Duncan Willis

I make replica puppets and props. Honestly, I do:

[Jeff de Boer @JeffdeBoer9]

There are several steps to making the front decorative fittings for the ears of the Fat Henry mouse armour. I use a die and press to get the initial form before chasing. #jeffdboer #dieforming #mouseart #metalforming #mousearmour

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

SANDY BALLS...

On Burry Port beach as a lovely end to the day.

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@Steveontour2 Cheers Stephen! I'm now quite used to making Parker - this is number 23.

Parker is by far the most requested Supermarionation puppet replica that I make.

I made a Parker as a gift for Gerry Anderson in 2012. I was incredibly honoured when it was displayed at his funeral.

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

BOOTED...

But not yet suited.

This week I've crafted Parker's shoes from fine nappa leather, with waxed linen laces, and little cotton socks (bless 'em!).

Chauffeur Parker and his FAB 1 Driver's Seat commission.

WORK IN PROGRESS.

[Jeff de Boer @JeffdeBoer9]

Another of the process story telling image today. This is the making of the ears and installing them in the helmets for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #armourring #miniatureart #metalartstudio

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@DailyPicTheme2 My favourite #Gnarly tree - 'The Scary Tree' - which I see on one of my regular dog walk routes here in south wales.

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

A DISCARDED PLASTIC BOTTLE...

Is the only thing that Colin prefers to a tennis ball. He found one today on Burry Port beach.

He tired himself out playing with it, stopping only to cool off in the shallows.

THAT'S MY BOY!

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@GentTracy I doubt it. 🤣

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

PEGGING THE FOKKER

Tricky blighters, wings. Believe it or not, there are three on a triplane, plus a mini wing on the undercarriage.

Holding ribs, spars, leading edges and trailing edges together while the glue dries is a challenge.

Clothes pegs help.

1/8 Fokker Dr1 W.I.P.

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@GentTracy Muttley

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@DailyPicTheme2 #Butterfly on a tree trunk from last July.

[BabelColour @StuartHumphryes]

A little bit of prettiness for you today: I've cleaned-up this charming pre-WWI autochrome study of a wall-mounted display of dahlias, photographed in colour 113 years ago by the Belgian artist & photographer Alfonse van Besten. Autochromes are an early colour glass-plate process and this is not colourised.

[Jeff de Boer @JeffdeBoer9]

Step three in the making of the helmet cap for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #mouseart #miniatureart #metalarts

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@DailyPicTheme2 'The Windy Tree' - a landmark on a regular walkies route that I do with my dog, Colin.

I took this photo on 11th May.

#FavouritePictureFromMay

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

DOGGY PADDLE...

Colin loves the sea nearly as much as he loves his tennis ball.

At Burry Port beach this evening.

WHAT LARKS!

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

@DailyPicTheme2 First harvest of grass in April of this year by the local dairy #Farm, Hendy south Wales.

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

HIGH TIDE...

And a very welcome breeze at Machynys Beach for WALKIES with Colin this evening.

COOL!

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

FOXGLOVE CITY...

On The High Lane during yesterday evening's WALKIES with Colin.

LOVELY!

[Jeff de Boer @JeffdeBoer9]

Step two in the shaping of the helmet cap for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdebeor #metalforming #mouse #mouseart #miniatureart

[Duncan Willis @Superproprep]

ON A WING AND A SWEAR...

I've been working again on my 1/8 Fokker Dr1 Triplane kit.

Today's task was to glue the plywood components of the middle wing together.

Once again the 'Sweary Pegs' designed and made by my old pal Colin Farrant proved to be invaluable.

😎