Tomek Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) This is a paper model of de Havilland's trainer for the Royal FIying Corps. It was quite unusual aircraft. It was the first airplane developed specifically for training purposes and that can be seen through out the construction. It was also aircraft very different from other de Havilland's designs of this period. His trademarks (like for example de Havilland's tail) were sacrificed to create an easily maintained, cheap and safe machine. The kit was published by Orlik (1/33 scale) and was enhanced by me with few scratchbuilt details. Those interested can find the build thread here. I'm really happy that I managed to complete my second LSP build thread. Yay!!! Thank you all for your comments, kind words and encouragement. I really appreciate it, although frankly I think you guys are spoiling me … It is really pretty modest model. This DH.6A build wouldn't be the same without this forum. I used during the construction a lot of new techniques I've learned from you. Seeing some of the works here expanded my horizons and I look at models differently now. Thank you for that! I experimented with the photo background a bit. Please let me know what do you think about it. The deep shadows which it creates may not go well with the presentation of the model. On the other hand I showed all the details in the build thread already. As always I struggled with getting the colors right ... sorry... More in a minute ... Edited September 24, 2014 by Tomek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daywalker Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 OMG... When I looked in at your build, I was floored by the craftsmanship first of all. The weathering is some of the most realistic I have seen, and now I realize it is a paper model! My hat is off to you, you really did an amazing job on this model. BRAVO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Really great stuff Tomek! No one could tell me that its obviously paper.............it looks as good (and in some cases MUCH much better) than similar WWI builds ive seen in any other medium. Weathering is really spot on. Great build and reall great result. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 No need to be modest about this build Tomek, it's as good as any I've seen, no matter the medium. Fantastic work. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Just amazing! Another Classic my friend. The combination of card, scratchbuilding and great technique has paid off. Real nice result. :clap2: Edited May 7, 2012 by PhilB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Fabulous. Outstanding work Tomek, you make it look effortless. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 A fine piece of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32nd_Plastics Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Paper, he says....lies !!! Hahaha You did a tremendous job on this build...best paper model I've seen...It looks the real deal !! Congrats ! GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radial Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Forget about card model. This is multi-media modeling at its very best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Ok, you've done it again! Tres Bon et bravo! BR+Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Fantastic ! Love the realistic mucking up of that bird and that complex rigging. Congrats on a super build. EDIT: Hold on - this is a paper model?? Wow... that's all i can say... wow Edited May 9, 2012 by Thomas Lund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks for your warm reception of my model. I'm really happy that I was able to "trick" some of you (I hope you are not trying to be just kind ). That's a proof for me that paper/card can be an equal medium to plastic. It just requires more effort to elevate it to your standards . I'm bit scared were it all leads... radial, funny how my attitude toward paper model genre has change during this build. Yup, I care less now what material I'm using as long as the majority of work is done in card. It may not pass as a paper model to some orthodox modelers, but I think it was really worthy to reach for diffrerent materials. You will see me doing it more often now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2wings Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Tomek That is a Superb build! had it not been for the comments in the post I never would have know it was paper! Best regards Scot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi Tomek , Awesome job on the skyhook . Love the way it came out . Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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