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Guillows Series 2000 - P-38 Lightning by David Duckett. Viewed 2090 times.
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| David Duckett | 02-Feb-11 03:00 | | A word about criticism... |
| David Duckett | 02-Feb-11 03:14 | | You may recognize the picture. The problem with criticising someone's work is that it invites a second look at the work of the critic. I would expect more from someone with 20-25 years of experiernce. For example, there are no control surfaces on any of these models; no rudders, elevators, flaps, or ailerons. I could continue but you can see for yourself. Interestingly, in the scroll with the Guillows Photo of the Month, this guy's B-17G, also without control surfaces, is right beside Brian's Spitfire.I do understand about wanting to correct something wrong, i.e. "I seen" (sic), but that's for another forum. |
| SteveM | 02-Feb-11 15:11 | | His B-17 was much better, but even if all his models had been perfect he still jumped in with all the care of a bull in a china shop. |
| moostang51 | 02-Feb-11 15:33 | | Well said, DD. As Strother Martin (the Captain) said in "Cool Hand Luke", "What we have here is a failure to communicate". |
| BillParker | 02-Feb-11 15:38 | | I've been trying hard to keep my mouth shut about that little whoop-de-doo yesterday, but here's my 2 cents... When I first came around here, (this forum) my first impression was it was about enthusiasm, inclusion, and encouragement. We all already know what's wrong with our projects, but is sure is nice to have our peers congratulate our efforts. I hang out here, because it's a very pleasant experience, and I thank all involved here for that, especially Mr. Good, for providing this space for us all to enjoy. And that's enuff about that! **BLUSH** |
| John M Oshust | 02-Feb-11 15:58 | | Yes and the cockpit is the wrong color and the tail too thick!!! |
| dfrank47 | 02-Feb-11 16:53 | | Hey guys, I too enjoy this site very much. You guys have taught me a whole lot since I have got back into this hobby. Bill summed it up perfectly. I did not mean to cause a stir, but I could not fathom an insult like that. |
| intruder 1400 | 02-Feb-11 16:58 | | I can take criticism, it works both ways. Thanks for the input, you guys all have some awesome builds. I also did apologize for my comments. I have never built airplanes with the flaps, or controls...never learned how, like I said I am self tought. However I am still very proud of what I have accomplished with my builds and you all should be of yours also. I do think that your criticism of me is going way to far...but it is what it is. I never meant any harm to him or anyone else, I merely made a comment that I shouldn't have I guess. I will take this like a man (and apologize one more time).
Sincerely,
Chad Meyer |
| intruder 1400 | 02-Feb-11 17:15 | | I will admit this p-38 could have been better. I never claimed to be a professional or be with without flaws myself. I live in Anchorage, Ak and building these fairly nice builds is just a way for me to pass the time with the cold, dark winters we have. I will never be any better at building than what I am right now, and I am ok with that. |
| intruder 1400 | 02-Feb-11 17:18 | | Wow, I can actually criticize myself...go figure. |
| intruder 1400 | 02-Feb-11 18:06 | | SteveM: Ure comment is hilarious I will admit. |
| lukebozek1 | 02-Feb-11 20:17 | | Anchorage Alaska? Are you one of those guys on the crab boats? Seriously, I looked at work up there doing UT on the pipeline welds and went up to visit, that was the end. I didn't want to write my wife (ex-wife) "Dear Dorothy, today I almost got eaten by a Polar Bear." She would have said Try Harder! I have to be honest, this is better than my first P-38, looked like I used Purple Meth as a bonding agent. Come to think of it, anyhow I am an adult. I still suck at covering and will tell you that some of my stuff is so lame I don't show it on this web. Or anywhere else, but the grandkids still think they look great so I really don't care about anybody else's opinion. Except for maybe Bill Parker's, he is special. I want to slide into one of his planes, pull the cord a few times and taxi down the field and run into a trailer parked at the end of the runway. A fitting end for such a sailor as myself. Patience, perseverance and repetition are the keys. You did well, do it again and all will be as it should. |
| intruder 1400 | 02-Feb-11 20:41 | | Thank you lukebozek1, this P38L was my first of the 3 big birds I built and of course the other 2 turned out better, I guess you get better with each build. No I don't work on a fishing boat, I am a structural steel estimator at Allied Steel Construction here in town, been there for almost 17 yrs now. I have to tell you I was quite blown away when I found out I won the contest with my B-17G, I just put it in the contest for people to see, had no expectations of winning. Keep at the covering you will get better at. |
| lukebozek1 | 03-Feb-11 06:28 | | I just finished a crane project at a steel company in Thomasville Georgia. I hate doing covering, but i did learn that prepping the framework was the key ingredient. That and an umlimited supply of tissue. |
| intruder 1400 | 03-Feb-11 13:28 | | Tissue covering can be a nightmare, it's all trial and error, the longer you do it the better you get at it. I have learned the bigger the pieces the better it turns out, less wrinkling when you shrink and less glue lines that will show. Any favorites for the SuperBowl this year ? I am going with the packers even though I don't like them, I don't want the steelers to get 7 rings. I am a cowboys fan. |
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