Some of my airplane builds

[Swampfoxx]

I've never been a big fan of B-24's, but I promised myself that I'd have to build at least one, IF someone ever designed at cardmodel of this famous "Highly Decorated" aircraft.

Well, about a year ago, a designer and friend, John Dell did just that!! I think that this was the prototype/Beta build for this particular model, but I'm not positive of that. Either way here are a couple of picts of the finished model as well as a diorama I did using a mixture of other card models on a wooden base that I added some "grass" and the edge of a tarmac.

John Dell's B-24J Card model built by Swampfox.jpg click for larger image
Over all view from 5'o clock high

B-24J Dragon and his tail.jpg click for larger image

B-24J card model.jpg click for larger image

The Dragons underside.jpg
The belly of the Dragon.

I got a message telling me I'd reached my limit of picts so I'll post the diorama picts on the next message.

SFX

[Swampfoxx]

This diorama was created using mostly card models. The jeep is plastic, because at the time I couldn't find a good cardmodel. Since I did the diorama, a good one has been designed..... The engine hoist is an old coat hanger and some scrap pieces from the scrap box...

B-24 diorama finished 2.jpgclick to enlarge
An overall view of the diorama

Engine hoist and jeep.jpgclick to enlarge
The engine hoist is scratch built from a coat hanger

Card fuel truck.jpgclick to enlarge
The Fuel truck is card by AirDave

bomb cart card model.jpgclick to enlarge
The bomb cart comes with some of the the John Dell B-24 models

The people are from various models.

My dioramas only last for a couple of days, after I take the pictures and enjoy the layout, everything goes back to various boxes, shelves, storage where ever I find some room. I have no dioramas sitting around, not enough room to keep them setup.

Thanks for looking,
Swampfox

Your dioramas are incredible! You take the models way over the top, and AirDave's accessory vehicles are top notch. They add much to the whole scene. I would love to have some of these big enough to use as background screens on my computer, as I am sure many others would. Great work!! You should put links to were you got all this stuff from. I know Chris would appreciate it, as would AirDave, (His work is topnotch!

[Swampfoxx]

Originally Posted by Zathros

Your dioramas are incredible! You take the models way over the top, and AirDave's accessory vehicles are top notch. They add much to the whole scene. I would love to have some of these big enough to use as background screens on my computer, as I am sure many others would. Great work!! You should put links to were you got all this stuff from. I know Chris would appreciate it, as would AirDave. His work is topnotch!

Thanks Zathros, I will get together the info on the links for these Airfield accessories.

As for AirDave, heck, don't loose any sleep over his attitude, in the world of the web/internet we're all just a bunch of electrons. One click of a button and we're all gone Like you said, he does good work that I can use. Thanks AirDave;-P

I'll make that post about the Airfield diorama accessories later today.

Swampfox

[sjsquirrel]

Originally Posted by Swampfoxx

This is a 1:48 of the Boeing Model 299............this is a John Dell design that I bought from FG about 7-8 years ago. It's a nicely designed kit, went together with little difficulty and really stand out in a crowd...


enjoy,
Swampfox

Really excellent looking builds swampfoxx. I just added that B299 to my list of kits to build. The B24 was already on it

I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Steve

[Swampfoxx]

One of the things I like to do is photograph my models, take the image an place it in a "real world" environment using either Photoshop or Bryce, sometimes both.

Here is my FG J-3 with pontoons sitting on a table.
J-3 Cub from 2-360.jpg J-3 Cub fm 10 o clock-360.jpg
J-3 Cub fm 7 o clock.-360.jpg

And here it is 'sitting' in the water using Bryce software.
j-3 in water-480.jpg
J-3 Cub day's end-480.jpg

Thanks for looking,
sfx

[Swampfoxx]

This is the Delta 7 Mercury spacecraft...... in low Earth orbit..

Faith_7_in_Earth_orbit.jpg

That's it................finally

SFX

Does that Delta 7 have a interior? Just wondering. Looks great!! I really liked that move "Astronaut Farmer".

[Swampfoxx]

No, the Mercury models don't have the interior as far as I know. His Gemini series, at least one of them does have the interior....

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[Johndhs]

Swampfoxx,

All I can say is "WOW!". You did some great work on those models!

Swampfox, the reality is that I think you being a lot more to the models than you may nor may not realize. I have seen people build the same ones and they look like they rolled in a rough landing!

[Swampfoxx]

Originally Posted by Zathros

Swampfox, the reality is that I think you being a lot more to the models than you may nor may not realize. I have seen people build the same ones and they look like they rolled in a rough landing!

Thanks Zathros, I know that I don't venture too far from the FG models and I been given some flak over it.

I've also seen a lot of comments about how poorly they are designed and that they don't go together right....... I don't get it, maybe my standards are set too low for some of the "highbrows" that show up in these forums. But I think that if you take the time and try to do the best you can with even the more basic designs, you can build a decent model from a FG kit.

I wonder if they are as good as the think they are if they can't even build a "simple" FG design.

I'll just keep doing what I like to do and if others are inspired, great. If not, that's fine too.

SFX

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[youngtiger1]

Totally love them all. You have a great taste of subject choice. I really love those Golden era planes.

[marrecar]

Wow, those are amazing... Especially Sikorsky S-39, it's really impressive...