Author Topic: 28mm Aircraft Scratchbuild (Read 1986 times)

Johnnytodd · « **on:** January 13, 2023, 06:18:07 PM »

After a long absence I've built a few 1/56 aircraft to continue my Pacific War collection. All are scratchbuilds in wood, painted free-hand.

First is a P39 Airacobra:

LouieN · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2023, 06:22:43 PM »

Amazing

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2023, 06:24:26 PM »

Nicely done

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2023, 06:47:11 PM »

I finished this Grumman F3F-2 back in November:

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2023, 06:48:23 PM »

close-up

aircav · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2023, 09:50:29 PM »

Superb

Calimero · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2023, 11:03:57 PM »

Amazing work!

marianas_gamer · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2023, 11:13:30 PM »

I am very happy to see you back. Your wooden builds are always an inspiration and these latest builds look just great!

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2023, 01:23:18 AM »

Thanks everyone for the feedback! My plan for 2023 is to build a plane each month. I'll post photos here as I complete them

Pattus Magnus · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2023, 03:01:10 AM »

Wow, super job! I’m looking forward to seeing future posts.

ichwillauch · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2023, 06:13:07 AM »

Really amazing skills! How to shape the form of the wings? They look very accurate.

has.been · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2023, 06:18:21 AM »

well done mate. I couldn't make a plane look that good,
even when using a kit. That is why I make tanks, I can
always stick some stowage or netting over the worst bits.

jon_1066 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2023, 12:56:05 PM »

Great models again, shame you lost all the old links. The Aircobra is an interesting design with the engine behind the pilot. It makes a lot of sense in terms of the center of gravity being over the wings.

snitcythedog · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2023, 01:47:35 PM »

Just incredible.

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2023, 02:05:19 PM »

ichwillauch = wing shape is provided (somewhat) by the plans I use but mostly I try to make them "look" accurate with airfoil shape and gradual taper.

jon-1066 = Aircobra is indeed an interesting design with center of gravity over the wing (on the real plane) but on a scale model all the weight is in the tail so i had to add a mini's worth of lead/pewter to the nose to keep the front wheel down.

I wanted to highlight the curious cockpit doors of the P39 and decided this westwind german tank crewman was a good candidate for kitbash:

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