100th Anniversary Naval Aviation - Curtiss A-1 Triad 1/48th

[hawkeye2an]

For the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation I am going to build a Curtiss A-1 Triad in 1/48th. This will be a 100% scratchbuild.
http://http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab203/hawkeye2an/Curtiss A-1 Triad/A-11replica.jpg

 

[hawkeye2an]

It's been a while since I posted pics on this websight and it's changed, any help?

 

[hawkeye2an]

Think I've got it now. This will be a 100% scratchbuilt project with LOTS of update photos (hopefully)

 

[brucejscott]

That looks like it is going to be really nice AND really hard. Good luck and post lots of updates.

 

[hawkeye2an]

First few pics of engine cylinders built up of sprue, details like rocker arms from streched sprue.

 

[Airframes]

Great stuff, looking forward to seeing this one come to life. And nice to see you back.

 

[Crimea_River]

This should be good!

 

[Wurger]

Smells good.

 

[hawkeye2an]

More work on the engine cylinders today. Rocker arms from stretched sprue formed and attached.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Hawkeye, you sir are a glutton for punishment! This is looking great already!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I am liking this one already!

 

[hawkeye2an]

pic 1 laminated styrene engine block
pic 2 block roughed out and push-rods added

 

[hawkeye2an]

Hawkeye, you sir are a glutton for punishment! This is looking great already!

Just having some fun. It's PURE relaxation for me.

 

[Airframes]

Great work ! Looking forward to more.

 

[hawkeye2an]

Thanks for the comments guys.
The pros on this model: NO clear parts, NO decals and NO seams to fill.
The cons: No kit, Every picture seems to show a different plane/mod, all that RIGGING.

 

[vikingBerserker]

But still pretty impressive so far!

 

[hawkeye2an]

Working on the base today. Normally this is one of the last things I do, but this one will be sitting on 'water' and I will be able to build in some brass bits that will add a lot of stability to the airplane.

 

[Wurger]

This is what I call the Modelling.

 

[brucejscott]

Stunned and Amazed. The only thing I can say. I agree with Wurger. You sir, are a steely eyed model builder.

 

[Wayne Little]

This is gonna be good!