bobsyouruncle Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) I had a very small window of spare time this week, so fancied doing something that didn't require a lot of thinking about. I love getting up close to some of the materials on the older aircraft and liked the look of this metal edging on this wooden prop tip. It's only a small one, this, oils on oil paper 10" x 9", but a lot of fun. Apologies for the reflections on the surface in this photo. I'll just hold back a very short while before saying what aircraft the prop belongs too (just in case anyone likes a challenge, purely for fun). Cheers, Bob. Edited November 8, 2018 by bobsyouruncle Add aircraft type to title 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 That is a very fine piece of work. I'd be proud to have that on my wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Beautiful work, what are those three cutouts at the tip? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I thought it was a photograph until I looked closely and saw the canvas. Astounding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, Gents. The prop was on the 1918 Bristol F2B Fighter of the Shuttleworth collection. Quote what are those three cutouts at the tip? I don't know what these are for (yet) Nils, but I do like the small details like that which you only see when close-up. Cheers, Bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Yes me too. I can’t stop admiring your metal look. Extremely well done paint job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Very very nice, what's you secret of your nmf 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Quote what are those three cutouts at the tip? Nils, I think I have the answer (according to 'the aeronautics guide'). It says that metal edging/tipping, is added to prevent damage to the wooden propeller from debris, particularly whilst in the vicinity of the ground. It adds that condensation forms between this and the wood, so drainage holes are added near the tip, to allow water to escape/be thrown out by centrifugal force? Quote what's you secret of your nmf Hi Colin, thanks. I don't have any secret. I think it's probably one step easier than modelling really. In modelling, I guess you observe and then try to replicate effects using various methods and materials, learning from others and experimentation/pioneering. With oil paint, it's still observing but replicating using just the different colours where applicable. No other medium required. Cheers Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Don't know how I missed this, but glad I've seen it now, as it's a lovely piece Bob! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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