Bughunter Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I'm not sure if I'm allowed to show this model here because it does not contain plastic. Deperdussin Monocoque 1912 Very early this year I started a project without any plastic - a multimedia kit with many PE parts made by the french company AJP Maquettes in 1/48: Deperdussin Monocoque Other projects have interrupted this build, but now the aircraft is complete. This was a very successful racing aircraft 1912 and 1913. A nice article about the original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deperdussin_Monocoque I first wanted to show the hull wrapped from thin wood. The hull of the kit is also made from wood, but the grain was too coarse. So I changed my mind and modeled the existing machine in the Paris Air and Space Museum. Source: wikimedia.org I scratched a lot of parts, made a complete new cowling with help of some parts turned on lathe. The wings and tail planes are thickened with wooden strips and covered with paper. This model is equipped with a 14-cylinder rotary engine Gnome Lambda-Lambda made by Small Stuff and turnbuckles by Gaspatch models. The air screw and steering wheel are again real wood. There are no decals in the kit, so I cut masks with my electronic cutter and airbrushed the markings. Here mainly Gunze paints are used, and Alclad primer and metal paints. The wooden parts in the cockpit are painted with acrylics. For more information you are invited to browse through the build log, if not done already: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10851 I really like the model - the shadows through the translucent wings and the new engine cowling are my highlights! Really pity that many of the AJP models are to big for my wall cabinet. This racer looks very elegant and fast, much more modern than all the biplanes that appeared years later! And now enjoy the pictures: Cheers, Frank 32 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 And some details Cheers, Frank 28 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Impressive! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Terrific modelling there. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Beautiful model of a ground-breaking design. I also scratched this plane but in 1/72nd, and as it was at the time it won the race, with a different cowl and a paint of the Mona Lisa on the fuselage side. It was a magnificent machine for its time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) You say: 'I really enjoy the model'. Well I can say you'te not the only one. It's magnificent. If Britmodeller is anything it's an opportunity for people to expose their work to an appreciateieve audience not just Brits. All of us. It's marvellous. We want to see more. Edited October 11, 2020 by noelh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 56 minutes ago, noelh said: You say: 'I really enjoy the model'. Well I can say you'te not the only one. It's magnificent. If Britmodeller is anything it's an opportunity for people to expose their work to an appreciateieve audience not just Brits. All of us. It's marvellous. We want to see more. Eloquently said and undeniably true. And I totally agree! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Such a beauty! Great to see this subject done so well. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Beautifull work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That isn't just modelling - it's genuine craftsmanship. Brilliant. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 The site is 'Britmodeller' - no mention of plastic so feel free to show your excellent work. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Now, that's something different. Great work! I love this mix of materials. How about one piece of plastic - a pilot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Wood, cardboard, paper, metal, whatever… a beautiful model of an elegant design! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 At first thank you all for your nice comments! 21 hours ago, Moa said: I also scratched this plane but in 1/72nd, and as it was at the time it won the race, with a different cowl and a paint of the Mona Lisa on the fuselage side. I found your model, but the links to the pictures are broken Yes, it was a nice racer, won the Gordon Bennet Trophy 1912, 1913 and the Monaco Schneider 1913 as seaplane version. Do you know the meaning of the flag on the tail? 19 hours ago, noelh said: We want to see more. Of this aircraft or more of my work in general? I think many of my models are listed herein RFI, if you search for my account as author. The search here is a bit problematic, you have to use a word additionally, e.g. aircraft. 2 hours ago, Toryu said: How about one piece of plastic - a pilot? None of my aircrafts has a base or pilot, due to the display: Cheers, Frank 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Great craftsmanship and beautiful model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, Bughunter said: I found your model, but the links to the pictures are broken Strange, I checked yesterday and they were working. Here they are reloaded: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235043464-deperdussin-1912-gordon-bennett-race-winner-scratch-built-172/ Perhaps I knew 10 years ago when I built the model, but do not remember now what the flag means. There is a moderate amount of material related to this plane, and it's possible a description is given somewhere, most likely in the French Gallica digital archives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 That cannot have been an easy project, Frank - but what a result - stunning and something rarely seen as a model. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Epeeman said: That cannot have been an easy project, My plan was to keep the wooden fuselage, but it looks not good stained. And the Paris aircraft needs this very special cowling, so I put this project aside until I had the right idea. Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Frank, Just when I believe it is not possible, you show that it indeed is. I am in awe at the superb quality of this masterpiece and your attention to detail is first rate. I applaud your effort in creating this glorious subject!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Thank you! I managed again to convert a somehow easy kit with not so many parts into a big effort scratch affair. But it was worth it and gives the first aircraft ever to reach 200,8km/h (200km in 59min45sec) a place of honour in my showcase. On the other hand my masterpiece are other models with more effort spent. Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Two words-incredible model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thank you Gary! I would like to mention that my kit contained a real wooden fuselage. Some review showed a resin one, but I got wood: It was predrilled and hardened inside on the thin front part: I don't know how to get a wooden or resin kit if prefered since this is not mentioned outside. Cheers, Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Having followed your build log and seen the photos already, I have to write that it is a real pleasure to read through an abbreviated log and ogle the finished model photos again. I think that you would build some excellent scratch build models Frank - you have come very close to doing so with this one! P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Thank you P! A complete scratch work would be a nice experience, but ... I have so many nice kits in my stash that I need all the seven lives of a cat to build them. Since I guess that a full scratch work takes more time I prefer to work away a number of kits. If those are done, I can continue with your suggestion. I even own a lot of resin kits and haven't built one of them yet. This will be a special experience. It's a real pity that I can't get to anything at the moment. Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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