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The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« 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!






















Comments are welcome.  Thanks!
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #1 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
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2020, 04:35:54 AM »
A truly remarkable project, Ken, with stunning results!  One to be proud of.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2020, 07:21:28 AM »
A tour de force, Ken. Well done

Love it

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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #6 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!
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2020, 10:25:05 AM »
A few challenges along the way , but you have built one beautiful model Ken  :)


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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #10 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,
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #11 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,
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #12 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!
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: The Tommy - Thomas Morse S4C scratchbuilt 1/32
« Reply #14 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
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