Following Gordon's recommendation we will have a cook up starting 1 Jan 2018. This cook up is to commemorate the hundred anniversary of end of the First World War. Suggestions are requested as to how to structure this build.
Lou
A suggestion would be to google aviation events 1918. You should get a great list of things.
I suggest any aircraft in the search result. Scale is personal preference.
Models to be completed by Armistice Day 2018.
I'm going to attempt 1/32 Sopwith Scooter and Swallow . If time permits a 1/32 Sopwith Dolphin.
Cheers
Gordon
I have had a craving for doing a Biplane series like Tom Solury collection.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Tom_Solury_Collection_001.jpg) They look around 1/32 scale. Maybe a 1/350 ship or two and I need to attempt a tank.
Lou
I've been wanting to do a WW1 plane so I'm in!
Vehicle section: I will make a Mark I tank or two. Maybe a male and a female.
Aircraft section: I love the Nieuport series.
Ships: trying to find drawings of SS Imo and SS Mont Blank. These two ships collided in Halifax harbour 6 Dec 1917 devastating the city and surrounding area. The collision created is the largest non-nuclear explosion of all time. Amazingly the Imo was salvaged and sail again under another name. Parts of the Mont Blanc hull were reported reaching 300 ft of altitude. You can view the details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Explosion
Lou
For a tank I'm looking at a Medium A Whippet. 135 track links and for a ship HMS Killybegs.
Gordon
Just re-discovered a great book I've had for years: FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE 1914-1918 WAR ; by Lamberton and Cheesman; 1960
It has roughly 90 aircraft featured in 3 view measured line illustrations, along with numerous photos and technical details. If anyone would like a scan of a particular plane, email me and I'll do what I can...
Ray, here is your opportunity to do your SE5.
I have some Profile Publication Profiles of several WWI aircraft.
Further research revealed that Canada had two ships at the beginning of WWI and received two more from the Royal Navy. All of which have no decent deck plans on line. HMS/HMCS Rainbow has limited drawings. Several Royal Navy ships were crewed by Canadians so more research is in order.
Lou
Found decent waterline drawings of HMCS Aurora. She will launch at 14.95 inches in 1/350 scale.
Lou
Nieuport 11 Bebe has been started. Drawings are scaled, printed and pasted onto cardboard for templates. May do two?? At 1/32 scale it is a small model measuring 7.13 inches with 9.28 wingspan. I have not made a biplane in quite a while except for the toys.
Lou
Excellent choice. Looking forward to it.
Gordon.
Templates Nieuport 11.
Lou
Tackling Werner Voss's Albatros D-III.
Great.
Lou
love bplanes.have flea mkt store outside Shaw AFB,named for American fst lt E.Shaw,RCFC squad 48,died 1918,flew
Bristol f2b,make it 1/32 @ length 9.69 ws 14.72" how can I find out what the markings were?
Had a quick look on google. He does come up as flying Bristol F2B B1113 of 48 squadron RFC.
There is an image for Kieth Parks F2b ( also flew with 48 squadron).
Serials were either in white or black on the fin. 48 Sqn identifying markings appear to have been 2
Vertical white stripes after the rounded. Not much but hope it helps.
I've started a 1/32 Fokker D VIII.
Cheers
Gordon
Check out Wings Palette at http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/112/9/0
Most are side views with a few top views. You may find some ideas on selecting a cam scheme.
Lou
started my templates and planning details.
Great start Larry.
1 - Nieuport 11 has wings blocked shape. Even in 1/32 scale these wings are thin.
2 - HMCS Aurora yet to be started. Did find out the Royal Canadian Navy revieved the Royal ascent in 1911 and had two ships. It was the third largest navy immediately after WWII. Today is just a shadow of those days.
3 - Nil progress on the Mark I
Lou
Moving along:
1. Nieuport fuselage, wings and tail feathers rough cut. Engine started.
2. HMCS Aurora drawings scaled to 1/350 scale. Will come out about 14 inch length.
3. Mark V drawings scaled to 1/32 scale. Will come out at 9.9 inches. Note switch to Mk V as it was the only mass produced tank of the lot.
Lou
Major components Nieuport 11.
Lou
Engine cylinder wrap. I wish I had smaller wire but alas I am an ID + level builder. Next will be to paint the cylinders black and then shape the intake manifold.
Lou
The naval project is underway with HMCS Aurora having its keel laid this afternoon.
Lou
Where the Fokker D-VIII is at. Propeller is currently on T28 Floh for effect.
Gordon
Nice work on the engine Lou, regards Paul J.
Thanks Paul. What wood are you using for the fuselage Gordon?
Lou
Fuselage and wing are balsa. Tail plane is 1.5mm ply.
At this stage I'm planning on making a " half " Oberursal.
Work will be on hold for a few days as I will be away.
Went to the Australian War Memorial yesterday.
"Mephisto" the captured A7V was in there last time. There is now the Mark IV tank in its place.
The left side sponson has been removed to reveal the interior.
Toss up between the Whippet and the Mark IV now.
Nieuport is looking good.
Cheers
Gordon
Take lots of pictures.
Lou
Of the Mark IV ?
Gordon
Yes.
Lou
No worries. I won't be able to get there till early February.
I'll take the good camera.
Cheers
Gordon
The hull blocks are rough cut out of recycled mahogany baseboards like the remainder of my 1/350 ships.
Lou
I removed the winding as it made the cylinder look to fat. Since this photo was taken I have removed the thin intake manifold and added a slightly thicker one.
Lou
Looking good Lou.
Gordon
Doing some major modifications.
Lou
Some major changes to the intake manifold. Forward rocker arm push rods in place.
Lou
The fuselage received some attention today. I carved the fuselage shape and then cut out the cockpit area plug. The plug was spit in two and carved to accept the cockpit parts.
Lou
Progress report Nieuport 11.
La Rhone C9 awaiting airframe.
La Rhone C9 additional photos.
Lou
Nieuport fuselage, wings and cowling slowly taking shape.
Lou
Looking good Lou! Nice work on the engine.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
Great progress Lou, brilliant engine detailing. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
Lou
Looking at options for simulating the ribs. The Nieuport 11 had very thin wings and drawing do not show any dip between rib bays. I need to do some more looking at closeup photos. The first three ribs are masking tape and the next three are wax thread. These will be fared in with thicken paint. I am reluctant to sand the indents as they are very shallow.
Lou
Decided to go with a combination off sanding the rib bays and adding 1mm masking tape on the rib locations. It looks pretty good in person, but can't get a decent picture of the top wing as the sanding is suttle. I am using antique white to simulate the doped canvas of the French machine I chose. It is also being used as the primer colour. The white on the rudder is masked off for the the red and blue.
Lou
Coming along nicely Lou.
The masking tape seems to do the trick.
Gordon
Great progress Lou, looking good on the ribbing work. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
Lou
Fingers' contribution is a marvelous Albatross D-III in 1/48 scale. Thank you Fingers.
Lou
Nieuport 11 cowling turn out slightly oversize or the engine undersize. Regardless, I will see how things look when I place the fairings in place.
Lou
Bits and pieces are coming together. The cowl is spray metal buff maint from Model master.
Lou
Cowl has been metalized.
Lou
Very nice Lou, prop and engine look good.Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
Lou
Bell cranks are a pain even at 1/32 scale.
Lou
been trying to post here no luck
I quess pic too big? done research on my 1/32 scale Bristol f2b for plans-using jl Roberts aeromodeller,3 view Richard ferrier wings site,working on fus wings and tail, wa wylam drawings are said to be inaccurate,but beautiful
ok pic
Great start to what will be another fantastic mode. I look forward to your future updates.
Lou
A good start on the F2b.Looking forward to your progress shots.
Gordon
Nieuport 11 lower wing glued as well as the tail feathers. Undercarriage structure is completed and need painting before attaching.
Lou
Have put primer on Wing and tail plane for the Fokker D-VIII.
Gordon
Don't forget the pictures.
Lou
The prop has been attached to the engine, the tail skid is in place and the main strut bindings are done.
Lou
Impressive work Lou, regards Paul J.
Wings glued and I wish I had installed the control column, seat and instrument panel first but there is room do do so later. The rigging has been started. I drilled holes for the mono-film fishing line and used super glue at one end. Once totally set, I suspended a clamp to bring the line tight and used another bead of superglue to hold in place. I will then snip the extra and use a drop of paint to fill the area.
Lou
Main bits for Fokker D-VIII .
Have to work out how and what to do the struts with.
I chose the Fokker for the minimum of struttery and rigging.
Still a challenge is good for the brain.
Cheers
Gordon
The cowling is still attached to its handle ( makes things a little easier) and I will be doing a "half Oberursal"
Gordon
Coming along nicely but I want super details on how you are dealing with the cowling. I had to start over three times before getting only a reasonable facsimile.
I've decoded on how I'm going to finish the EV/DVIII .
Follow the link and the bottom two pictures show Fokker EV 201/18.
The rudder is done in Belgian colours. The fin, tailplane and fuselage are in lozenge. The cowling and wheel covers are in my opinion "yellow".
In both pictures there is a roundel on the bottom surface of the starboard wing.
I'm assuming that the wing would have been "green" top and bottom. Not to sure of fuselage longerons .There is a colour variation.
I shall think on it a bit more.
A replica of this machine was built and flown in 2005. Overall green with roundels and a white "17" .
I've managed to conjure up some homemade lozenge decals. I've painted the rudder and applied a decal to the fin.
Still working on the cowling.
Wheels have been done using a balsa core faced both sides with thin ply. The tyres are from electrical flex insulation joined with a short length of wire. Grey primer was used for the tyres and then graphite appilied with a brush . Sealed with Matt clear
http://www.aresgames.eu/14253.
I'll see if I can get a worthwhile picture up before I go away for a week ( off to build a skin on frame kayak course in Tasmania with my son).
Cheers
Gordon
Found some Fokker EVs in Wings Palette.
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/254/pics/59_6.jpg)
Lou
Roll out 8 Apr 2018. In comparison to other aircraft of the time it is rather small.
Lou
Well Done ! Lou. Looks terrific.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
One question Lou.
How did you do the intake manifold?
Gordon
I used .75mm(approx) copper wire. Cut to lenght, bend slightly at outter end and flatten inner end with hammer on another hammer. I did over twenty attempts before getting what I settled for.
Lou
That's amazing work, Lou.
Thank you Garet.
Lou
Here is Gordon's magnificant 1/32 DFW T28 Floh(Flea)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1610.0;attach=11544;image)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1610.0;attach=11546;image)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1610.0;attach=11548;image)
Moving on to land forces, the 1/32 Mark V track mechanism is rough cut and glued. Once dry, my band saw will cut it in half an some chiseling will bring it down to the proper width. It is a shame I am unable to do the HMCS Aurora in 1/32 scale. It would not fit in my basement>
Lou
Progress on Fokker EV/DVIII.
Still work required on engine and cowling.
Wing nearly done.
Lozenge decal applied top and bottom of tailplane and to fin.
Lozenge applied to lower surface of U/c fairing.
Plastic wheel covers have been painted yellow and applied to wheel disc's.
Still to do the two guns, engine and cowling, all the struts.
Decals have been done
Cheers
Gordon
PS, Whippet Medium A drawings scaled to 1/32 and expect to cut wood shortly
Great, should turn out to be another magnificent project.
Lou
Lou,
Progressing on EV. Rechecked the photo reference and NO guns seen. So bonus.
Have done all the struts out of brass . Seems to have worked. Working on cylinders for "half Oberursel" .
Pictures to follow later.
In the interim have started on Medium A Whippet.
Cheers
Gordon
Lovely start on the whippet. How are you approaching the tracks. I was contemplating using half round plastic rod for each cleat.
Lou
I had thought about track links. Didn't think of using 1/2 round on each link. Interesting idea.
I've 118 of them to make ( the last time I counted them) .
In doing the whippet I've come across a term I hadn't heard of.
"Track spuds".
Various pictures show different vehicles festooned with these and cans of petrol plus other gear.
I'm going to finish this one as "Musical Box". Interesting story and was involved with Australians at Battle of Amiens 8th August 1918.
I'll think about the tracks and experiment and let you know.
Cheers
Gordon
ya im a little slow,but things are coming to me for my brisfit f2b,went to a site www,ww1aircraftmodels.com
find a lot of onfo there,like underneath the plane wasn't painted but left doped,found a way to make mine look like that,has pics of weathering and staining from casteroil.finally got the Cleveland model co 1/32 plan of the plane for accuracy.found a pic of photo etched parts for another kit of the plane just had to size it for mine.for templates,trying to come up a way to show stiching for fus,going to have hollowed out cockpit
Results of track experiment.
Used 0.4mm ply and 1mm 1/2 round styrene. Styrene stuck on leaving 1/2 mm overlap for next track plate to go under.
round head attachment bolts simulated with PVA glue applied with a bamboo skewer. Had to do this a couple of times.
Appears to work.
Only another 112 to go. I'll work out attachment later.
Cheers
Gordon
Larry,
This link might help with the F2b .
http://www.fuelsoaked.me.uk/magazine/maggallerylayout.html
Cheers
Gordon
Very realistic trackd.
Lou
I've run out of 1/2 round so track link production has stopped.
Thinking about how to clad the basic block shapes to make it look like armour. Have to knock up 4 x .303 Hotchkiss mg's
Some progress on EV. Not having much success with fuselage lozenge decal, Have tried and failed twice. Colours seem to break up on the carrier.
I'm going to try a different paper and fixative to see if that cures the problem. Had minor splitting with other decals that I've applied to this but not as noticeable.
Only 5 bits of Blue tack holding things together.
Going away for a week .
Cheers
Gordon
Whose decal paper are you using? I have two printers, both HP. Both print the dark colours, mainly roundel red and blue, but one takes twice the bonder and even then, there is a problem with holding the ink together on the older model printer. This was not always the case so I wonder if the ink formula has been changed slightly for better adsorption on plain paper. I use cartridge 21/22. The other printer is only a year old and does not have that problem.
Other wise your work is spectacular.
I need a trip to the city to get some half round stock also.
Lou
My half round measures 3/64" diameter. What size do you have?
Lou
I used what was left of some Evergreen 0.040 in ( 1mm) half round.
Looks OK. I'll pick some more up while I'm away.
Gordon
3/64 equal 1mm. I am going to the city todau so I hope they have some in stock. Otherwise it will be Amazon.
Lou
No plastic strips at the city. I ordered on line with a late May delivery date. I am experimenting with straight pins for those big rivets. Extra fine dress making pins cut down and placed in holes made with a compass point. I will need a better template for the single and double row panel rivets as these are a bit sloppy when done with my Mk I Eyeball.
Lou
Unsuccessful also in quest for 1/2 round. I like the idea of using pins.
The whippet has a lot of nuts and bolts holding it all together.
Gordon
The very fine dressmaker pins have a smaller head than the standard pin. I ordered 1/4 round in two sizes but think the 1mm will do the trick. With 8 pins per track link, I will need a trip to the city.
Lou
Managed to get some 1/2 round and some pins. So will push on with making the tracks as per the way I've started. The pins I will use for the armour plate.
The Fokker has progressed somewhat. Pictures to follow.
Gordon
I purchased 1200 pins and about 1% have poorly formed heads. A quick calculation shows I will need 1280 just for the tracks so another trip to the store is in order. I ordered the half round strips but they are not anticipated to arrive before early June.
Lou
Coming together. All rivet will be added before assembly. I will need more pins.
Lou
1280 pins ! Mmmm!! I'll stick with drops of PVA for the tracks. Got some pins for the round headed ones on the main body.
Thinking about how to mass produce 1/32 nuts .
Fokker- just need to add controls , cockpit rim, rear struts and then I can glue it all together. On the photos that I'm using there is a colour line on the upper and lower longeron
I did try to mask one off but found even with proprietary masking tape I was starting to lift the lozenge decal. So that won't be happening.
I'll add the upper wing decals on a white base decal circle after I've added the aileron controls
Whippet - Proceeding on. Plan to use pins for the round headed ones on the body etc.., thinking about how to make homemade 1/32 nuts.
The exhausts are made using left over cylinder stock from the EV/DVIII. Photos of the whippet show the exhausts are lagged . Piping is single core electrical wire.
Bit of judicious painting and from 3 feet away they should look the part.
Off to more therapeutic dabbing of PVA onto small bits of ply.
Cheers
Gordon
Never though about using glue rivets. As to the nuts and will hunt the internet for hexagon or sexagon rod stock.
Lou
I'll try the hexagon styrene for bolts and nuts. Just got to find some.
Progress to date.
Fokker - one piece of blue take in use. Propping up rear of wing centre section. using this to cut rear struts to length.
Control horns added. Cockpit coaming done using wet tissue moulded to shape. allowed to dry the sealed with PVA. Seemed to work.
Whippet - some cut off pins added ( fuel tank at front). More dabs of PVA on track housings. Various panels done out of plastic coffee cup tops cut out using a sharpened brass tube.
- home made Hotchkiss barrels ( brass) . Gun ports moulded from 5 minute epoxy in a blue tack mould using olive oil as a release agent. The shape of which was done using the top of
pen. Engine cover from cereal box card.
Cheers
Gordon
Moving along nicely. I still await my plastic strips.
Lou
got thread size drill bits for all the rigging of my Bristol f2b,experimented with how to finish the under side,it was all doped linen and not painted,got a Cleveland mc plan in my size for accuracy.looks great. doing the small stuff.
Gordon, flying model hardware makes 2mm hex nuts. Would that be what you need? I have to wait until I require another large order as the postal cost are astronomical.
Lou
I've bitten the bullet and have ordered some resin Hex bolts from overseas. Should be here next week some time.
In the interim have been working on the track housings /assembly's ?. Used PVA mixed with some water,talcom powder and acrylic paint.
I was talking the hobbyshop guy when I got some angle styrene and he said that's the recipe. Got home and told my son and he says yeah! didn't you know that.
Cheers
Gordon
Fokker EV/DVIII Finished.
Managed to get all the fiddly bits attached without to much gnashing of teeth. The last bit of blue tac was wrapped in "glad wrap"( non stick clear food wrapper)
which provided support to cut the rear wing struts to size. Tail plane struts brass tube. rear hand holds and foot step copper wire.
Cheers
Gordon
Pilot bust has decamped from the T28
Good news on the Whippet nuts and the Fokker looks fantastic. Congratulations are in order on your talents.
Lou
Larry, please post photos if you have them.
Lou
Slow progress. I have 15 track links studded using 120 cut off straight pins. Just another sixty five links and 520 pins to finish one side. I hope November is late in coming.
Lou
Excellent job on the Fokker Gordon, looks fantastic!!, good progress on the tank detailing Gordon and Lou. Regards Paul J.
Thank You Paul.
Your tank is coming along nicely Lou. I'm sticking with the PVA method.
Cheers
Gordon
An excellent Nieuport 28 by Fingers.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_Fingers_Nieuport_28.JPG)
Lou
PS. Fingers could you provide some details on your fantastic model?
Lots more pin added to the Mark V. No additional photos at this time.
HMCS Aurora received a bit of attention with the upper mid ship structures.
Lou
Have started applying paint to Whippet. Using the hex bolts where needed.
Working on fighting compartment .
Pictures to follow
Gordon
An interesting read on what "Musical Box" achieved.
http://www.landships.info/landships/tank_articles/musical_box.html
Gordon
Thank you for the link.
Lou
Small progress on HMCS Aurora. The top and side views of the funnels do not agree. Pictures will determine their final shape.
Lou
Lou,
Nice work so far on the Aurora.
Whippet so far.
More work required on back end plus driver's vision slits.
Have made up some basic decals. Looking at the picture the writing on the fuel tank cover looks like it was applied "freehand". So that might present some minor difficulty.
Tracks require some more work.
Again looking at the picture there would appear to be clods of dirt adhering to the the areas where the bolts are.
Starting to look like a Whippet.
Cheers
Gordon
The rivet detail worked out great. What colour are you using for the body. I am currently thinking olive green to match a photo I saw and cannot find again. Many tanks have the tri colours on the sides and I may go that way for greater visibility like your Whippet.
Lou
I saw somewhere ( probably a model WW1 tank kit )mention of an "olive brown" for Whippets. None exists . The closest is Vallejo USA Olive Drab FS34084 so I've gone with that .
If you google olive brown model colour you come up with the usual wandering trail.
Half the fun is the research.
Have now done the Engine ventilator shield , Drivers' Vision slits . "letter box " at base of entry door. All out of evergreen angle and stiff note paper folded over and glued with PVA.
There is a "rolled " piece of metal at the rear of the vehicle. I'm waiting for a piece of .4mm ply to dry in its mold.
Cheers
Gordon
The Red and White stripes were used for Identification after the Germans started using captured British tanks.
Cheers
Gordon
Engine cooling louvers. Letter box on main door and drivers vision slit.
Bolts to be added and then painted. The strap at the rear is from a double layer of thick paper glued together with PVA.
They blue tape is just to hold the engine hatch in place.
Gordon
Just the tracks and the decals to go.
Gordon
Sweet. What colour are you using for the tracks?
Lou
I started out with a wash of artist acrylic Burnt Sienna. Then a light wash of Burnt Umber.
Dry brushed some silver across the 1/2 round.
I've done a longer length of "track" in a similar way .I'll post a picture later.
Cheers
Gordon
I have burnt sienna and I will try rubbing a graphite pencil lead in the high points. If that doesn't not work out, dry brush flat aluminum will be the order of things. Thanks for the info.
Lou
My Canadian Legion magazine has an article on Amiens. At 4:20AM artillery fire brook the dawn with and creeping barrage. Canadian infantry advanced supported by 168 Mark V and Whippet tanks.
Lou
Lou,
Try this link
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww1/gb/tank_MkV.php
or google Amiens canadians Mk V tank
Gordon
The Whippet is finished.
I've attempted to do the markings on the fuel tank with the smallest brush I have.
I've left of the musical notes part of it. I can't get a clear look at them on the Photo.
I didn't check the photo until after I started putting on all the track spuds.
I you look at the photo you will see 5 fuel tins. I've put 3 on.
There is reference in the narrative by the crew commander of fuel running into the cabin.
Also the starboard track guard bracket is missing. I haven't put mine back on. Parted company during final handling.
As to what would have been in the stowage bins I don't know so made it up.
Enjoyed it.
Gordon
Magnificent workman ship. A wonderful representation of a WWI armour. Thank you for the link.
Lou
Just to show I have not taken the whole summer off.
Lou
CHECKING IN, been researching my b plane Bristol bristfit and doing experiments on various aspects of this plane,they did not paint the bottom parts of this plane,how can I duplicate the color of a gold orange and translucent,did it,how can u make the surfaces look slightly wrinkled,did that,how about the laceing on the fus,did that,been busy.it is 1/32,made a decal today,i really such at cutting circles for the roundals. using enamel paint on paper coated with elmers washable glue,need about 3 or 4 coats of paint,rub and buff is great for the shiney steel nose of this plane.
Fingers gave us this magnificent Siemens-Schuckert D-III 1/40 scale.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_Fingers_SSW_D-III-3.JPG)
Lou
Larry, looking forward to your project photos.
Lou
Love the Siemens SIII. Great job.
Lou,
I used some evergreen angel and some thin sheet plastic cut into strips the appropriate width.
Made up a temporary jig ( using pins and blue tack) to hold the evergreen angle and marked off where the louvers were to go. Turned out relatively straight.
The work you've done with the pins is superb.
Cheers
Gordon
I made a box with Evergreen .015 X .080 inch strips and insert .030 rods. It came out pretty good. My large nuts on the sprocket holders are coffee stir sticks we picked up last Sunday's breakfast outing. I printed the image and glued it to the stick. I used large straight nail clippers at an outward angle to produce the nut. A few straight pins to hold the assembly in place. I amaze myself at time(not often) sometimes.
Lou
1/32 WWI Mark V tank.
Parts list:
3188 straight pins cut and inserted
100 wooden parts
253 Evergreen plastic strips and rods
4 pieces .100 inch copper wire.
Roll out at 8:00 hrs 6 Aug 2018.
1/32 WWI Mark V center section.
Lou
1/32 WWI Mark V rear section.
Lou
1/32 WWI Mark V tank front, rear.
Lou
1/32 WWI Mark V tank side views.
Lou
1/32 WWI Mark V tank details.
Lou
working on more details-- found a very good plan for the lewis gun in one of wylams books,for 1/32 size is 1 1/4 in approx
Where the Macchi is up to.
Cheers
Gordon
Beautiful.
Lou
HMS Aurora. Some progress.
Lou
Lou,
Amazing work.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. The pictures I have are for the 1920 refit that changed a lot from the version I am building.
Lou
A sole month to go before the 100th anniversary of the armistice. My HMS Aurora is slowly coming together with some progress on the forward deck and main bridge. I will attempt to finish before the end of the month. I am volunteering to sell poppies for our local Royal Canadian Legion Branch on the 27th of Oct and 4th of Nov. Last year I made some poster boards showing our Canada's Armed Forces with pcitures and text. This year I will display my Nieuport 11, Mark V tank and hopefully HMS Aurora. My personal project was to search the National Archives of Canada to see if I could collect all the names of the local area men who served. I collected 165 names and made a booklet dedicated to my Grand father who was a soldier in WWI. All names will be displayed for all to see as well as 11 of our long gone heros who did not return to their families.
Lou
got a lot further, went to the sumter vfw museum,and the family of lt Ervin shaw gave the museum a lot of info about shaw,since he lived in sumter,have to go back,here is a new pic
Coming along nicely. What paint are you using?
Lou
A sneak peek of HMS Aurora. All that remains is railings and rigging. The mast and yardarms belong to an earlier time but HMS Aurora appears to be able to use canvas to move if needed.
Lou
Aurora looks great Lou!
Well done on the booklet.
I work as a volunteer in the family research centre of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Members of the public come in when visiting the AWM and I just guide them through how to chase up records.
It is rewarding to see the number of people that are looking up there relatives even some as far back as the Boer War.
Lest We Forget.
Gordon
Keep going on the Bristol Fighter.
Gordon
Where the Macchi is at.
Only one piece of Blue tac in use. Holding the tail on.
Have bitten the bullet and stuck the up wing on. Used the Mark one eyeball and a firm grip plus had various strut attachment points already marked.
Turned out relatively square.
Had to trim the outer ( Brass) struts to size . Will have to remake the the right angle ones. Just mm too short.
Some turn buckles attached.
Gordon
Gordon;
Great job on the model. The wing ribs look outstanding!! I'm always impressed by wing ribs. They bring the model to life.
-ken
Awesome model Gordon.
Lou
Armistice research found Russians, Dutch, French(France), American and men from several other countries that came to Canada to enlist. The greatest numbers came from England.
My Armistice model project is complete as of 19 Oct 2018. It was well worth the efforts as I enjoyed myself tremendously building and seeing other people's wonderful contributions to the entire Armistice Group Build.
1/350 scale HMS Aurora was launched earlier today. The intent was to make a Canadian ship. I found out 3/4 through the project that the Royal Canadian Navy only took her on strength in 1920. As the Royal Navy's Her Majesty Ship Aurora may have had Canadian sailors as part of her wartime commitments. It was a challenge as few decent photos survived and available drawings are misleading.
Lou
I will proudly display my 1/350 scale HMS Aurora, 1/32 Nieuport 11 and Mark V tank while supporting the Royal Canadian Legion poppy fund raisers.
Lou
Well done Lou!
There is a model exhibition on the weekend of Armistice Day. I'll put my Fokker, DFW , Whippet and Macchi in.
Gordon
Great work on the Aurora Lou, looks good with the others. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul and Gordon. Time just flew this year.
Lou
Time certainly did fly by.
Macchi finished. Had a small accidenr during final assembly.
Cheers
Gordon
And another one
Such beautiful workmanship. You have become the one to emulate.
Lou
Another one to be proud of Gordon, excellent work. Regards Paul J.
still rough around edges, working on it,a little,wait for glue,do again
Coming on nicely Larry, looking good. Regards Paul J.
Well done to date.
Lou
finished 11/1/18 bristol f2b brisfit,1/32 scale,main plan cleveland,revell for details,made out of pine- fus and upper wing,lower balsa not oa any particular plane, flew by lt ervin shaw,from sumter sc,first to volunteer with canadian rfc, later to trg rfc,an ace, shot down 1918 spring,plane was 2 man-- pilot,gunner,if gunner not there,weight had to be added for trim, flew like a fighter
Here is a wonderful Roland C-II Walfisch by Fingers. It is 1/40 scale.
Lou
Excellent work on the F2b and the Walfish.
Cheers
Gordon
Two new models from John Cairns who just lost everything in the Woolsey fire but luckily the photos were saved if not the models them selves. Thank you John for taking time to contribute to the build despite your hardships. The first is a DH-9 and the second a DH-2. Nicely done John.
Lou
Nice work John, as Lou said thanks for contributing at a difficult time, hope things improve for you soon. Regards Paul J.
Morane Saulnier Type BB, an addition to the WWI Armistice group build from Scott.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10017/normal_20190108_161834.jpg)
Lou
Here is a nice R.E.-8 in 1/60 scale by Fingers.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1703.0;attach=12405;image)
Lou
Two models from Paul S. A FE2B and an Albatross DV
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10160/normal_23F7F9E9-D2CA-49ED-9F1F-0096908AD0B0.jpeg)
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10160/normal_32A58B6D-76BE-4F48-A8C6-58D3C1538AB3.jpeg)
Lou
Finger's SA-5a-5 in 1/50 scale.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_SE-5a-5.JPG)
Lou
John C's Airco DH-9G.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1685.0;attach=12670;image)
Lou
Dave just added these 39 excellent WWI Dazzle Camouflaged Olympic Class Troop Transports.
Lou
Jim's excellent Spad A-2 is presented.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_2022_Spad_A-2.jpeg)
Jim's fantastic Bristol Scout C
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_2022_Bristol_Scout_1_Jim.jpeg)
Lou
Jim gives us a magnificent Roland D-11 in 1/60 scale.
Lou
Jim's 1/50 Sopwith Pup.
Lou
Jim's magnificent Foker DR.1
Lou