Hi to all!
After 2 months (on and off) of working on this Dewoitine D.510 I would like to show you the end result.
I built this in 1:48 scale from balsa wood and plastic and it depicts a D.510 …serial number 166 from Escadrille 3C2 of Aeronavale.
I don’t normally scratch build at this small scale but have to say that I enjoyed every second even though it was very challenging!
Here are some photos…
I hope you like the photos!..and thanks for taking a look!
Cheers
Fozzy
Man, that is terrific [t$t]!
Looks great!
When I got started in modeling, it was before plastic, so scale model kits (non-flying, static scale) were blocks of balsa wood, sometimes sawn to profile view, and the plans gave you cross section drawings to cut out and make templates for the carving. I still scratch one now and then for subjects I can’t find a kit for. I find carving wood a real stress reliever. One of those things where your hands and nervous system just take over and your thoughts wander onto whatever, while your hands continue to carve .
I know exactly what you mean Don!..working with wood is very therapeutic!.. model making has changed beyond recognition today!I have a distaste for aftermarket stuff that one can buy for the model your making…completely taking away your imagination for having a go at actually making the part yourself!..all to do with making money of course! I have and do make the occasional kit but nothing is more satisfying than to scratch build your own model
Cheers
Excellent attention to detail and design! It looks fantastic!
Actually, I use a lot of aftermarket stuff on my scratchbuilds. I hate vacuforming canopies, and things like props and wheels are just to hard to do to be worth it.