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Title: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on April 17, 2020, 07:58:48 PM
This will cover everything else I do to keep me busy when I am not up to carving. Since I post my solids to plastic groups I will post my plastics here. Should this offend anyone, I will stop doing so.

Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Boomerang on April 20, 2020, 06:18:20 AM

I for one look forward to more .

Cheers

Gordon
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on April 21, 2020, 05:43:01 AM
The hangar dioramas are so typical of a maintenance facility! Love the GSE.
Fraser
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on April 21, 2020, 05:46:13 PM
Every hangar I worked in was always cluttered with every inch being taken up by some GSE piece. Over the years I have had several hangars in different stages of construction. I have a tutorial at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=933.0 I should follow my instruction on making my next one as that one was pretty good.

Lou

PS More models
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on April 22, 2020, 03:47:21 PM
COVID 19 therapy

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on April 25, 2020, 07:14:14 PM
1/48 F4F German Air Force
1/48 P-38 USAF
1/48 G-91 Italian Air Force
1/48 F-101B USAF Happy Hooligans


Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on April 28, 2020, 08:23:07 PM
1/48 F-4B USN (ESCI kit with home made decals)
1/48 F-4D USAF Happy Hooligans(Converted from Monogram F-4C)
1/48 Hawker Hurricane RCAF (Hobbycraft Canada kit)
1/48 P-36 Hawk RAF(Hobbycraft Canada kit)
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on April 28, 2020, 09:23:34 PM
Keep them coming Lou. I enjoy how the small diorama's put the models in context. Might have to try one.
Fraser
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on September 16, 2020, 11:39:51 PM
The dioramas are just as much fun as making the models.

My entire 1/32 collection is pictures here. I have another Spitfire V, an F-105G and a J7 still in the box.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 14, 2020, 08:34:42 PM
A few Hawks and a Gnat in 1/72 scale.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 12:01:08 AM
More 1/72  plastic models from my earlier days.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 12:03:00 AM
Just a 100+ more photos to go. All are hand brushed with kit decals.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 12:04:22 AM
More 1/72

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 12:05:09 AM
1/72 collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 12:35:51 AM
1/72 Collection
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 20, 2020, 04:49:48 AM
A few 1/48 models.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 10:12:01 PM
1/72 collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 10:14:07 PM
1/72 collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 10:15:33 PM
1/72 collection.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 10:57:33 PM
1/144 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
My only light civilian 1/48 model.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on October 21, 2020, 11:02:21 PM
1/72 Collection. Note early style wingtips on the F-15.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:21:11 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:23:19 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:25:08 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:27:12 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:28:21 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:30:02 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on November 05, 2020, 03:30:43 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: RyanShort1 on November 09, 2020, 07:17:59 PM
With a few younger kids, Lego has been a medium of late...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLafg1J4Vg/
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 09, 2020, 08:11:50 PM
My grand nephew is in to Lego big time and has made some interesting flying machines.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:27:43 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:30:25 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:33:45 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:35:34 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:37:29 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2020, 10:39:56 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on December 04, 2020, 02:57:48 AM
Lou, I love looking at the models as you display them. It really puts me there; all the varied smells and sounds that a busy hangar has are brought back to life!  I thing someone may be on report after tipping over that tripod jack, though 😜.
Fraser
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:31:52 PM
Must have been a civilian in my hangar. The jack is upright in the last batch of photos that will be posted in due time.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:47:28 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:49:27 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:51:07 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:53:16 PM
1/72 Collection.


Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:55:06 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:56:56 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 06:57:21 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:35:36 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:37:08 PM
1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:38:22 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:38:49 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:42:31 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2020, 11:44:52 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 02:32:41 PM
I/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 02:36:01 PM
This the last of my 1/72 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 10:08:01 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 10:09:42 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 10:10:10 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 05, 2020, 10:51:45 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 30, 2020, 08:00:41 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 30, 2020, 08:02:13 PM
1/48 Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 30, 2020, 08:04:06 PM
The last of the built 1/48 scale collection as of 30 Dec 2020.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on December 31, 2020, 02:57:22 AM
Wonderful models. B-17 paint scheme is quite attractive.
Fraser
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: buccfan on December 31, 2020, 10:34:18 AM
Very nice Lou, was the Buccaneer kit the Airfix one, as the fuse was known to be a bit of a challenge to put together, mine was, had to do it in stages. I too like the scheme on the B-17. Regards Paul J.
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 31, 2020, 12:45:36 PM
The Buccaneer is the Airfix kit. I don't recall any major problems. I have slowed plastic model construction in the last few years.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 12, 2021, 11:38:34 PM
1/144 collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 12, 2021, 11:39:09 PM
1/144 Scale Collection
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 12, 2021, 11:42:06 PM
1/144 Scale Collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 12, 2021, 11:43:31 PM
The last of my 1/144 plastic collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 12, 2021, 11:45:58 PM
My entire 1/35 scale collection.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on January 22, 2021, 09:32:03 PM
Box Scale Collection comprises of the Aurora CF-105 Arrow at 1/80 scale and the CF-100 Canuck at 1/69 scale. It is my intensions to metallize the CF-100 and photos will follow in due time.

Lou

PS In the early years of plastics models it was common to make models to fit a certain size box, hence box scale.
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on January 22, 2021, 11:18:20 PM
Box scale...
Now it makes sense.
Fraser
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on June 12, 2021, 05:27:23 PM
I/48 Collection Dassault Mirage III C from Academy formerly Fujimi in 1/50 scale. My Dassault collection now numbers six 1/48 models five that are Mirages. Etendard fin tip just visible about 2nd Mirage.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on September 28, 2021, 05:19:13 PM
Latest activities on the plastic scene. I sold 166 models in four months and have another 6 spoken for but not paid. I don't counted them sold until I get hard cash/e-transfer for them. I am keeping 60 odd models for my remaining plastic building career. At the speed of making kits, that should last me 30 years.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on October 19, 2021, 10:39:55 PM
Newly completed 1/48 Academy/Fujimi 1/48(1/50) Dassault Mirage IIIR prototype #2. Hand brushed Tamiya flat aluminum with spares box and home made markings.
Second photo is my 1/48 Dassault family
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 04, 2021, 08:38:51 PM
Just received a business card from CanMilAir with this on the back. Just had to cut it out and then place it in a place of honour in front of Uncle Alphonse's 2000 D Day visit to Juno Beach.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: RyanShort1 on November 06, 2021, 02:44:11 AM
With having small kids, and living in some tighter space, and a tricky family situation, I pretty much gave up 99% of my model-making and woodworking for the last 5-6 years, but I recently started building scale models out of Lego with the kids...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVJAJcIpvc2/
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 06, 2021, 12:28:02 PM
Nice collection Ryan. My model building will also come trickle when we move to a senior's complex. I am planning on boxing and storing my collection at some point with views to donate them to a local aviation museum.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: RyanShort1 on November 08, 2021, 06:38:38 PM
Quote from: lastvautour on November 06, 2021, 12:28:02 PM
Nice collection Ryan. My model building will also come trickle when we move to a senior's complex. I am planning on boxing and storing my collection at some point with views to donate them to a local aviation museum.

Lou
If anyone else here is on Instagram, it'd be nice to know. It'd be useful to use a hashtag, too, so we can follow and share stuff.
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on November 08, 2021, 07:37:39 PM
I have no idea if hashtags would work with this site. Garet would be the man to ask.

Lou
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Post by: lastvautour on February 09, 2022, 07:53:07 PM
I am creating a mantle for my 1/92 HMCS Athabaskan.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 02, 2022, 10:23:31 PM
Laying laminate floor in kitchen and a bit of time for fun.

Lou
Sorry, it's not a solid.
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 03, 2022, 07:54:46 PM
Floor is done, two days away from my modelling. I can feel the withdrawal symptoms coming on.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: Gearup on December 04, 2022, 06:36:49 PM
Outstanding work on the flooring Lou. That's hard on the knees but it looks like you're having fun too. It is said that you are never more than three feet away from a spider and Lou is never more than three feet from a model airplane...... ;D

Regards
Fraser
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Post by: Boomerang on December 04, 2022, 08:54:03 PM
 Top quality job. Well Done Lou.

Looks like the works supervisor approves.

Cheers

Gordon
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on December 04, 2022, 10:27:00 PM
My bones are still hurting. Thanks for the moral support.

Lou
Title: Re: Non Solid Wood Projects
Post by: lastvautour on March 01, 2023, 09:05:33 PM
An Aurora Canada Inc CF-100 Canuck circa 1960. This has been lingering on a shelf for too many years even decades. I sanded it down with 330-grit paper and painted it with Rustoleum Metallic Silver. The CF-105 Arrow was given the same treatment a few years ago.

Lou

PS. Photographing silver is as or harder than the application.
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