Michael Scarborough Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hello, all. It has been a long haul but the AEG is now finished. I feel as if I pushed myself with the level of research, conversion and scratch building I did on this build. In the process, I did a lot of cussing, but learned a lot. Thanks for the encouragement along the way. One note: just as I was finishing up, I heard from Richard Alexander at WnW that the wing roots were actually metal, not wooden, as I have shown them. I thought long and hard about repainting them but the scratch built hardware and cables are really delicate and I didn't want to chance breaking any of them in the removal process. So, let's just agree that this particular AEG was an experimental version with wooden wing roots. I can live with that. PS I took it to the MFCA show in Philadelphia last weekend and was pleased to garner a gold medal. (I missed winning Best In Show in the Ordnance Division by one point! Rats! I won it in 2016 with my HB W12 and will do it next year!!) As some of you know, this AEG will become part of a diorama now re-titled The ANZACS and the AEG. I've also finished the Thornycroft Lorry for the scene and am now in further planning stages. (The Lorry took a bronze medal at the show and, considering that it was my first build of something wingless, I was pretty tickled!) Thanks for having a look! Cheers from NYC, Michael Trak-Tor, Old Dog, TorbenD and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holzemjo Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 This is absolutely extraordinary and worth every medal you won for it! Congratulations, you really created something special, even measured by the stellar standard here on this forum! Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Most impressive, builds like this brigs WNW into brand new level, Bravo! Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Superb build Michael and congatulations on the gold medal, looking foward to seeing you bring the diorama together. Regards. Andy Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Michael, that is absolutely brilliant! And congrats on your thoroughly-deserved awards, too. Kev Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Bravo, cher ami ! Looking forward to discover the diorama ! Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D. Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Awesome work and a great way save display space.... Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Michael Superbly done and a very unusual way of presenting a WNW kit. Congratulations on the awards - so very well earned. :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Another work of art! I do hope you are going to include some of the "g'day mates" in the diorama. Regardless, looking forward to seeing it all together... Sean Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Scarborough Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Another work of art! I do hope you are going to include some of the "g'day mates" in the diorama. Regardless, looking forward to seeing it all together... Sean Thanks, Sean....indeed, the subtitle of the scene will be, "G'day. Mamzelle".......I'll let you guess at the meaning! Cheers from NYC, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Reminds me of the still lifes painted by the Dutch masters, it belongs in the Met! Cheers, David Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Top job, I love the delicacy and scale thickness you've achieved Torben Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Great concept and execution! Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Michael, What a brilliant job! Congrats on the awards taken! I was wondering where you got off to,.. Gaz Michael Scarborough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Masterfully executed my friend. Simply brilliant! Congratulations on every single award you won at the show they are well deserved. As Gaz said we were wondering why you went off the radar lately. It's great to have you back. Karim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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