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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on May 15, 2018, 08:11:44 AM

Title: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 15, 2018, 08:11:44 AM: While Łukasz from Taurus is waiting for box covers for his brand new Clergets I am privileged to receive one copy of Clerget 9B with a provisional box to try my hand on it - thank you my Friend!

(https://image.ibb.co/bUrQiy/cle01.jpg)

The box is arranged in the way which those who saw his earlier Bentley will find familiar - the multitude of superb resin bits nicely put in the slots in soft foam holding blocks. What is new is the fine transparent resin stand and a clever jig for an easy tying of valve springs - needless to say a generous section of copper wire is provided too - two pieces of two different diameters to be honest - one for the said springs, another for electric wires.

(https://image.ibb.co/bALJ3y/cle02.jpg)

So, let me take the Czech razor saw, let the fun begin and let us see if I will be able to do justice to amazing skills Łukasz enchanted in all those 280 or so elements.

(https://image.ibb.co/hQQwqd/cle03.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mQgQiy/cle04.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/iEBrOy/cle05.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/m8nWOy/cle06.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ckHWOy/cle07.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/d6cy3y/cle08.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ci3Gqd/cle09.jpg)

I am still thinking if I should try to remove the kit engine from my Wilson's Camel and replace it with this jewel or to just attach it to the stand and have it as a completely separate model - which it surely is on its own.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2018, 08:46:18 AM: You are off to a great start as always. Having watched the progress and development of this masterpiece I am really looking forward to seeing your build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: Wodehouse on May 15, 2018, 09:14:36 AM: Łukasz is an absolute magician. What a beauty. This should complement my WNW Clerget Camel quite nicely, if I ever get around to building it..

Looking forward to what is certain to be a stunning build.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 15, 2018, 04:35:00 PM: Looking forward to seeing your work on this project, PrzemoL ;)

Good luck!

vB
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: GazzaS on May 15, 2018, 04:42:26 PM: Looking forward to seeing your results Przemo.

Gaz
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 16, 2018, 06:39:38 AM: Work on the cylinders heads completed, Mounting tham to the crankcase began. Magnifying glass is mandatory.
The current part count stands on 90. And awe to Łukasz skills grows exponentially with the increasing number of attached parts.

(https://image.ibb.co/dxFMQd/cle11.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dMAXWJ/cle12.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/e8Fcyy/cle13.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fBkcyy/cle10.jpg)
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: RAGIII on May 16, 2018, 08:26:09 AM: You have made excellent use of the small jig included for ending the copper wire. The engine is coming together beautifully
RAGIII
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: Juan on May 16, 2018, 11:29:39 AM: Beautiful work, my two cents, mount it separately, too beautiful to hide most of it under a cowling.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: gbrivio on May 16, 2018, 02:57:37 PM: Quote from: Juan on May 16, 2018, 11:29:39 AM
Beautiful work, my two cents, mount it separately, too beautiful to hide most of it under a cowling.

I totally agree, it's a stand alone piece of modelling art.
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 16, 2018, 03:44:14 PM: Thanks, guys.
My one cent :-) - if I attach it to Camel it will be with cowling and propeller off, fully exposed. The debate is still open.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: aliluke on May 16, 2018, 04:25:15 PM: My two cents - it deserves to be on one of wonderful models. Your idea for a cowling off version of the Camel sounds great to me. And I'm sure you are going to do this engine kit all of the justice it deserves too!

Cheers,
Alistair
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: GazzaS on May 17, 2018, 04:51:32 PM: That engine may be too pretty to cover up... Might require a diorama of some sort...

Great work!

Gaz
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: kensar on May 17, 2018, 09:37:25 PM: "That engine may be too pretty to cover up.."

Yes, especially for the price you pay for it!
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: markleecarter on May 17, 2018, 10:36:31 PM: You are doing an amazing job on an amazing model! Can I ask what glue you are using and how you are applying it? Also how are you handling the tiny pieces?
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 17, 2018, 10:46:43 PM: Thank you, all.
The engine will surely not be covered. Nevermind money, but the quality of Łukasz product could not be treated like that.
I suppose I will try to take off the prop, engine and cowling from my Wilson's Camel. If it works, then this engine will replace it. If I see that would be too dangerous for Camel, then I will use the Taurus stand and have a model of Clerget itself.

For glueing I use CA glue, mostly in gel consistency. For some parts I prefer to dry fit them and if they are not easily removed to apply the glue and put them back - I do not remove them and then I use liquid CA glue to let it penetrate the slots. Both types I use are of "Kropelka" name - available in Poland but of Uruguay manufacture:
http://parkfarb.pl/uploads/_cache/2013/10/31/1286/800_600_1.jpg
For holding, I use either tweezers or my own fingers. The most tiny bits are transported by toothpick with wet tip - the adhesion action of water is enough to hold the bits.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 18, 2018, 05:32:43 AM: Some colours...

(https://image.ibb.co/kajkqd/cle15.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cPAQqd/cle16.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cu9UGJ/cle17.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/eixGwJ/cle18.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nRxuiy/cle19.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fD5fOy/cle20.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dxarVd/cle21.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bvf3bJ/cle22.jpg)

And the stand prepared, just in case...

(https://image.ibb.co/icSibJ/cle14.jpg)
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: lone modeller on May 18, 2018, 06:42:32 AM: Only just found this Prez. That is a mini-masterpiece on the part of two people - Lukasz and you! It needs a modeller with your skill to do this real justice.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: RAGIII on May 18, 2018, 07:40:53 AM: Outstanding Modeling on a beautiful kit!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 25, 2018, 02:27:40 AM: Despite the numerous elements the build is quite straightforward. The pieces fit together like Lego bricks. In some cases no glue was necessary. The parts counter stopped at 275 when the engine was completed.
I finally did not dare to touch the Camel and decided to expose the engine as a separate model, using the nice stand Łukasz designed.

(https://image.ibb.co/b6TPT8/cle31.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/i3zg88/cle32.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bLC188/cle33.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bW5oo8/cle34.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ei1To8/cle35.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mLpsFo/cle36.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/iO7188/cle37.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bwMTo8/cle38.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gicOMT/cle39.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/e5ir88/cle40.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/d4XjT8/cle41.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/m5EL1T/cle42.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jRTPT8/cle43.jpg)
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: krow113 on May 25, 2018, 03:16:46 AM: Nicely done!
My only comment would be to do something in the back to cover the mount. Like a plate with a bolt pattern or even just a big hex bolt head shape.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: coyotemagic on May 25, 2018, 03:53:38 AM: Simply stunning, Przemo! A gem like that is best displayed in the open.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: RAGIII on May 25, 2018, 06:04:47 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 25, 2018, 03:53:38 AM
Simply stunning, Przemo! A gem like that is best displayed in the open.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud Completely! You made the right decision in displaying this Beauty on the stand!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 25, 2018, 06:50:31 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 25, 2018, 06:04:47 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on May 25, 2018, 03:53:38 AM
Simply stunning, Przemo! A gem like that is best displayed in the open.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud Completely! You made the right decision in displaying this Beauty on the stand!!
RAGIII

This make s3 in agreement and fell I will display mine the same way !!

Ed
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: aliluke on May 25, 2018, 08:25:18 AM: Amazing and beautifully rendered by you! I agree that it deserves to be a freestanding model.

Alistair
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: GazzaS on May 25, 2018, 09:01:53 AM: Przemo, that is really excellent!!
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: lcarroll on May 25, 2018, 12:17:05 PM: Amazing in it's details and realism, Prze! You've done an outstanding job on what is obviously an equally outstanding release. Displayed as a separate model on it's own or perhaps installed but "un-cowled" are both winning options .......... just beautiful!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: gbrivio on May 25, 2018, 02:08:45 PM: The outcome is brilliant, I agree with other comments: this is a stand alone, beautiful model.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: Manni on May 25, 2018, 02:17:56 PM: Great job, it was the right decission to dislpay it seperate. It is definitely a model for it selfes.
Title: Re: Clerget 9B (1/32, Taurus Models)
Post by: lone modeller on May 26, 2018, 02:59:14 AM: I think that the majority of us are in agreement that this is a first class (or better) stand-alone model. It would look terrific in an aircraft model though.

Stephen.