ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Superbly finished model of an interesting aeroplane. Taxyiing behind that engine would have been interesting to say the least. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Another masterful project Claudio! 👍 Great looking model and very cool history too. I've always enjoyed reading about Jackie Cochran's adventures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very elegant - the Gamma and its model! I like the contrast between the barrel-like fuselage and the square canopies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Moa said: Arghhhh! a military plane in my thread! Where is the disinfectant!!! The horror! Every rose has it’s thorn.😱 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Another cracking build Mo and a beautiful model and love the photos. Great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 18 hours ago, Moa said: Very nice of you Woody, appreciated. Yes, I favor "clean" models. I do have the same thing you do, but of the opposite sign: I do not favor weathered models, especially those that are overdone, or do not represent realistically the actual service conditions of the original; but most of all cringe at those that look like the modeling magazine drawings, where each panel line and rivet is black or very dark. No doubt there were some planes that under harsh conditions or by negligence will show heavy weathering, but in general planes are kept clean. I don't do warplanes, most likely to show some sort of weathering. But the fad propelled years ago by magazines and contest judges of favoring a sort of "3D drawing" model is not only inaccurate, but at this point passé. By now, I have flown in hundreds of planes of many types, and helicopters. Never, in my life, my perception of them was something even near like those overdone models. Planes in general do not have black/dark panel lines, especially at the scale distance we normally appreciate them. Fed up with all that, I am at the other extreme, and may sin of over cleanness. I rather do that than fantasy weathering. As we soon learn in this hobby: to each, her/his own 🙂 Great job Sensei Moa! Such sleek lines on this machine, subtle and sexy! I concur with your thoughts about weathering - a very little goes a long way. Anyway, much respect to you! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Your models never disappoint as far as I have seen, nor do the subjects you choose, and this one is right up at the top in my view. Such an amazing machine and owner, and modelling skills to match. Very very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 11 hours ago, stevehnz said: Wonderful modelling Moa, a superb looking aircraft, as is the Conqueror Gamma you linked to above, I don't recall (not hard ) having seen that one before either, obviously sitting down the back, checking out the chicks & not paying attention, I must do better. Also a wonderful looking aircraft & beautifully modelled, she was quite a gal was Ms Cochrane. Steve. Thanks, Steve! It was fun to build. Now go and write 100 times: "I shan't get distracted and miss the posted models". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 11 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Superbly finished model of an interesting aeroplane. Taxyiing behind that engine would have been interesting to say the least. Indeed! the same configuration that lent them those interesting, racy lines, would have made taxiing a challenge. I now because I have a long nose, and have the same issue of impeded line of sight when I lift my beer mug or chaser. 4 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Another masterful project Claudio! 👍 Great looking model and very cool history too. I've always enjoyed reading about Jackie Cochran's adventures. Very kind, Gary, appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Toryu said: Very elegant - the Gamma and its model! I like the contrast between the barrel-like fuselage and the square canopies. Thanks! Good observation, it does provide a nice interplay of the contrasting shapes. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Another cracking build Mo and a beautiful model and love the photos. Great work All the best Chris Thanks, Chris! Now I have to learn how to build them in a day or two, to save time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeddahbill said: Great job Sensei Moa! Such sleek lines on this machine, subtle and sexy! I concur with your thoughts about weathering - a very little goes a long way. Anyway, much respect to you! Bill Master Bill Your kind words are much appreciated. May the morning mist glow in the garden, as the cranes fly on blue skies yonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Your models never disappoint as far as I have seen, nor do the subjects you choose, and this one is right up at the top in my view. Such an amazing machine and owner, and modelling skills to match. Very very nice! You are , as always, more than kind, Jörgen. The compliment is doubly appreciated coming from such master. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Looks like I'm late to the party. All I can do is echo what others have said. and keep them coming. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Awesome work yet again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 That is a perfectly rendered Gamma. Nice & neat & agree that with this subject especially, panel lines should be understated. Looks very realistic & I do like those in-flight photos. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very nice one Moa !! Nonetheless the engine has been used in a lot of m;-) ;-)ry planes.... I also love the twilight pic ! Good idea !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Looks like I'm late to the party. All I can do is echo what others have said. and keep them coming. Stuart You are very kind, Stuart, thanks. 1 hour ago, dolphin38 said: Awesome work yet again Grateful for your kind words, dolphin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: That is a perfectly rendered Gamma. Nice & neat & agree that with this subject especially, panel lines should be understated. Looks very realistic & I do like those in-flight photos. Martin Very kind, Martin, appreciated! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Moa said: Arghhhh! a military plane in my thread! Where is the disinfectant!!! The horror! Easy there, pardner! He did say it was dismantled. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Nonetheless the engine has been used in a lot of m;-) ;-)ry planes.... No sir, mine came from a vendor in Canada, is made of resin, and has no (m word) connections! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nice as always Moa! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Lightpainter said: Very nice as always Moa! Very kind of you. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 very nice looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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