Lohner T.I 1/33rd from Orlik

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by ccoyle

Nice work, Dan! All those struts and bracing would have scared me off a kit like this, but yours turned out great!

Thanks, Chris! These are sort of like ships and really do benefit from all that rigging. Plus, in this case, it makes a rather fragile thing pretty darn strong.
Thanks for the comments and following.

Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by leenone

Wood, canvas, metal pipes, tension wires, whenever I see them, I marvel at the wisdom of my predecessors, allowing such an inconspicuous combination of materials to fly like a bird.

No kidding, Lee. I agree completely. This would have been a great machine to see in the air!


Thanks for looking...Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by modelperry

Very well done! I wonder how you'd do with a wheeled or tracked theme....

Naw, just build what you want.

Gre

You know, Greg, I could see doing a half track or one of my favorites like a Honey or a Lee/Grant. My wife did get me a Wespe. Hmm.........Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by YOAVHOZMI

very good job, very good.

YOAV

Thanks for following and commenting, Yoav. This was a truly fun build!


Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by wiwo1961

Hello Dan,

I nearly missed the finishing of this grat model!
Great additions with the tanks.
Congratulations.

Cheers Wiwo

Do you know how many times I checked out your build? It was one of the main things that got me through! I have a few more AH planes plus a battleship to make. Sure make great models.


Your interest and skill is much appreciated.



Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by Texman

Great work my friend! An excellent piece to add to your collection.

HI Ray,


I know which model I WON'T be bringing in October.


Thanks for all the encouragement along the way.


Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by Michael Mash

Impressive project with all the struts and rigging.
It was fun watching your progress.
Mike

Thanks so much, Mike. I'm glad it was at least entertaining. I was dreaming about rigging last night. Maybe a nice, trim WWII monoplane is in order?


Much appreciated,
Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by rjccjr

Hi;

The actual machine usually sat on a cradle or two wheel trolley for handling. The appearance of the finished model would be much improved and much easier to handle if it was placed on such. There are several photographs viewable on line. Hope this is useful.

Regards rjccjr

Regards, rjccjr

Good points, RJ. This one is, however, going to get a pilot and be hung from my office ceiling. I can't wait for my boss to come in.



Have a great day and keep cutting and gluing...Dan

[smithdr]

Originally Posted by Siwi

It takes great skill to get a complex and delicate assembly of thin and small parts to turn out this tidy. You're right about it looking more convincing than a resin kit, and the build thread contains some valuable information on how to get these results. Hope you're very pleased with it.

Thanks so much, Siwi. And I need to apologize for confusing you with another poster yesterday. I think I had too many rigging lines in my head!


I am truly pleased with the finish. It's a model that I really enjoyed putting together to the last detail. Didn't get tired of it. Well worth the effort. I could see doing some more delicate sea planes in the future.


Thanks for commenting and following along!



Dan

[Erik Zwaan]

What can I say? Excellent work Dan! I've been following your builds for quite some time now and think this is your best up so far. Your weathering skills are great too, as not all Orlik kits come with weathering, and certainly not with dirt stains. It takes courage to weather a paper model as paint can't be undone on paper. What do you use: Different shades of grey marker (such as Tombow) as this is already very effective?

Cheers,
Erik