My 1/144ths at the IPMS Stratford show....

Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:38 pm

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...

Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:18 pm

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?

Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:46 pm

Neat, how did you make the canopy for "Debriefing at Debben" ? Thermaform?

And the nose art on the B-25, is that paint?

Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:06 pm

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.

Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:06 pm

Holy crap! I can't even imagine trying to work that small, even in my younger hard core model building days.

Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:48 pm

Those are all excellent! I like to throw together these little kits now and then but my results are far from this.

Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:43 pm

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! :wink:

Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:12 pm

Nice Chris!
I love the 325th P-51 with the canopy cover.
Jerry

Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:39 pm

Heres a shot I took myself tonight of "The Bat". Definitely not as good as Kevin's camera but heck, it works.

Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:12 pm

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!

Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:19 pm

Very nice indeed. You must have a steady hand and great eyesight.

Whatever happened to your Ole 927/Diamond Lil build?

Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:45 pm

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.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:20 pm

Guess a few more couldn't hurt...

Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:37 pm

Those are awesome!
Where did you come up with those birds sitting on the Corsair?

Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:15 am

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. :lol:

I guess that idea was proved to be not so good for aluminum aircraft displayed out doors in a salt air environment! :cry:

Jerry