic job on this one and following your progress was an enjoyable and enlightening experience. Well done!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on May 21, 2020, 05:31:03 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 20, 2020, 04:35:54 AM
A truly remarkable project, Ken, with stunning results! One to be proud of.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with everything My Amigo said! I will add that following your processes was very informative! One of the finest scratch builds I have seen!
RAGIII
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: kensar on May 21, 2020, 10:07:26 PM: Thanks for weighing in, Frank, Lance, and Rick.
Frank, I'm sure you will do that kit justice.

Now I'll do a few injection molded kits before the next scratchbuild.
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: rhallinger on May 21, 2020, 11:07:16 PM: Ken, I join in the above accolades. This is simply a beautiful example of the scratch builders art--superior modeling all around! Outstanding!

Best regards,

Bob
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: Jimbo on May 22, 2020, 03:19:34 AM: Wow, some serious modeling mojo there! A unique airplane and a unique model of it, just awesome and thanks for sharing.

Jimbo
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 24, 2020, 08:27:01 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 21, 2020, 05:31:03 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on May 20, 2020, 04:35:54 AM
A truly remarkable project, Ken, with stunning results! One to be proud of.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with everything My Amigo said! I will add that following your processes was very informative! One of the finest scratch builds I have seen!
RAGIII

Amigo #3 chimes in with equal praise !!!

Ed
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: kensar on May 26, 2020, 08:49:53 AM: Thanks, Bob, Ed, and Jimbo.
It is satisfying when it's done!
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: Monty on May 28, 2020, 01:23:31 AM: What a beautiful build! And very special as it's scratch-built! The end result should make you very proud - I love it! Marc.
Title: Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
Post by: GazzaS on May 30, 2020, 06:28:37 PM: That's an amazing effort! Very impressed!