Kerploosh! An attempt at a 1/72 'Splash'

[spanner570]

The thread by Steven (Dulux) about creating explosions and the like, set me off (see wot I rote there!)

I needed a break from scribing yet more bricks for my houses thingy, so this morning I sat down and had a go at modelling a Hurricane hitting the sea.
I've tried to model the aircraft breaking up on impact, just before it vanishes in spray.

I used toilet roll, cushion stuffing and a bit of silicone.

Bearing in mind it's my first attempt at such things, any thoughts? As long as they are physically possible and don't hurt, I'll take note.....:fearful:













Cheers.
Ron

[David Lovell]

Can't wait to see your second attempt Ron fantastic captures that split second in time perfectly well done that man. Not that it demeans your modeling skills in anyway but you also know how to handle a camera. Once again great stuff thanks for sharing. Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
For your first attempt that is excellent. When Mrs Ron finds out that one of the sofa cushions is missing its innards you're in trouble though:tongue-out3:
Jim

[Tim Marlow]

The effect looks convincing Ron. The water surface in particular is excellent. The only thing a little jarring is the water plume behind the plane in pictures 2 and 4. If the plane was travelling forward then the water displacement, and thus the splash, would be to the front. As it is it looks a little like the plane hit the sea going backwards :thumb2:

[peterairfix]

Well if that's your first go I look forward to seeing what you can really do.

[papa 695]

Cracking work Ron,
For the splashes I've seen on youtube that some people use something like scenic water on the cotton wool so it doesn't look too stringy. But I've never done it myself.
Seeing this though it looks like something I will try at some point. Once again cracking work.

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps for the positive, humorous suggestions and comments.
Just what critique corner is all about. No nit picking, just good, honest observations. Thank you.

Good point Tim, but having been fluttering down, spinning and generally doing things it shouldn't from a few thousand feet up, who's to say an aircraft always hits Terra Firma or water going forwards ....

Ian. you know me, if it ain't up my drive or in the kitchen, it doesn't get a look in. Heaven forbid I have to buy summat!

I'll have a further 'Play' later......

Thanks again.

Ed. Forst.

[JayCee]

Very good Ron. I particularly like the colour photo's.
John.

[JR]

:nerd: Super 570 .

[Del640]

Love it...

[outrunner]

You really made a splash with this one Ron!

Andy.

[Ian M]

Is the wispy stuff spray or smoke? If smoke looks good. If spray it's a bit curly...
The actual impact looks good. Can't really imagine how to do it, but you are the king of water dio' so you will guarantee make it work even better in take 2

[adt70hk]

That's very good indeed, especially for your first attempt.

ATB.

Andrew

[spanner570]

Thanks for the feedback boys... :thumb2:

I had a second go last night.
I added a bit of colour to the stuff and squose it together to try and make it less curly. I also added a bit more silly cone to the base.

Wadda yer think, better or worse?







Cheers.
Ron

[JR]

Think in the photos, esp the last one where the water effect really shows ,you have captured it perfectly 570.
Great hurling skills by the current Mrs Ron.