Redshift Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Evenin' all. After finishing my latest timber creation I thought I'd give a view behind the curtain to show how these things come together. The subject of this build is very local to me, as I am fortunate enough to have grown up in the part of the English south coast steeped in aerospace legend. Part of that legend was created down at Calshot Spit; now a bustling activity centre, but back in 1931 it was home to the RAF high speed flight and the fabled Supermarine S.6b. Theres one in the nearby aviation museum in Southampton - Solent Sky, well worth a visit if you're in the area waiting for your cruise ship, or to see Saints get stuffed again. So, subject chosen, it was off to t'internet to get some plans Next, some lumber. In this case some mid-C20th library bookshelves made of Something Brown. I'm told its mahogany, but more likely Sapele. Start with the floats, with the extra challenge of making two identical versions Now add a fuselage. This took 3 attempts due to general cack-handedness. Some wings... Fettle, file, scrape and gouge Garnish with some brass and beech accents Finally add a mirror glaze of tempered chocolate. Sorry, Danish oil (too much bake-off). Voila, a 1/48 Supermarine S.6b, ready to lash around the Solent at 407.5mph. Which is a lot for a small piece of wood. Thank you for your attention, there will be another creation as soon as I can find more inspiration. Nick 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Wow, that's truly a thing of beauty. I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Unbelievable art of wood carving! Marvellous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Lovely wood carving, and technically challenging, especially where the cylinder banks meet the air intake! The different woods and other textures work well together too. I guess you and @Bandsaw Steve might have just a wee interest or two in common… Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Great work @Redshift. I think that might just be your best yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 A true work of art. It looks quite lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Thanks all, I'll stick some better photos up when I have time to dig out the proper camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 That is lovely. You should sell these things! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Fantastic, I love it. Your carving skills are very impressive. This must have been a lot of fun to make. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Only just stumbled across this, Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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