With the arrival of the Pheon Decal Set for this model I've shifted my efforts back here from the LeRhone Camel Build I worked on in the interim. The decals are now complete; they are up to the usual high standard of Rowan's line with only a very small bit of trimming for the fuselage band at the bottoms. The Aviattic Lozenge wheel sections need a tiny bit of touch up paint.
I had intended to use the added (longer) cowling decal from the set however forgot and used the original which fit very well in my view, especially with the added black stripe on the rim of the cowling. The face portion was "halved" for ease of application, the separate bottom lips were trimmed once set and worked nicely as well with a bit of Micro Sol.
The fuselage markings went on easily over several coats of Future on the Lozenge.
................. and the wing:
Next in line was building the Landing Gear and Wing Attachment Jigs supplied as part of the Decal package. I used plastic faced cardboard sign board sheet for the bases and cut the small supports from foam core plastic sheet board of approximately 5mm thickness. The "peel and stick" templates worked well and a little careful work with a #11 blade ensured accuracy. I used 2 part 5 Minute Epoxy to assemble the jigs, they appear to be great little aids in getting this beast together!
..........Cutting out...........
The two assembled Jigs.............
and finally the fuselage "posed' in the Landing Gear Jig. Beautiful fit I must say! Kudos to Rowan from Pheon, magnificent markings and decal quality and the Jigs are pure genius!
Now it's decision time; I'm going to try soldering up brass "Strutz" Landing Gear assemblies and, if successful, will attempt the wing strut assemblies as well. I guess learning to solder should be considered step one in the process!?
Cheers,
Lance