Jamie_Graham Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Well, finally I've finished this model. Many stops and problems of different types but I am more than satisfied with the final result. As I was saying during the process, it's the first time that i'm looking for a finish in good condition, with minimal weathering effects, enough to give it some credibility. To highlight the work of staging with water. I have used an unconventional technique, very hard work but I think the result is worth it. At first, i've modeled the whole sea scene in clay, which allows you to work without haste and design the image that i had in mind. Once the model was finished in clay, I made a two-component silicone mold (special for molds). Once the mold is made, fill it with a transparent bicomponent resin, stained with translucent tamiya acrylics. So far all good except for the "small" detail of wrong to use talcum powder as non-stick and clear, these were stuck to the resin. I had to cut and carve the entire surface of the water to remove the whitish layer of talc. After carving, sanding and polishing ... the result is not bad. As for the model, it also gave me some problems ... especially in the final part when making the braces, something I had never done before. Here are the photos of the model in its natural environment. I hope you enjoy that!! More pics and process info in my blog. https://jamiegrahamworks.com/2018/06/14/pt-macchi-m-5-fly-1-48/ 53 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What a wonderful sculpture of a seaplane in (one of) its right elements! One of the most evocative and dramatic miniatures I've seen. Congratulations, maestro! Kind regards, Joachim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cor blimey! I think the water is maybe even better than the amazing aeroplane. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Absolutely beautiful, both plane and water (and pilot!). I worry that the poor chap is going to have some difficulty taking off in that swell, though... All the best, M. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Absolutely brilliant - love the very dynamic scene you have created and sea and waves are extremely realistic. Your Macchi flying boat is spot on too. One you should be really proud and I totally admire your skills on display here. Regards Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davmarx Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Wonderful job!!! 👏 Ciao. Davide 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 WOW ... Love the entire display ... The plane is excellent and the water is mind blowing ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Superb modeling skills here! Beautifully done aircraft and probably the best water sculpting and painting I've ever seen. An exciting diorama that tells a story and gives a sense of what it must have been like to actually be there. Bravo sir! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Absolutely supurb..... Love the way have integrated the base - waves .... Pure genius. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Fantastic composition !!! That is absolutely amazing. Water is incredible ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Outstanding, congrats! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Extraordinary. And very neat!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Great stuff, how on earth did you do the water effects, what is the material? brilliant modelling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 That is a first class model in every way. I bet the pilot wished that he had not deided to try to fly that day. P 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Love it, excellent work there! Have that kit too, but I doubt it will see the light of day 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I can only repeat the others views, a stunning presentation. Well done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-S Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Great job. Best regards. Michael. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Masterful. Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Graham Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thank you very much for yours kind words!!! I always try to do something different in this hobby. To give another vision of modeling, more dynamic, more "artistic, in which the modeler is not a slave to the model, but the other way around." I do not believe that the only way to represent a model is to make an exact replica of the original model under standard conditions. It would be very boring to always see the same models, represented in the same way, with the same colors, etc... I've received some criticism about the lack of reality of the scene. As I have already mentioned, I had in mind to represent a sea scene in different conditions, with a new technique, and for me the fact that it was "normal" or not that this hydro could "landing" in these conditions, is perhaps the least important. In addition, who knows if there really were not extreme cirscustancias during the war in which happened similar actions. Thanks again for your comments!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 That's pretty awesome Jamie beautifully presented on that seascape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I heartily agree with all your sentiments Jamie. There is a great deal of modelling by rote and it seems not enough room for artistic interpretation. I for one love your dynamic approach to this particular subject and look forward to more of the same. Well done 👍. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Wow! Amazing model, seascape...wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Simply superb! Well beyond any possible criticism as far as I'm concerned The realism is astonishing and so dramatic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gelo Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Fantastic work! I totally agree with the "artistic" approach, turns a regular model (as regular as this subject can be) into a eye catcher! Composition, execution, idea 10/10!!! Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Graham Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thank you very much for your comments again ... It is always good to check that work has been liked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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