WHIFS found while Google-ing

CANSO · January 22, 2016, 07:01:27 PM

An amazing kitbash in 1:32!

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zenrat · January 22, 2016, 09:31:15 PM

An amazing build. But scratchbuilt? (as claimed in the linked page). Presumably a translation error as the builder says he used parts of left over kits.
Maybe i'm being too pedantic? It doesn't take anything away from how good it is.

Aragorn · January 23, 2016, 04:53:30 AM

Scratchbuilding: Scratching together left over parts

NARSES2 · January 23, 2016, 05:08:01 AM

I think it's a word that's changed meaning over the years. As more and more kits of previously unheard of types have become available then most "scratchbuilds" are indeed kit bashes unlike in the 60's/70's etc when the term meant using a lot of balsa etc. I tend to be happy with it's current use but perhaps because it's territory incognita as far as I'm concerned - scary

Aragorn · January 23, 2016, 05:14:01 AM

Don't be scared! It's much easier as it sounds. Back in the early 90ies, when I was still building fire service vehicles, I had to scratch build a lot, and it wasn't that hard.

Dizzyfugu · January 23, 2016, 05:30:36 AM

Now that looks wild and colorful!

CANSO · January 23, 2016, 05:18:19 PM

Quote from: zenrat on January 22, 2016, 09:31:15 PM
An amazing build. But scratchbuilt? (as claimed in the linked page). Presumably a translation error as the builder says he used parts of left over kits.
Maybe i'm being too pedantic? It doesn't take anything away from how good it is.

I think it's a "lost in translation" problem. In a different model description the same modeler (Diter Bihlmaier) uses the word "kitbash" for a similar creation. Or maybe this was the translator?

More here.
And the next one is called "scratch and bash".

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More models by Dieter Bihlmaier here .

NARSES2 · January 24, 2016, 06:59:34 AM

French tank buster is magnificent

Captain Canada · January 24, 2016, 06:56:24 PM

It sure is ! That's quite the weapon !

Raptormodeller · January 31, 2016, 03:52:39 AM

RAF/RN Aerospatiale Sa-130 Samson Bi-copter

To see the rest of the photos: https://liam887.wordpress.com/avatar-helicopter-build-december-09-current/

Captain Canada · February 01, 2016, 03:15:50 AM

Strange but neat ! I like the nose.

Raptormodeller · February 01, 2016, 03:34:34 AM

Quote from: Captain Canada on February 01, 2016, 03:15:50 AM
Strange but neat ! I like the nose.

Quite right, I think it's a PAVE-low version of the famous Samson helicopter in Avatar. Imagine this in real life, I think there's a resin model on it....

Caveman · February 01, 2016, 11:10:09 AM

This is a test fit of a model and the fuselage halves have been left on their sides to show the detail but i think this makes it look like come kind of steam/diesel punk aircraft.

Captain Canada · February 02, 2016, 03:25:19 AM

It is an interesting idea !

CANSO · February 04, 2016, 01:17:43 PM

"Mercedes Benz Warsteiner Do335 Silberpfeil"

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