Glenn's Current Modeling Projects

Glenn · March 18, 2011, 12:39:03 AM

What if I'm lucky in getting this note on the page as it will be the 5th time I've tried since 12 o'clock.
Glenn

McColm · March 18, 2011, 03:34:48 AM

That gives me an idea to use turbo-props on my Lancaster.

Taiidantomcat · March 18, 2011, 01:16:16 PM

brilliant

Glenn · March 20, 2011, 08:14:38 PM

This is the Veb 1/100 Yak 24P helicopter model....although using the word 'model' is going a bit far...lump of plastic would be better!
When finished, it will no longer be a helicopter....
Glenn

Glenn · March 21, 2011, 07:18:33 PM

Back with the 1/18 balsa model of the Fokker D. VII and the assembly of the lower wing. At present, the lower wing has been shapped and covered and awaiting rib detail and gluing. Don't worry, haven't forgotten the windscreen!
Glenn

Tophe · March 21, 2011, 09:15:05 PM

1/18?

Lord... I thought 1/24 was the maximum authorised scale... Well, you are right: what-if...

Glenn · March 23, 2011, 07:24:34 PM

Tophe, don't forget that this is a rubber band flying model. These are usually built to a set wingspan! The biggest scale 'flying model' I have, (unbuilt) is a 1/12 Thomas Morse Scout by Gullow but, 1/24 does seem to be the largest scale in plastic. Then again, made-up plastic models go down to 1/18....and then again, where would you put them?
This is a 1/24 Veron balsa R/B model of a Hurricane Mk 1. At present, am detailing the cockpit and looking for a said pilot, then the assembly of the starboard side.
Glenn

Tophe · March 23, 2011, 09:21:40 PM

Thanks for those details. My modelling culture is growing with such explanations.

Stargazer · March 24, 2011, 03:36:34 AM

Quote from: Glenn on March 23, 2011, 07:24:34 PM
1/24 does seem to be the largest scale in plastic. Then again, made-up plastic models go down to 1/18....

Well, yeah... if you don't count James May's 1:1 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk.I...

Glenn · March 24, 2011, 07:34:44 PM

Yeah, I forgot about that Spit......that was a great series, no?
Anyhow, today I'm back with the XFJ-1 which now has a finished top wing and a pilot. I've worked out that the hardest part of this model is going to be the engine....thank God it will be the last thing I have to attach to the model.
Glenn

Glenn · March 25, 2011, 08:22:41 PM

Today, the Piaggio P.166 and it's inner wing. Someone asked me, a couple of pages back, how I was going to attach the wings....well this should show you how?
Made up the inner from root to engines and sanded and bogged and sanded to the right angles to butt to the fuselage then added the piano wire into the wing/fuselage. I use two pieces, one forward and one aft of the wing c/g and at the correct angle. Push them into the wing and fuselage and then superglue in place. Bog, sand and panel.
Next, the pusher engines and then the outer wings and fuel tanks.
With balsa, there are no stress problems, being so light.
Glenn

Tophe · March 25, 2011, 11:12:25 PM

It seems simple how you explain it, but please, let me clap my hands anyway...

Glenn · March 26, 2011, 07:18:37 PM

Another view of Scorpion...this time with one of the rotor rings. Unlike the Samson, the Scorpions' rotor will be fixed, as it is more complicated.
Glenn

McColm · March 27, 2011, 03:33:26 AM

Glenn · March 27, 2011, 07:46:44 PM

And now for something completely different! This is the first shot of the USS San Pablo, from the movie "Sand Pebbles". Knowing the length was 150 feet, I estimated that the beam would be about a quarter of it's length...so that's what I did. Having the programme from the movie, and the said movie on DVD will help alot, but still a lot of work. At present I'm working on it being a 'waterline' model, as I don't know if the ship was built with one screw or two? The scale is 1/72. Wish me luck....I'm going to need it!
Glenn