1/32 DH-2 is started

modelhound · 1 November 2008, 05:49 PM

Here is a snapshot of the left top wing of my latest project, a card model of the Airco DH-2. More to come as I get-er done.

I will probably change the rendition of the rib tapes as I experiment with possibilities of how to portray such.

Later, Mike

BLOWHARD · 2 November 2008, 11:06 AM

Like this?

A texture I made for the game Richthofen's Skies

modelhound · 2 November 2008, 04:58 PM

Blowhard,
That is truly outstanding. I am humbled.

Mike in Bellingham, WA USA

BLOWHARD · 2 November 2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks

Should I get into the card business? I'd probably be good at it but i don't build card models and I have no interest in them except for looking at them. I'm a plastic model type of guy

modelhound · 17 November 2008, 04:03 AM

Hello people,
Using the fantastic example posted by Blowhard, I have worked up a version of the Bristol Fighter's Right Upper Wing. I'm new to this sort of drawing, but I believe I'm starting to get the hang of it. This was done in Corel 8 as a vector drawing, and then converted to bitmap form for displaying here.

Hopefully this will be finished out as a 1/32 card model.

Thanks for looking. Any comments, suggestions, and such are welcome.

Mike in Bellingham, WA 98226

"No man is so hated as he who will drive the speed limit."

TeamStewart · 17 November 2008, 07:38 AM

I have a card model of a Be2f that I'm going to convert to represent Leefe Robinson's BE2c, and I had the following thoughts on wings.

I plan to do the ribs and spars in basswood, according to the datafile plans.

Then I plan to cover them with transluscent card stock, which is available at art/craft stores.

Because of my project, I have scanned the card model pages at high resolution and am re-working the wings to be BE2c type, and colouring the rest to suit the subject.

I'll then remove all colour from the wings, basically making them outlines and print them onto the translucent card.

Then I'll assemble the wings as per instructions.

Then I'll build up layers of CDL/PC10 paint on the surfaces with acryllics thinned with future. This acts as a thinner, but also adds a translucent quality to the paint. I'll keep building up layers and holding it to the light till I'm happy, or so distraught that I give up!

MerlinV · 17 November 2008, 01:25 PM

Hi Rob,
Where did you get a card model of a BE2f?

Cheers,

Hugh

TeamStewart · 17 November 2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinV

Hi Rob,
Where did you get a card model of a BE2f?

Cheers,

Hugh

Sorry, my mistake. Its a 1/33 BE2e

Paper Model Store

There's a good WW1 era selection.

Great service from these guys. My orders always arrive within a week.

modelhound · 23 November 2008, 12:50 AM

OK folks, here is the last version of this monster. I re-drew this &$(*@^%! more times than I can remember. That Corel sure is packed chock full of way cool drawing tools. I have only just begun to scratch the surface of what could be done, but I've had enough with this wing. Now on to the tailplanes.

Thanks for looking. Any comments welcome.

Mike in Bellingham WA 98226 USA

"No man is so hated as he who will drive the speed limit."

EDIT NOTICE:
I just noticed that I fffffffffforgot the hinges for the aileron.
I guess I'm not done after all.

Mike

bobs_buckles · 23 November 2008, 02:50 AM

Mike,
Hinges or no, that is one fine looking wing.
Keep up the good work!

Cheers,
Bob