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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: uncle les on September 23, 2015, 09:10:20 PM

Title: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: uncle les on September 23, 2015, 09:10:20 PM
There's an excellent build over on http://www.helmo.gr/index.php?option=com_deeppockets&task=catContShow&cat=13&id=2060&Itemid=35 (http://www.helmo.gr/index.php?option=com_deeppockets&task=catContShow&cat=13&id=2060&Itemid=35)
and I was so impressed I thought I'd build his wingman and here'tis.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12011140_10207667062496851_2654838565445852048_n.jpg?oh=328afefadafa8fc5b3c18bfc965e9594&oe=56913EA1&__gda__=1452986846_9a76c6bb11f1e06fa416b4be99e7b23d)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12036391_10207667063376873_1995450111344765071_n.jpg?oh=f7993fb8b86736fea5453d76ada1daac&oe=5660087E&__gda__=1449149116_e8f9fb1aa458a29041c01d13e9bc56e2)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12036967_10207667064496901_5479220177837108066_n.jpg?oh=7c5ca8fa83733841ce46faccfe7397de&oe=5690846A)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12019912_10207667064816909_761911905587522461_n.jpg?oh=ffd274252f24b028450ad05477219544&oe=56A3648B)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12009631_10207667065376923_8571394543643756407_n.jpg?oh=bdb666dc37e6f61366e22e8e38b8406b&oe=56674716)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12038483_10207667064696906_1480202347846431229_n.jpg?oh=ef119ec3ca0c3c90672e7b3818da6a3a&oe=56A2758A)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12038408_10207667065056915_8625975598136361569_n.jpg?oh=2c274cbfe581b90fd76e8d7e71ef44b6&oe=5697CA74)

trololol
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: CiTrus90 on September 23, 2015, 10:11:14 PM
:)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Weaver on September 23, 2015, 10:21:10 PM
Nice model and nice timing: I was just wondering what to do with a decalless Bf109E.... 8)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Steve Blazo on September 23, 2015, 11:01:50 PM
Very nice !!  :) Gives me inspiration to do a similar concept.
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 24, 2015, 02:52:32 AM
Outstanding!
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 24, 2015, 02:52:49 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on September 23, 2015, 11:01:50 PM
Very nice !!  :) Gives me inspiration to do a similar concept.

One could even do a GB for it.
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 24, 2015, 06:42:13 AM
Les.. just superb

A GB lf this stuff could be quite surprising
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Dr. YoKai on September 24, 2015, 08:16:14 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on September 24, 2015, 02:52:49 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on September 23, 2015, 11:01:50 PM
Very nice !!  :) Gives me inspiration to do a similar concept.

One could even do a GB for it.

Call it either "Wingless" or perhaps "Grounded".

I've been puttering on and off with doing something like this with the Revell X-15.
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Kerick on September 24, 2015, 10:20:42 AM
I have a wingless Spitfire in 1/48th laying around.......
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Acree on September 24, 2015, 02:00:40 PM
Quote from: Dr. YoKai on September 24, 2015, 08:16:14 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on September 24, 2015, 02:52:49 AM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on September 23, 2015, 11:01:50 PM
Very nice !!  :) Gives me inspiration to do a similar concept.


One could even do a GB for it.


Call it either "Wingless" or perhaps "Grounded".

I've been puttering on and off with doing something like this with the Revell X-15.


Or perhaps, "Out of Their Element"  See here: http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5695.0 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5695.0)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: uncle les on September 24, 2015, 07:43:10 PM
hmmm..  let's look at the spare parts warehouse and check the 1/48 section - starting with "A"  ( A58 )

(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12047039_10207672891322568_700330389904776852_n.jpg?oh=07d62c930e2dde8d482822f1f43a12f7&oe=56630028)

OK - there's potential there...

 ;)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Kerick on September 25, 2015, 01:02:43 AM
Or a P 51B. The razor back types look better.
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Old Wombat on September 26, 2015, 06:58:56 PM
Quote from: kerick on September 25, 2015, 01:02:43 AM
Or a P 51B. The razor back types look better.

More car-like.


Speaking of "razor-backs"; P-47 perhaps? ??? ;)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Kerick on September 27, 2015, 01:39:36 AM
P47 would make a great Ford F 350 dually version1
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 02, 2015, 07:25:40 AM
Quote from: buzzbomb on September 24, 2015, 06:42:13 AM
Les.. just superb

A GB lf this stuff could be quite surprising

I couldn't agree more! Les never ceases to amaze me! This one really hits on all cylinders! Love the weathering too!

You know, I've got plans to do something similar with a 1/48 DH-4. A GB for this might not be a bad idea...

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: uncle les on October 07, 2015, 11:48:02 AM
Off and running...
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12144857_10207743166599406_8010592295433860330_n.jpg?oh=e5e09e63327b59dfbc204453eb1b9205&oe=569B0B40)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12065931_10207743166639407_7193446602674419510_n.jpg?oh=b0d3fd85aa3b977e4016369082c5e62a&oe=568E0276&__gda__=1453203071_37cd3f42bdb16bac2ab4f5feac97d0e3)
resulting in:
Sir Joustalot of Supermarine
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12049253_10207743167599431_1050751533787209232_n.jpg?oh=973985433c9a5f9a4fd5e98ec30a21f6&oe=56900131)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12079268_10207743168799461_1014726179651420637_n.jpg?oh=8c8d5c2773bfc3cb53a1badfcf782806&oe=568E293E&__gda__=1452069124_65b77f5dcb20e66340d0b920ddf1badf)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12106982_10207743168399451_649152305228204616_n.jpg?oh=53dd966b0ddc007cecb4437f26f89fe3&oe=56899A56)


and the Grey Nurse
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12118660_10207743167839437_7043080441753955437_n.jpg?oh=021f9d41893d7af640b5a7c0d234a905&oe=569EA838)
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11215726_10207743168199446_391512454979450237_n.jpg?oh=d712e9fb53e96d2a17c98dcc0993e4d5&oe=5684BF88)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12115584_10207743166559405_391778693395004891_n.jpg?oh=73e656f00e6b731659613e8cd4503bf1&oe=569459BC&__gda__=1456535977_688275ee9c2d763aed0600ad4c2805b6)

Altogether...
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12105766_10207743167639432_3312620755239651295_n.jpg?oh=2b3a3a582f7b177bd39da893c37d1c32&oe=568F8C77)

meanwhile in another universe..    Zimmerit FW
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12009825_10207645990330060_2639987258313023240_n.jpg?oh=d34ed7610cfcd1f5f39dad90fc2f21db&oe=56D2136C&__gda__=1453566565_77de0ad265b894aae04c81be92db06c0)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: finsrin on October 07, 2015, 04:44:23 PM
Of course one can't forget post WW2 land fighter racing.  Was an exciting and creative era in racing.
Love that your models accurately depict two racers with pace fighter in the center. :-*
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Old Wombat on October 08, 2015, 10:49:34 PM
Quote from: uncle les on October 07, 2015, 11:48:02 AM
Altogether...
(https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12105766_10207743167639432_3312620755239651295_n.jpg?oh=2b3a3a582f7b177bd39da893c37d1c32&oe=568F8C77)

Great builds, Les! 8)

Quote from: uncle les on October 07, 2015, 11:48:02 AM
meanwhile in another universe..    Zimmerit FW
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12009825_10207645990330060_2639987258313023240_n.jpg?oh=d34ed7610cfcd1f5f39dad90fc2f21db&oe=56D2136C&__gda__=1453566565_77de0ad265b894aae04c81be92db06c0)

Yep, magnetic shaped-charges were a major problem for aluminium aircraft doing 350km/h at 15,000 ft. ;)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Weaver on October 09, 2015, 01:04:25 PM
Those are excellent: well done!  :) 8)
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Antonio Sobral on December 03, 2015, 04:30:59 PM
Joust what the modelling doctor ordered!  ;D ;D ;D



Now I know how my 1/32 P-51D will end up. Thanks!
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: arkon on December 14, 2015, 10:53:18 AM
Very nice builds.
It just bugs me that Mettalica was not mentioned with a title likethar😝
Title: Re: Creeping Death's Wingman.
Post by: Cliffy B on December 14, 2015, 11:24:26 AM
Quote from: arkon on December 14, 2015, 10:53:18 AM
Very nice builds.
It just bugs me that Metallica was not mentioned with a title like thar😝

I started playing the song in my head upon reading the thread title.  That count?  ;D

Love these things man!