john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 My aviation background ? got none. It was fishing and rock concerts for me as a kid, Loved it, would do it all again if I could First model was a Keil Kraft Matador, wings folded because I used wrong balsa on wing spars. Built a lot of models since, always fly well but I chicken out on the detail, I really struggle with the scale stuff. So that's why I joined in the build, if the talent that's on here can't get me a WOW , i'm a lost cause. John p.s. I want a picture as well, but I can't make my mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Anthony Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Forgive my ignorance John, what does WOW mean in this context? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 What would you say if you walked past a beautiful model Careful now John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I'm with you John. Good luck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 yeah i need to up my game detail wise. i tend to favor the "if it looks ok from 10 ft away" approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hopefully we can achieve the WOW with them all. The thing to remember is to push your own limit but don't bite off too much CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 how it flies is more important to me than how it looks....., you cant see rivets when its flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Lol good point but the model spends most of its time on the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 You can do it if you really want to, it takes time and patience and is very satisfying. But I admit that most of mine look better at 50 feet in the air. I have also found that the beautifully finished models with detail never fly as well and one is always more worried about them. I have noticed that most people make a far neater job f my designs than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Still your designs though Peter, must be very satisfying to see them being built Iqon, I agree it's for flying, but I always stop short on the detail, I get stuck, this time I have other builders to ask questions of. Seeing how it's done in blogs is a great help. I think I can up my limit Danny, I don't have to sit scratching my head on this one, I can ask questions. That's why I joined in, plus I like being involved. One plane I have always wanted is the FW 190, my absolute favourite, I hope to learn enough to build myself a real good looking scale job in the future. A bit of info from Doncaster air museum (who have a Chippie) 616 squadron South Yorkshire where the first Jet squadron, 271 squadron took part in D-Day flying Dakotas John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Here's my colour scheme it's the one at Donny, so i'm using it, as it's a good reference. No chance of a good picture of it, too much around it. Got a decent shot of registration though. Wing looks good, I love building wings John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 dont forget the rivets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Looks great John, I wont be copying as I already have one very similar Love the little blue 150 in the background Must visit there soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm not a rivet counter, if they look ok from 10ft thats cool by me, its how they fly thats important to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Me too John Nothing wrong with looking and flying good though John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Totally agree john, and i take my hat off to the guys that spend hundreds of hours getting it just as it should be, but how must they feel if it goes in, all that work for nought. Brilliant on a static display though where it can be admired close up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I never look at it like that mate, the better it flys and looks the more enjoyment I get. When it flys past I think ... I made that John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Have more faith in yourself mate! I find if I go at something I try my best and it doesn't work, I look upon it as experience and just try to do better next time! Have a go and I'm sure you'll surprise yourself 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 It's all about your own standards and what you're prepared to accept. If you don't like something or think you could do a better job then re-do it until you are happy! Another point is how self critical you are. Do a bit then have another look at it later and see if you still think it's good enough. Some people are never happy and seek perfection hence 100 hr or more models! Techniques and ideas can be stolen, er I mean observed, from the build blogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 11/06/2014 00:23:12: Totally agree john, and i take my hat off to the guys that spend hundreds of hours getting it just as it should be, but how must they feel if it goes in, all that work for nought. Brilliant on a static display though where it can be admired close up. Flying the model is only part of the exercise. For me and many others, the building is where the pleasure is, flying just proves it isn't an Airfix model. So yes it is painful to see all the work come to a grizzly end, but it isn't for nothing Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Flying, for me, is the whole point of building an aeroplane. Enjoying the building along the way is nice, but it's certainly not the point of the exercise, for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I suppose it just comes down to what you like doing the most, building or flying, i do enjoy building now and again, i still have the hurricane to build but i mostly enjoy the flying and getting out with my mates and having a laugh, but, dont get me wrong here, i'm always in awe when i see a beautifully created scale model in all its glory, i would just be too scared to fly it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Just spotted this one, I like it anybody claimed it yet ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Could there be a connection with the British Constructional Steel Association(?) There's no way that they'd own it, but perhaps a keen member does! Unless there's another organisation with the same initials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 No idea Colin its the one used by My Hobby Store in their adds John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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