I have already built 2 1/16th open structure models for my dioramas.The Albatros Dva and the Neiuport 28. I am presently building 2 Jennys a JN4D and a Canuck.I will run this thread in conjuction with my thread in Dioramas.This thread will center on the aircraft themselves. Cheers! John.

1/16th Jenny Canuck

The above 4 pics are of my 1/16th Jenny Canuck that I am building for my "Memories of Flight School" diorama.The diorama will contain 2 Jennys, one a Canuck and the other a JN4D.The Jenny 4D will be a basketcase being robbed for parts.The diorama will also contain 2 cars,2 motorcycles and a trailer.
Cheers! John.

Go John go!

Fancy meeting you here.
Cheers! John.

Stunning, simply stunning. I love seeing scratch built stuff, especially in progress. Is there anywhere where you have more info on how you do this, or can you post here
Eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
Mal

It's always a pleasure seeing your work John.

Wow im just curious how much time went into scratching this?

Definitely place the details on how you got this beauty constructed.

Thanks guys! Yes,as I mentioned over in the diorama section, I have been contributing to the aerodrome.com for about a year and a half now on the building of airplanes and dioramas.Go to :
http://www.theaerodrome.com see Forums,Models,"How I build airplane dioramas"
Better sit down with your favorite brew though, there are about 67 pages to read.
On this site I will divide it up between the diorama and the airplane threads depending on the subject matter.I have begun over on the dioramas thread with a couple of postings from the last few days.
Cheers! John

Jeremy,I dont really count the hours but as a rough estimate I do about 800-1000 Hours in the shop per year building.On top of that I do a lot of research,planning etc.The Albatros and Neiuport dioramas took over a year each and the jenny has been underway for about a year and a half now.I have just turned 65 so I am slowing down a litttle.The hands and eyes are still good ,its just the stamina that has diminished over time.I started as a modelship builder 35 years ago.
Cheers! John.

Previously unpublished pics

Another

and another.

This is a 1/16th scale Albatros that I did for a diorama of a WW1 hangar scene.
Cheers! John.

Hi guys! when I get some time I will start the step-step part of this thread.Right now I am contributing " How to.."s to 10 websites so it keeps me busy.I am also working on my 3rd diorama which I hope to have finished next year.
Cheers! John.

Hi John

That is simply awesome! We need to gather this into a Feature - where it'll be far more accessible and have a longer "shelf-life" than in the forums. I'll be away over Christmas and New Year, but please nag me early in 2006 if I haven't already pestered you - let's build an article out of these posts.

All the best

Rowan

Sounds great to me Rowan!
Cheers! John.

thats some utterly fantastic work, john. i think WW1 aircraft look amazing "naked"
can't wait to see more!

One word John, beautiful! Like the photography too, Wingman out.

I was sitting there opened mouthed looking at the 1/16th Jenny Canuck and my jaw hit the floor when i saw the 1/16th scale Albatross dio. Absolutely stunning work John.
Thanks for posting, Andy (++)

Thanks Guys,I am glad you liked the pics.I also have a Neiuport 28 aircraft in a dio that I will also post here.These WW1 aircraft are fun to do and I prefer to work in mixed media,plastic ,wood,metal or whatever. Cheers! John.