The Small Wing

Glenn · February 07, 2007, 12:14:17 AM

After watching the movie umpteen times, I think I got the shape right. It's built around a 1/72 P-38 cockpit narcell, only made bigger and changed the shape a bit more. The prop is from a 1/72 P-39 and the wings are balsa, and the tails are E/green. On looking at the movie, I decided Dk Blue with Yellow trim would look close to the hue. Yellow for the markings, as they look a dirty white in the movie.
Scale : 1/60

I am now working on the BIG WING, and the only thing keeping me going on this project is the odd Vodka.

Rafael · February 07, 2007, 02:44:09 AM

Ummm, Vodka, Tovarisch!!!!!
Definately worked miracles in this build!!!!

I love the idea and its execution is flawless!!!

A little cardboard, (Cardboard, Yum!!!) could help in your next build, maybe?

Rafa

Maverick · February 07, 2007, 03:01:37 AM

Super Build Glenn

is it the movie 'The Shape of Things to Come'? I remember watching it about 30yrs plus ago & thought it was brill.

Mav

Radish · February 07, 2007, 04:06:04 AM

Certainly interesting looking shape.

I love those '30s movies....just inspirational stuff.

Brian da Basher · February 07, 2007, 05:02:27 AM

Glenn this little beauty totally made my day! I think you've replicated it perfectly! No easy feat given how quick the shots of it pass by in the film. Is there any chance we can see some more pics?

I can't wait to see your "Big Wing"!

Awesome!

Brian da Basher

Joe C-P · February 07, 2007, 06:58:23 AM

That rocks! B)

JoeP

Rafael · February 07, 2007, 07:01:53 AM

HEY, HEY, Glen!!! I missed it this morning, but the spinning effect on that propeller is the magic touch!!!
melikesitmorenow!!!!

Rafa
(shakes head, polishes eyeglasses)

frank2056 · February 07, 2007, 07:08:40 AM

Glenn,
That looks great! I love the funky art deco planes from that movie. Can't wait to see the big wing!

Frank

ysi_maniac · February 08, 2007, 06:32:45 AM

I like this weird stuff

Andrew Gorman · February 08, 2007, 09:22:46 PM

That looks sharp! I can't wait to see the big wing. There are some pictures and a set of plans for a flying model of the small plane at:
http://home.att.net/~dannysoar3/ThingsToCome.htm
Wings over the World Rule OK!
And for the vodka, drop a hot pepper, some lemon zest, or some cucumber peel into it for a week or two before consumption for something a little bit different and pretty darn good.
Andrew

Glenn · February 09, 2007, 12:08:40 AM

This is the first shot of The Big Wing. The wings are reverse cranked and the outer wings are swept back. The fuselages are just the basic balsa here, although the model has just had it over coat of Dk Blue.
The span is 24 inches, and I'd say the scale was around 1/200.
Glenn

Rafael · February 09, 2007, 06:46:14 AM

UUUUMMMMmmmMMMM!!! Balsa! The older brother of Cardboard (Cardboard, Yum!!!)

Real promising stcratchbuilding adventure. Has the looks of a winner!!!

Rafa

John Howling Mouse · February 10, 2007, 05:10:02 PM

Truly incredible. In my boxcar-coupling-mitts, that delicate little beauty would have been accidently broken a dozen times if I tried that.

cthulhu77 · February 10, 2007, 05:31:16 PM

Neat stuff, Glenn...have to love those scratchbuilds.