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My 1/144ths at the IPMS Stratford show....
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:38 pm
by Warbird Kid
Ok so these aren't my pics but very cool shots taken by a gentleman named Kevin Kuperberg that I met at the show that was kind enough to forward me these pics. I plan on taking more pictures for myself when the chance arrives. But for now on to the pics........
"Debriefing at Debben"
"Mission Scrubbed"
"Birds of a Feather"
"Merciful Opponent"
"Maintenance in the Bats Belfry"
More hopefully later if anyone is still interested..
WK out...
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:18 pm
by Holedigger
Cool! Rather small ones! Could set a penny or a quarter next to them to help give a sense of scale. I'm guessing about 4" across?
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:46 pm
by cozmo
Neat, how did you make the canopy for "Debriefing at Debben" ? Thermaform?
And the nose art on the B-25, is that paint?
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:06 pm
by Warbird Kid
cozmo wrote:Neat, how did you make the canopy for "Debriefing at Debben" ? Thermaform?
And the nose art on the B-25, is that paint?
The forward and rear section of the canopy is the original just cut up. I used clear sheet styrene for the opened section of the canopy to add a little detail.
The bat nose was an old Aero Master decal that had seen better days. But I was able to get it on the plane in fairly one piece.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:06 pm
by Django
Holy crap! I can't even imagine trying to work that small, even in my younger hard core model building days.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:48 pm
by spookythecat
Those are all excellent! I like to throw together these little kits now and then but my results are far from this.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:43 pm
by Warbird Kid
Thanks so much for the input guys!
But wait a second Spooky! I've seen some of your 1/144ths and I must say, you do some nice work! Im quite envious of your Platz builds as well as your Shangri-La!
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:12 pm
by Jerry O'Neill
Nice Chris!
I love the 325th P-51 with the canopy cover.
Jerry
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:39 pm
by Warbird Kid
Heres a shot I took myself tonight of "The Bat". Definitely not as good as Kevin's camera but heck, it works.
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:12 pm
by spookythecat
Warbird Kid wrote:Heres a shot I took myself tonight of "The Bat". Definitely not as good as Kevin's camera but heck, it works.
That's just too cool!
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:19 pm
by lestweforget
Very nice indeed. You must have a steady hand and great eyesight.
Whatever happened to your Ole 927/Diamond Lil build?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:45 pm
by Warbird Kid
Ah yes, my 927. Might have to pick up that project again. Haven't really done much else on it, but I now know what I'd like to do with it, and feel a little motivated. (Aside from all the other crap I probably should be doing before I touch another model!:wink:) I believe Trae came up with the best scenario for displaying it so stay tuned.
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:20 pm
by Warbird Kid
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:37 pm
by mazdaP5
Those are awesome!
Where did you come up with those birds sitting on the Corsair?
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:15 am
by Jerry O'Neill
They were testing a new protective measure theory when they originally put the Corsair on the pole back in 1971.
They felt that over time, the bird droppings would form a protective "cocoon" around the airframe, hence full protecting it from any further rain, deterioration or damage.
I guess that idea was proved to be not so good for aluminum aircraft displayed out doors in a salt air environment!
Jerry
