2017 COOK UP - PROFILE

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Roll out number 3 Freece Tricolory. Decals are Aerodecal bought some 50 years ago. They were perfect for the G-91.

Lou

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Additional photos.

Lou

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Roll out number 4 Royal Canadian Navy Banshee. Straight forward profile with home made decals using film recommend by Gordon.

Lou

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Additional photos.

Lou

[lastvautour]

I just remembered we have an excellent resource for profile planes at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/index.php?cat=13
Our gallery contains 90 drawing of various WWII aircraft. Just ignore the contours and make all pieces from thinned down wood. I used 1/4 inch pine but if we have another cook up I will use 3/16 and do the Garet Scale method.

Lou
Example

[Flying T]

doing a P-40 Warhawk, 1/8 balsa,1/72-1/80 scale for profile
cut sealed and ready to sand.

[Boomerang]

I found an old sheet of 1/8 "  MDF ( Medium Density Fibreboard) . Scratched the head for a bit.

Remembered where I had some drawings of the Yak 15 and Supermarine Swift ( then I found there already was one in the cook up but decided to press on). A few hours later and I have a 1/48 Yak 15 and a 1/72 Swift cut out. Tomorrow I'll see about sticking them together.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Way to go Gordon. I was getting lonely. Here is a progress shot:
Scimitar painted awaiting decals
Panther primed awaiting paint
Starfire awaiting primer
Strikemaster awaiting everything.

Lou

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Larry writes:

the P-40 is ready to be sanded down. do the markings have to be painted
or stuck on? decided scale around 1/72-1/80.have scanner that converts to pdf.
am using 1/8"balsa for it,taking pics too.

Lou for Larry aka Flying T

[lastvautour]

Larry, the markings are totally up to you.
I have painted the markings by hand with many failures as one needs a steady hand.
I have used white paper with white glue and a touch up with super glue when the edges lift.
I use peel and stick label paper to mixed success and on rare occasion still needed a bit of super glue here and there.
I have used plastic model decal spares box.
I now print my own decals on decal film but that is great debate all on its own..

I personally aim for a reasonable facsimile rather than perfections. I know I can't attain those super finishes and I am quite happy with what I call ID + level of completion. (ID + is correct dimensions but low on fine details) It works for me and I am completely satisfied with my projects. I applaud those who can do that professional finish and on rare occasion I surpass my ID + level.

To make a long story short, I do what pleases me and all modelers should find there personal level of comfort.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Number five rolled out this afternoon. The Scimitar presented some challenges as it is has rounded intakes rather than wing root mounted.

Lou

[Boomerang]

  1/48 YAK 15 and 1/72 Supermarine Swift.

  Decals are done. May get them done tomorrow.

  Gordon

[lastvautour]

Excellent profiles Gordon. I should have done my Scimitar intakes like your Swift. I like the idea of acrylic canopies. It really sets them off. Is it Plexiglas or Lexan.

Lou

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Roll out number six is the Grumman Panther in VU-1 Squadron colours. All markings were printed on my HP Printer.

Lou

[RyanShort1]

Those are definitely looking nice!