alex wence de leon
Master at Arms
First of all, Congratulations on the formation and look of Modelers Alliance.
Second, I am very happy to continue my contributions to 'Masters Classes' within Modelers Alliance.
Third, Please let me share some photos and thoughts on my "Flying Flea" build here in Modelers Alliance.
Thank you and on with the show...
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The Royal Enfield WD/RE 125cc British Airborne Motorcycle.
the "FLYING FLEA"
1/9th scale scratch-build.
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An excellent reference photograph and motivating tool that got me started on the project build.
This is a famous, much published photo that has been going around for many years.
As seen here, the bike can be appreciated for it's light-weight & practical abilities, be them airborne or ground dispatch.
The Motorcycle weighed some 62kg (approximately 137 lbs) and if gotten stuck in the mud, the driver could simply pick it up and carry it away.
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Finished "Flying Flea" on display with British Airborne Shoulder Patch/Flash & Jump-Wings.
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In-Progress photo with bike assembled before paint finish and weathering.
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Low-angle view of finished build to compare with previous in-progress view.
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"Time capsule" photo of build in-progress on work bench.
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Photo of actual 125cc motor and transmission in the motorcycle chassis.
Good detail and color reference to be applied for build.
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In-Progress close-up of scratch-built engine assembly mounted to bike frame.
Bike frame fabricated from styrene. Tires are resin castings converted to narrow profile.
Fenders and gas tank are designed from highly converted offerings from a large scale Triumph motorcycle kit.
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Mid-section finished out with cammo green, metal finish & weathering.
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Rear 3/4 high angle view of 'primary drive' side of motorcycle.
Photo-Etch links and rollers were glued together for drive chain.
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Published in the April 2010, Volume 14 Number 6 of Military Modelcraft International magazine.
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Title page with a high-angle photo show excellent detail of motorcycle and groundwork.
Also included a little 'profile' photo with my white beard.
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"Metal count" since October, 2009, with "flying flea" being displayed at, Austin AMPS show, CALMEX IPMS SWAMP show,
AMPS NATS show & Chicago Figure Show.
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This recent build has done well in the model show circuit & also published within one year of being finished.
I believe it has plenty life to continue the show circuit with one more published article in the works.
Thank you looking and letting me share my recent scratch-built "FLYING FLEA" here on Modelers Alliance.
alex wence de leon, south Texas, USA
Second, I am very happy to continue my contributions to 'Masters Classes' within Modelers Alliance.
Third, Please let me share some photos and thoughts on my "Flying Flea" build here in Modelers Alliance.
Thank you and on with the show...
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Royal Enfield WD/RE 125cc British Airborne Motorcycle.
the "FLYING FLEA"
1/9th scale scratch-build.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An excellent reference photograph and motivating tool that got me started on the project build.
This is a famous, much published photo that has been going around for many years.
As seen here, the bike can be appreciated for it's light-weight & practical abilities, be them airborne or ground dispatch.
The Motorcycle weighed some 62kg (approximately 137 lbs) and if gotten stuck in the mud, the driver could simply pick it up and carry it away.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Finished "Flying Flea" on display with British Airborne Shoulder Patch/Flash & Jump-Wings.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In-Progress photo with bike assembled before paint finish and weathering.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Low-angle view of finished build to compare with previous in-progress view.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Time capsule" photo of build in-progress on work bench.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Photo of actual 125cc motor and transmission in the motorcycle chassis.
Good detail and color reference to be applied for build.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In-Progress close-up of scratch-built engine assembly mounted to bike frame.
Bike frame fabricated from styrene. Tires are resin castings converted to narrow profile.
Fenders and gas tank are designed from highly converted offerings from a large scale Triumph motorcycle kit.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mid-section finished out with cammo green, metal finish & weathering.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rear 3/4 high angle view of 'primary drive' side of motorcycle.
Photo-Etch links and rollers were glued together for drive chain.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Published in the April 2010, Volume 14 Number 6 of Military Modelcraft International magazine.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title page with a high-angle photo show excellent detail of motorcycle and groundwork.
Also included a little 'profile' photo with my white beard.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Metal count" since October, 2009, with "flying flea" being displayed at, Austin AMPS show, CALMEX IPMS SWAMP show,
AMPS NATS show & Chicago Figure Show.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This recent build has done well in the model show circuit & also published within one year of being finished.
I believe it has plenty life to continue the show circuit with one more published article in the works.
Thank you looking and letting me share my recent scratch-built "FLYING FLEA" here on Modelers Alliance.
alex wence de leon, south Texas, USA
