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Other Stuff => Workbench => "Build Something" Archiv => Topic started by: Johnnytodd on January 07, 2017, 04:00:58 PM
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Really struggling with a project worthy of the stiff competition from the other great entries. I think I've settled on the Yokosuka Glen floatplane. These were carried in a small hanger on the deck of B Class submarines. It has the distinction of being the only aircraft to drop bombs on mainland USA during WW2. Sept 1942 a plane piloted by Chief Warrant Officer Nobuo Fujita took off from the Submarine I-25 and dropped three incendiary bombs near Brookings Oregon, resulting in minimal damage and no injuries. My long term goal is to build the plane AND a waterline model of the submarine in 1/56 scale, but for this contest time may limit me to just the plane..
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/hru5_zpswsot0h2v.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/q3g4_zpszwkistwi.jpg)
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Interesting :)
cheers
James
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In the midst of all these Sci-Fi and fantasy entries, I salute you for doing a historical model!!! 👍👍👍
Mike Demana
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Seeing your past projects, this should be goooood! ;D
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Well, no big surprises here. Sticking to tried and true techniques by carving in basswood (Rich H can I borrow that laser cutter?). 1st I find some decent measured drawings showing side, top, front views. Then resize the drawings to 1/56th scale. Next step will be to cut out the drawing then glue "patterns" to blocks of wood.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100027_zpsbyw6iqxb.jpg)
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(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100029_zpsiyx7cksc.jpg)
Now on to the band saw...
...today (1/10) parts are cut out and ready for shaping:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100030_zpstwtwxq8f.jpg)
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Awesome. I mean for a piece of wood surrounded by sawdust on a piece of sandpaper lol
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progress:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100032_zpsmcd8gz6k.jpg)
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I think that I have followed all of your builds and am always amazed to see the planes emerging from the blocks of wood. I am sure that this build will be as spectacular as the rest. You must have quite the hangar there in New Paltz!
LB
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Looking very good JT :-*
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Another one to watch. JT's builds are invariably masterpieces.
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Oh.....good start! :o
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progress:
Art.
Very smooth work there.
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Nothing wrong with old school :D
Look forward to the results
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Great start there. Nice to see hard work paying off.
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Quite a few hours later....I'm now here! o_o
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100034_zpsw44fb1q3.jpg)
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It's a thing of beauty :-*
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My excitement is building! I managed to locate a set of measured drawings for the I-25 Submarine. Now if I can figure out how to translate the tif file into a scale paper plan - then I'll have a blueprint. Unfortunately a 2 meter paper plan is beyond the ability of my printer, or my small brain.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/japanese-sub-launched-plane_zpspl1uhyhu.jpg)
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Find yourself a print shop ;)
As for brain power: you'll be fine!
A big enough bit of wood and enough whittling time you'll be grand!
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Quite a few hours later....I'm now here! o_o
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100034_zpsw44fb1q3.jpg)
A superb bit of old school model making. My Father would have appreciated it. Very well done.
Tony
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You must have the patience of an angel to whittle those blocks of wood! That looks amazing! :o
Edit:how do you lose the wood grain on the block of timber? Does it not show up when painting?
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Old school excellence
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You must have the patience of an angel to whittle those blocks of wood!.....Edit:how do you lose the wood grain on the block of timber? Does it not show up when painting?
No whittling involved, just different sandpaper blocks and files. I use a caliper to get the thickness' correct. Basswood is preferred for carving. It is similar to fir in strength and softness but has almost no wood grain - so with a 220 grit paper final sanding the surface is like satin. Before painting I'll use automotive "sandable" filling primer which will hide any last surface flaws.
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Main parts are done with exception of the propeller, wing flaps and pontoon support:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100035_zps28gngkwe.jpg)
Carving 18 wood rocker arm "knuckles" on the cowling proved tedious but turned out good enough IMO:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100036_zpsemlaffhn.jpg)
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VERY impressive woodwork!
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Brilliant - and the cowling is just incredible 8) 8) 8)
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Beautiful. My father taught woodworking for 30 years, and this would make him proud.
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Brilliant - and the cowling is just incredible 8) 8) 8)
This! It's amazing work!
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:o Amazing
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Superb
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Excellent - keep going
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Wow, amazing woodwork.
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OCD Sunday - Fuselage, wings and tail are all glued. Now checking symmetry - everything perpendicular, balanced and still in scale!
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100040_zpslpdtu38g.jpg)
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Amaznig skiils :o
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Top notch.
Will look awesome when finished.
:)
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I can only repeat what others said. Amazing skills. :o
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Thanks! I have the same awe :o for those who can sculpt something purely from their imagination
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Daily progress update. Decided to tackle the open cockpit excavation (much like my recent root canal :-X) with flex-shaft dental drill.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100054_zps0jd5j6mv.jpg)
Very few suitable Japanese pilot figures in 28mm so these Bob Murch fellows will soon suffer the dental tool resculpting ordeal!
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100053_zpsw7wgtqek.jpg)
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Amazing!
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It is wonderful to see a true craftsman at work.
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Beautiful craftsmanship.
Tony
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Uggh! I've spent hours getting the pontoon support framework positioned where everything just about lines up~then I dropped it to the carpeted floor. Soft enough fall but it still shattered! Its now re-glued but I'm rethinking the framework into wire rather than glued wood strips. Good thing there are three more weeks.
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100063_zpsrwkkfo6o.jpg)
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It looks beautiful but I wonder if you are right about the wire. The wood looks a bit fragile. May be best to bring out the solder gun.
LB
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Really a thing of beauty. Another option is to strenthen the joins (Green Stuff or similar).
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Just wow. I can't believe how good this is (well I can, you have the proof)
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Decided to stick to plan A and use wood undercarriage. Propeller is done but will put that on last. Very happy with how it is turning out
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100067_zpsdkkhdvdd.jpg)
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I can very well understand why you're happy with how its turning out! Fabulous work!
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That's just gorgeous.
It's almost a shame it will be painted, the wood looks so good. :o :-* 8)
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Wow! Amazing!
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Fantastic! That's some amazing shapes you've achieved out of that wood! :-*
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Marvellous :-* :-*
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Amazing work - you are a true craftsman
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It's wonderful JT. :-*
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Simply amazing!
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Yep, it is still amazing. Or even more so :)
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That is a work of art, sir.
After this contest is over, could we get a group portrait of all your planes together? You've made a few over the years that you've shared here on LAF.
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Here's the last series of photos showing work-in-progress before painting begins:
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100071_zpshozramzz.jpg)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100073_zpsfpbdpuhn.jpg)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100080_zpsecieiu5y.jpg)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100079_zpskldwobzj.jpg)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100076_zpsfaotywb6.jpg)
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100074_zps9aettxgu.jpg)
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As an aside I managed to print out the scale drawing (top-view) for the I-25 Submarine which launched the Glen floatplane. At 6.5 feet long the model will certainly be a challenge to build!
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100072_zpsrrsak5cj.jpg)
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Have really enjoyed watching this build - it shows that traditional skills still have a place in the digital age.
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Now get on with building that submarine....
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It's been a real pleasure to watch a craftsman at work JT. 8)
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Damn fine :-* :-* :-*
LB
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So this weekend you start on the submarine, right?
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This, sir, is craftsmanship at its finest.
I doff my metaphorical hat to you.
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Superb work.
I really must get around to carving and sanding my own 1/56th scale plane some day.
Tony
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Thanks everyone for the kind remarks! I haven't made a model in a few years but this contest really gets me inspired. Already looking forward to future builds. But for now I get to sit back and watch all the other excellent build-something projects finish :-*
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:o Very slick.
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Amazing!
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Stunning - and nostalgic too, I used to envy some excellent sculptors who made model ships here. 8) 8) 8)
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Simply beautiful. I'd have thought the submarine was a bit of a stretch though? :)
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Bravo Zulu 8)
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Yes, submarine is a bit daunting - especially for the time constraints of this contest! Still working out the structural details. In the meantime have moved on to another Japanese aircraft.
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Very slick! Agreed, looks gorgeous in the natural wood, too!
Mike Demana
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Sorry to disappoint but no submarine. Today I made a quick stand from coat hanger wire & the cremated remains of old lead soldier corpses melted into an 8oz disc. With some epoxy putty and paint this should look ok & support the plane :
(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u639/johnnytodd46/P1100099_zpslpbm8vif.jpg)
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Photo sent!
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I think this is one of the most awesome builds I have seen in a long time - love it!