2022 May Ping

[lastvautour]

May starts with the promise of summer just around the corner. This period starting fairly soon, usually spells a slowdown on SMM due to outside activities being on the increase.

April Forum saw the following:
9 new topics, 126 new post and 167579 new views.
The Gallery reports  4,187,124 total views.

Jim aka Fingers gave us an excellent Morane Saulnier AI in 1/60 scale



I posted two new additions in 1/144 scale - Bell Ch-118 Iroquois and a Bell CH-135 Twin Huey.

 

I ask that if you received this, please email me to tell me.   louisvautour@outlook.com

Lou

[lastvautour]

Things are progressing slowly on my bench with several steps having to be redone due to my poorly conducted research.

1/144 Mil Mi-17 - windscreen/side cockpit windows decals are in their third printing - I may get it right eventually
1/72 Dassault Falcon - engine nacelles have been removed and new one require shaping - decals printed
1/72 Argus - idle for the month of April. I hope to do some work on the wing this month
1/48 Beechcraft Expeditor - Silver applied and curing prior to removing the masking tape - decals printed
1/32 De Haviland Gypsy Moth - painted and awaiting assembly - cockpit details yet to be done
1/32 TBA - tail plane rough cut - major components still in block form

Lou

[Gearup]

My non model list is shrinking a bit so I hope to start a model soon. I may do an aircraft with an interesting backstory and family connection.
Fraser

[Boomerang]

 BAT FK26 progressing slowly.

Siskin IIIa - Progressing slowly also.

Heading into winter over here.

Stay safe all.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Fraser, perhaps you could do a tutorial of your next model.

Gordon, feels like winter is still here with heavy snow forecasted about 500 km away from us.


Lou

[Gearup]

That will be fun to do.  It is going to be a simple monoplane from the early 30's. Just gathering up details before I start.

It still feels like winter here in south west BC. Highs of 12c and rain, rain rain...lots of snow on the mountains across the river.

Fraser

[Model Maker]

Lou:

Pete M. and I have been trying to contact you by email on two different topics, but don't seem to have your current email address. Wondering if you could drop us a quick email so we have your current email. I believe you have our current emails on file.

Thanks - ken n.

[Dave T]

Hi Lou,
      I am still around and yes, still carving, just not as much as when I had a real workshop. A couple of new 1/230 planes are in the works for my airfield, a Piper Aerostar and a Rockwell U-9A, both still need some paint and landing gear. The Aerostar details looks a bit rough at the moment as my fine-tip brush gave out. See photos...

[lastvautour]

You are nailing those "Small Gems". They are excellent with details most of us would not be able to do. Thank you for posting. I await your next project.

Lou