August 2016 Ping

[lastvautour]

August already.

July stats are similar to last year with 7000 more pages viewed in the forum. A look at other websites have similar drop in activities during the summer months.

Lou

[lastvautour]

My workshop is yet to be set up. Local contractors are fully booked for new construction so it may be late fall by the time I get a storage unit on the property and my tools set up. For now I will live my carving passion through your projects.

lou

[Model Maker]

I know it's a long way off, but am wondering if members would be open to the idea of creating a wooden airplane toy as a Christmas gift for children. I have observed this practice on other wood working sites. Dare I say it's tough to compete with electronic games, but I'm sure we all remember the joys of receiving and playing with a model airplane. Although we are scattered across many countries, we could create a poster similar to the year end poster which would display everyone's contribution. This may also be a way for those members who do not have their own posting board to contribute and display their works of art.

Thoughts??

[lastvautour]

I have a 3 year old nephew who might just benefit from a solid wood model. If my shop is set up in time. Perhaps something in this category.



Lou

[lastvautour]

Ken we had a Christmas cook-up from a few years back. We can post all comments and photos there if everyone is in agreement.

http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=452.0

Lou

[Model Maker]

Lou:

Previous thread is fine with me. I'll volunteer for one or two models. The level of detail you showed in your example looks about right for a toy. Simple and strong.

-ken

[lastvautour]

The fewer pieces the better. Jorrit and Garet each have a few profiles that could be beefed up as suitable children's toys.

Lou

[Pete1616]

Unfortunately, my grandchildren range in age from 22 to 38, the great grandchildren are 8 and 10, and interested in sports to the exclusion of all other activities....perhaps, if I can find a neighbors child who may like aircraft.....I like the idea!

[Model Maker]

I'm in a  similar situation to Pete. No immediate young folks to wrap up as a present for. But thought I would make a couple and donate to one of the children's Christmas gift charities. - ken

[Pete1616]

Looking at the recent display of Roger Cortani's work, I'm very impressed! Is Roger a new addition to our group? His work would indicate that he's been carving aircraft for a long time.......Pete

[R.F.Bennett]

Roger is one of the founding members of SMM. He has returned, he is one of the finest modelers you will ever see in my humble opinion, also a fine artist and illustrator. Welcome back Roger! 

[lastvautour]

Outstanding modeling skills Roger. Welcome back.

[lastvautour]

New beginnings. Hopefully September will yield more results. A new workshop is not feasible this year so moderate building may have to be the order of the day.

Lou

[buccfan]

Good start Lou, did the previous occupant have a workshop there, or have you started from scratch?. Regards Paul J.

[lastvautour]

The basement was bare. So all display shelving will be store bought and in keeping with what you see in the second photo. Of course, those cabinets that I brought from Greenwood will be used for specialty categories such as 1/144 and WWII ID wood models. Looking back at my old display area, I need approx. 136 square feet for my plastic collection and close to half of that again for the wooden collection as many are 1/32 scale. That works out to very close to 200 ft of shelving with a 50/50 mix of 12" and 16" shelved. I may be finished by 2020.

Lou