clive_t Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hi all, my latest offering to the modelling gods! A bit of a struggle all round, not helped by the many trials and tribulations thrown up by Real Life during 2020... Anyway that aside, for the most part it was a fun build - the headaches were, as is my habit, almost entirely self-created. The WIP thread, for anyone interested, can be found here. Aircraft of this type were the mainstay of the RFC training units in Canada during WW1. The markings depict an aircraft of 'C' Flight, 88 Canadian Training Squadron, 44 Wing based at Armour Heights Field, Toronto, during 1917/18. One of several very interesting photos I found on-line was of this very aircraft, in flight over Central Ontario: (Image in the public domain) Hawk-eyed individuals will note, perhaps with the same level of incredulity as I did, the presence of the trainer on the wing adjacent to the trainee's cockpit whilst approximately one thousand feet above the ground - no doubt explaining to his pupil, in words of one syllable, the fundamentals of flight! So without further delay, here are a set of photos of the finished article: Thanks to everyone who looked in, commented etc on the build, your interest was much appreciated. Comments and criticisms, as ever, welcome 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Stunning result, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Beautiful job on the ancient kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 This is really a fantastic looking plane and all the more deserving of admiration knowing this started as a Lindberg kit. You noted the rigging is over scale but to my eye it really looks good. I went through your WIP and am curious what you used for the rigging. Thank for posting this along with your WIP! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 My utmost admiration for the rigging work you did on this.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Ditto what was said, and what will be said, about the rigging. Excellent photography also, really shows it off. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Truly outstanding result! Even more so given the massive work needed on your basic starting point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Great work indeed this looks amazing I love the look of this. I like the paint effects and the removable cowling . Fantastic work and interesting WIP All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Excellent work on an old kit, Clive - as others have said, superbly rigged. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I'm speechless! That looks amazing! So realistic. The instructor in that photograph really has me in a cold sweat! 😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Many thanks to @Farmerboy @Wulfman @Harold55 @Vinnie @DMC @dnl42 @bigbadbadge @Epeeman and @kapam for your comments, they are very much appreciated. Seeing mention of the removable cowling made me realise that I didn't take a photo with the cowling off! So I remedied that this morning: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 The engine is a work of Art and looks fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That's a lot of built-in headwind! Amazing modelling. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Very nicely done, knowing what you started with makes it all the more impressive. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks all for your most kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 What a superb model,..... I had this kit with the intention of building a Canadian Jenny but I chickened out due to the rigging and sold it on,...... something I regret but I hope the buyer went ahead and did a good job on it like you have. My Son went on a University exchange to Alberta, Canada last year and found a Jenny hanging from the roof in a local museum,...... it looked very original! My Son did sent me a photo of it but I`ve had a look in my files and cannot find it,.... sorry, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 That's a superb build of the old Lindberg kit Clive,well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks Tony, Steve for stopping by and commenting. I think it's one of those, 'had I known...' type projects, which I'm glad I did but now resolved never to try another! So, if anyone wants to have a crack at a similar 'Canuck' challenge of their own, I have an almost complete set of decals for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 It's difficult to believe that you've managed to wrestle that yellow Lindberg blob into this marvellous end result. Fantastic modelling Clive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks Gorby, for your most kind comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 6:17 PM, Harold55 said: am curious what you used for the rigging. Apologies Harold I neglected to answer your question... It's 'knitting in' elastic, used by people who are sharing into knitting things with sleeves or neck holes, to make them stretchy and to stop them being loose and baggy! It's very thin and it takes CA glue very well, and above all is about £2 for a reel of the stuff. I doubt I will outlast it! Thanks again for your interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Wow! That's awesome! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 27/07/2020 at 18:15, tonyot said: What a superb model,..... I had this kit with the intention of building a Canadian Jenny but I chickened out due to the rigging and sold it on,...... something I regret but I hope the buyer went ahead and did a good job on it like you have. My Son went on a University exchange to Alberta, Canada last year and found a Jenny hanging from the roof in a local museum,...... it looked very original! My Son did sent me a photo of it but I`ve had a look in my files and cannot find it,.... sorry, Cheers Tony Was your son in Edmonton? This Jenny, at the Reynolds Museum, in Wetaskiwin? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 5 hours ago, dogsbody said: Was your son in Edmonton? This Jenny, at the Reynolds Museum, in Wetaskiwin? Chris That is the one Chris,.... thanks,..... he sent me a photo but I couldn`t find it, He doesn`t really like aeroplanes but he was impressed by this and the rest of the museum. He had a great time on his university summer school course and then flew to Toronto where we met him and had a week driving around Ontario,....... I even got a few museums in and finally saw the Trenton Halifax! All the best mate, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Quite exquisite Clive, the extra photos are a visual treat. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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