JohnHaa Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Dear fellow modellers, I think it's time for some more british flevor, Some time ago I happened to visit the site of Large Scale Planes. There I discovered Glenn R's WIP building from scratch, his Short 184 in 1/32. Later I also saw his model, here on Britmodeller. I was very impressed by his work, so I found inpsiration trying to build this model but in my scale: 1/48. It was quite a challenge for my building skills, but in the end I had learned a lot. Particulary in making the wings as in Harry Woodman's book. And of course that rigging...a steady hand and patience and a lot more patience...😀 I used stretched sprue, because until then, I had hardly any experience in working with nylon, fishing line. I build this model several years ago but I still regards this model as one of my better scratch efforts. I hope you enjoy the photographs ! With kind regards, JohnHaa Unfortunatly I have only a few photographs of the build. Here is one halfway . 49 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Oh wow, that is really something! what an absolutely beautiful example of craftsmanship. Words almost fail me, stunning. outstanding, no praise is too high. Gobsmacked beyond belief, John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Wow .You must be part Spider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Een meesterwerk! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 stunning. just stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Awesome is the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 That is brilliant ! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Normally I would say 'WOW!', but this is beyond wow, it's staggeringly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 So Good! Really really top quality work. Needless to say, well beyond my skillset! SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Masterpiece amazing skills ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Very impressive and a true work of art. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduckworth Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Back in the 1960’s you could send off to New York for a free Profile. They sent me (13 year old) the Short 184 one. I read it and reread it and always thought it would make a cool model. Oversized wings, radiator hanging out in front of the pilot and huge floats. Thanks for posting it’s a great scratch build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Most Impressive work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 That is a pretty stunning scratchbuild! Well done mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Lovely work. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 There are no words that come to mind that describe what you have accomplished. I can barely build a decent 1/72 injected kit, much less a scratchbuilt biplane on floats- in 1/48 no less! What an incredible model! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Good effort on a tough project...... Regards, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 That is just (I was going to say 'superb' but what I actually feel is) HUMBLING. Right, off to start a new hobby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 A real artwork, John, that would ennoble any collection. I would become completely lost in rigging. Großartig! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Dear modellers, I am glad the site is back in the air...👍 And to all, thank you very much fo0r your nice comments ! Greetings, JohnHaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Very nice! I built the Aeroclub one in 1:72 on here a while back and the rigging is indeed a little complicated. You've captured it nicely! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Carlos Duque Arango Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Grear job congratulations¡¡¡¡¡¡👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Incredible work John! You sir, are a master model maker and an inspiration to us all! Please keep up the amazing work as it is such a pleasure seeing it. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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