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Here is my latest model, depicted as it would have looked 97 years ago in World War One. Approx. 5 weeks construction time spaced over 2.5 years.

Additions:
 
Gas Patch turnbuckles/brass tube ends.
EZ Line rigging
Masking tape to depict the intake manifold heat protection.
Aviatic Lozenge decal.
Uschi Woodgrain decal.
 
I wanted to capture the contrasting wood, wire, leather and fabric components of the model hence the harsh lighting taken in direct sunlight. I hope it looks real enough this way.
 
Overall/walkaround photos:
 


















Detail photos:











 









And the inspiration:

Real one



My one in black and white.

Outstanding Eric! The "realism" quotient is off the charts sir! Can't tell the model from the real thing.

How did you do that prop?

Cheers

Adam

Hi Adam,

I painted the prop with a Tamiya Acrylic light wood colour and then sketched the laminations with a darker coloured pastel pencil, followed by outlining each lamination with a lead pencil, sealing it with a brush coat of future, then applied dark oil paint with a sponge for the woodgrain. I then gave it a clear orange/future mix coat to stain it and then 2 coats of fututre to seal it and give it depth.

Eric.

That is just FRIGGEN AWESOME Capt Eric .
Is there no end to your modelling skills and talents???
Can you give us a run-down on how do rigging some time???
TOR

Awsome Captain Eric! Just awsome! That is one superb model you have there. I wish I had your skills. I'm blown away by this one. Thank you for sharing with us.

Regards,
RHB.

Very, very nice Eric as usual

An absolutely beautifully finished work of art Eric.
Cheers
Wayne.

Outstanding.