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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Des on January 28, 2015, 07:10:11 PM
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Here are the photos of my completed 1:32 scale scratch build Curtiss Hydroaeroplane. I thoroughly enjoyed making this model, the engine was especially exciting to build, a full build log of this model can be found here; http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page51.html
Des.
As usual, click the pictures for a larger image.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tQz6NQEEECw/VMikeflPK9I/AAAAAAAAQFU/oaoBputPo_A/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520197.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QXJpNeie-PY/VMiklKjwTaI/AAAAAAAAQGE/se90bnLKjXE/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520205.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTRFRapW0-k/VMikeesdkMI/AAAAAAAAQFQ/ukHG8z-LlOo/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520198.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DBlu-gsiiGM/VMikf8V69KI/AAAAAAAAQFc/q5GS3BRzb4s/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520200.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oxKSsKURJEY/VMikhs0fIWI/AAAAAAAAQFo/nYgu3K98p9A/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520201.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-E6I-XE08xWU/VMikiJ1vp5I/AAAAAAAAQFs/rYzjoDiXKp0/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520202.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FpEZ6efHWX0/VMiki6L1BPI/AAAAAAAAQF0/ZyyDag8ukKs/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520203.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M9YKtaRxblw/VMikj96CntI/AAAAAAAAQF8/TqMoPq44RKo/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520204.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wI3GIQJxDJw/VMikmCVZBlI/AAAAAAAAQGQ/-nOQitLcJXY/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520206.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RpdDE3rRBJI/VMikmX8oH5I/AAAAAAAAQGU/MCczVh-0Li0/s800/curtiss%2520x%2520207.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y0UxHtWnp4c/VMiwirm3f1I/AAAAAAAAQGs/DMABBwSGYaM/s800/CURTISS%2520X%2520208.jpg)
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I don't know what to say. It's too good for words.
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BRAVO!
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Always a pleasure to see your work, Des.
You seem to be like a fine wine - better with age ;)
Well done!
VB
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Awesome job Des,
Makes me feel like being more adventurous- but this is off the chart..
Guy
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Superb, Des -
I really admire the work of all you scratch builders ..............
Regards
Dave
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Greetings Des :)
Your scratchbuilds capture not only the fragility of Man's early flying machines, they capture the essence of Man's early adventures in flight.
Absolutely SUPERB!
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Stunning as always, Des.
It really is hard to believe that men actually climbed into these contraptions with the intention of leaving the ground!
I'm already looking forward to the next one...
Ian
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Beautiful, just beautiful.
Maybe you'll feel like tackling more marine subjects? :)
As ever, thanks for showing us what can be achieved!
Mark
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Over the top and beyond Des, what a beauty! Congratulations on a magnificent Build!
Cheers,
Lance
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Very very nice build. I was following it in progress and the result is great.
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Hello Des,
Thank you very much for this wonderful voyage through "Phantasialand". I don't know how you manage to still be building better and better. I wonder what your artistry will reserve us for the next period to come. Many many congratulations for this true masterpiece!
Kind regards
Patrick
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It was amazing that anyone would clamber aboard one of these things and then attempt to make it fly.
It is even more amazing that 100 years later someone should try to build a 1/32 scale replica…….. This is quite exceptional, even by your amazing standards.
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Des,
Each new build continues to AMAZE me. This one is no exception! Your build thread was as always, extremely informative and a pleasure to follow along with. The Hydroplane is just GORGEOUS from tip to tip!
RAGIII
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Des, I know I've said this with each of your scratch-builds, but this is your best yet! How is that possible? Not even the finest kit of any sort built by the worlds best modeler could match this. Truly stunning.
Cheers,
Bud
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Don't know what I can add that hasn't already been said and deservedly so.
It is an absolutely beautiful model, Des. Your level of craftsmanship is comparable to that of a fine watcher maker or to the superb craftsmen who created Fabergé eggs.
And that you did this with a nagging back!
Absolute bravo!!!
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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I`m speachless!
Scratchbuilt models are always fascinating, but your Curtiss is so impressive filigree and has a lot of character!
It is a pleasure to behold this piece of art!
Thx for sharing and the inspiration.
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Thank you all for your very kind and generous comments, they are much appreciated.
Des
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JUST ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
Saso Krasovec
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I must say this, Des, your scratch built models are the real ornament to this fine modelling forum. Thank you for being around!
And this one is yet one more spectacular feat. Absolutely marvelous.
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Stunning is definitely the word for this little beauty Des. Definitely another one to be proud of my friend!
Cheers,
Chris
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Great look Your models made from scratch!
Congratulations.
Jacek
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Impressive !! Beautiful work ...
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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your progress on this excellent model. Your build logs make me believe I could do something like that too. If and when I do, this Curtiss will be the one I might attempt. Lovely model.
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A very ambitious subject to tackle Des, but once again you have created another masterpiece!
What will you be building next?
Best wishes from the land of sand.
Dave :)
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You are a great champion modeling, my appreciation and congratulations.
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Hats off to you Des !
Terri
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Des, somehow, you keep outdoing yourself! The Curtiss is an
absolute gem. Every time I look at the pictures, I see something
new that just astounds me. Beautifully done, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Des,
Curtiss is absolutely magical!!! And as you other scratch builds truly inspiring!!! It makes me want to have a go myself!!!
Lukas
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as lukas wrote: a magic and inspirng work. I love it!