Author Topic: 1/56 Airplane - 6/26 - Douglas SBD Dauntless (Read 5600 times)

Rich H · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:12:45 AM »

Amazing stuff again!

FramFramson · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2017, 07:16:10 AM »

@Andy: I have solid-hub wheels off Lledo cars I plan to use. They're too small for cars but ought to make perfect landing gear for aircraft!

carlos marighela · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:25:53 AM »

A Boomer!

Super cool and beautifully executed. Jealous, I've been looking at the Special Hobby one but they are bloody pricey.

jon_1066 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:37:12 AM »

The models look amazing. Have you consider using stencils and your airbrush to do the markings and lettering? It would give you perfect straight edges and add that final touch.

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2017, 04:40:30 PM »

jon-1066: I'm new to airbrushing so haven't experimented with that method yet, though I do stencil roundels and basic shapes. Must say that by the time I get to stencilling insignia I'm already close to loosing my patience

and just want to be done!

Andym: I try to do as much as I can from scratch - lego wheels would be cheating!... also every model seems to have slightly different size wheels, so trying to keep them within scale requires them custom made...

Rich H · « **Reply #50 on:** May 25, 2017, 06:11:44 PM »

If you need some laser cutting of circles let me know, I'm sure I can arrange something

My laser cutter is excellent for circles.

Andym · « **Reply #51 on:** May 26, 2017, 01:37:38 PM »

Quote from: Johnnytodd on May 25, 2017, 04:40:30 PM

Andym: I try to do as much as I can from scratch - lego wheels would be cheating!... also every model seems to have slightly different size wheels, so trying to keep them within scale requires them custom made...

I've got to admire your dedication mate!

Ballardian · « **Reply #52 on:** May 26, 2017, 03:30:20 PM »

A lovely looking Boomerang, beautiful work

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #53 on:** June 23, 2017, 02:16:19 PM »

Just completed another airplane in 1/56. Not sure this one has much wargaming application as these only flew second line service by WW2, but I enjoyed the build:

Michi · « **Reply #54 on:** June 23, 2017, 02:32:29 PM »

You, Sir, are an artist! Hat off!

Ballardian · « **Reply #55 on:** June 23, 2017, 03:35:12 PM »

Another beautiful job & I imagine very satisfying watching it emerge from the wood

jon_1066 · « **Reply #56 on:** June 23, 2017, 04:07:03 PM »

Very nice indeed. Is it me or is that the worst plane ever produced for actually seeing where you are going! Take off and landing must have been a nightmare in that thing.

Remgain · « **Reply #57 on:** June 24, 2017, 08:16:34 AM »

Another beauty! !!!

May I ask what did you use for the wing cables?
They're pretty straight and stiff.

Marco

Andym · « **Reply #58 on:** June 24, 2017, 08:33:39 AM »

Great stuff!

Johnnytodd · « **Reply #59 on:** June 24, 2017, 12:29:32 PM »

Quote from: Remgain on June 24, 2017, 08:16:34 AM

May I ask what did you use for the wing cables?
They're pretty straight and stiff.

Marco, I use plastic brush bristles from a small whisk broom - flexible but have nice spring tension.

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