JohnHaa Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Dear modellers, I somehow have a soft spot for special aircraft. Years ago I read an article in : was it Air Enthusiast or Quarterly ? about the development of the Welkin. Making a model out of plastic, was a bit difficult with all roundings of the fuselage and enginecowlings. So I decided it was the right moment some timehonoured woodworking. Only the elevators, stabilo and the smaller details are plastic. And as often later I learned that there was a model kit of Planet in 1/48. Never mind, I learned a lot tabout woodworking. Enjoy the photographs. With kind greetings, JohnHaa for 51 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 More of your amazing work John! It never fails to impress me sir. But, in all honesty, I must ask, just what is a "Welkin"? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 It means 'Vault of Heaven' in Middle English, from the old English for 'cloud'. "Hark! The herald angels sing" was originally 'Hark, hear the welkin ring'. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Just now, TallBlondJohn said: It means 'Vault of Heaven' in Middle English, from the old English for 'cloud'. "Hark! The herald angels sing" was originally 'Hark, hear the welkin ring'. Thanks! 🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Sorry I was a bit lazy perhaps, of course I meant the Westland Welkin Mk-1 . 😀 But thanks for your compliments ! Greetings, JohnHaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 For the other members, Thank you for the explanations, I did not know that. Again something learned here...😁 JohnHaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, JohnHaa said: Making a model out of plastic, was a bit difficult with all roundings of the fuselage and enginecowlings. So I decided it was the right moment some timehonoured woodworking. Only the elevators, stabilo and the smaller details are plastic. I am very surprised to hear you don't vacform the major components in plastic. That is the most useful technique for scratchbuilding 'streamlined' aircraft like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Your scratchbuilding skills are superb, that’s an excellent model of a very rare type!!!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 A masterpiece. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 A stunning rendition of an interesting aircraft. Well done for your expert woodworking skills - a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 ThIs is an amazing accomplishment! It would be a beautiful model even if it were a mainstream plastic kit but the fact that you scratch built it is incredible. I really wish this aircraft would show up as a 1/48 plastic kit as I have wanted to add this to my other Westlund models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Fantastic looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Dear modellers, I 'm very pleased with all your comments, thank you ! For Roger, you are right, vacuforming is a better way to build a model like this one. Only in those times I did not have the skills. To be honest I am still working to improve it. I build a vacuform box it workes fine, only problem to solve is the correct heating of plastic sheet. But I am learning ! 😁 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I like that, you've caught the look of the beast really well. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Amazing scratchbuild of the highest order. Inspiring! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Superb work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very good woodworking skill on display here. Clearly a master scratchbuilder - even without a vacuform machine! (And I do not have one at all). P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Wow ! that`s nice, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Superb work, looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Absolutely gorgeous, and even more impressive that it's wood! Fantastic work. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Simply fantastic!! Great job there! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Gorgeous! MartIn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Wow! Beautiful job. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Absolutely superb work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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