| Howdy Barry and Tiger,
I just wanted to say thanks for the kind words and the "thank you".
Yes, this is a real classic, or "vintage" aircraft as planes of this era are often called.
If you look closely, you might be like me and see a resemblence to the "Westland Lysander". Both aircraft were made around the same time and the "Gull wing" seemed to be the "style of the day". The thickness of that type wing has always amazed me. And although you cant see it in the photos, the wings look almost "forward swept" (although they are not what we now call a "true forward sweep").
As for the water idea....well I kinda attribute that to RJWoods, when I posted my model of the HU-15 Albatross, he suggested that I get a shot of it sitting in water and create a few "ripples" for effect.
Well although the Stinson wasnt a water bird, I got to thinking that my old trucks hood sure could use a coat of wax...I wasnt gonna wax it lastnight lol so I thought "water". And i was pleased with the effect it gave especially with the dark background and high shine and reflection from the underside of the aircraft.
I was so pleased, i just completed another model mere moments ago and photographed it in the same way....except this time it is a "water-bird". I wont say what it is, but i will have it posted in the next 20-30 minutes or so once edit all the photos for size and titles.
Have a good day and thanks again,
Greg |