Martin Ford Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi everyone, just thought I'd post a few pics of my latest attempt. It was really enjoyable from start to finish and took about 3 months, I do like to be a bit slow and methodical. I'm still very much making it up as I go along when it comes to certain aspects like weathering and trying to make wood look real. There was quite a bit of rigging on this build but I do enjoy doing it and it is quite therapeutic and satisfying when done. I am still fifty fifty over whether to get an airbrush but am happy with the results of my brush painting. I feel as long as you enjoy it and like your own work that's all that matters. This particular kit came with the Raymond Collishaw figure but as yet I haven't attempted to paint a figure, I don't think I could do the man justice. This is my first attempt at trying to give a look of stretched fabric over the struts. I just shaded them with a brown pencil and I think it looks ok(ish). Though of course nowhere near as good as some of the amazing work on this site. Apologies for the pics, I can never quite master taking a photo. Would love to hear what the good people on hear think. Thanks for looking, Martin 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Lovely work, wood looks very effective. I know how difficult biplanes/triplanes are to assemble. Brilliant effort! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Superb finish,excellent work Martin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Stunning,lovely job.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 That is lovely Martin, an all round very good job, especially with the rigging. Whats next on the bench? Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Viking said: That is lovely Martin, an all round very good job, especially with the rigging. Whats next on the bench? Cheers John Thank you for the comments chaps. I've had a rough couple of years and as silly as it sounds, it really gives me a lift to see some nice feedback. Thank you. John, as for what's next, that's always a question to ponder. The stash grows and grows. Pixies seem to keep adding to my Wingnut wings collection whilst I sleep. I might build my HMS Victory, or my 1/24 Mosquito, or my Wingnut Stahltaube, always a bit of a dilemma trying to pick one. All the best, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Great result, I do like WW1 aircraft, but that rigging scares the pants off me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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