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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Scratch builds => Topic started by: Des on May 24, 2013, 10:54:07 PM

Title: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 24, 2013, 10:54:07 PM: I've been working on this scratch built model for about two weeks now, these photos show where I am up to at the moment. The wings on the Caudron had wing warping hence the larger ribs on the rear half of the wing. The fuselage tub is quite small but did carry a pilot and observer, the pilot sat at the rear but both crew had flight controls. Instrumentation was very sparse and there was no armament. This model will have the 80hp Le Rhone engine fitted, it will also be fitted with spoked wheels. This will not be a rapid build so please excuse me if there are large time spans between updates.
A full build log can be found here; http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page42.html

Des.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4-piDHinors/UZ9PkCwxepI/AAAAAAAAHKE/3kfjhFP7KCs/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252094.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nZDNsFrEeNU/UZ9PklOMOMI/AAAAAAAAHKI/bsf_EF81Lxk/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252095.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bKhNBIRqIBQ/UZ9PlEj2imI/AAAAAAAAHKU/2Sk-VVkQB98/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252097.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wsGoTQvWCRI/UZ9PjN3ZeeI/AAAAAAAAHJk/L36fSwcMPhI/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252089.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on May 24, 2013, 11:42:54 PM: Great to see this under way, Sir!

A great start.

How did you handle the wing's peculiarities?
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 25, 2013, 12:08:35 AM: Des,
Truly marvellous work ;)
What method did you use for the wood? Looks lovely.

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on May 25, 2013, 02:00:47 AM: I've been following along on your site, Des, and I'm glad to see you've started a thread here. She's well on her way to being another Delatorre masterpiece. I love your method of shaping the wings and will definitely give that one a try.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 25, 2013, 06:32:44 AM: Beautiful work! I am a bit surprised you aren't further along after 2 weeks :-X Just kidding of course, I don't even get the parts cleaned up on an injection kit in that amount of time! VERY IMPRESSIVE!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on May 25, 2013, 08:47:56 AM: Well, Des, if you told us, it was a new WNW kit, no one would doubt, that you had gotten a brand new kit from them to test build it.
Just amazing. I am looking forward to see this project unveil.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 25, 2013, 11:10:45 AM: Thanks very much for all the kind words, they are much appreciated.

Old Man - The wings were made up from three layers of 0.5mm styrene sheet, each was cut to the wing shape then glued together using plastic glue. I then taped the wing around a piece of aluminium tube t get the airfoil shape. After about half an hour I removed the tape and the wing retained its shape, any fine tuning can be done by hand. I left the wing overnight to cure and it ended up being very rigid, an easy way to form wings, only needed to sand the leading and trailing edges. The wing ribs are made from 0.5mm square Evergreen strips glued to the wing, the rear ribs, which are for the wing warping are made from 0.8mm round Evergreen rod. I used a liberal amont of Automative putty/primer and once dry sanded it down to achieve the hollow look between the ribs. The photo below clearly shows the airfoil shape achieved by the simple method explained above.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZcCllga47u0/UZryChmlVdI/AAAAAAAAHHU/zy3gAPnQ74Y/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252075.jpg)

Bob - The wood look on the fuselage was done by first base coating with Gunze off white, once dry I used 502 Abteilung oil paints to achieve the wood, the dark wood on top was Abt 080 Wash Brown straight from the tube with a little liquin added to assist drying, once completely dry I gave it a coat of Humbrol Clear Orange then a coat of satin clear. The two side panels were done using Abt 093 Basic Earth with a little Wask Brown added, again the liquin was added. The paints come in a set called Vehicle Weathering and Effects Abt 320, the paints can be purchased separately if required.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on May 25, 2013, 11:52:00 AM: Thanks for the description, Sir.

That sounds like a technique that might work out at my scale, also. Was the tube a match for your under-camber, or a bit smaller in diameter (to allow for some spring-back on the piece)? By plastic glue I presume you mean something like Tamiya liquid glue?
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 25, 2013, 01:24:58 PM: The tube matched the under camber of the wing, after about half an hour I checked the wing against my plans, a little tweaking was needed towards to trailing edge to flatten it out just a tad, this is easliy done just by bending the wing slightly with my fingers, it was then left over night to dry and it was near perfect when placed back on the plans.. I use two types of plastic glue - Humbrol Precision Poly or Revell Contacta Precision Polystyrene glue, both excellent products, but any good polystyrene glue would perform the same job.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on May 25, 2013, 11:28:30 PM: I always thought plastic had memory and it would slowly flatten out again. Did you "wash" the glue across each laminate and then sandwich them together? Im not doubting your process Im actually very excited by the simplicity!! No carving in camber on a balsa core or heating or vacing etc etc. The glue softening the plastic I suspect helps the forming. She looks beautiful and Im looking forward to each update (and watching the main site too)!!

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 26, 2013, 08:51:02 AM: Plastic does have a memory to a degree. I apply the glue so it covers the entire surface, it doesn't need to be thick, then I sandwich all three layers, while the glue is still ''wet'' I wrap the wing around the pipe or tube and tape it in place. It only takes about half an hour before the tape can be removed (depends on the brand of glue you use) and the wing will retain its shape, it is still quite flexible at this point and fine adjustments can be made by using your fingers, it will dry very rigid overnight.

If you had a piece of balsa shaped to the wing shape it would be a simple case of taping the wing to the balsa and leaving it overnight, no need for fine adjustments.

It's all good fun experimenting with new ideas, some work while others don't, I feel that this idea for making wings is very easy and fuss free.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on May 26, 2013, 11:38:39 AM: Oh yeah!! Its perfect!!! That makes wing construction a snap.

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 26, 2013, 10:36:03 PM: I assembled and painted the engine today, it is the 80hp Le Rhone from a WnW Sopwith Pup kit, for photo purposes it is only loosely fitted to the bulkhead. The propeller is an Eclair which was used for the Caudron aircraft, the propeller is a laminated wood propeller made by Doug Craner.

Des.

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(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p0US-PEGvdQ/UaIAL7V2wAI/AAAAAAAAHLs/vkGFnK0mbWY/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252098.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Z9YPqtoH2WE/UaIAL_fImNI/AAAAAAAAHLo/9ESapsONMCo/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%252099.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on May 27, 2013, 12:48:26 AM: I've been following along on your main site and as always, you're executing another museum quality model here Des.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on May 27, 2013, 07:49:47 AM: Des,
Absolutely stunning works my old friend. I like Chris and certainly others as well I've following along from the start on your home site. Keep up the stunning works Des,your scratchbuilt projects and all the kit project are a true inspiration to us all. Even this lapsed old modeler has gotten back into a new project with your works as a guide and inspiration.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 28, 2013, 08:52:05 AM: glad to see your caudron make it to the forum. i had check out early progress on your build log via the main website. this is gonna be nice, i like the caudron g3. to me a very nice looking plane. what youve done so far is stupendous. cheers to you my friend.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: xmald on May 28, 2013, 08:50:09 PM: I love your build! I always wait for the next update on the main page. Your work is so neat and sharp! Will you be adding some weathering to this model>??
I wish I could find a kit of a Caudron G3 in 1:48... the only one I know costs hell too much for me!
Two thumbs up!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on May 28, 2013, 09:20:41 PM: Spectacular, as always....
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jose Chaica on May 28, 2013, 10:52:02 PM: After a couple of months without coming into this forum, this new build is simply... breathtaking (like all the previous ones!)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: mc65 on May 29, 2013, 05:08:49 AM: that's... stunning.
being new to the forum I jump here and there looking around, and always find something interesting, wonderful and/or beautiful.
this is all put together!!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on May 29, 2013, 01:42:11 PM: Thanks very much for all the kind comments, they are greatly appreciated.

I have painted the fabric on the fuselage tub and as can be seen in the photos there is still a very good transparency through the ''fabric'' allowing the fuselage frame work to show through, I quite like the result. The engine is now fixed in position but I still need to do more work on the bottom wing before it can be attached to the fuselage.

Des.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4hfBcMuHgQE/UaV3OfDP42I/AAAAAAAAHNc/Xx_cWXDtF4U/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520101.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5u7LXQuPY_4/UaV3OQ6n-7I/AAAAAAAAHNo/CfiwgQ4kfDM/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520102.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cXILouP9ipU/UaV3PALXT-I/AAAAAAAAHN0/X13Ww1-QkNo/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520104.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: kinnies on May 29, 2013, 02:01:52 PM: Des, that is just lovely. I especially like the lazyboy at the back! It looks comfortable enough to stretch out in and enjoy the view...
Cheers,
John
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on May 29, 2013, 09:42:08 PM: Des,
I absolutely love how your transparency of the fabric looks my old friend. Overall massively impressive project. I'm looking forward to seeing how you manage the booms.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Adam on May 29, 2013, 10:45:45 PM: I admire the people, who from nothing are doing such beautiful things. :)

Adam.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on May 30, 2013, 02:16:47 PM: Excellent work as always. The necessary light touch on the fuselage fabric is perfect!!

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on May 31, 2013, 01:41:01 AM: Wonderful work, Sir, and on one of the grandest of the old birds, too.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Edo on May 31, 2013, 02:53:09 PM: Hei Des!
Wonderful craftmaship as always... And truly inspiring work!
In fact I am now thinking to try the same....
Very well done!
Ciao
Edo
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on June 01, 2013, 11:39:53 AM: Truly stunning work, Des. I know I say this with each of your builds, but this is shaping up to be your best yet.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on June 02, 2013, 10:45:37 AM: Thanks very much for all your kind comments, they are really appreciated.

I have started work on the undercarriage/tail booms. I am using 1.5mm solid square brass for the booms for strength. I will be using four of Steven Robsons brilliant spoked wheels for this build and as you can see I have one side of the undercarriage nearly done. The supports for the underwing mounting are made from 1.0mm brass tube, these will be painted black while the booms will be made to look like timber. The photo of the wheel assembly sitting under the boom is wrong, the axle of the wheel will actually sit on top of the boom with bungee cords lashing it to the boom.

Des.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mPuAeJ-L81I/UaqSJ9c0C1I/AAAAAAAAHRw/uo-hdp98Etk/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520109.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BYNJoIN-MEs/UaqSJ4SuwSI/AAAAAAAAHR0/cgS2Zh25Qb0/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520110.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Xv-cWG9Hkm8/UaqSJ3sAUTI/AAAAAAAAHRs/It10Q5nNbtA/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520111.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-79S2a-EjMe0/UaqSKnICxwI/AAAAAAAAHSE/8OaAQM2TXtQ/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520112.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-enSyKSmEMzg/UaqSKzy-EtI/AAAAAAAAHSQ/mlqsnEWqAs4/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520113.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2jlE9zhO0No/UaqSKwnnOVI/AAAAAAAAHSI/gX46-WbLtQQ/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520114.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on June 03, 2013, 05:30:56 AM: Des,
More drooling here too. Outstanding work on the booms and gear. Absolutely love those spoked wheels.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on June 03, 2013, 05:35:37 AM: Those wheels sure do make the great work you've already done pop!!

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Steven Robson on June 03, 2013, 02:54:47 PM: I’m stunned!

Your work with the Caudron G3 undercarriage/tail boom is just amazing Des.

Do you think this one is going to land in my display cabinet in Adelaide (I wish)?

Happy Landings.

Steven
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: lawman56 on June 03, 2013, 06:23:19 PM: Beautiful work, Des. Especially the wood! I haven't looked yet, but do any of your build logs show your wood process step by step? I'm fascinated by the look you've achieved and am itching to try it myself. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for posting it. ;D
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Siskin on June 03, 2013, 10:24:44 PM: It's fantastic!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 04, 2013, 12:30:57 AM: Simply exquisite workmanship Des. Those wheels could find no better home than on one of your scratchbuild projects.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jamo on June 06, 2013, 08:52:53 PM: Hi Des
I stumbled on this website with some lovely photos of a Régy propeller that came from a Caudron G.3:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/802481-1472/WW1-French-Aircraft-Propeller-Rxe9gy

Your build looks absolutely faultless. How will you ever go back to a kit after this?

Cheers
James
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on June 06, 2013, 09:09:27 PM: Thanks James for the link to the propeller, it is certainly a wonderful example. The Caudron used a variety of propellers during it's life, the particular model I am making used the Eclair propeller. I commissioned Doug Craner to make the propeller for me and he produced a brilliant example, it along with the Steven Robson spoked wheels will be the highlights of the model.

I will still be building kits as I am starting to build up a bit of a stash, but I am certainly enjoying my scratch builds, I love the earlier type aircraft which many of the kit manufacturers tend to steer away from. I have many more aircraft types on my list for scratch building.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on June 07, 2013, 12:14:51 AM: ...like two Dr1's in the stash.......from what I remember the best thing about the HC kits are the decal sheets. Love the scratchbuilds so keep em comin'

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on June 12, 2013, 03:36:52 PM: After a few weeks of illness I have started work back on the Caudron again. The undercarriage is now fitted to the underside of the bottom wings, the cross brace makes the assembly very strong. I still need to attach a heap of rigging which will be connected to the undercarriage and the bottom of the wing and fuselage. The spoked wheels from Steven Robson are brilliant, very strong and enhance the model very well. The exceptional laminated wood propeller was hand made by Doug Craner, it is based on an Eclair propeller.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Al86w8MaNAw/UbgG9DCXQ7I/AAAAAAAAHas/et6Xq656zJc/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520116.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QCVt-FH9iyo/UbgG9NoOluI/AAAAAAAAHaw/nX10VQ4tYhA/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520117.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iJenBxWESbU/UbgG9EyBFjI/AAAAAAAAHao/jHJbPPYdfFs/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520118.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gN1Kc5U8iI0/UbgG97z5MmI/AAAAAAAAHbA/T_tCTpvx4UY/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520119.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S_3SGPMOMaM/UbgG91Km61I/AAAAAAAAHbE/HP8wQkLY4Zg/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520120.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4TPTIRV62PU/UbgG-HBFn5I/AAAAAAAAHbI/m8pzALjHuhc/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520121.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5SNZQ5B0Ccw/UbgG-gb1QTI/AAAAAAAAHbQ/-HAL7UH84Fc/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520122.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 12, 2013, 05:58:46 PM: absolutely fantastic des. god i wish you knew how to cast. you could surely open a 1/32 resin aircraft company if you did. i love the caudron. who makes a kit?................no one. well i think in 1/72. and then theres the expensive yet fiddly ajp maquette in 1/48. i guess i will have to scratch one myself onday if i get up my nuts. i am in the planning stages of doing my first scratcher. i want to do the halberstadt d.ii. we shall see.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on June 12, 2013, 08:32:06 PM: That's amazing workmanship Des. Of course, coming from your bench, none of us are surprised by thar! This is truly an exciting build.

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jose Chaica on June 12, 2013, 11:21:29 PM: Words fail me... I don´t know what to say more, other than we´re watching a true gem in the making. Above all, thanks for sharing the experience with us. :)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on June 13, 2013, 01:55:29 AM: Truly brilliant craftsmanship as always, Des. This is quickly becoming my favorite build. I keep coming back to it over and over.
Cheers,
Bud
PS-Glad you're feeling better.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on June 20, 2013, 06:02:59 AM: Beautiful stuff, Sir!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on June 20, 2013, 03:23:31 PM: Thanks very much for all the kind comments.

I have completed the rigging on the undercarriage, there is quite a bit of rigging connected from the undercarriage to the bottom of the wing and fuselage, it certainly makes the assembly very strong. I still need to colour the tyres, they will be done in a light-ish gray.

Des.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WYNGvWHc-E0/UcKPkS6-5aI/AAAAAAAAHg0/Nw9ienqdAw0/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520125.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y_aHmP0cDNE/UcKPlOSLSPI/AAAAAAAAHg0/RanX_Syplcg/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520126.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cHYGWymjoJg/UcKPlV3Li6I/AAAAAAAAHg0/kNxXHYY7RKc/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520127.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 20, 2013, 10:24:23 PM: She looks superb Des! That upper woodwork still grabs my eye every time I see it.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on June 21, 2013, 02:55:18 AM: Des,
Awesome works my old friend. Thank you for the continuing inspiration to us all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on June 21, 2013, 11:27:04 AM: Another museum piece coming together

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on June 27, 2013, 01:39:49 PM: I made the struts from wood toothpicks, they were flattened on two sides then sanded to obtain the correct profile, they were then cut to length. I fitted a short length of 2.0mm brass tube on the bottom of each strut, I glued each strut to the wing using five minute epoxy which results in a good strong bond. I coloured the struts with oil paint and once dry I gave them a coat of clear. I have also fitted the turnbuckles on the bottom wing, these are turnbuckles that are fitted directly into the wing, they are held in place with CA. This aircraft had double flying wires and double landing wires plus stagger wires, so all up there will be quite a bit if rigging.

Des.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KoxYxIy2XvA/UcuxdMRNHbI/AAAAAAAAHn8/4_ewtHzeCwY/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520141.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RTZ3dDUKdz4/UcuxeCrA1WI/AAAAAAAAHn8/Tntf5UnMv9k/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520142.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Tr_889AVbHM/UcuxeCT9M4I/AAAAAAAAHn8/SvVV6N2Cw2I/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520144.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GtikGt_jxds/UcuxfEOm97I/AAAAAAAAHn8/V45ap0TqCIw/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520146.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Steven Robson on June 27, 2013, 07:55:23 PM: This scratch build just gets better and better every time I log-in.

Those toothpics make lovely struts Des. Bring on the top wing and the rest of the rigging!

Steven
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: lcarroll on June 27, 2013, 11:16:12 PM: Still well to the far right of the "spectacular" mark on the gauge, Des. An absolute joy to follow your progress!
Cheers (and stay well :))
Lance
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Zabu on June 28, 2013, 12:23:41 AM: Wow.

Scratch build! This is modeling to the highest level.

I really appreciate a scratch build. Superb stuff sir... both the model and the modeler!

Cheers.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: lone modeller on June 28, 2013, 04:41:08 AM: I can only repeat what the others have already said. This is museum standard work and of that there is no doubt. I know that this is 1/32 scale but the finish and construction have blown my mind..............
I wonder whether I should bother to post any more pictures of my work as I could never reach this standard. Excellent work and many congratulations.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jacek on June 29, 2013, 01:24:46 AM: Great work. I like to watch of your works, can always see something interesting.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on June 29, 2013, 10:20:45 AM: Toothpicks . . . what a simple and brilliant solution Des! ;D She looks fabulous. What an interesting and informative build!

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Gisbod on July 03, 2013, 03:29:31 AM: Amazing Des,

Makes me feel embarrassed building kits!

Guy
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 04, 2013, 05:17:52 PM: looks great ges as usual. i would fear that the toothpicks would snap, but those look to be some larger ones. i wonder did you soak them with anthing like ca to strengthen or just paint and varnish.though the varnish soaking in may be enuff to add some stability. dont think i'm second guessing the master i was just wondering.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 04, 2013, 06:39:41 PM: The toothpicks are 2.0mm round bamboo, once flattened they end up as being 2.0mm x 1.0mm, and being bamboo they are very strong. Apart from shaping the toothpick and cutting to length all I did was use oil paint to add colour.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Steven Robson on July 04, 2013, 06:52:59 PM: Gisbod: Don’t be embarrassed about building kits. Your kit is only a three-dimensional canvas; what you do with it is up to you. As we all know, there are some amazing modellers out there sharing their artistic talents with us all.

Albatros1234: I have also seen references to using tooth picks for wing struts and didn’t pay much attention until I saw this again in Des’ Caudron scratch build. Tooth picks are very strong once varnished or painted, this comes from the cellulose fibres absorbing the paint and varnish. Choose a good quality tooth pick and look for a very tight grain. I understand that most tooth picks are now made from bamboo. Bamboo is frequently used in ASIA for scafolding on multi-story building sites; I agree with Des, tooth picks are very strong.

My own view is that tooth pick (bamboo) wing struts are stronger than kit styrene.

Cheers
Steven Robson
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 04, 2013, 07:31:09 PM: You are correct in saying that toothpicks are stronger than kit styrene struts Steven, I made several struts from styrene and found them to be very weak, so toothpicks came to the rescue, and toothpicks are so easy to work with.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 04, 2013, 07:40:33 PM: I made the top wing by glueing two sheets of 1.0mm styrene sheet together after the wing shape was cut out, while the glue was still wet I formed the wing shape over a length of aluminium tube. This was left taped to the tube for about half an hour. I left the wing overnight for the glue to fully cure before I added the ribs, these were cut from styrene strips. The rear ribs are of a larger size , this is where the wing warping took place. The top wing is over 41cm in length so it dwarfs the bottom wing. The photos show the top wing with only one coat of spray putty, many coats will be added then the wing will be sanded to give the hollows between the ribs.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8oo2PO5o_3M/UdVBD1lDmyI/AAAAAAAAH60/AaAaDzyHgeE/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520147.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eHObIg1FnvQ/UdVBD5Zr94I/AAAAAAAAH60/fUapdznwmpw/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520148.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--566dbNyWgI/UdVBD5kBkLI/AAAAAAAAH60/yjgnD7127io/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520149.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on July 04, 2013, 10:02:06 PM: She's coming along nicely Des. I'm looking forward to seeing the top wing when you have it finished.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Zabu on July 05, 2013, 12:24:15 AM: Lovely!

Cheers
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Ernie on July 05, 2013, 04:26:09 AM: Gee Des, I'm at a loss for words. I think all the adjectives have
been used up, so just let me say it is such a pleasure to see
what an artist in our hobby can do. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Best Regards,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on July 05, 2013, 10:36:38 AM: This has gone together very well!! Im looking forward to the next installment. Any concerns about the top wing weight outside of those interplanes?

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 05, 2013, 05:33:26 PM: i thought the toothpicks looked really beefy compared to my toothpicks. the toothpicks commonly found in the u.s. are not bamboo, they are of a light, fragile wood. they are more like 1mm diameter. we have bamboo skewers used to spear sandwiches together at a deli. i think your product is more akin to what i call bamboo skewers. makes more sense. they look great and if they are bamboo i'm sure quite strong.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: LindsayT on July 05, 2013, 11:06:20 PM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on July 05, 2013, 05:33:26 PM
i think your product is more akin to what i call bamboo skewers.

Okay, that makes more sense. I'd never seen such a beefy toothpick, but I've seen plenty of bamboo skewers that would fit the bill. Toothpick...skewer, knickers...gotch, it's all the same!

So Des, how did you go about flattening the bamboo to get a consistent result? Between two boards in a vice?

Beautiful stuff, mate.

Lindsay
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: mgunns on July 06, 2013, 02:26:53 AM: Hello Des:

I am just getting to this portion of the forum after a bit away. WOW! What an undertaking. I think between you and Gregory you have certainly chosen some interesting and challenging scratch builds. A pose down may be in order! ;)Again, you have done outstanding work to date on a difficult and challenging subject and will have a fine model when complete. Looking forward to seeing you progress.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 07, 2013, 10:38:23 AM: Hi Scott - the toothpicks we use are as depicted in the photo below, they come in a pack of around 100 and are made from bamboo, very tight grain and very strong.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P0NJQZjIOCg/UddteM4ER4I/AAAAAAAAH-U/sS1udSdLobg/s800/toothpicks.jpg)

Hi Lindsay - To flatten the two sides of the toothpick I just used a No.11 scalpel blade (fixed to a handle), it is a very simple matter of scrapping the blade along the length of the toothpick, the material comes off quite easily, do both sides evenly and keep measuring until 1.0mm is reached. Once finsided I sanded the sharp edges to give a rounded look. Go here for a full description on how I made the struts.

http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page42.html

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: LindsayT on July 07, 2013, 03:25:15 PM: Right! I keep forgetting about your main page build log. Beautiful detail!

Thanks,

Lindsay
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 09, 2013, 08:12:01 PM: Top wing is just about finished, still needs a coat of satin clear, there will be no decals on the top wing. The top wing is just sitting on the struts for photo purposes. Thought I would toss in a few photos with some figures just for fun. Shown here are Steven Robson's immaculate spoked wheels and Doug Craner's brilliant laminated wood propeller.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O0xeUbBlz3I/UdvfhOmQmpI/AAAAAAAAIEE/g_b6Rj8ZOEs/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520153.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xWkjg_tpvEA/UdvfhiXXNxI/AAAAAAAAIEE/UK-wGsMR048/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520154.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-legwp2qLgUg/UdvfiV6-XvI/AAAAAAAAIEE/IdTO1eH1RX0/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520157.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zRfF-pEvUO4/UdvfjLU9wOI/AAAAAAAAIEE/BM7hnviS6sA/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520158.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jn-R1IUS3RE/UdvfjfniKKI/AAAAAAAAIEE/ojvUPN4ph8o/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520159.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on July 09, 2013, 08:30:51 PM: Fantastic craftsmanship Des! ;D She will be another stunning model when complete.

Thank you for sharing in such detail both here and in the main page build log. I have learned a great deal from your scratch build logs, and the Lloyd I'm working on can trace its modeling lineage directly to the inspiration and information you have provided here. I am very grateful to you, your knowledge and willngness to make it available to us all on this forum. Thanks, and very well done! ;D

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Steven Robson on July 10, 2013, 01:47:33 PM: This Caudron just keeps getting better every time I log-in.

I'm very keen to see this one finished, I think rigging the wings will be exciting.

And lovely figures by-the-way, where did these come from?

Best Regards
Steven Robson
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Andrew H on July 10, 2013, 07:12:34 PM: Hello Des - very new member here. Just to say that seeing your fantastic work on the Caudron & the Taube just blows me away! Having just returned to modelling after a 15 year gap (mainly due to the output of Wingnut Wings) to aspire to do anything approaching your beautiful work is rather daunting to say the least! But I will persevere and can only say I wish this website was around in the 70s,80s & 90s.

Regards

Andrew
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on July 14, 2013, 05:52:05 AM: Simply beautiful, Sir!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 14, 2013, 08:38:02 PM: Thanks very much for all your kind comments, they are much appreciated.

The top wing is now fixed and I have started the rigging, I am using 0.12mm monofilament and brass tube all held together with CA. This aircraft has double flying wires and double landing wires so there will be quite a bit of rigging. Once the rigging is completed I will add the outrigger struts which will hold the wing tip of the top wing, these struts are about 75mm long and are angled at 45 degrees.

Des.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-k0t0w0DyJhs/UeJ8xzFPnDI/AAAAAAAAIJc/KgsvHvt8dvU/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520161.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xwUFRz7jvFw/UeJ8x_jMsRI/AAAAAAAAIJc/_TOWkCplVSU/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520162.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JNML_xkRQAc/UeJ8zJzArcI/AAAAAAAAIJc/1CHeAu2ygFA/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520164.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9EfDEapkG7U/UeJ8zCa8O6I/AAAAAAAAIJc/0MA7qfpcceU/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520163.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 14, 2013, 10:20:12 PM: Here is a size comparison with the WnW Sopwith Snipe, the very long top wing makes the Caudron look big but when put beside a single seat fighter it is not a big aeroplane at all, and it's a two seater.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TZyYFv9irIU/UeKWnyC6oLI/AAAAAAAAIKA/SV38o4ecdBc/s1000/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520167.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: IanB on July 14, 2013, 11:34:20 PM: Outstanding work as always Des, a pleasure to see.
Thanks for sharing!

Ian
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Vladimir Ziska on July 16, 2013, 07:48:50 AM: Hi Des,

It is neext master kit from master modeler. Viva for your hand.

Cheers,

Vladimir
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Zabu on July 16, 2013, 09:02:42 AM: In one word... Fabulastic!

Cheers
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on July 16, 2013, 11:28:03 PM: You're outdoing yourself on this one Des. Another museum quality build for sure.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on July 17, 2013, 01:19:13 AM: Des,
Absolutely Outstanding project to date my old friend.I completely agree with Chris you have outdone yourself once again with this latest magnum opus.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Flip Hendrickx on July 17, 2013, 04:43:42 AM: Wow, you never cease to amaze me, Des. That is one fantastic build. Truly inspiring!!!
Looking fwd to the rest of this build.

Grtz
Flip
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on July 18, 2013, 09:43:30 AM: Looking great, Sir.

Did they double up on the training version only?

I have quite forgotten if the standard service type had doubled wires.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 18, 2013, 11:24:08 AM: Thanks Old Man, it is a bit difficult to work out the rigging system on this aeroplane, I have a lot of information and photos and it is half half, so I decided to go with the double wires, besides that, I love doing the rigging so the more the better. Most of the in sevice types I have seen have double flying wires but not the double landing wires, but there are some cases where both exist, so it's a guessing game. It's a bit like the wheels, some show them as being uncovered while others are covered, and the propeller type is different depending on the use of the aeroplane, all these things make scratch building fun. ???

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 19, 2013, 01:07:50 PM: The wing rigging is now finished, I also added the outrigger struts, these are also made from bamboo.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XcwwgxzA-sY/UeirgJ3LTuI/AAAAAAAAIQc/8jqMs6vlxIY/s1000/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520181.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_C5BmJISZU8/Ueirdyh_ufI/AAAAAAAAIQc/vTbkL8FxX5I/s912/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520175.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jIXZYSFSUms/Ueird-EFrKI/AAAAAAAAIQc/16SIV5FfmFA/s1000/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520174.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7xGvQVwkZ3I/Ueird84_egI/AAAAAAAAIQc/3UCu6xdCSPY/s1000/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520176.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: LindsayT on July 19, 2013, 02:11:00 PM: Incredible, Des!

Did you find there was a lot of back-and-forth on the rigging tension? Rig one end the other goes slack?

Lindsay
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 19, 2013, 02:15:33 PM: Thanks Lindsay for your comments, much appreciated.

I only had one set of rigging that went a bit slack, all I did was to apply a little heat from a soldering iron and tension was regained.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 19, 2013, 03:58:37 PM: Wonderful spiderweb Des, are the outrigger struts bamboo skewers?

Andrew
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 19, 2013, 04:01:19 PM: Yes Andrew, I turned them down to 2.0mm to be the same size as the toothpicks, they were then sut to length and shaped, they are 75mm long but very strong.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 04:37:16 PM: Beautiful "little thing" !
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on July 19, 2013, 09:48:41 PM: Just beautiful Des, with the struts and rigging. I really like the way the bamboo looks for the struts and booms!

What will you use for the lattice work on this one?

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 19, 2013, 10:14:04 PM: Thanks Jacek and Bob, your kind words are much appreciated.

The undercarriage/tail boom is 1.6mm square brass, the top boom will be the same material and the remainder of the tail section will be bamboo. The fin/rudder and the horizontal stabiliser will be made from styrene sheet, there will not be elevators as such but warping.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on July 20, 2013, 12:44:08 AM: Thanks Des. Good information to have. It sounds like that will be a very strong and rigid structure indeed! This is a wonderful build and a beautiful scale model. ;D Thanks for sharing your evolving techniques. I've learned at least three or four new and useful strategies during the course of your Caudron build. Thank you!

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: GAJouette on July 20, 2013, 12:46:02 AM: Des,
Outstanding job on her rigging to date my old friend. I need to hire the same rigging spiders as you've so artfully employed for my Voisin. As always very impressive works.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on July 21, 2013, 06:08:47 PM: Gorgeous, Sir.

Splendid work.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 21, 2013, 08:04:45 PM: It has been brought to my attention by Aroth and Old Man that because my model has wing warping the stagger wires on the outer struts should not be there. I have done some more research and downloaded more information and realise that I have made a mistake, thanks to Aroth And Old Man for pointing me in the right direction. At least the fix will be easy, all I need to do now is find some really good drawings or photos showing the wing warping cable arrangement, this is the one area that has had me stumped.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Dekenba on July 22, 2013, 12:16:29 AM: I've got a scale drawing of the G.3 on page 148 of French Aircraft of the First World War - a great book - that appears to show the detail you need, with the cabling leaving the outermost vertical spar at the bottom wing & terminating at the equidistant between the vertical and final angled spars on the top wing.

I can send a scan to you if that' of any use?
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Dekenba on July 22, 2013, 12:17:43 AM: Beautiful build by the way, there are dozens of intriguing French subjects that have been almost totally ignored at 1/32.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 22, 2013, 08:48:26 AM: Thanks very much Dekenba for the offer but I did some more net surfing last night and came up with this drawing, this clears it up for me perfectly.

Kind regards,

Des.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NqRAcR9WpBI/UexkjWekx2I/AAAAAAAAIRc/mQ9UKVLlrdM/s1044/wing%2520warping.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: IanB on July 22, 2013, 09:38:51 AM: I've sent some pics of the RAF Museum example, hopefully they will also help.

Ian
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 22, 2013, 11:55:11 AM: Thanks very much Ian, anyone doing a scratch build can never have enough photos.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: lone modeller on July 23, 2013, 07:00:10 AM: An incredible build Des - very many congratulations on a most impressive model. The amount of detail is astounding, but I especially like your mixture of materials and the ingenuity you have used in order to make best use of them. It is great to see the work of a master builder.
Many thanks for showing us.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 23, 2013, 12:45:34 PM: Des,
I look at your build and can only wish I had the Talent to do what you do! This is a Beautiful build and a real eyecatcher to boot!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 27, 2013, 02:44:07 PM: Thanks very much LM and RAGIII for your kind comments, they are much appreciated.

I have the tail fitted in place, it is quite a sturdy assembly, this is the early style tail so there are no elevators, it will have tail warping. There will be a heap of rigging on the tail and on the tail booms, luckily I enjoy doing the rigging. I still need to add some colour to the wood bits which form the booms and the tail, this will be done prior to the rigging. Anyhow, here are some pics to show where I am up to at present, it's just about done.

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7r9QNlM_pHw/UfNNLyxN5BI/AAAAAAAAIVc/EoXtvuTSq_c/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520200.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1gnctQO5Xpg/UfNNM-Ab8SI/AAAAAAAAIVc/2A1qCa7W404/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520203.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TA1jQxm7ut0/UfNNOCxCDGI/AAAAAAAAIVc/WeQCwh4bmHU/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520206.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f1NHr-91120/UfNNONEmINI/AAAAAAAAIVc/xjQLSMOnx4k/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520207.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Andi Little on July 27, 2013, 04:37:31 PM: Marvellous - simply MARVELLOUS!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 27, 2013, 05:00:29 PM: That's just well and truly superb Des :)

Andrew
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 27, 2013, 06:48:36 PM: A museum piece if ever there was one - superb!

:)VB ;)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: rhallinger on July 27, 2013, 09:07:21 PM: WOW! Really captures the look and feel of a Caudron---a truly stunnng example of a craftsman's art. Very well done Des! ;D

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: IvotB on July 27, 2013, 10:21:33 PM: Des, I always admire a scratch build. And this is an extremely good one. It is an absolute masterpiece. I missed the progress the last two weeks and a lot has been achieved in the meantime. Maybe also because it has become summer here with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius which isn't very inviting for modelling for us over here. But of course when living in Australia and New Zealand it is the other way around ;).

I will be able to use this build also as a reference for my future Farman HFXX especially for the building order. I was also thinking of first building the wings before attaching the tail, but I should do the rigging of the wings first as well. I'll have to find spoked wheels in 1:72 too, as they really are an outstanding feature on your Caudron G3.

regards,
Ivo
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Chris Johnson on July 27, 2013, 11:13:21 PM: Superb Des. Simply superb! I'm looking forward to seeing you rig the boom.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jacek on July 27, 2013, 11:16:46 PM: Looking pretty with a tail.
Congratulations !!!
Jacek
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: lcarroll on July 28, 2013, 12:20:33 AM: I'm lost for words, Des. This is just plain extraordinary work, your best yet and more to come I'm sure!
Looking forward to the "grand finale", and enjoy the final phase.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Zabu on July 28, 2013, 03:47:22 AM: I lack adjectives to describe this build.

You are indeed a VERY talented modeler. Thx for this beauty.

Cheers
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on July 28, 2013, 04:00:03 PM: Thanks very much everyone for all your kind comments.

I oil painted all the "wood" bits on the booms and tail so now i will wait a few days before I can start the tail rigging.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Jamo on July 28, 2013, 07:30:06 PM: Your models just get better and better Des. Eye candy!

Cheers
James

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Z%20Oddments/caudron_zps125eb219.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Z%20Oddments/caudron_zps125eb219.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Steven Robson on July 28, 2013, 09:09:23 PM: Just Magnificent Des!

Really enjoying your Caudron build log.

I'm now clearing a path on the runway in Spoked Wheel Shop in anticipation of your incomming Caudron.

Excellent job.

Regards
Steven Robson
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Old Man on July 30, 2013, 03:33:40 AM: Beautiful work, Sir!

Real 'shrink-ray' stuff.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 02, 2013, 05:42:24 PM: shes really looking like a g3 now des. really great stuff. i so wish you lived up the road. i woulda made you lend me the main parts so i could cast em then i could build my own 1/32 caudron to drool on.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on August 02, 2013, 08:44:52 PM: Seeing this model unveil, especially the recent update, reminds me the astonishment I got, when I saw this a/c alive in Le Bourget. So now I can hardly imagine the impression we all will get when you complete the rigging. Absolutely brilliant modelling, Des!
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on August 03, 2013, 01:28:17 PM: Thank you all very much for your very kind comments and thank you to all those who took the time to follow my build.

The model is now completed, here is a photo of the finished Caudron G3, I will post more photos in the Completed Model board.

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2153.0

Des.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MrLQzHbSTQ4/UfxmYS2u6SI/AAAAAAAAIhQ/QAPhhl7jFE8/s800/caudron%2520g3%2520x%2520222.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: IanB on August 04, 2013, 12:17:02 AM: Absolutely stunning Des.
One question: How do you fix all the individual rigging lines for the tail to one single control line? I will have a similar rigging set-up on the Muromets and have been mulling several options, not sure which will be best at the moment....

Ian
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: pepperman42 on August 04, 2013, 08:26:25 AM: Another museum quality build. Thanks for letting us follow along!!

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: Des on August 04, 2013, 09:02:27 AM: Thanks Ian and Steve for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.

Ian, I have sent you an email regarding the warping rigging, I hope it helps.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: xmald on August 06, 2013, 04:22:08 AM: Des I can`t stop looking at this gem! Absolutely... I have no words I`m speechless :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Caudron G3 1:32 scale
Post by: youngtiger1 on August 13, 2013, 04:42:48 PM: Goodness Des, what a beauty. Another master piece for the collection. I need to visit on regular base so I don't miss all these mad skills here bro. Totally awesome.

Mike