Those Magnificent Men - Page 2

**Don Boose** · #11 04-13-2009, 06:57 PM

From the photos I've seen, Horation Phillips's wings didn't all come out straight, either.

These are a very nice set of airplanes and I'm glad you are building and displaying them.

Don

**Kugelfang** · #12 04-14-2009, 05:48 AM

I'm really glad you're posting these. I've got Fiddler's Green's 'Voisin Hydro Canard' all printed out and ready to go. Really love these old crates. This will be my 3rd or 4th build ever and my first attempt in about 4 years. About how long is each build taking you? And how would you describe your experience level?

--jeff

**bob martin** · #13 04-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Hey jeff,
Usually it takes me a couple days. I think the Antoinette took me three days. Of course that doesn't mean I work all day long

Most of the models I have done are from fiddlersgreen. However, I have done several more difficults and more detailed ones as well. Compared to some of the builds you see here in this forum, as far as difficulty & detail, I couldn't even begin to live up to their expertise.
:o I mean there are some really great modelers here.:D So I would say I am fair to middlin

BTW where are you from?

**Kugelfang** · #14 04-15-2009, 11:17 AM

Have to agree with you about the talent residing on this forum. I am absolutely blown away by some of the models. What really attracts me to card modeling is the variety of models available. So many more rare and esoteric subjects that you just don't find in plastic. And it's great to find some people who share my interest in them.

Looks like I have a free weekend coming up so maybe I'll get started on the Voisin. Though I think I may use 1/16" balsa for the float struts. Just doesn't seem like a bent paperclip would attach very securely to the rest of the model. Somehow seems inappropriate, too...

I'm located in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

--jeff

**bob martin** · #15 04-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Hey By Golly, a next door neighbor! Well on here that could be anywhere in the world. Be sure to post some pictures of the Voisin when you get it done.:D

**bob martin** · #16 04-21-2009, 11:16 AM

Well here is the forth one from the Mag Men Cd
AVRO TRIPLANE Mk IV.

I had to design my own engine. There was one on the plans but not the one for this aircraft.

The rigging on this one was a BEAR

I wish I'd taken a little more time and done a better job:o

**B-Manic** · #17 04-21-2009, 12:52 PM

This is a very nice build of an interesting aircraft. The engine looks great, as does the rigging. That must have taken some time. I am really enjoying this thread thanks for sharing Bob.

**Don Boose** · #18 04-21-2009, 07:21 PM

The AVRO Triplane is terrific, Bob. I think it's my favorite so far of an outstanding set of models.

Don

**bob martin** · #19 04-23-2009, 05:54 PM

This is my number five from the Mag Men
VICKERS Type 22 Bleriot.

I varied slightly on this one. The plans called for two skids but the picture on the plans showed one with only one skid on the undercarriage. I liked the way that one looked soooo

I tried something a little differently with the rigging on the tail boom. I had an old paint brush that I cut some of the brissles off and glued pieces in the tail boom for rigging. I only wished I had used a little heavier card stock for the fuselage

**B-Manic** · #20 04-23-2009, 05:56 PM

NICE - I like the single ski also, well actually, I pretty much like all the early monoplanes