1/32 Avro 504 scratchbuild unveiled

[kensar]

After 6 months it's now ready to be unveiled - the Avro 504
This is my 4th scratchbuild in 1/32 scale.  I have used a Taurus Oberursel U.0 engine converted to a Gnome Lambda Monosoupape, a CSM pilot figure, a few Gaspatch turnbuckles, some Archer transfers, and Airscale instrument decals.  Everything else is made from elemental parts of styrene, wood, and metal.
Build thread here:  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11451.0

I have attempted to portray Avro 504 number 398 as it was flown by 2/Lt. CW Wilson and observer Rabagliatti on August 25, 1914, when Rabagliatti shot down a German Taube with his rifle to claim the RFC's first air to air victory.

























Thanks to everyone who followed the build thread and commented.  Your encouragement was most appreciated and motivating.

[RAGIII]

Not much I can say beyond "Brilliant" Watching your processes was an amazing experience. Your results are Spectacular and very inspiring. Your build has really made Me hope Roden is able to carry on with their plans to do a 504. Thank You for Posting your build!
RAGIII

[Dave Brewer]

Agreed, this build has been really inspirational, and what an amazing result. Congratulations,
Cheers,
Dave.

[hrcoleman66]

Defies superlatives!  This is what we all aim for!

Cheers,

Hugh

[kkarlsen]

Wonderful work!

Kent

[Gisbod]

Insanely good Ken,

To think it came from nothing! It would be amazing if it would have been a Wingnuts kit!


What’s next?


Guy

[lcarroll]

Ken,
   It was a real adventure and pleasure to follow your progress as you created this beauty, your work is exceptional, and so is this model!
   Congratulations, this is a splendid example of what the scale model hobby is all about.
Cheers,
Lance

[Monty]

What a stunning and inspirational build, Ken! Well done! Marc.

[gbrivio]

An absolute wonder, thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[Alexis]

 

[NinetythirdLiberator]

That is just glorious and looks ready to fly away!  Really neat job.  Congrats.
Dan 

[Dave W]

That is so spectacular Ken and a stunning model of a very important subject in WW1 aviation history.

The figure nicely adds realism to the subject and the overall look of the model is one of great accuracy.

Thank you so much for sharing this gem with the Forum members. World class scratchbuilding!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[gedmundson]

Absolutely stunning work, Ken. I've always had an interest in the 504K after seeing the example they had at The Shuttleworth collection, and afterwards building the Airfix kit. Your model is an amazing replica of the real thing. I'm beyond words.
Cheers,
Gary

[macsporran]

Avro-tastic!
Sandy

[kensar]

Thank you for all the splendid comments, my friends.  Its been a long road, but all my scratchbuilds are.  I can now put it in my display case and look at it every day.

I am looking forward to see what Roden does with an Avro 504K, and what the builders here on this forum can do with one, with the many different schemes that are possible.