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Title: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 18, 2009, 12:12:46 PM
The site I found calls these StubbeeZ. They are century series aircraft but unique in their own right. We have Dave's F-107(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_f107a2.jpg) and his F-100 (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_F-100-1.jpg) plus my F-102 (picture to follow) Anybody else want to do fanciful caricatures of a loved aircraft?. It is fun and allows your imagination to run wild. There are no specific rules in making them and they could be air, land or sea themes.  Just have fun.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 19, 2009, 10:52:29 AM
Spectacular F100 (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_f-100-4.jpg)StubbeeZ by Dave. Mine still awaits flow fences before pictures are taken. Should be sometime today, I hope. Thunderstorms are predicted hence little outside activities today.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 19, 2009, 02:22:53 PM
First F-102 (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7046.JPG)photo with model ready for primer. I have several F-102 decals sheets from my plastic collection so choosing one should not be a problem. The scale is 1/72 (?) using the vertical tail fin as a measure.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 22, 2009, 05:04:06 PM
Dave's NA F-100 Super Sabre came out brilliantly. Dave applied his home decals to make his creation come to life.

My F-102 is in the paint shop today getting it's "aircraft grey" applied.
Congratulations Dave on an excellent job
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on August 22, 2009, 06:23:14 PM
Thanks for posting that Lou.

I am not very decal "literate" and had a difficult time applying them. The edges kept curling under and it was nearly impossible to undo once they were applied. Anyone else experience this problem?

Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 23, 2009, 01:30:10 PM
Yes in deed. Either place water or decal setting solution on the model before sliding the decal in place. once dry, a light coating of decal solution should lay the edges down. Once this is dry an application of future or similar solution will seal everything. You cannot tell from your photo that there was any problem. Everything looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: cliff strachan on August 23, 2009, 06:20:57 PM
Thanks for the info on applying decals. I'm not sure but is this kind of advise, and the recent information concerning painting with metallic paints along with so many other useful tips, refiled in the appropriate "techniques" section?

Cliff.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 26, 2009, 12:53:24 AM
Here is the completed F-102 Cartoon Aircraft as per Dave's original submission.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF7134.JPG)http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0
Construction was basswood and pine. Decals are from various plastic kits, some aftermarket and home made decals. All in all a very nice little projects that takes the stress out of everyday carving. Hey, what stress? It was joy to follow Dave's lead on this F-102.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 26, 2009, 01:08:25 AM
Additional photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/8416077@N08/

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on August 26, 2009, 01:33:42 AM
I knew it was going to look good Lou, but not that good :o. The colors really brought it to life.

You're the man...
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 26, 2009, 11:45:30 AM
Thanks Dave. The paint did it all. It is Model Master Aircraft Grey. It is premixed and can be applied with a brush. I thinned it quite a bit and used the airbrush. The shine was better than expected.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on September 21, 2009, 04:26:51 PM
The second F-102 and the F-104 are done except for the pitot tube stripes which have been applied since the photo was taken. I need a better method of applying silver.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_F-102_A.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_untitled.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=2
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on September 22, 2009, 08:05:05 PM
Finally the F-101.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_DSCF7310.JPG)
The remaining Century Series will have to wait.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on September 23, 2009, 04:26:12 PM
Dave's outstanding B-17 has been rolled out. Superb workmanship Dave. Those turrets sure make her aggressive for an Air-Toon. Excellent presentation.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 07, 2009, 11:28:36 AM
Dave has once again taken the lead in promoting our hobby. A mutual contact, Pat Cherry is showing an interest in taking up the hobby due to Dave's efforts.

These show and tell are great for beginners and old hands alike. Thank Dave.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on October 07, 2009, 12:09:06 PM
Lou,
   I decided to do several B-17s for gifts and for trading purposes. When making multiples of the same plane each carving goes quicker than the previous one. Did you find that true when making the Bonaventure group?
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 08, 2009, 11:44:37 AM
Practice makes perfect or something like that. A batch does use up less time per copy as you get better at finding shortcuts to various aspect of the subject. This was the case with my air group. I see your photos and am really impressed with your workmanship.


Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 15, 2009, 07:37:37 PM
The last two Air-Toons. The F-102 is for Pat Cherry owner of www.blackheartart.com where I found all sorts of Air-Toon subjects.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7572%7E0.JPG)http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=237&pos=14
The RCAF T-33 Red Knight decals came from a 1/72 scale aftermarket decal sheet specifically made for the RCAF T-33
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7585%7E0.JPG)http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=237&pos=22

More photos in the gallery http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=237
Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on November 07, 2009, 02:53:59 PM
One more Air-Toon for my collection. I really have a craving for these. A Canadian Forces CF-188 can now patrol the northern skies.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7755.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7752.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7746.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_DSCF7729.JPG)(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/thumb_CF-188_Air-Toon.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=237&pos=24
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on November 07, 2009, 03:30:21 PM
By the way, nice photos.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 05, 2011, 12:21:03 PM
Paul J has request some assistance in making a BAe Hawk AirToon. The attached drawing is a done by tracing the cardboard templates used in making the other NFTC Hawks and modified for the earlier Mk1. The templates were arrives at by down loading caricature Hawks found on line and pasting them to cereal box cardboard in the proper size. You can find many images by googling "caricature aircraft" or going to www.Blackheartart.com  To make your own AirToon drawing the nose and vertical tail are made approx 1/72 scale. The remainder of the aircraft is compressed to the point where the cockpit area would be 1/48 scale and the canopy exaggerated somewhat. Specifics on building will be passed on as soon as Paul J is ready to proceed.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 05, 2011, 01:40:41 PM
Lou, do you have a drawing for the F-18?
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 05, 2011, 03:06:19 PM
Dave, Yes. I will take out of the templates and scan them for you later today. Lawn mowing will slow me down a bit.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 05, 2011, 08:07:45 PM
Thanks for the pics Lou, I'll let you know when I'me ready to go.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 05, 2011, 09:24:48 PM
Dave, here are the scans a a number of pictures to show how I did my F-18. I found that I had winged most of the F-18 and I don't have any templates. I will construct some later this evening while watching the tube.
I have a series of photos that show what I did. I will send them via email. The attached are the profile for the wings, intake trunks and the lexx. The wing has a downward twist to it. The tail plane is taken from the side view and the stab from any F-18 top view or drawings. I will provide those later tonight or tomorrow.

Lou

PS. The F-18C drawings is from Pat Cherry at www.blackheartart.com and is the basis for this AirToon.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 05, 2011, 11:36:09 PM
The F-18C templates are supplied for your carving enjoyment. Anyone can feel free to download and start one of these beauties. These drawings are for Dave, however if anyone wants to make one I will post construction photos.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 02:38:13 PM
Paul has asked that I proceed with the tutorial and he will join in whenever his home renovations allow.

Firstly the selection of wood. I chose clear 1 X 6 clear pine. For Paul that translates to 19mm X 140mm. Lumber sizes in North America is measure as rough cut which would be 1" X 6" and sold to the public as finished lumber having 1/8" from the top and bottom and 1/4" removed from each edge. Strange, but colonials always do thing their own way!!! The template is used to draw the fuselage and flying surfaces on to the wood and then the pieces cut out as close to the lines as possible. Careful placement of the templates will facilitate this. As Paul has a band saw, we will use that to reduce the thickness of the wood for the wings and tail. Any saw will do the job.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 02:47:49 PM
Once the pieces have been cut out, use a knife or chisel to remove any excess wood outside the template area. What I don't have a picture off is cutting the wing block edgewise to reduce the thickness. Take care as the blade has to cut through the thickest part of the wing cord. Once done, a chisel, knife or belt sander can bring the thickness down to the 2mm required. Sanding but hand on a sheet of paper is also quite feasible.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 02:55:53 PM
The tail fin is also reduced in thickness using the same procedure. As parts become smaller, safety considerations become greater as small parts can be wrenched from your hand. One the vertical tail is down to approx 3mm, taper the entire surface to 1.5 mm at the top end. Using a pen held at the fingertip, draw a line around the edge approx 5mm inside the edge. Draw a centre line on the edge of the tail fin. Remove the material between the inside line and the centre line. And once ready, you will sand the area smooth.

The photo shows the transition phases, however sanding will come after all pieces have been cut and rough shaped.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 03:02:06 PM
Next the intake block which are 10mm thick will be cut to shape. Using the template, mark off the  and front of the rear of the intake trunks and the front shape of the intake lip. At this point only remove the front and rear material from the intake trunk. See the last photo for the desired result.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 03:18:03 PM
The stab starts off being 10mm thick. Cut the centre line of the stab leaving 5mm of material. Make off the tip to centre lines as shown. Remove material as show using a knife or chisel. Careful there, this is where I cut myself quite deeply. One should put oneself into his projects, the spilling of blood is not required.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 03:33:04 PM
Next spit some wood and reduce to 1mm thickness. Cut sections 10mm long and 2.3 mm wide. I use a block with various cuts and ledges as a guide. The flap hinges which are cut out with the leading edge being from the front bottom corner to a point 1/3 back at the top and the trailing edge top to bottom cut to form a triangle. The under fuselage stakes are cut to the pattern provided. 6 hinges  and 2 stakes are required.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 03:33:47 PM
The pitot boom is a round toothpick cut to size and usually exaggerated to no end.
Since I am making a formation of Hawks I require 60 parts.

We will take a break now and return tomorrow with shaping and sanding.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 07, 2011, 03:43:31 PM
What is the length of the fuselage template?
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 03:51:26 PM
Dave the image is a scan of a cut off 8.5" page. I am upstairs now and all my stuff is downstairs. I would guess around 5". I will measure and get back to you.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 06:46:42 PM
For  Dave, I may have led you astray. The F-18 is 5.5" and the hawk is approx 5".

For  Paul, one of the most important things is to keep your significant other in good spirits. So clean up after yourself. This hobby has a habit of visiting all corners of the house.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 07, 2011, 08:12:49 PM
Wow Lou, there's no stopping you   :o,that's a very detailed tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Having seen the pics as well as as your comments it makes things a lot easier to understand. Do I have to cut myself or is that optional?. I will remember to tidy up as well.
                                       Best regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 07, 2011, 09:52:13 PM
Bleeding is optional, the enjoyment of the hobby is priceless.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 08, 2011, 12:46:35 AM
Lou I notice that the local joinery shop from where I scrounge wood has two sets of doors to the office area,this is to stop the spread of dust and debris from the wood cutting,my own workshop is divided into two one where the Tawney Owl lives and the other my winter quarters despite shutting the door dust settles everywhere on everything,the local art shop does picture framing at the back and the wife who runs the shop side is always dusting the painting stock from the wood cutting operations on those frames,this is a international problem ! but your shop always looks nice and tidy.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2011, 01:27:13 AM
The camera hides a lot. Dust is all over the house. I frequently do the vacuuming(Hoover in UK) to avoid hardships!!!! Sweeping up and closing doors help, but I have to dust my collection often.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 08, 2011, 09:01:24 AM
Problem is heightened with balsa dust floating literally in the air,it gets everywhere,yesterday the wood shavings in the yard were getting airborne themselves being sucked upwards ! I guess that we just have to live with the inconvenience and accept is as part of what we do.
Out of the wood we actually use a hefty percentage is just plain scrap and must amount to tons of the stuff,I bet the kit manufacturers have a real problem with waste material ?
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 08, 2011, 02:37:02 PM
Do the wings taper or are they 2mm thick throughout?
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2011, 02:52:26 PM
Dave, I usually taper down to 1mm. Speaking of wings, the Hawk wings are tapered next using a chisel or whatever tool you wish. Once sanded, mark the location of the wing on the fuselage and cut out a 3mm section to slide the wing into. It is better to cut slightly inside the line to provide a tight fit.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2011, 03:03:03 PM
Once the material is removed insert the wing and line up the rear edge of the intake trunk to the trailing edge of the wing and mark the under side of the intake. Next mark off 3mm section to fit the wing into. And voila! The extra piece on my intake is because of to much eagerness and I took off the tip in error then could not find the exact piece that fell in my garbage bin.
Moving right along.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2011, 03:14:42 PM
Mark off 4mm from the outer edges of the intake block and remove the material between the lines. Once done either carefully use a knife or sand paper to round things off.

That all for today, unless I find time later this evening.
Everybody have a good one.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 08, 2011, 07:23:32 PM
Thanks Lou, all copied for reference.Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 08, 2011, 09:47:39 PM
Take a copy of the template and cut out the glass leaving the main frame. Make one side and then using a square, transfer lines across to the other side and mark of the canopy on the other side. Either make a template or free hand the curvature of the windscreen forward edge.

Make a vertical cut to line up the from of the windscreen edge. Remove the material and you will have notched front windscreen. Don't worry about the lines you have removed from the side, we will replace them later.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 09, 2011, 02:32:29 PM
I am following Lou's Hawk tutorial. See attached photo-
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 09, 2011, 03:42:15 PM
Excellent Dave. We will have a squadron of Hawks before this post is done. Have you selected colours yet? A great number of countries are using Hawks these days.

lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 09, 2011, 06:40:18 PM
Thanks Lou, copied to file. That's coming on well Dave, I've saved your pic as well if that's ok.Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 11, 2011, 05:11:13 PM
The Stab is reduced in thickness to approx 2,mm in the centre and 1mm at the tip. Notch the rear fuselage as shown. I made a line from the base of the windscreen to the top of the rear fuselage and will place the stab on it. Place the fin on top of the stab and make the shape. Remove material as to allow the fin to sit flat against the fuselage. This will create sort of a wedge shape stab spar.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 11, 2011, 05:26:55 PM
Using a Mk 1 Eyeball computer, trace the shape of the nose area and cut to shape. Note that the cutting of the nose area is lined up with the rear of the windscreen Once done, trace a line 4mm from the edge and do all sides as per photos.

Repeat on the canopy and rear fuselage. Remove material to shape the fuselage as shown. You can retrace lines as a guide to removing more material before sanding to final round shape. I made a small guide from cardboard to check the roundness of my canopies as I have four to do.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 11, 2011, 06:25:52 PM
Thanks Lou, added to file, had a bit of rain today and hailstones so I cut out my templates ready to glue onto cardboard. I think I have found enough wood in my offcut bin to work with.Can I be a nuisance and ask you to do a rear view in the stab,fin,fuse joint.  Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 11, 2011, 07:30:42 PM
I notice on the template drawing, you show a slot for the horizontal stab. Thanks for clearing up how you attach that, in other words, don't cut the slot, but rather a step. 

Will the rear fuselage eventually taper down a bit?
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 11, 2011, 07:51:49 PM
Paul, rear pictures coming later.
Dave, you are correct in that my first Hawks have a slot. I thought it would be easier to make a step for a first timer. On making the other three Hawks, the step is working out OK, but next time I may revert to the slot.

I took a bit off each edge and will sand it to an oval. That all the photos I have for now. This evening I will return to the shop - I hope and proceed with the attaching of the parts and show how they interact.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 12, 2011, 01:36:29 PM
Thanks Lou, your display team are coming on a treat. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 12, 2011, 02:04:58 PM
I am assuming your username is Buccaneer Fan. Is that the team or the aircraft? I am currently catching up on the other three Hawks and will post new material shortly.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 12, 2011, 06:32:35 PM
Hi Lou ,Buccfan would be the aircraft, another one I worked on. Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 12, 2011, 07:57:40 PM
One of my favorites also, but all those compound curves. There are some decent drawings on line but I fear that this one will be the one that got away.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2701374139_676201bda8_b.jpg)

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 12, 2011, 08:35:56 PM
I was also wondering if an Airtoon Bucc was possible, I have a few caricature profiles and they don't have all the curves of the real thing but still look good. These were made by the chap who painted the nose art on all the Buccaneers in the Gulf war one.Regards Paul.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_xw530crop.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300071.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 12, 2011, 08:53:34 PM
Now those are real cute Bucc ! very well made.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 12, 2011, 08:59:04 PM
I had better say this quietly  Barry, they are not made of wood!!!!!!!!!. I have some more Bucc's and Hawks and a T45 Goshawk .Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_t47107crop.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 12, 2011, 10:53:32 PM
I think it is quite possible to do an Bucc AirToon.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 13, 2011, 07:01:02 PM
The intakes may be hollowed out if you so wish. I used a dowel wrapped in sandpaper to get the desired effect. The wings were then glues as well as the intakes and tail feathers.  Once dry, a bit of putty to fill the cavity under the stab and a bit around the underside as well. The unpper joint between the stab, fin and fuselage get a bit of putty applied with the finger. Once dry and sanded you may be required to add more. Don't attempt to get it all in the first try as it takes much longer to dry. A bit at a time will work out better.
A bit of sanding at the back and under the stab will clean things up. There will be more on putty and sanding later.
Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 13, 2011, 07:02:35 PM
At this stage things are still drying, but I could not resist the pose.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 13, 2011, 07:33:52 PM
Hi Lou, you can almost smell the jet fumes and see the red white and blue smoke in the last pic  ;D. All copied to file. Thanks again Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 14, 2011, 08:07:03 PM
Next apply small amounts of putty to all the joints and sand when dry. You may stop here and paint to the scheme you have chosen or continue with additional details.

I chose to add flap hinges and the aileron actuator blister. These are all thin scraps of wood cut to size. I found that the template for the stakes was to long so I removed approx 2mm. I used the bottom view of a Hawk drawing to line everything up. I am still missing the wing fence and the mouse ears. Once these are on, I will prime and sand before painting the Red Arrow scheme.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 15, 2011, 06:41:36 PM
Addition details such as mouse ears and wing fences are at your discretion and can be done with paper, plastics or wood. The Mouse Ears are chips off the end of a dowel to make a wedge shape air intake. The Wing fences are attached via a saw cut in the leading edge of the wing and a thin wooden fence is inserted. The saw cut will sometimes be just too thin to accept the fence, so a doubled over piece of sand paper is rubbed a few times to widen the cut.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 15, 2011, 06:52:17 PM
After some thought, it may be easier to prime and sand the Hawk before adding all the bits and pieces. There are a few odds and ends to add such as the flow straightener just ahead of the stab and the antennae. Here the diamond formation has been chosen for display. I had a block of wood just siting there. The slot position is filled by the first primed aircraft. All the bits and pieces will be added after the final primer coat is applied to this one. Once I have primed and sanded the assembled one, I will make a choice on the other two and advise which is easier.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 15, 2011, 07:15:19 PM
Thanks Lou, looking good. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 15, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
I am making mine as a T-45 Goshawk.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 15, 2011, 10:28:24 PM
I am looking forward to your Goshawk. They have some great colour schemes.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 16, 2011, 03:58:24 PM
Some more progress on the Hawk...
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 16, 2011, 04:10:06 PM
Your Goshawk looks wonderful. Are you adding undercarriage?

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 16, 2011, 07:06:55 PM
Well I hadn't planned on it, but you never know (I would like to finish it in 2011). Maybe an arrestor hook.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 16, 2011, 08:26:57 PM
Looking good Dave, did you put the angled stabilator into a straight slot on you Goshawk?. Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 16, 2011, 08:51:10 PM
Yes, I used a straight slot, but had to flatten the mid section of the stabilizer so it would fit. I have never cut a single piece "bent" wing  before, so I made it overly thick and gradually pared down the shape, to allow for "mistakes" along the way. It worked out.

Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 16, 2011, 08:59:41 PM
I thought you might have flattened it to go in, thanks Dave, regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 17, 2011, 04:34:29 PM
Paul, I don't know if you have a bench hook, you might want to think about making at least one. They are easy to construct from spare wood and can be made in many sizes. I use them when planing and also carving smaller and awkwardly shaped parts where I want to keep my hand away from the chisel blade. I glue and then screw them together, just for added strength. See photo-
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/Bench-hooks.jpg)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/Bench-hooks.jpg (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/Bench-hooks.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 17, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
Progress report-
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/hawk4.jpg)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/hawk4.jpg (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10129/hawk4.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 17, 2011, 05:46:44 PM
Excellent carving Dave. Good idea to let Paul know about some tricks of the trade. I use mine all the time.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 17, 2011, 07:00:06 PM
Hello Dave, no I don't have any yet but I will have soon, they look to help you chisel and plane away from yourself without fingers being in the way. I have some leftover plywood in the workshop. Your T45 look a very nice piece of carving. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 21, 2011, 07:14:58 PM
Formation spraying white base coat before adding red.

Lou
PS It is easier to prime and sand first before adding bits and pieces.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 21, 2011, 10:24:29 PM
Looking great Lou.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 21, 2011, 10:25:16 PM
Not finished, but close-
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 22, 2011, 02:10:38 PM
Awesome Stuka Dave. Are your wings one piece or were the dihedral/anhedral break cut and glued?

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: dave_t on June 22, 2011, 02:33:34 PM
It is a cut wing. I definitely have not mastered the one-piece wing yet.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 22, 2011, 07:22:18 PM
Looking great Lou, mine may get a rattle can coat of primer but top coat will be with a hairy stick as I don't have an airbrush. Have to agree with Lou, your Stuka looks excellent Dave, are the canopy frames cut out or added on top?.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 23, 2011, 03:45:27 PM
This is a hairy stick application using Testor's Model Master acrylic Guard Red. I never heard of hairy sticks before. It took me a while to figure it out. The damaged Hawk is an intake trunk that was several mm out of whack. I could have hidden the flaw by using camera angles, but alas I would know!!! The putty (sanded) and paint has been reapplied and the second coat will go on tonight. Next will be decals which in this case should be easy as it is white stripping and RAF Decals.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 23, 2011, 04:40:45 PM
You probably know this already  but just in case not here is how these lovely miniatures were first created,there was an artist called 'Wren' who did sketches and drawings for the original aeroplane magazine during 1946 onwards,these were labelled 'Oddentification' and formed the basis of early aircraft identification with the amusing twist of a character aeroplane as the basis of the exercise,solid model kits done by Astral were even done of them and booklets available see here  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ODDENTIFICATION-WREN-64-Drawings-Aeroplane-RARE-/160522865910
Lous delightful miniatures are keeping the traditions of these models alive and preserving a piece of social history at the same time,I wonder if any plans still survive for those Astral kits ? they would make for interesting additions to these contemporary models.
Also to complete this story a Japanese plastic company in recent years copied them making a series called  'Egg planes' subjects included the Hellcat and Avenger,they are quite sought after.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Peter on June 23, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
Hi Barry,

Funny you mention the plastic egg planes. I recently purchased some basswood hen and goose eggs from Michaels Craftstore here in Canada. They have been sitting on my work bench as I wonder what to with them. Maybe solid model egg planes would be possible?

Peter

Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 23, 2011, 07:01:57 PM
Now there is a novel idea Peter,go for it,a Caproni Stipa perhaps ? or the basis for a Gee Bee racer ? the scope is wide open,what fun.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 23, 2011, 07:55:54 PM
I know what you mean about knowing something is not quite right Lou, everytime you look you eyes are drawn to it, Barry, I think Hasegawa are re-releasing the egg planes, I was reading it somewhere yesterday, and also about Wren and his oddentification drawings,I think it was on a Google search for caricature aircraft.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 23, 2011, 10:54:21 PM
Experimenting with vinyl tapes instead of decals. This is only prototypical and may not survive the test of time.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 23, 2011, 11:18:12 PM
Lou as a suggestion have you seen Solartrim ? this is sold in small rolls and is used to add decoration to solarfilm covered flying models,it slides easily if dunked into water with a tad of washing up liquid added,you can also improve the intricate curves with the tip of a small domestic iron,just thought that I would mention it as it I think it would lend itself to such work on your fleet of Hawk's.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 24, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
I used some when I was building flying models. It would work here also.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 25, 2011, 07:57:44 PM
Roundels have been printed and cut out. I left a red border on the decal to blend with the painted surface of the plane. Where the roundels meet the white flash, I will cut a bit closer and finish off with a bit of paint. Lastly, the flash has been stylized to reflect what is on the actual aircraft. The prototype was rather squarish.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 25, 2011, 08:45:50 PM
Good idea leaving the red on the roundels Lou, the flashes look good in the tape, is it a thin tape you have used? or  like the insulation tape for wiring that comes in all colours .Sorry if I ask a few daft questions but I am only used to decals on plastic kits.Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 26, 2011, 12:15:24 PM
There are no dumb questions. The tape is the thick electrical stuff. It works fairly well unless you get really up close. I may still change it to decals or even paint. I have applied a few roundels and should be finished later today.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 26, 2011, 03:53:22 PM
The Red Arrows AirToon Hawks are ready to perform. I prefer to build with a buddy. Thanks Paul for your inspiration.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_BAe_Hawk_Performance_003.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=5952
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_BAe_Hawk_Performance_004.JPG)
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/displayimage.php?pid=5951

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Peter on June 26, 2011, 05:52:35 PM
Wow Lou, well done! These are my favourite airtoons so far.

Peter
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 26, 2011, 07:10:09 PM
Thank you Peter. Your praise is appreciated.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on June 26, 2011, 08:34:29 PM
Well Lou, all I can say is the same as Peter, WOW! they look great,particularly in the display you created. I'm looking forward to starting mine when I get my work done. I would just like to say thank you for going through it step by step and being so helpful. I have saved the whole build sequence as a file to refer to,as well as this site . Keep up the good work ,regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 26, 2011, 10:04:46 PM
Thank you Paul. If you need any help when you start carving, just yell.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 26, 2011, 10:58:26 PM
Yes top work in documenting the build progress on these Lou,they have turned out beautifully and your final pictures show how realistic they look.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 27, 2011, 12:29:01 AM
Thank you Barry. It is refreshing to do the AirToons.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Ken Pugh on June 27, 2011, 03:11:18 PM
Nicely done, Lou.  They look great against the sky.

Ken Pugh
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 27, 2011, 04:46:40 PM
Thanks Ken. They were a pleasure to build. You suggested the aerobatic team group build in 2008 but no one took you up on it.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Ken Pugh on June 28, 2011, 12:01:50 AM
I will get one done some day.  Lots of stuff I want to build.

Ken Pugh
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on June 28, 2011, 01:23:52 AM
These are lovely,I can see the unique Fleet Shadower fitted with four Pobjoy engines oin the table,well done guys in promoting our wonderful hobby in this way.

And that chubby B-17 is really quite cute,the scope is as far as your own imagination for subjects,and we can select anything that takes our fancy,keep up the good work there.

Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 06, 2011, 08:09:16 PM
Lou, just a quick post to let you know I have made a start, I have cut out the main parts,I had to use my jigsaw as I can't get to my bandsaw at the moment for timber and tools. I will finish off shaping them in my next window of opportunity. One thing I did learn today is that I need some new chisels, are there any particular sizes or shapes you use the most?.Regards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300605.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 06, 2011, 09:56:25 PM
My favorite chisel is the 2 inch one I bought for $6.00 at the local hardware store. It has a short blade and  continuously needs sharpening. But I don't mind. The next is a Marple 1 inch with a long blade. It has the reach to do longer shavings than the other 2.5 one. The Marples were a Christmas gift, otherwise I would not have put out the money for them although they are one of the better brands. I look froward to your next post.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 07, 2011, 07:29:37 PM
Thanks for that Lou, I will have a look when I go to York. Well I managed to get some more done today, the only problem I have found is that once you get started you don't want to stop, with the lack of usable chisels I have been using my razor and sharksaw to remove the bulk of the wood and them filing and sanding to shape, and with the exception of the wing to fuse cutout it has worked very well.

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/redfoxy2006/S8300608.jpg)
        The reason I say that didn't work well is that I cut inside the marks as you suggested, but by the time I had cleaned and sanded it was just a little bigger, so it's not a tight fit,but it still fits well. When I cut the wood for the wing I sanded to the final shape then cut it exactly in half so I have got a wing for my next one. Yes my next one, because I think it's addictive. Just one quick question Lou, does the wing taper start from the fuse cutout, or after the intakes sit on the wing,I think it's the former but I though I would just check.
 
        Anyway here's a couple of pics just to show my progress. Regards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300607.jpg)  (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300610.jpg)


Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on July 07, 2011, 09:24:24 PM
Some neat model building there Bucc,I can see that you are enjoying things as well,good work.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 07, 2011, 10:28:07 PM
It looks great Paul. AirToon need not be a particular size or exact shape. That is why they are just fun to do. You have done very well so far. The wing is tapered up on the bottom only so the intakes sit flat on them. And the biggest problem you have hit right on the head. When do you stop? I would stay down in the basement for days if the misses did not convince me it is time to eat or sleep. Today was very hot outside, but nice and cool downstairs so you can guess where I spent my afternoon. As to the chisel. any shape blade will do. I go through a pack of the exacto No 11 blades every two weeks. I try shapening them, but they never quite get that fresh edge. Regardless, enjoy the fun of a first build. It will never come again.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 08, 2011, 06:43:59 PM
You are right Barry, I am enjoying every minute, I think my plastic kits may get a bit dusty.Thanks Lou, Don't you just love it when it's raining!!!!.
I got the wing tapered and the fin reduced to thickness and ready for shaping, marked the underside of the intakes for rebating and shaping, then I got distracted by a picture in the Airtoon file and created a second project. A Hawk 200 Airtoon.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300612.jpg)   With a bit of squashing in my print program and extending the canopy and a slight widening of the fin and extension of the fuse I thought the result worth a try.  The stab and the intakes are the same as the other Hawks. I also made two toontanks to go on it. Hope it' raining tomorrow as well so I can crack on with the 100 series, I may paint it as an Australian version or a Hawk T2 R.A.F, I've not made my mind up yet. I already have some Australian decals in 1/48. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on July 08, 2011, 10:00:04 PM
Someone else who likes rain,there is something theraputic about the rain,today we had heavy showers in between sweltering sunshine today,the tin roof on the hangar makes it sound like a gattling gun hitting it ! the other portion where the office area is and where I work on my artwork and drawings is quiet because there is a false roof,I have one area that lets in some water but my good friend is going to climb into the rafters for me and inject some of that expanding foam stuff that comes out of a pressurised container,that is before the winter sets in,he says it is the best thing for tricky drip spots.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 09, 2011, 01:42:15 PM
Nice convertion to 200 series Hawk. Pat Cherry, from Blackheartart http://blackheartart.com/ made a CF-101B Voodoo and a CF-100 Mk 3 Canuck caricature print. Those will be my next AirToon. As to plastics, I work both concurently. I currently have a Monogram F-84 just about to be started. I find that they are not in competition with each other, just different aspects of my hobby. I await more pictures of your Hawks.

Lou
PS Do you have posted pictures of your plastic collection. I have mine on flickr.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 09, 2011, 08:41:43 PM
Hi Barry, nothing worse than a small leak that you can't find where its getting in. Lou, I don't have any  pics of my plastic kits, as I only got back into it pretty recently after a long layoff. I have done 2 1/48 Buccaneers and a 1/144 Tornado as well as restore a desktop model of a harrier which was in a pretty bad state. At the moment I have  1/48 Hawk on the go but it's a terrible kit and I'm losing the will to carry on with it at the moment. That's why these Airtoons are a refreshing change. The kit was a Highplanes mixed media kit with vacform, white metal and resin. But everything seems to be a terrible fit, I had to file everything in the cockpit area to get the fuse together then I found it was still too wide for the vacform canopy,and so on. 
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300615.jpg)

I will take some pics of my other models and send you a link.I also have a large collection of diecast aircraft as well, mainly Corgi collection.
I went to York today and bought some new chisels, a set of 8 Irwin Marples for £49.99p, should have been £99.99p. 8 chisels in the set from1/4" to 2", in a wooden storage box.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300614.jpg)
Judging by how much they were individually priced at, that was a bargain. I don't know whether I will get any more done this coming week( unless it's raining ;D)  as I have to build one of my neighbours a logstore, in return I get as many logs from a large pile he has in a field that I can take. You can never have too many logs as you will know.And I still have my work to finish. Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 09, 2011, 08:46:53 PM
Paul, that is a good price for Marples. Lucky you! Raining here today but have company.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 09, 2011, 08:52:51 PM
It was a right place right time moment Lou, I hope it's raining there tomorrow and you don't have company ;D.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 19, 2011, 03:57:57 PM
Pat Cherry has drawn a CF-101B and an RF-101C. Both will make excellent AirToons.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31186322@N06/5953493696/in/contacts/
Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 19, 2011, 07:59:11 PM
I've not been on there before Lou,but I have been on the website, some good ideas there,I like the look of the Super Tucano for future reference as well. I have done some more work on the two Hawks,but no time for pics today. I will post a progress report tomorrow. What is the best method for resharpening chisels? Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 20, 2011, 07:23:09 PM
Hi Lou,Here's where I am today with both builds, the Hawk 200 needs some more work at the back end with parachute box and fin to cut. The Hawk 100 is ready for flap arms,wing tip launchers, fences and smurfs etc.  They are both only dry assembled at the moment. I used the notch method for the tailplane on the 100, and the slot method on the 200 because of the extras at the back,I may have to add a small tailpipe yet, as below the tailplane is narrow due to the slot.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300620.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300624.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300622.jpg)

If I decided to fit the flap arms and smurfs etc after priming and sanding,what glue would you recommend for fixing them on?Regards, Paul J.






Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 21, 2011, 01:26:28 PM
Those are great Hawks Paul. I used white Carpenter's glue for the major assemblies and gel superglue for the flap hinge fairings. We called the upper fuselage intakes "Mouse Ears" while you call them "Smurfs". Different strokes for different folks. I wonder what other countries call them. Regardless, wonderful work on those Hawks.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on July 21, 2011, 07:07:40 PM
Hi Lou, glad you like them, I'm enjoying making them, it's not the mouse ears that I call smurfs, it's the fins just underneath and forward of the tailplane, it stands for Side Mounted Unit Root Fin, hence the Smurf, that is what they were shortened to as the other was hard to remember. I shall use white glue as well for the major assembly work, and I'll have to get some gel superglue for the other bits.
            I think I might try some of this paper for the decals,http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.Dry-Rub-Off-Decal-Paper_159.htm (http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.Dry-Rub-Off-Decal-Paper_159.htm)
I have some of the waterslide decal paper for inkjet printers but this looked as it could be a bit easier as they don't need sealing before fitting.There is a demo video to watch. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 28, 2011, 08:18:32 PM
My latest AirToon is a repeat of the F-18. I added plastic 1/48 scale Phantom II tail pipes but the rest is a solid project.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 02, 2011, 08:50:43 PM
I think that using the tailpipes was a good idea Lou, I imagine it would save a lot of work shaping them. An update on my (slow) progress to date. I have glued both Hawks together, filled and sanded the joints and first coat primed for MORE sanding, I think I have found the bit of this project I'm not so excited about!!!!!!!!!. The parachute box will go on the 200 after sanding before final paint.

I have a bit more sanding to do on the other side of the Hawk 200 as I was spraying outside because of the smell and spray and a small fly decided it wanted painting and landed for a coat of grey primer. While trying to remove said fly I made a right mess of the whole side. So it will probably have to be sanded back to wood again.

    Anyhow here's a pic of my progress, Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300654.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on August 02, 2011, 09:15:04 PM
Ahh... you have drawn the dreaded pesky painting critters towards you Paul ! they will insist on landing on wet paint and wriggling around as they get trapped on the surface,wasps too seem to be attracted by the smell of paint as well and this week I got bitten on the leg by one which was probably high on the fumes.

By the way I always spray outside as the fumes get everywhere in the home including the fridge,I once knew someone who lived at the bottom ground floor of some flats and was doping a model one day,the fumes went right through the flats and the people had to evacuate while it cleared,he was not very popular.

Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 02, 2011, 09:21:07 PM
I think I will always be spraying outside as well Barry, I brought them in the workshop to dry and the fumes were still strong just from that later in the day, I managed to keep the hover flies away while I sprayed,but only just. It certainly seems to draw them in. Luckily it is only the primer I'm spraying,top coats will be a hairy stick application. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 04, 2011, 07:46:29 PM
Another progress report, spent some time today making flap arms,wing fences,strakes, smurfs , wing launchers,and a centerline baggage/fuel tank for the T2,also two of the electronic winders for the T2 and a pitot tube and housing.
I have sanded both aircraft with sanding sponges ready for another coat of primer,a bit more on the 200 series to remove flying insect removal damage.
Just a couple of questions Lou, is it best to fit all the fences flap arms etc now to primer them with the aircraft or after the next coat?,and when you made the rwr fairing for the CT-155 did you put a slot/groove in the back to sit on the fin,or flatten the fin edge for it to sit in ?, regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300658.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 04, 2011, 09:14:35 PM
For the fins, they were sanded flat to match the fuselage contour and provide the proper angles. I would recommend you add the extras before your last primer application.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 10, 2011, 05:03:41 PM
Just a quick Hawk update, all fairings strakes, fences etc glued on with Zap gel, I was impressed with the glue as you get a bit of wiggle time for positioning if the bits are out slightly. All I need now is a day without bugs,wind and rain to spray the second primer coat. I could be waiting a while the way the weather is at the moment.Regards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300663.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300664.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 10, 2011, 07:24:55 PM
They look fantastic with all the gear hanging. You can add as much or a little detail as you wish when doing AirToons. You are doing great.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 10, 2011, 08:19:20 PM
Thank for the encouragement Lou, I must say it's very therapeutic  making these models, time just flies when I get started. I have made the decals for the RAF T2, but have yet to do them for the 200 series. It look as though it could be the camo Indonesian version, but still not sure.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on August 10, 2011, 11:03:15 PM
Good neat work Paul,I like all of that detail you are adding and are obviously having fun,we could do with more people like yourself giving solid models a try,you are a natural.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 11, 2011, 03:13:07 PM
Thanks for the comments Barry, you are right I am having fun, and will certainly have a go at some more.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on September 28, 2011, 08:52:25 PM
I know it's been a while but I have finally found some time for the Hawks again. I have given the T2 two coats of Humbrol acrylic gloss No21,thinned with 60 drops of Winsor and Newtons acrylic flow improver. Not only does this make the paint brushable, but it extends the drying time as well so you have time to smooth it out. I have done this to all my acrylic paints as I have been using them and I find it a big improvement.

I experimented with some dry rub off decal paper for the decals, but I have decided to go back to printable decal paper as the rub off decals are very sticky and you get no chance to move them if they are in the wrong place.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300665.jpg)

I have also marked out the camo areas on the 200 series for the Indonesian version, and made a small start on the painting. Once again I will use the inkjet decal paper for the decals.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300666.jpg)

Best regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on September 29, 2011, 03:08:00 PM
Looking great Paul.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on September 30, 2011, 07:23:41 PM
Ah yes you have discovered the excellent flow improver,it really does work.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on October 02, 2011, 08:57:48 PM
Yes it does Barry, and without diluting the colour as well. I read about it in a thread on Britmodeller.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Oceaneer99 on October 03, 2011, 06:33:50 PM
I haven't tried the W&N acrylic flow improver, but have used the more industrial Paint Easy by Wagner (used in house-painting air sprayers).  This has definitely made higher-quality craft acrylics work very well, both with a brush and air brush.  I was getting really mixed results before I tried the flow improver.  For Testors Model Master, I use their thinner, which works well with their product.

Garet
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Mothman on October 03, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
But if the meddling Euro-fascists would mind their own damned business we would still have easy and cheap access to proper paint...cellulose!!

Martin
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Oceaneer99 on October 04, 2011, 03:25:02 AM
I'd still be in trouble with my wife over the fumes. I still can't believe my mother let me use nitrocellulose model airplane dope in my bedroom when I was a boy. Of course, my brother and I melted lead using the kitchen stove! And experiments with hydrogen got banned from the house by my dad after a minor explosion.

Garet
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on October 04, 2011, 07:20:03 PM
I was really looking forward to using acrylics when they first came out but was soon dissapointed with the finish, but using the Winsor and Newtons has made all the difference.I have just bought some Frog Tape to try as well, I know Lou used  it on his Hawk canopy masking, I hope it gives good clean lines. Regards Paul J. 
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on October 09, 2011, 06:16:53 PM
Hi Lou, do you have a method for cutting up your Frog tape and electrical tape into equal width strips or do you just measure? I want to mask up for the canopy lines. I usually cut mine on a cutting mat but it seems to lose a bit of adhesion doing it this way.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 10, 2011, 03:58:38 PM
I make a guide by printing lines on the printer. The lines are longer than the piece of tape I will use. I place glass over top and place the tape on the glass. I line up the tape and straight edge with the printed lines and cut to my hearts content. I have not noticed much loss of adhesiveness using this process. A word of caution, even tipping the blade slightly will change the width of the tape strip.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on October 10, 2011, 05:59:07 PM
Thanks for that Lou, I just knew you would have a better method worked out, best regards Paul J. ;D
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on December 07, 2011, 08:46:55 PM
Well I know it's been some time, but I have finally finished my first two Airtoons. In my defence I have had rather a lot of work to do including making an 8ft farmhouse table and two benches to match,as well as work on the house. I have really enjoyed making them and they wont be the last I make, but may take as long as these two. Thanks again to Lou for his excellent tutorial and inspiration.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300730.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300729.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300728.jpg)
I have made a start on the templates for my next project,and I will post my progress as I go along again. Regards Paul J.
ps .I'm sure you know but if you right click the image and select view image you get a bigger picture. Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300698.jpg)

Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on December 07, 2011, 09:25:55 PM
I am sure that the Buccaneer will turn out just as well as your other projects Bucc,the compressed area ruling of that fuselage should prove interesting.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on December 07, 2011, 11:29:58 PM
Paul, you do yourself proud. Those are excellent AirToons on par with any I have seen. The Bucc sure looks promissing. Congratulations on an excellent job.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on December 08, 2011, 10:24:45 PM
Thanks for the comments Barry and Lou, can't wait to start the Bucc, I suspect the number of components may change as I start to build.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on January 03, 2012, 09:43:17 PM
Happy new year to you all!. I had a bit of spare time today so I made a start on my Bucctoon. I have got the fuse cut out and shaped,but still needs rounding and contouring. I have also cut out the fin, canopy and spine. when I get a bit more time I will cut out the intakes and wings.The pic of the top view is slightly blurred but I had several goes at taking it with no great success. But it still gives an idea of the shape. Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_Bucctoon2.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_Bucctoon1.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_topview.jpg)
PS:-For other Buccfans out there have a look at this scratch built version,not wood I know but still worth a look.
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62287
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on January 03, 2012, 11:38:02 PM
Your AirToon is coming along very well and that 1/24 Bucc is beyond words.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on January 04, 2012, 11:11:50 AM
Thanks Lou, I think Scratcher must have the patience of a saint to get so far with the build and have to cut it up. But as you have said before if you know something is not right you can't live with it.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on January 04, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
Wings and engines cut to shape,wing length still to work out. Ready to do some rounding and contouring when I get some time.Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300739.jpg)  (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300738.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on January 05, 2012, 04:30:17 PM
As mentioned before, you have the makings of a superb Bucc.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on February 09, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
My Bucctoon has been completed up to the stage where I need to prime it. Unfortunately I can't do it yet as I use rattle cans outside in the garden and the ice and snow is making it too cold to spray. My workshop is not much warmer. I may have to brush prime it which I don't really want to do as the finish wont be as good. Anyway here's a couple of progress so far pics. Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucc5.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucc2.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucc1.jpg)
For anyone interested the 1/24 scratch built Bucc here is just about complete, hats off to Scratcher.
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62287
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on February 09, 2012, 01:58:23 PM
Great work my man. I hope spring come early for you.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on February 09, 2012, 03:21:31 PM
A beautifully clean model,well done Bucc !
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Peter on February 09, 2012, 07:11:20 PM
It looks great! With such a nice wood grain showing maybe you should stain and varnish it? Like Pete does with his models.

Peter
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on February 09, 2012, 07:18:17 PM
Thanks for the comments Lou, Barry and Peter. I never thought of the stain and varnish idea to be honest, but I've already painted the missiles pylons and pods to go on it so I may do that on another model. I think spring has been delayed again, it has been thawing slowly since last Saturday when we had 4" come down, but it has started snowing again and we have about 3" more already.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on February 10, 2012, 06:09:26 PM
If you do decide to stain the next one, markings can be added over the stain for a unique look.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on February 10, 2012, 10:27:01 PM
Thanks Lou, I'll bear that in mind.I've been on Blackheart Art having a look to see what I fancy next.I was looking at the multi engine ones and wondering how to attach the engines, then I saw your latest build and saw a bit of light. Your production rate still amazes me. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on February 11, 2012, 04:59:41 PM
Paul, please post a copy of your templates for the Bucc.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on February 12, 2012, 12:38:21 PM
Hi Lou, templates in hand, I'm still finishing a couple off and adjusting so I'll post when completed. I wont be long.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on February 12, 2012, 10:44:38 PM
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_temp1.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_temp2.jpg) ](http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300755.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucc4.jpg)



The bullet fairings were made with 2 plastic bomb nose cones glued on a 4mm dowel which was flattened to sit on the  fin top and recessed to take the tailplane,then blended in to the fin sides.The plastic was tapered to the dowel diameter. Sorry the photo isn't too clear. I cut the fin,spine canopy into 3 and worked each separately because of the different thicknesses which made it easier. The canopy was made from 20mm thick wood, 10mm wide at the front and 12mm wide at the back. The fin is 4mm thick tapered front and back, and the spine has a curving taper to go in between.

The fuse block started at 30mm thick, these may sound like odd sizes, but I have some friends who have a custom made kitchen unit business, and I get scrap wood to burn in my woodburner, but not before I pick the useful bits out first.

The engine blocks started 20mm, ending up at 17mm after contour and shaping to the front and back templates.

If there is anything I have missed, or have not been clear about let me know and I will get back to you. I don't doubt you may find easier methods than mine or that your will probably be finished before mine ;D.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on March 13, 2012, 10:09:26 PM
A small update on progress due to a mini heatwave we have just had. Now primed and sanded, top coats X3 done, canopy,intakes, exhausts and leading edges painted. Undercarriage and armaments painted. Everything ready for a coat of acrylic varnish for decals to go on. Reards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300771.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300772.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on March 14, 2012, 12:01:14 AM
Your Bucc is really turning out well. Thanks for the templates.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on March 14, 2012, 09:14:20 PM
Thanks Lou, you're welcome with the templates.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on March 15, 2012, 12:10:33 PM
When the opportunity presents itself, could you provide a close up of your undercarriage assemblies.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on March 15, 2012, 09:07:33 PM
Hi Lou, the undercarriage parts are actually spares from a Buccaneer model I made some time ago, not scratch built by me. f you still want a close up of them let me know and I will attempt to photograph them. The pylons are also from the spares box,but the sidewinder and pods are wood. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on March 22, 2012, 09:53:20 PM
Hi Lou, try as I might, I couldn't get any usable close up pics of the undercarriage for my Bucctoon. So I scanned the plastic plan and marked some dimensions on it. The nose wheel will look shorter than the plan, and the main u/c will be longer as I had to modify them to suit the toon. Hope this helps, if you need anything else just let me know.Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_buccplan2.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on March 23, 2012, 12:31:04 AM
Thanks Paul.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on March 23, 2012, 11:04:25 AM
Have a look here Lou. Regards Paul J. http://buccsociety.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=helpwanted&action=display&num=1293991125
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on March 23, 2012, 01:47:19 PM
Thanks again. My AirToon has stalled. I have an F-18 that I wanted to do as a Blue Angel, however the only decals I have are 1/48 scale and will not do at all. Yellow is a horrible colour to replicate with paint or decal.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 03, 2012, 09:08:54 PM
Just the one pic for now. Bucctoon finished apart from a stand.I will post some more when it is complete.Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_S8300785.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on April 03, 2012, 09:41:21 PM
That looks really cute Paul ! it sits well on its undercarriage.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 03, 2012, 10:22:50 PM
Thanks Barry, I did wonder whether it would sit right, but it's going on a stand so it doesn't really matter.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 04, 2012, 01:06:50 AM
That is awesome Paul. Could you send me a bigger photo?

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 04, 2012, 11:15:55 AM
Thanks Lou, I have sent you an email.Regards,Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 05, 2012, 02:07:10 PM
Thanks I have them. I printed off your templates this morning. How far and fast the build will go remains to be seen.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 05, 2012, 08:41:58 PM
Just a silly question!!! What is the yellow oval?
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/redfoxy2006/Airtoons/temp2.jpg)

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 05, 2012, 09:12:49 PM
As you told me before Lou, there is no such thing as a silly question. The yellow oval is the shape for the fwd end of intake. The other end is with the tailplane. It's only yellow as the template is wrong side up.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 05, 2012, 10:12:17 PM
Thanks.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 06, 2012, 02:50:06 PM
Using Paul's template I cut out the parts and just put them in place for a photo shoot. I plan on painting mine NATO scheme circa 1977-78 when they operated from CFB Goose Bay, NL.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on April 06, 2012, 08:59:52 PM
I see that you got your cord for your corrugations Lou,workshop hawk-eye here !
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 06, 2012, 09:15:50 PM
Good start Lou, is your F18 on hold? Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 06, 2012, 09:45:40 PM
F-18 on hold. Cord was bought around 1967 to build a Revll Cutty Shark. Model is long gone but I still have the cord. It is not thread but rather a very small rope.

Lou

My new background photo.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 08, 2012, 05:08:25 PM
How far are your wings inserted into the engine nacelles? Mine appear to be too slim.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 08, 2012, 07:54:38 PM
Hi Lou, the wings don't go into the nacelles, they are just glued to the sides. the cutout on the template is so you can pencil mark the attachment position on them. Looking good! More photo's on their way to you.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 08, 2012, 10:00:41 PM
I currently have toothpicks holding the wings in place.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 08, 2012, 10:07:09 PM
That was a good idea Lou. I just glued mine to the pencil lines with titebond II woodglue.Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 08, 2012, 10:52:28 PM
I glued the canopy and fuselage fairing along with the extended bombay. I also drilled through the nacelles to have the toothpicks hold everyting together. Now for some serious sanding and sealing. I have been searching the web for Buccs in Goosebay but I have yet to find a serial number I can use. Most visits to Goose would have been on deployment to practice low level flying. Every picture I have is too dark to read the serial numbers.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 10, 2012, 10:19:31 AM
Bucctoon now complete on stand and ready for display. A few more pics for you to look at.The last one is with a couple of relations.Regards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon41%7E0.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon40%7E0.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon27%7E0.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon25%7E0.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon24%7E0.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_bucctoon29.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 10, 2012, 12:55:32 PM
As I stated before and will do again, you did a fantastic job on the Buccaneer. You can proudly display it anywhere. I did the refueling probe and the pitot tube this morning. I will tackle home made undercarriage later this week. Again, congratulation.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 11, 2012, 12:26:33 AM
If you need any ideas check this Pat at http://www.flickr.com/photos/31186322@N06/ and http://www.blackheartart.com/. Another place is http://www.caricatureaircraftpictures.com/.

Slipper tanks have been installed and pitot tube and refueling probe are complete but not attached yet. I am working out a pylon to carry some iron bombs as the 1977 version would not have had smart bombs yet(??) All my pitot tubes are extra long.  The F-18 is back in the paint shop with a new coat of primer. I could not find my Blue Angel decals so I just decided to go with WWII colour scheme as a tribute to the Centennial Naval Celebration for the USN.


Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 11, 2012, 05:36:40 PM
Yes it would have been iron bombs back then. I have been on Pats flickr site before and I'm just making some templates for a super Tucano. And I'll have a go at the spinning prop. Sounds like your Bucc is coming on nicely.Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 11, 2012, 06:39:10 PM
Personally I want a Pilatus PC-9 in NFTC colours. But that will have to wait. Good luck on the Tucano.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Balsabasher on April 11, 2012, 07:22:05 PM
Paul the Tucano is a great subject and very under-modelled,look forward to seeing that one.
Barry.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 11, 2012, 07:41:05 PM
Progress is being made but I HAVE TO GO to bingo tonight so no more work on it today. The F-18 is coming along also.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 11, 2012, 09:40:12 PM
That Bucc is looking really good Lou, the F18 will look great in the retro scheme. They did two retro schemes for two T45's as well. I presume you HAVE TO share any winnings as well? Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 12, 2012, 12:42:42 AM
I bought the tickets but she won the 50/50. Just $13.00 but what the heck, better than nothing which is what I got.
I hope to be able to work on the Bucc tomorrow. I will use the serial number you sent me. I picked up some RAF dark green and should be ready to apply it late in the day.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 18, 2012, 08:19:02 PM
The F-18s have been relocated to their own thread. Here are some more Bucc pictures.  We can draw a comparison of size from the 1/72 and 1/48 kits as well as other AirToons in my collection. Lots of good fun.

Lou

P.S. The reddish radome is factual from an aircraft I saw numerous times in Goose Bay 1978 time frame.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on April 18, 2012, 08:23:29 PM
The tailpipe fairing idea looks good Lou, something else for me to try next time. Photo's look good, I presume the camera is behaving now?. Regards Paul.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on April 18, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Only on manual these days.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 04, 2012, 04:36:41 PM
A sneak peek at my VFMA 333 Phantom. Just a few odd and end and she should be ready for the catapult later today.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 04, 2012, 09:12:10 PM
That's a bit of a teaser Lou, those crew names look familiar?. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 04, 2012, 10:27:25 PM
Another AirToon joins the fleet. The VFMA 333 Phantom deployed through Goose Bay Labrador in 1978. I did not have a telephoto lens and security was tight so the only pictures were from afar and not good enough to even get a serial number. When Pat posted his VFMA 333 F4J I knew I needed to make one.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 05, 2012, 08:42:21 AM
Briliant Lou!!!, great work and it looks good  in that colour scheme. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 16, 2012, 07:30:37 PM
I've started work on three new Airtoons, a Tucano, an F18 courtesy of Lou,s templates and a NDN Turbo Firecracker. I have rough cut out parts for all three, and started the Tucano first. How fast I get on with these builds remains to be seen , but I will post any progress as I go along. Regards Paul J.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_DSCF0068.jpg)
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 16, 2012, 08:13:53 PM
Looking great Paul. I look forward to your progress shots.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Oceaneer99 on August 16, 2012, 10:35:25 PM
Paul, neat to see all the parts ready to go!
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 17, 2012, 08:56:57 AM
Thanks Lou and Garet, I should get some work done today.Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 19, 2012, 10:09:04 PM
A bit more progress to report, fuse shaping almost complete,just the underside to round off and blend in. Tailplane shaped and contoured and the fin similar except for lower edge to match the fuse. The wing is shaped and contoured. I cut it out flat, then bent it up using the cut and Gorilla Glue method I saw in one of Barry's progress reports, because I used this method I left the wing at the full 4mm thickness in the centre for strength. I then reduced the tips to 2mm and have rounded off the leading and trailing edges quite a bit. To add a bit of interest to the wing/fuse joint I have added some fillet fairings, that need blending and fairing in.

A couple of pics of the parts and one of a trial fit. You may notice Pat's inspiration for this model in the pics. Regards Paul J.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_DSCF0074.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_DSCF0072.jpg) (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_DSCF0070.jpg)




 
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 20, 2012, 01:17:58 AM
Looks great Paul. I await the final results. Keep a copy of your templates. We need a place to keep those all in one place.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 20, 2012, 01:25:53 AM
I found an AirToon Template album but don't know how to get to it yet.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 20, 2012, 10:05:39 PM
Thanks Lou, I will try to find some 1cm square graph paper to put them on, failing that photo them on my cutting mat. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 21, 2012, 05:00:46 PM
I printed my 1cm graph paper from a site on line.
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/plain/
I used the line generator on the page and then used the small white download pdf icon below it. I did not download the program itself.


I placed the F-18 template in the Misc Plans Album. I need to go in as an administrator to place them there. When you have some to post, send them to me as well.
http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=346

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 21, 2012, 07:35:20 PM
Thanks for the info and pdf Lou, it printed out ok, when I remembered to increase it to 100% . I will forward you my Tucano templates when complete for you to post. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 21, 2012, 08:22:11 PM
I am completing my T-33 and F-102 templates. Many of my AirToon were done on the fly with no templates being saved for future generations. I have posted your original template which with your permission I may redo on graph paper.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 21, 2012, 08:31:48 PM
That's fine Lou, I don't have a problem with that. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 23, 2012, 06:58:49 PM
T-33, Buccaneer(original) and F-18 templates posted to http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=346

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: buccfan on August 25, 2012, 09:27:22 AM
Continuation of my builds will now be posted to my project board, thanks to Lou and Garet. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on August 26, 2012, 09:01:03 PM
F-102 AirToon templates uplaod to the misc plans album.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 30, 2017, 08:02:26 PM
We have not had any Airtoons in quite a while. Here is Paul's magnificent RAF Phantom II and and equally magnificent USN F/A-18C.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on July 30, 2017, 08:07:17 PM
I neglected to say check out Paul's build photos on the gallery.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/index.php?cat=10259

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2017, 09:20:18 PM
Latest AirToon squadron photos.

lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on June 24, 2021, 07:49:50 PM
I have been neglectful in keeping this post current. I add two AirToons from Paul, namely an Israeli C-130 and an F-16 both in fantastic camouflage colours.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_20210514_154017crop.png)

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_20210514_163331crop.png)

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10259/normal_20210514_163910crop.png)

My submissions are a RCAF CC-130J and an Royal Australian Navy A-4S.

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_AiToon_Perky_Herky_014.png)

(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_AirToon_A-4_Skyhawk_004.png)

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 22, 2021, 01:13:43 AM
I rounded out the century Series with an F-106 and lastly an F-105.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 22, 2021, 01:15:37 AM
The F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-105 and F-106 are the only one considered to be true Century Series aircraft.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: Gearup on October 22, 2021, 03:33:32 AM
love the herc's. It does lend it's self to a toon model.

They look great
Fraser
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 22, 2021, 10:58:12 AM
Fraser, an AirToon should be your next project. Google blackheartart for ideas.

I agree, Paul's Herc is magnificent.

Lou
Title: Re: Air-Toons
Post by: lastvautour on October 22, 2021, 11:00:02 AM
Here is Dave's excellent F-104 in SEA colour scheme.

Lou