Natter Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Definitely artsy, certainly not fartsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I absolutely adore your work. They are true masterpieces. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Why, thank you all kind sirs ... TGA, Natter, Brianthemodeller, keefr22 and anyone else who has "liked" my efforts. I know it's not the sort of thing usually posted here and I appreciate the reception my work has had so far. I've had a few private conversations with one of your members who seems to be serious about making something from scratch (although that is not my purpose here). But it is VERY satisfying to create something from raw materials or even to try and fabricate some small parts that might look better than a plastic kit-supplied part. You'd be amazed at what you can achieve with a hacksaw and some files and a chunk of scrap aluminum or brass for example. I'd be very happy to expand on the topic or chat with anyone who is interested . Frank http://www.britmodel...flying-scotsman http://www.britmodel...ilt-triumph-tr6 http://www.britmodel...tsy-wooden-cars http://www.britmodel...uilt-half-hulls http://www.britmodel...rt-fishing-boat http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234992373-another-scratch-build-lola-t70/ http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991575-billings-dragon-tarted-up/ Edited December 11, 2015 by albergman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Love The Flying Scotsman, but truth be told, I was rather hoping it was made with wood! Could have ruffled some feathers at The Model Engineering Exhibition! Why are there so few car models there? Edited December 11, 2015 by vontrips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Love The Flying Scotsman, but truth be told, I was rather hoping it was made with wood! Could have ruffled some feathers at The Model Engineering Exhibition! Why are there so few car models there? Thanks Taffy. Is this the Sandown Park Exhibition you are referring to? (I'm in Canada so I Googled it) Anyway, I see it has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances!! I do like wood but it can be a bit unstable so, unless it's a particularly lovely grain and a hardwood, I don't want to take chances with it and waste a lot of time. I'm not into ruffling feathers anyway. I did display the Scotsman on a British railway modeller site (no, not this one) and the negativity that resulted really took me aback, I know there's rivets missing, and it's not correct for any given period in time. I'm just an old geezer trying to capture some boyhood memories for myself. I've stood on platforms as a lad and watched this and many A2's/3's and A4's blast through our station and that's what I remember when I gaze at this one. Don't get me started!! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I love wood, I love cars, ergo I absolutely adore these what beautiful work, wood grain is beautiful and those curves in it are beautiful. Astonishing work. Truly works of art. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 True modelling made by a artist. Wonderful work, absolutely tremendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Mostly making this entry just to get familiar with the new image posting procedure. I recently treated myself to a hobbyist's machine lathe and have been enjoying learning how to turn small pieces in aluminium and brass. My first objective was to finally have aluminium rims for my wooden GTO. After turning a dozen or so to finally develop an acceptable wheel (to me anyway) I've made a set! Well, that was easy! Thanks for looking. I'll be starting a build log soon on my current passion ... a scratchbuild of a '55 Lancia D50 Grand Prix car. Frank http://www.britmodel...flying-scotsman http://www.britmodel...ilt-triumph-tr6 http://www.britmodel...tsy-wooden-cars http://www.britmodel...uilt-half-hulls http://www.britmodel...rt-fishing-boat http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234992373-another-scratch-build-lola-t70/ http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234991575-billings-dragon-tarted-up/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 My word! Stunning work Frank,just found this thread and the carving and finish is stunning,the wheels are the icing on the cake! Feel free to 'Wander off the Beaten Track' whenever the mood takes You! Keep Sticking! (.....and Whittling,sanding etc......) Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Thank you Morty. Natural wood finished cars have a nice appeal don't they? Right now I'm putting the finishing touches to the bodywork of a '55 Lancia D50 but I'm using synthetic "wood". BTW I like your interpretation of Morse's Jag. One of the reasons I used to watch that show. Never cared for Morse as he was too grumpy and disrespectful of Lewis .. I thought. Anyway, I see he's returned in younger form with Endeavour and the Jag is back ... but now in black. Cheers Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Truly sublime craftsmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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