Glenn's Current Modeling Projects

[sandiego89]

I understand that aircraft, even in models or photos, going to the viewers left (we see the left/port side of the aircraft) appear faster than going right.  Some trick of the mind.  Not sure if it is different for folks who read right to left. May not help for a Beverly however 

[PR19_Kit]

May not help for a Beverly however 

NOTHING would help a Beverly! 

[NARSES2]

I understand that aircraft, even in models or photos, going to the viewers left (we see the left/port side of the aircraft) appear faster than going right.  

Thinking about it that could be true 

[Rheged]

May not help for a Beverly however 

NOTHING would help a Beverly! 

Masts  and sails?  Henry VIII probably had one in his fleet.........look carefully at the background of the famous picture of the Mary Rose capsizing.

[sandiego89]

Proof that aircraft pointing left appear faster than those going right:



Ooops,  never mind       ; let's try this:





Apparently we "see" left to to right, and we move down the shape quicker when it it is pointy. I can't recall where I read this- think it was an aviation photo forum.   

[Glenn]

Ju 290 prepares for take off.

Big Warplanes # 2

Scale : 1/144

Combination and Kubelwagen /ROCO sc. 1/87

[NARSES2]

Looks good mate 

[McColm]

Wow!

[Captain Canada]

Very cool aeroplane. Love the tails on it. Great pic Glenn !

[Glenn]

Rebel freighter awaits escorts escaping the Imperial Destroyers.

Made from the hull halves of a Dragon Russian sub, balsa and bits from a Huey, and a Revell X-1.

Glenn

[Tophe]

Incredible mix! Congratulations, inventor!

[Glenn]

Take off.

Glenn

[NARSES2]

That's a nice shot 

[Tophe]

That's a nice shot 

Yes, but alas this is not a scale model but Real life picture (a scale model and diorama CANNOT be that perfect)

[DogfighterZen]

Yup, sure looks good!