Trak-Tor

This will be epic looking forward to this one
 
Guy

Very nice project, will be following this for sure. How will you be tackling the structure? Plastic frames with plasticard or metal covering?
Looking forward to see this evolve.
 
Cheers
Cees

ooooo coool!!!

Love it Juraj. Good luck.  The Beaufighter has a wonderful amount of detail. Scratchbuilding, if it does not kill you, makes you stronger. 

Jack Constant's creations (I shan't call them models) have at the same time and I'm talking about a spit second here inspired me and made me want to quit modeling forever.
That being said I wish you (what I'm thinking is going to be about 2-3 years) a most enjoyable time. I will be following your build thread if you decide to go that route.
Good luck. 
 
Bob

Wow! This one should be fun to follow. The level of ambition around here lately is as impressive as the level of skill!
 
Kev

Hello,
 
I have decided that, with all the great builds emerging here, it's time to get on the wave...

But I warn you - this is a long-term project and the progress here will be sloooow...
 
My obsession with this Bristol's beast has started some 6 years ago (Thanks to HlavaXXII, a friend of mine...).
It was few years after I had returned to modelling after many years of doing other things.
First goal was to make a 1/33 paper model of this plane. 
But as I have started to look for the references, this happened to be a challenge in itself. And a lot fun too.
So after years of researching, with many ups and downs over the time, I've got a lot of references, a couple of new friends, some computer 3D models
and the persistent feeling that I need to do something with it, or it will end up in vain...
Time flies, you know...
 
Me inside TFC's Beau, July 2012:

 
So, what to do? 
A detailed, full 1/32 or 1/24 scale model was an option...
But then I saw a 1/12 F-104 cockpit on some modelling show. And that one has made me think...
And when I bumped into Jack Constant's amazing cutaways, which are made also in 1/12 scale, the decision was made.
 
Jack Constant's models are now in collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum:
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0075.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0076.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0077.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0226.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0227.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0228.001
I haven't found any quality pictures online.
There's a great summary of his work in FineScale Modeler/May 1999, written by his son Alan Constant:
https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/back-issue/fsm990501
  
My heap of "Beau" references:
  
There's a lot more of it on my harddrive.
 
So to finish my first WIP post, here are some real world and full scale examples of the subject:

Beaufighter Nose Section by David North, on Flickr
 

Bristol Beaufighter (A19-144) Photo 2 by Chris Young, on Flickr
 
There's hope I'll be back soon. 
 
Juraj

Hello,
 
I have decided that, with all the great builds emerging here, it's time to get on the wave...

But I warn you - this is a long-term project and the progress here will be sloooow...
 
My obsession with this Bristol's beast has started some 6 years ago (Thanks to HlavaXXII, a friend of mine...).
It was few years after I had returned to modelling after many years of doing other things.
First goal was to make a 1/33 paper model of this plane. 
But as I have started to look for the references, this happened to be a challenge in itself. And a lot fun too.
So after years of researching, with many ups and downs over the time, I've got a lot of references, a couple of new friends, some computer 3D models
and the persistent feeling that I need to do something with it, or it will end up in vain...
Time flies, you know...
 
Me inside TFC's Beau, July 2012:

 
So, what to do? 
A detailed, full 1/32 or 1/24 scale model was an option...
But then I saw a 1/12 F-104 cockpit on some modelling show. And that one has made me think...
And when I bumped into Jack Constant's amazing cutaways, which are made also in 1/12 scale, the decision was made.
 
Jack Constant's models are now in collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum:
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0075.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0076.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0077.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0226.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0227.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0228.001
I haven't found any quality pictures online.
There's a great summary of his work in FineScale Modeler/May 1999, written by his son Alan Constant:
https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/back-issue/fsm990501
  
My heap of "Beau" references:
  
There's a lot more of it on my harddrive.
 
So to finish my first WIP post, here are some real world and full scale examples of the subject:

Beaufighter Nose Section by David North, on Flickr
 

Bristol Beaufighter (A19-144) Photo 2 by Chris Young, on Flickr
 
There's hope I'll be back soon. 
 
Juraj

Hello,
 
I have decided that, with all the great builds emerging here, it's time to get on the wave...

But I warn you - this is a long-term project and the progress here will be sloooow...
 
My obsession with this Bristol's beast has started some 6 years ago (Thanks to HlavaXXII, a friend of mine...).
It was few years after I had returned to modelling after many years of doing other things.
First goal was to make a 1/33 paper model of this plane. 
But as I have started to look for the references, this happened to be a challenge in itself. And a lot fun too.
So after years of researching, with many ups and downs over the time, I've got a lot of references, a couple of new friends, some computer 3D models
and the persistent feeling that I need to do something with it, or it will end up in vain...
Time flies, you know...
 
Me inside TFC's Beau, July 2012:

 
So, what to do? 
A detailed, full 1/32 or 1/24 scale model was an option...
But then I saw a 1/12 F-104 cockpit on some modelling show. And that one has made me think...
And when I bumped into Jack Constant's amazing cutaways, which are made also in 1/12 scale, the decision was made.
 
Jack Constant's models are now in collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum:
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0075.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0076.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0077.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0226.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0227.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0228.001
I haven't found any quality pictures online.
There's a great summary of his work in FineScale Modeler/May 1999, written by his son Alan Constant:
https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/back-issue/fsm990501
  
My heap of "Beau" references:
  
There's a lot more of it on my harddrive.
 
So to finish my first WIP post, here are some real world and full scale examples of the subject:

Beaufighter Nose Section by David North, on Flickr
 

Bristol Beaufighter (A19-144) Photo 2 by Chris Young, on Flickr
 
There's hope I'll be back soon. 
 
Juraj

I finally got a chance to assemble the cockpit, it's a great feeling getting to this point.
 

 

 

 

 

 
And this is the frustrating part, all that work...here we are...
 

Amazing work!
And great presentation too.
I hope you'll have enough time to continue this. 
I need to learn a lot...

Hello,
 
I have decided that, with all the great builds emerging here, it's time to get on the wave...

But I warn you - this is a long-term project and the progress here will be sloooow...
 
My obsession with this Bristol's beast has started some 6 years ago (Thanks to HlavaXXII, a friend of mine...).
It was few years after I had returned to modelling after many years of doing other things.
First goal was to make a 1/33 paper model of this plane. 
But as I have started to look for the references, this happened to be a challenge in itself. And a lot fun too.
So after years of researching, with many ups and downs over the time, I've got a lot of references, a couple of new friends, some computer 3D models
and the persistent feeling that I need to do something with it, or it will end up in vain...
Time flies, you know...
 
Me inside TFC's Beau, July 2012:

 
So, what to do? 
A detailed, full 1/32 or 1/24 scale model was an option...
But then I saw a 1/12 F-104 cockpit on some modelling show. And that one has made me think...
And when I bumped into Jack Constant's amazing cutaways, which are made also in 1/12 scale, the decision was made.
 
Jack Constant's models are now in collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum:
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0075.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0076.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0077.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0226.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0227.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0228.001
I haven't found any quality pictures online.
There's a great summary of his work in FineScale Modeler/May 1999, written by his son Alan Constant:
https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/back-issue/fsm990501
  
My heap of "Beau" references:
  
There's a lot more of it on my harddrive.
 
So to finish my first WIP post, here are some real world and full scale examples of the subject:

Beaufighter Nose Section by David North, on Flickr
 

Bristol Beaufighter (A19-144) Photo 2 by Chris Young, on Flickr
 
There's hope I'll be back soon. 
 
Juraj

Hello,
 
I have decided that, with all the great builds emerging here, it's time to get on the wave...

But I warn you - this is a long-term project and the progress here will be sloooow...
 
My obsession with this Bristol's beast has started some 6 years ago (Thanks to HlavaXXII, a friend of mine...).
It was few years after I had returned to modelling after many years of doing other things.
First goal was to make a 1/33 paper model of this plane. 
But as I have started to look for the references, this happened to be a challenge in itself. And a lot fun too.
So after years of researching, with many ups and downs over the time, I've got a lot of references, a couple of new friends, some computer 3D models
and the persistent feeling that I need to do something with it, or it will end up in vain...
Time flies, you know...
 
Me inside TFC's Beau, July 2012:

 
So, what to do? 
A detailed, full 1/32 or 1/24 scale model was an option...
But then I saw a 1/12 F-104 cockpit on some modelling show. And that one has made me think...
And when I bumped into Jack Constant's amazing cutaways, which are made also in 1/12 scale, the decision was made.
 
Jack Constant's models are now in collection of Canada Aviation and Space Museum:
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0075.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0076.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0077.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0226.001
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0227.001, https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1998.0228.001
I haven't found any quality pictures online.
There's a great summary of his work in FineScale Modeler/May 1999, written by his son Alan Constant:
https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/back-issue/fsm990501
  
My heap of "Beau" references:
  
There's a lot more of it on my harddrive.
 
So to finish my first WIP post, here are some real world and full scale examples of the subject:

Beaufighter Nose Section by David North, on Flickr
 

Bristol Beaufighter (A19-144) Photo 2 by Chris Young, on Flickr
 
There's hope I'll be back soon. 
 
Juraj

Are you a wizard, or....?
Great progress. 
I think I'll need to dive into this PE stuff soon...
Already looking forward to your next update.

Excellent! Congratulations!  

It's looking great! I like your style. 

Wow! Great!
I've been watching your Whirlwind project for some years...
Actually I've visited your site for some news earlier today.
Just keep posting. 

It's great to have you back so soon!
Good luck and patience!
I'll be watching this place carefully...

Really a great looking engine! 

Hello there!
 
I've been lurking around and watching this forum  for long months, even years maybe...
Decided to sign up at last.
There is no publishable photo of me around at the moment, so I'd rather like to introduce myself.
I'm 45 years old aviation fan from Bratislava, Slovakia.
I used to make different types of models as a youg boy.
But I've been diverted away for many years by other aspects of life.
That's quite normal, I think.
Few years back I've found a way back to this hobby.
For objective reasons paper models arrived first.
You can see some of my creations here on my home forum:
 
http://papermodelers.sk/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1326
 
Beside that I've some more modeling projects running, including some computer 3D modeling, as 3D has been part of my job over the years.
And I need to develop my small working table into some serious workshop so I'll be able to make some more serious things.
I have few of these on the list, so I hope I'll also contribute here soon.
 
So, I'm glad I'm here. Keep modeling and posting, please.
It's always pleasure to see your work.
I promise I'll produce som picture soon.
 
Juraj
 
PS: I plan to visit Telford this year, for the first time. I'd be glad to meet you there in person.

Thank you for the warm welcome!
I've just posted in the Telford thread.
And I have changed my avatar into my photo.
It's like 10 years old though, so you should expect more of grey now...
And also here is my flickr gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80229502@N07/albums
Might be of interest to some of you.
 
Juraj

Thank you for the warm welcome!
I've just posted in the Telford thread.
And I have changed my avatar into my photo.
It's like 10 years old though, so you should expect more of grey now...
And also here is my flickr gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80229502@N07/albums
Might be of interest to some of you.
 
Juraj

Thank you for the warm welcome!
I've just posted in the Telford thread.
And I have changed my avatar into my photo.
It's like 10 years old though, so you should expect more of grey now...
And also here is my flickr gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80229502@N07/albums
Might be of interest to some of you.
 
Juraj

Thank you for the warm welcome!
I've just posted in the Telford thread.
And I have changed my avatar into my photo.
It's like 10 years old though, so you should expect more of grey now...
And also here is my flickr gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80229502@N07/albums
Might be of interest to some of you.
 
Juraj

Thank you for the warm welcome!
I've just posted in the Telford thread.
And I have changed my avatar into my photo.
It's like 10 years old though, so you should expect more of grey now...
And also here is my flickr gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80229502@N07/albums
Might be of interest to some of you.
 
Juraj