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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: WarrenD on March 18, 2015, 09:30:27 AM

Title: Ken Foran's Scrathbuilt Wonders
Post by: WarrenD on March 18, 2015, 09:30:27 AM

I wasn't sure if this should go here, or in another category. In any event, it is relaxing to see the work of others. I was made familiar with Ken Foran's scratch-built beauties some years back. I love scrolling through the Sopwith Camel, and the Spandaus with working cocking levers and a round in each chamber on the Tripe just amaze me.

http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Foran/index.html

Just click on each thumbnail.

Note:  I'm not convinced he got the rim depth on the .303 rounds on his Camel correct.  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Warren

Title: Re: Ken Foran's Scrathbuilt Wonders
Post by: Pgtaylorart on March 18, 2015, 10:40:45 AM

Ok, I just checked out this site and it is amazing!!!  I don't know whether I'm really inspired to up my game or just give up and take up basket weaving... :o

Thanks for sharing it!
George

Title: Re: Ken Foran's Scrathbuilt Wonders
Post by: WarrenD on March 18, 2015, 11:18:59 AM

Thanks George. Here's the main site's addy: http://www.wwi-models.org/  A lot of dated info there, but it's a great glimpse into where things were sometime back.

Here's the address for the gallery: http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/index.html  If you look through, you'll see quite a few familiar names I am sure. Back in the day, we even had "WWI List Buttons" so we could find each other at shows. I still have mine.

I have aspired for years to emulate the work of former Listee Alberto Casirati. His 1/72nd scale builds are so clean, neat, and precise:

http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Casirati/index.html

Enjoy!

Warren

Title: Re: Ken Foran's Scrathbuilt Wonders
Post by: coyotemagic on March 19, 2015, 01:24:17 AM

Thanks for posting the link, Warren.  Truly mind blowing stuff.  I remember being directed to Ken's work when I first joined the list, but haven't seen them in a while.  The Camel, in particular, is otherworldly.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Ken Foran's Scrathbuilt Wonders
Post by: Des on March 19, 2015, 07:16:18 AM

Thanks very much Warren for posting the links, absolutely amazing builds.

Des.