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Offline lone modeller

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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #45 on: January 29, 2017, 03:24:46 AM »
Did the spider fall over the engine in just the right place too? The seats and belts look superb and the engine is fantastic - just love the subtle colours. This is a great thread to follow.

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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #46 on: January 30, 2017, 04:21:46 AM »
Thank you again!

Got the initial paint session done. I think silver dope is quite a solid, even finish on real aircraft. You don't seem to see the same highlighted ribs etc as on other finishes. That said, it needs some variation (artistic licence I guess). I've done a little post shading and that should mellow with further processes.

I'm also going to experiment with some pencil work... 

Guy

Ps the lower wing is pretty heavy - for those that have made the kit, is it solid enough on the kit struts? Any reinforcement required?

Also, I'm tempted to attach the mid sections first then the outer wings once done. Is that feasible?









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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #47 on: January 30, 2017, 05:10:44 AM »
Beautiful paint work Guy.

I build my Bristol quite some time ago and used the kit supplied struts, I have had no issues what so ever, no reinforcing required.

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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #48 on: January 30, 2017, 05:29:39 AM »
Quote from: Des on January 30, 2017, 05:10:44 AM
Beautiful paint work Guy.

I build my Bristol quite some time ago and used the kit supplied struts, I have had no issues what so ever, no reinforcing required.

Des.

Guy
My experience was as Des's, no problem. I do recall struggling a bit with attaching the fully assembled lower wing though. I'd say if it's possible attaching the middle section first would be easier however checking the alignment could be a factor here as well.
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #49 on: January 30, 2017, 07:26:57 AM »
Quite pleased with my home made map for the cockpit...



Guy

Ps thanks Des & Lance, that's reassuring! Just seems such a heavy lump of plastic with the wings on...
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #50 on: January 31, 2017, 07:46:06 AM »
Just a couple more shots of the interior - extras in place so I can at least call that done. I've also finished off the wings and fuselage.

The masks for the markings came today, so hopefully I'll crack on with those soon.

Guy









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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #51 on: January 31, 2017, 08:24:21 AM »
Lovely!
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #52 on: January 31, 2017, 09:04:52 AM »
Very nicely done Guy, the folded map looks excellent in position.

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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #53 on: January 31, 2017, 04:47:27 PM »
Thanks Bud & Des,

Thanks too Steve, although that looks a bit beyond my available resources! Ideally, I'd like to attach the the top and bottom mid sections then once fully dry - slide the wings into place - but I'm just wondering if there's enough 'bend' to get the struts in place... or whether I'd damage the structure as they're a very tight fit.

I'll probably just end up doing it as per the instructions, but I always dread locating & gluing all those struts in one go with a big heavy wing swinging about  :P

Guy
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #54 on: January 31, 2017, 08:58:53 PM »
Morning,

Just getting stuck into the masks & markings...





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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #55 on: February 01, 2017, 12:07:53 AM »
Outstanding updates! The colors are perfect and the details brilliant! I can't comment on the wing assembly but honestly I have never had a problem when following WNW assembly sequence!
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #56 on: February 01, 2017, 04:38:22 AM »
I assembled my Brisfit by glueing fuselage to complete lower wings and gluing center section of upper wings.  I then rigged the cabanes and tail before the top wing was on.  I then put the outer wing panels for top wing, and to be honest they may have fit so tight that i didn't glue them after test fitting.  The tight fit and the functional rigging have held them in place for to years now...
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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #57 on: February 01, 2017, 06:50:52 PM »
Thanks for that,

Roundels done, serial no.s etc next.

Guy


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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #58 on: February 01, 2017, 10:01:26 PM »
All finished now...




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Re: WNW Post War Brisfit
« Reply #59 on: February 02, 2017, 12:06:31 AM »
Looking outstanding with the Markings applied!
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