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Evenin' all. After finishing my latest timber creation I thought I'd give a view behind the curtain to show how these things come together. The subject of this build is very local to me, as I am fortunate enough to have grown up in the part of the English south coast steeped in aerospace legend. Part of that legend was created down at Calshot Spit; now a bustling activity centre, but back in 1931 it was home to the RAF high speed flight and the fabled Supermarine S.6b. Theres one in the nearby aviation museum in Southampton - Solent Sky, well worth a visit if you're in the area waiting for your cruise ship, or to see Saints get stuffed again. So, subject chosen, it was off to t'internet to get some plans Next, some lumber. In this case some mid-C20th library bookshelves made of Something Brown. I'm told its mahogany, but more likely Sapele. Start with the floats, with the extra challenge of making two identical versions Now add a fuselage. This took 3 attempts due to general cack-handedness. Some wings... Fettle, file, scrape and gouge Garnish with some brass and beech accents Finally add a mirror glaze of tempered chocolate. Sorry, Danish oil (too much bake-off). Voila, a 1/48 Supermarine S.6b, ready to lash around the Solent at 407.5mph. Which is a lot for a small piece of wood. Thank you for your attention, there will be another creation as soon as I can find more inspiration. Nick
