Hi everyone - not sure if this belongs in this forum (so mods, please feel free to move), but I am posting here to gauge some interest.
A while back I started scratch building a 1/48 BE12a -
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7721.0I scratch built some flying surfaces from balsa and sheet plastic -
From what I can tell, the wing panels and tail feathers for the BE12a are the same as those on the BE2e. The wing panels (minus the centre section) also seem to be the same for the RE8.
I have some plans to cast some resin wings so that I can not only continue with the BE12a, but so that I can also convert the Roden BE2c to a BE2e, and even possibly use another set of the wings to form the basis for an upgrade to the Aeroclub RE8.
I am not an expert at casting resin wings, but fellow forum member Ron Kootje has kindly offered to assist in casting some sets of wings / tail feathers for me, based off what I have done so far - see here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10373There is always an economy of scale with such enterprises - as such, is there anyone on the forum who would be interested in a resin set of wings and tail feathers for a BE2e / BE12a?
As far as I know, the only kits of the BE12a, BE2c (and RE8) are the aeroclub kits, which are both hard to come by and have (in my opinion) horrible thick wings moulded in hard, unworkable plastic. Here is your chance to possibly convert / upgrade some existing kits with what should turn out to be better versions. The parts should be able to be used (in theory) to convert the 1/48 Roden BE2c into a BE2e (though you might have to do some surgery and scratch your own struts).
Also, would there be an interest in wings / tail feathers for a 1/48 RE8 to upgrade the Aeroclub kit? I'd also have to scratch build a centre section and new tail feathers for the RE8, but it's possible if there's enough interest.
If you do have an interest, please reply here (indicating how many sets you might be interested in) - Ron and I will be able to work out the feasibility of a larger run (and possible unit costs) from there.
Thanks, and apologies again if this has ended up in the wrong place!
Cheers,
BC