DH.2, 1/48, Smer

[Culi]

My first 1/48 scale aircraft. I like DH.2 very much, and also I kind like rigging. So since I'm building 1/72, took a chance to have this bird in larger scale and for a first time to make some more serious rigging (at least to try). This is a work done so far. not much but at least more than almost empty cockpit with some humanoid alien in it.

Cut "holders" of a engine shaft and start some construction


Some parts inside


The seat




inside (seat isnt painted yet)


some imitation of wrinkles


in primer


Engine is next...

Cheers

[coyotemagic]

Brilliant start, Jak!  With the Blue Max and the Eduard kits available, you've chosen the most challenging.  Bravo!  I love the skinning.  Is that foil?  I'll have to give that a try.
Cheers,
Bud

[uncletony]

awesome! the seat is brilliant too!

[dr 1 ace]

awesome! the seat is brilliant too!

Dittos to Bo's comments and likewise to my Amigo, Bud, in choosing the most difficult kit to use !!!

Ed

[Nigel Jackson]

What a start you've made Jak! The seat construction is fascinating.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Thumbs up]

WoW jak another brilliant out of the box learning curve!!!!

[RAGIII]

awesome! the seat is brilliant too!

Dittos to Bo's comments and likewise to my Amigo, Bud, in choosing the most difficult kit to use !!!

Ed

I am Making this a Trifecta! + 1! Brilliant work!
RAGIII

[Des]

You have made an excellent start jak, your technique for the seat is exceptional, what a clever idea. And the wrinkles on the fuselage sides are very impressive, well done so far. The rigging on the DH.2 is quite complex but if you use the rigging guide available from Bob's Buckle you will  find it quite easy to do, here is the link,

http://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/dh2_rigging_guide.html

Des.

[LindsayT]

Goodness gracious! Now that is some clever thinking!

[bobs_buckles]

You have made an excellent start jak, your technique for the seat is exceptional, what a clever idea. And the wrinkles on the fuselage sides are very impressive, well done so far. The rigging on the DH.2 is quite complex but if you use the rigging guide available from Bob's Buckle you will  find it quite easy to do, here is the link,

http://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/dh2_rigging_guide.html

Des.

Hi Des,
 I need to update this link. I will do it over the weekend.
Cheers,

P.S. Jak: Superb start on your wee DH.2 

BVB

[Culi]

Thanks to all. I enjoy building details for this old kits. And Des, this rigging guide is very useful. Couldnt download it from this link, but it was easy to search for it.
The skinning is simulated on a aluminium foil from some candies. Still have to make details on the tightening to the frame and some parts like compass, drum holders, upper side of the fuselage...

[Ernie]

Amazing work, Jak!  The seat is sublime and the foil "skin" is really
a great idea.  I look forward to your next updates.  Well done.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Alexis]

Nice details and your method for constructing the seat is brilliant 



Terri

[jknaus]

Fantastic build. What are you making the seat out of? It looks like door screen with the wires moved up to form the bands. Love it.
James

[mgunns]

Hello Jak:

Neat idea for the seat!!  This is going to be a fun build to watch as you progress.  You bring some neat ideas to the 'table' and it will be neat to see this jewel in the rough turn out.

Best

Mark