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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Pre and Early 1914 Aircraft Models => Topic started by: pietro on July 25, 2015, 06:03:08 PM

Title: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: pietro on July 25, 2015, 06:03:08 PM

Hello everyone, this is my 1/32 scratch-built Triad A-1. Built it for the 100th anniversary of U.S Naval aviation, for a contest at Fort Worden, Washington State in 2011. All the usual ingredients: Evergreen Styrene, brass wire and tubing. Home brewed hand carved prop, resin cast struts with wire centers. Took some short cuts; skipped turn buckles, fuel and coolant hook ups as I built it as a museum model. I have to say Des, I think you did a much better job on yours.   Thanks again

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Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: Des on July 25, 2015, 07:04:03 PM

You have done an exceptional job with this build Pietro, it is a slightly different version to the one I built but an excellent looking model, congratulations on completing a somewhat difficult scratch build, you pulled it off beautifully.

Des.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: boggie on July 25, 2015, 07:31:58 PM

Excellent model Pietro!
I hope you have more to show us.  :)

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: Ernie on July 25, 2015, 10:01:47 PM

Superb scratchbuild, Pietro!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 25, 2015, 10:06:52 PM

Nice model, Pietro! That's one of the nicest hand carved props I've seen! Thanks for sharing these pics and again, welcome to the forum! :D

George

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2015, 11:20:25 PM

Brilliant work Pietro! I am so glad you have joined us and have begun to share your outstanding work with us!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: ermeio on July 26, 2015, 12:57:03 AM

Outstanding work, Pietro
It deserves a place in a museum's showcase

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: coyotemagic on July 26, 2015, 12:57:32 AM

She's truly stunning, Pietro!  I'm so glad you got photobucket sorted and are able, now, to post photos of your marvelous work.  Keep 'em coming.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: uncletony on July 26, 2015, 01:39:18 AM

Beautiful!

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: pietro on July 26, 2015, 02:42:40 AM

Thank you all so much for the kind words. The Triad was a fun project because of the research and problem solving to complete it. Again, as the best modelers out there, thank you.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: GAJouette on July 26, 2015, 02:48:33 AM

  Pietro,
Outstanding scratchbuilt my friend. Looking forward to seeing more of these wonderful projects from your very talented bench.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: sobrien on July 26, 2015, 02:52:44 AM

Lovely! I love the Curtiss aeroplanes.

Great job.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: PrzemoL on July 26, 2015, 07:03:06 AM

What a beauty! And so unusual.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: pietro on July 27, 2015, 05:45:01 PM

Thank all of you for your kind words. It's very humbeling.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: Verbeek on July 28, 2015, 03:04:44 AM

Great work sir, I like it.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 30, 2015, 06:07:26 PM

very nice i love the pioneering birds.

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: KiwiZac on July 31, 2015, 07:45:31 AM

That is just breathtaking, Pietro - literally, I saw the first picture and gasped. Amazing work! This would be a fine model in 1/32. Well done!

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: radio on July 31, 2015, 07:50:58 AM

Exellent work, Pietro.
Martin

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: pietro on July 31, 2015, 07:39:26 PM

Thank you very much for your generous comments. Pietro









thank

Title: Re: 1911 curtiss triad A-1
Post by: lone modeller on September 11, 2015, 02:39:20 AM

Sorry but I have only just found this. I am speechless - that is an amazing scratch build which, as has already been suggested, should be in a museum. I really admire this exceptional piece of modelling.

Stephen.