First World War aviation modelling

[=LD=Bulldog*]

S!

 

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here specialise or tinker with First World War aviation modelling? I have a cunning plan...

 

With very best wishes,

 

Bulldog

[Feathered_IV]

I do

 

 

[ZachariasX]

It's a very small war.

[RNAS10_Mitchell]

Wow!   Impressive work there.  Rigging even.  

[Feathered_IV]

5 minutes ago, RNAS10_Mitchell said:

Wow!   Impressive work there.  Rigging even.  

 

All of them.  And the pulleys too!  ?

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Very impressive, Feathered IV. Out of interest, do you specialise in various aircraft of the conflict as well as weathering, etc.? I ask as I am considering in publishing a new series of aviation modelling books.

 

Bullldog

Now that is impressive...

Some previous titles and will be announcing a Second World War modelling title in due course.

 

Bulldog

[HotWaffle]

I make WW1 models too, although mine aren't as good (or small) as Feathered's.

 

 

[=LD=Bulldog*]

They're great too. I want to propose a new series of modelling titles on First World War aircraft such as the Albie, Se5A, Camel, etc., on each particular model from start to finish, weathering, etc., as well as comparison on various makes (Airfix, etc.).

 

Do let me know if this is of interest. I see these as full colour, paperback and picture heavy.

 

Bulldog

[Feathered_IV]

11 minutes ago, 76SQN-Bulldog said:

Very impressive, Feathered IV. Out of interest, do you specialise in various aircraft of the conflict as well as weathering, etc.? I ask as I am considering in publishing a new series of aviation modelling books.

 

That sounds exciting.  I tend to lean towards British aircraft the most and have been working in 1/144 scale.  I sort of specialise in scratch building if anything, as kits in that scale are often rare.

I love that Bristol book by the way.  I must put that on my list for santa

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Thanks, Feathered. Here are more that we have published: https://www.fonthill.media/collections/ww-i-aviation

 

Could you tackle a British aircraft one at a time with a spec of, and this is all very out of the blue and organic, 100-150 pics (yours are fab) with a wordcount of 50-55,000 words? Just an idea that I had this morning. All books are sold and marketed locally and nationally all over the US and UK.

 

Bulldog

Hotwaffle's are also fab!:-)

[RNAS10_Mitchell]

45 minutes ago, Feathered_IV said:

 

All of them.  And the pulleys too!  ?

Amazing work my friend.  Are you a brain surgeon?  With hands that steady, you should be. Lol.  Very immpressive.

33 minutes ago, J5_HotWaffle said:

I make WW1 models too, although mine aren't as good (or small) as Feathered's.

 

 

Excellent!  You guys have some real skill.

[Feathered_IV]

29 minutes ago, 76SQN-Bulldog said:

Could you tackle a British aircraft one at a time with a spec of, and this is all very out of the blue and organic, 100-150 pics (yours are fab) with a wordcount of 50-55,000 words? Just an idea that I had this morning. All books are sold and marketed locally and nationally all over the US and UK.

It might well be possible.  For quicker turnaround, I documented the steps in the Fe2 and Pfalz projects and wrote them up as I went, so a lot of material is already to hand there.  I also made moulds of the major components of the Pfalz D.III and D.IIIa, so it would be possible to do additional ones in a range of schemes too.  For new projects I had been considering a BE.2D or E. However something like that does take a significant amount of time to produce from scratch. 

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Sounds great. Although I return to my desk on Tuesday, can you please be so kind as to PM me your e-mail address and that I can formally introduce myself?

 

Bulldog

[Feathered_IV]

Thank you I will.  I’ll look forward to speaking to you!

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Thanks and perhaps we can arrange a Skype chat. I look forwards to your PM.

 

S!

 

Bulldog

Same goes for Hotwaffle!

[ST_Catchov]

1 hour ago, Feathered_IV said:

I do

 

 

 

Outstanding Feathered! What is the purpose of the huge matches?

[HotWaffle]

Will Do! Hopefully we can speak soon.

[=LD=Bulldog*]

27 minutes ago, ST_Catchov said:

 

Outstanding Feathered! What is the purpose of the huge matches?

Scale I would suggest.

[Canvas25]

1 hour ago, ST_Catchov said:

 

Outstanding Feathered! What is the purpose of the huge matches?

 

Huge firepower I would suggest.

[dixieflyer]

7 hours ago, 76SQN-Bulldog said:

They're great too. I want to propose a new series of modelling titles on First World War aircraft such as the Albie, Se5A, Camel, etc., on each particular model from start to finish, weathering, etc., as well as comparison on various makes (Airfix, etc.).

 

Do let me know if this is of interest. I see these as full colour, paperback and picture heavy.

 

Bulldog

 

Already been done/being done by Ray Rimmell of Albatros Productions. Ray has been the international leader in WWI modeling publications since the 1980's. WWI modeling is a VERY niche market, I know because I play at it.

 

Warren

[Feathered_IV]

16 hours ago, Canvas25 said:

 

Huge firepower I would suggest.

 

I get a ton of giant matchstick comments.  That one is by far the best of the lot! 

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Doesn't stop me, Warren! ?

[Raven109]

4 hours ago, Feathered_IV said:

 

I get a ton of giant matchstick comments.  That one is by far the best of the lot! 

 

At first I thought you were modelling matchsticks and the WW1 birds were there just to get a sense of scale. 

[Canvas25]

Seriously @Feathered_IV, you have truly amazing skills at this. 

[dixieflyer]

4 hours ago, 76SQN-Bulldog said:

Doesn't stop me, Warren! ?

I wish you the best of luck. Not trying to be a Debbie-Downer, but a large part of the problem is/will be that you have guys like Feathered_IV that are willing to post their build threads online in forums such as https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/   for free. Why buy the cow when the milk is already free? I wish you nothing but success sir.

 

@Feathered_IV, beautiful work sir. I've been struggling to get to that level in 1/72nd for years.

 

Warren

[=LD=Bulldog*]

Many thanks, sir!

 

Bulldog