1/24 Grumman F3F-2 - From WW1 to WW2 GB

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far Charles!

 

[Rogi]

Very nice, I love how it looks without the paint on, Love seeing the ribs and all the hard work you put into the piece

 

[Wurger]

 

[meatloaf109]

Looks great!

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Charles. I'll remember that candle trick when I'm painting pictures; being close to the canvas, and concentrated fumes, normally makes me feel thick-headed (no change there then!), so it should alleviate things a little.

 

[Wayne Little]

doin' a fantastic job Charles!

 

[N4521U]

Good to hear you have found something to relieve you of the fumes. Your health is utmost in this game. The covering is looking pretty good there Charles..

 

[ccheese]

Nice work, Charles. I'll remember that candle trick when I'm painting pictures; being close to the canvas, and concentrated fumes, normally makes me feel thick-headed (no change there then!), so it should alleviate things a little.

Oh... did I mention that I destroyed a whole sheet of tissue ? Got it too close to a candle and POOF ! I'm not use to working with two burning tapers on a small table. If anybody tries this, please be careful.

Thanks for the kind words, Guys....

Charles

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Good to see your back in the game Charles and yes, the old burning candle trick, also good for getting rid of onion smells.

 

[ccheese]

Do onions and balsa go together ?

Charles

 

[N4521U]

Saute the onions before baking the lot.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Would taste good sautéed but a touch chewy.

 

[A4K]

Don't know about the onions, but the kits looking nice Charles!

 

[ccheese]

Worked on the landing gear, today. Got the wire frames where I want them, now it's a little detailing with rolled tape. The wheels are just for show, they don't belong to the F3F.

Charles

 

[meatloaf109]

They look good with it though!

 

[N4521U]

Now Charles..... that's an awwwwwfly small prop!!!!!!

 

[Airframes]

Taking shape nicely Charles. When you mention rolled tape, is this to build-up the gear legs, to provide the 'bulk', or to provide fairings?
Not that familiar with this aircraft, so not sure what the gear legs should look like.

 

[meatloaf109]

An impossible collection of trapeeze-like bars, as Bill and I well know.

 

[ccheese]

Taking shape nicely Charles. When you mention rolled tape, is this to build-up the gear legs, to provide the 'bulk', or to provide fairings? Not that familiar with this aircraft, so not sure what the gear legs should look like.

A little bit of both, Terry. The rolled tape is suppose to look like shock absorbers.

Charles

 

[Airframes]

Ah, I understand, thanks Charles. Looking forward to seeing it come together.