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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Dave W on February 21, 2022, 11:05:29 AM

Title: Currently on the model bench
Post by: Dave W on February 21, 2022, 11:05:29 AM

Various ongoing projects are fighting for space on the crowded model bench at the moment.

First up is the 1/35 ICM Model T Ford WW1 Australian patrol car with overheating motor and frustrated driver. The driver is a mish mash of parts from various MasterBox kits.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRYBRMrR/20220219-184528-002.jpg)

Weathering is about to begin to dirty things up some.

Crowding the bench now is also the 1/32 Roden Albatros D.1.

(https://i.postimg.cc/7h2HT8PN/20220218-180829-002.jpg)

Still some way to go on this. I'm not happy with the rigging ( rolled fuse wire) as it is sagging which has never happened before so I'm experimenting with various glues and new swear words.

Both models are brush painted as always.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: Rookie on February 21, 2022, 01:06:12 PM

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I'm experimenting with various glues and new swear words.

If the new swear words help, please share them with us. Maybe we can put them to good use too.

 ;D ;D ;D

Willem

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: Alexis on February 21, 2022, 02:27:00 PM

Expanding ones words base is always educational  ;)

Love the Model T Dave  ;) What type of cotton did you use for the over heating effect ?


Alexis

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: DaveB on February 21, 2022, 08:14:20 PM

Dave -

Love for the model T!  Your DI looks great so is a shame you are having problems with your chosen rigging material.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: KiwiZac on February 22, 2022, 02:45:07 AM

I see the driver's pose and sympathise completely  ;D Some worthy projects there, Dave!

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: Monty on February 22, 2022, 02:52:02 AM

Some lovely projects, there, Dave! The colours on the Albatross are just great! I'm sure you will get the rigging right eventually... Regards, Marc

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: RAGIII on February 22, 2022, 04:37:16 AM

Both builds look excellent Dave. Of course I love the Alabatros.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: PrzemoL on February 22, 2022, 05:12:08 AM

Very fine that vapour on the T engine.

And as for the rigging, why not trying the eyelet-tube-fishing line method? The best and easiest way, I reckon. Though I know that now it is too late for this Albie, but for future...

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: macsporran on February 22, 2022, 07:37:10 AM

Excellent projects, Dave. You prove that brush painting can achieve lovely sharp clean finishes. Especially like the Ford's vapour!
Sandy

Title: Re: Currently on the model bench
Post by: WD on February 22, 2022, 10:28:23 AM

At least the driver is getting to enjoy a good bowl of tobo.  :)

Oh!  I know all about new swear words, especially those I make up and it sounds like I'm speaking in tongues.

WD