1911 Martin-Handasyde Monoplane 1/48

[Grant Barr]

Nice work Glenn.

Like George, I use water and Vallejo cleaner after spraying their paints. I do also use plain old Windex (not sure if SC Johnson use the same product name globally) as it is a whole lot cheaper than the Vallejo branded stuff and it seems to be the exact same product but with a blue colour.

Keep in mind that I also break down the brush at the end of each session and soak in lots of clean water just to make sure no residual cleaning solution remains. So far so good.

 

[Crimea_River]

Note that some airbrush seals don't like ammonia. Many window cleaners have ammonia in them. If in doubt, RTFM.

 

[T Bolt]

Thanks for all the info guys. I have some Vallejo airbrush cleaner ordered and it should be here Friday so I think I will be going with that and water.

 

[T Bolt]

I installed the seat, which I made a quilted looking cushion out of a bit of paper towel. Also the fuel tanks and main rigging mast.

Here's the landing gear framework and the nose landing skid. Also attached the tail skid but didn't get a picture of it.

The engine' prop, and wheels ready to go. Pretty soon all that will be left is the rigging (If I decide to do it)

 

[Airframes]

Like the look of that Glenn - nice work.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Agree with Terry and marvel at the reality that people flew in these flimsy machines.

 

[fubar57]

Sweet

 

[T Bolt]

There was only one built and it killed the pilot.
Massive structural failure.
But it does look cool........
.

 

[T Bolt]

The assembly is complete! Just needs a touch more pastels, a shot of dull coat and the rigging, and I will be doing at least some of the rigging.

 

[Wurger]

 

[SaparotRob]

Pretty little thing. I really like the landing gear linkages(?).

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That is so cool.

 

[Crimea_River]

Kudos for making something off the wall Glenn. I like it.

 

[fubar57]

Me as well. Hard to believe a few decades later and we have Spitfires, Mustangs and 109s

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far Glenn!

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Glenn.