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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: RAGIII on September 29, 2021, 02:13:08 AM
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I have decided to do this kit Next. It will be done as the one flown by McCudden while with 29 squadron.
RAGIII
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You're not wasting any time, are you Rick ;)
This is a beautiful aircraft, and I'm sure you'll make a grand model of it.
Willem
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I'm very excited about this project Rick. I am glad you are building McCudden's mount. When CSM bring their Bristol Scout out next year it would be a much better use of the Lanoe Hawker figure. ;)
Richie
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Good luck with this build Rick!
I don't know how robust the filigree parts of the D.H.2 are in polystyrene in 1/32, but you should be careful. On my 1/48 build I have replaced the booms with brass to get a robust model.
Cheers,
Frank
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You're not wasting any time, are you Rick ;)
This is a beautiful aircraft, and I'm sure you'll make a grand model of it.
Willem
Thanks for the Support and well wishes Willem!
RAGIII
I'm very excited about this project Rick. I am glad you are building McCudden's mount. When CSM bring their Bristol Scout out next year it would be a much better use of the Lanoe Hawker figure. ;)
Richie
Thanks Richie. Actuall I sold the Hawker figure to an old Friend that is a World Class Figure painter. My plans for the CSM Bristol Scout are to do one flown by....J.T.B. McCudden while working as a Trainer of New Pilots 8)
RAGIII
Good luck with this build Rick!
I don't know how robust the filigree parts of the D.H.2 are in polystyrene in 1/32, but you should be careful. On my 1/48 build I have replaced the booms with brass to get a robust model.
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank. I can only hope that like all WNW kits the kit parts will suffice! There is virtually No Hope I can replace the booms with tubing ::)
RAGIII
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Yippeeee!!! Rick is building a REAL aeroplane!!!!
I have the front seat in the centre for this Rick, and I promise to only make positive, and hopefully constructive remarks. Only thing is I have only built the 1/72 Revell DH 2 kit of a pusher so I am not sure that I can offer much help. However Epeeman (Dave) has just completed one of these and can offer some useful tips I am sure.
Really looking forward to this and you working your magic on it.
Stephen
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I did this Kit a few years back Rick, and I really liked it. The one daunting part of the Build for me was the rigging, it's quite a task and, important, a lot of the photos illustrate the fact that there were numerous different rigging layouts on this little devil. I used the tutorial Bob's Buckles had on his web site, and it was incredibly helpful.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Lance
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Yes, I am so looking forward to this project 8)
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This is excellent news! I do love me a DH.2, and this should be something special!
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Excellent choice, Rick!
I look forward to seeing some updates.
8) 8)
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;D ;D ;D
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Ah, wonderful, Rick!!
I'm really keen to see this one come together especially following on from my take on the Roden offering.
Be really interesting to compare the kits.
Regards
Dave
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Thanks to all for the support!! I was just given an interesting alternative by Artist Bob Pearson.His profile From Alex Revell's "The Happy Warrior".
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RAGIII
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This will be a fantastic build to follow. I've got the model in my stash, but it's not really at the top. Maybe you'll change that?!
/Fredrik
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I'm sure you'll do this justice.
BTW, what engine is used in this bird?
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Your a building machine Rick and will follow along like always . Nice choice of subject as well , not a type we see often built .
Alexis
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This will be a fantastic build to follow. I've got the model in my stash, but it's not really at the top. Maybe you'll change that?!
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrick. I think I am going to need to PM you about some serial # stencils ::)
RAGIII
I'm sure you'll do this justice.
BTW, what engine is used in this bird?
I hope so Ken ;D As far as I know the "Standard" engine is the 100HP Gnome MONOSOUPAPE 8)
RAGIII
Your a building machine Rick and will follow along like always . Nice choice of subject as well , not a type we see often built .
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. Maybe you will Get Pushy and work on your Roden build ;D
RAGIII
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Thanks Fredrick. I think I am going to need to PM you about some serial # stencils ::)
RAGIII
Absolutely! Whenever you need them.
/F
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Not much of an update but I have begun to clean up the major parts. I do have a couple of questions.
1. Looking at the Vast Number of holes to be drilled I think I need to order some quality drill bits. That being said what are the recommended sizes from Drill Bits Unlimited that match a #80 and #79?
2. The Tail skid and rudder attachment looks like an accident waiting to happen. Just curious if anyone who has built this had any issues with breakage? If so what did you do to fix the part?
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Rick , my goal is to be back to building by Dec .
Yes , my stalled build . I'm planning on replacing the booms with metal rod . After thinking about just feel it is a better way to go . But then my FE 8 has plastic rod and is still holding strong .
Can pins be added ?
Alexis
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Not much of an update but I have begun to clean up the major parts. I do have a couple of questions.
1. Looking at the Vast Number of holes to be drilled I think I need to order some quality drill bits. That being said what are the recommended sizes from Drill Bits Unlimited that match a #80 and #79?
Hiya RAGIII - maybe I am misunderstanding what you need, but Drill Bits Unlimited lists drills #80 and #79 in various flute lengths both new bits and re-sharpened
https://drillbitsunlimited.com/Drill-Sizes-0035-to-037-P5632942.aspx
Highly recommend Drill Bits Unlimited - my current (non WW1, non Aircraft) project I am drilling a couple hundred holes in white metal - I am going through bits at a terrible rate lol
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Not much of an update but I have begun to clean up the major parts. I do have a couple of questions.
1. Looking at the Vast Number of holes to be drilled I think I need to order some quality drill bits. That being said what are the recommended sizes from Drill Bits Unlimited that match a #80 and #79?
Hiya RAGIII - maybe I am misunderstanding what you need, but Drill Bits Unlimited lists drills #80 and #79 in various flute lengths both new bits and re-sharpened
https://drillbitsunlimited.com/Drill-Sizes-0035-to-037-P5632942.aspx
Highly recommend Drill Bits Unlimited - my current (non WW1, non Aircraft) project I am drilling a couple hundred holes in white metal - I am going through bits at a terrible rate lol
I Think I am Metrically Challenged. I see tins like .o73 and have No Idea how that translates to #80 :-[ So that is what I need to know. Wha .o whatever is the equivalent?
RAGIII
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In the drop down on the page I linked it shows the drill bit #, the metric size in mm and the site in inches:
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Hi Rick.
#80 = 0.0135"
#79 = 0.0145"
I would order more than one of each size. I ordered some from them recently and a few of them were so dull they could not be used.
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In the drop down on the page I linked it shows the drill bit #, the metric size in mm and the site in inches:
(https://i.imgur.com/kdwfc9Ll.png)
Thanks ;D
RAGIII
Hi Rick.
#80 = 0.0135"
#79 = 0.0145"
I would order more than one of each size. I ordered some from them recently and a few of them were so dull they could not be used.
Thanks for clearing that up Ken. I will follow your advice and order multiples 8)
RAGIII!
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I'd be tempted to tape cardboard either side of the tail skid to protect it. I'd probably still find a way to break it though.
Richie
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I'd be tempted to tape cardboard either side of the tail skid to protect it. I'd probably still find a way to break it though.
Richie
Not a bad idea Richie. On the other hand knowing My luck I would break it while tapiing the cardboard on ;D
RAGIII
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Hi Rich,
Interesting profiles of his DH.2, both for No.29 Squadron but with different serial numbers,
Mike
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Hi Rich,
Interesting profiles of his DH.2, both for No.29 Squadron but with different serial numbers,
Mike
Both are supposed to be aircraft flown By McCudden. It is possible He did indeed fly both. That being said since Bob Pearsons conjectural scheme is based on Research from Alex Revell I do tend to trust it just a bit more than the Osprey book :o Still not decided on which one I will use but as both have the same basic traits as far as details I have a little while to make the decision 8)
RAGIII
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Another Minor update: I have painted a basic beige color on the interior. The wood framework will be darkened with Tamiya clear orange then covered with grey. I hope to do a bit of chipping and wear showing the wood peaking through 8) The fabric sides will get some weathering also.
RAGIII
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You are working hard to convert a WNW kit into a nice model!
If you need good drill I can recommend micro drills with cobalt. Cobalt makes them a bit flexible so they are breaking not that fast as normal ones.
Only the price is higher, but I found some unused older sets down to 0.22mm a while ago.
Cheers,
Frank
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You are working hard to convert a WNW kit into a nice model!
If you need good drill I can recommend micro drills with cobalt. Cobalt makes them a bit flexible so they are breaking not that fast as normal ones.
Only the price is higher, but I found some unused older sets down to 0.22mm a while ago.
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank. I will keep the info on Drill Bits in Mund! So a small update. Painting and weathering has begun on the interior. My Lousy photo doesn't show it all :-[
RAGIII
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I, too have found that the camera hides weathering, but shows the mistakes in glaring clarity! I like the tonal variation on your inside surfaces. Some paint chipping should look awesome.
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The subtle colour shades look beautiful Rick. I absolutely love these pushers. I have the Roden version and I am already taking notes.
Take your time Rick, and this will be another great addition to your already great collection.
Willem
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Nice choice, D.H.2 is one of my favourite WWI subjects, the top one for a long time. Looking forward to another great build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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I, too have found that the camera hides weathering, but shows the mistakes in glaring clarity! I like the tonal variation on your inside surfaces. Some paint chipping should look awesome.
Thanks for the comments Ken. Your comment about showing the errors made Me take another look ;D I noticed that the mold release sink holes that I thought were out of sight were in fact visible:
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So I went back and filed and sanded:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xqx29T0m/IMG-20211006-145304580-HDR.jpg)
.....then a re-paint:
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The subtle colour shades look beautiful Rick. I absolutely love these pushers. I have the Roden version and I am already taking notes.
Take your time Rick, and this will be another great addition to your already great collection.
Willem
Thanks Willem! I will go as slow as I can :o
RAGIII
Nice choice, D.H.2 is one of my favourite WWI subjects, the top one for a long time. Looking forward to another great build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Thanks Giuseppe!
RAGIII
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Ah with those sink holes filled that looks much better Rick - ie up to your usual standard.
PS funny how lots of people suddenly like pushers - but we do not seem to see many on this forum!
Stephen.
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Ah with those sink holes filled that looks much better Rick - ie up to your usual standard.
PS funny how lots of people suddenly like pushers - but we do not seem to see many on this forum!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I have to admit that it does look better ;D
RAGIII
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Thanks for the comments Ken. Your comment about showing the errors made Me take another look ;D I noticed that the mold release sink holes that I thought were out of sight were in fact visible:
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So I went back and filed and sanded...
Isn't it great how good this will make you feel whenever you look back on this model from now on?! A small thing but oh so important.
Take care!
Fredrik
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Hi Rick
When I made the comment, I didn't mean to imply that you had errors in your build - it was just a general comment while thinking about my past builds!
Anyway, take pride in the fact that you have gone back and improved your model.
On another subject, I used a soldering iron to tighten up some monofilament rigging. Worked well, but I had to turn the heat up to full power. Don't touch the rigging! but get the iron close. Thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the comments Ken. Your comment about showing the errors made Me take another look ;D I noticed that the mold release sink holes that I thought were out of sight were in fact visible:
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So I went back and filed and sanded...
Isn't it great how good this will make you feel whenever you look back on this model from now on?! A small thing but oh so important.
Take care!
Fredrik
I do in Fact feel better about fixing the sink Holes 8)
RAGIII
Hi Rick
When I made the comment, I didn't mean to imply that you had errors in your build - it was just a general comment while thinking about my past builds!
Anyway, take pride in the fact that you have gone back and improved your model.
On another subject, I used a soldering iron to tighten up some monofilament rigging. Worked well, but I had to turn the heat up to full power. Don't touch the rigging! but get the iron close. Thanks for the info.
No worries Ken. I really didn't think you were calling Me Out on the Sink Holes ;D That being said if anyone sees Me doing something stupid and knows it is in My skill set to fix, Let Me Know! Use a PM if you are not comfortable Doing it on the thread 8) I am glad the Soldering Iron worked! Probably More control than a burning smoking Incense stick ::)
RAGIII
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I finished off the interior...except for a few things to touch up. I added the bracing and control wires using HSS. The Tub was painted with a Polyscale grey mixed with a bit of Valejo light grey. The PC 10 is Valejo Olive green and brown mixed together. I also used lighter and darker mixes blended in to give all a worn look. Finally an oil wash was applied.
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PS: I Lost the PE seat belt for the left side. ( The good News is that while searching for the belt I found the pilots step for the SPAD I had dropped days earlier.) So I had to make My own belt from paper and wire:
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This is looking so good already Rick. Beautiful weathering!
Willem
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Great stuff Rick, your interior looks amazing and your scratch built seat belt is fantastic. I think it looks more realistic than photo etch so possibly a lucky accident. Especially when you factor in finding the Spad pilot's step. This looks like a fun project for you. :)
Richie
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Certainly coming on well Rick. I agree with Willem that the weathering is super - just the right tones and not overdone. I also agree with Richie: to me PE belts just do not look right....and now you can finish the Spad!
Stephen.
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Lovely work on your cockpit, replacement seat belt and Nacelle, Rick.
Regards
Dave
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Your weathering looks super! Very realistic. Nice recovery on the seat belt.
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Looking 8) Rick!
Very nice progress.
Cheers,
Bob :)
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This is looking so good already Rick. Beautiful weathering!
Willem
Thanks Willem. Your comments are appreciated.
RAGIII
Great stuff Rick, your interior looks amazing and your scratch built seat belt is fantastic. I think it looks more realistic than photo etch so possibly a lucky accident. Especially when you factor in finding the Spad pilot's step. This looks like a fun project for you. :)
Richie
Thanks for commenting Richie! Yep, In the end losing that seat belt turned out OK.
RAGIII
Certainly coming on well Rick. I agree with Willem that the weathering is super - just the right tones and not overdone. I also agree with Richie: to me PE belts just do not look right....and now you can finish the Spad!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I am pleaded with the weathering on the Nacelle. Sometimes it is more difficult to quit while you are ahead 8)
RAGIII
Lovely work on your cockpit, replacement seat belt and Nacelle, Rick.
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. By the way, I used a "Hairy Stick" for the PC 10 fabric portions :o
RAGIII
Your weathering looks super! Very realistic. Nice recovery on the seat belt.
Thanks Ken. Like I said I am Pleased Myself , doesn't always Happen 8)
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Looking 8) Rick!
Very nice progress.
Cheers,
Bob :)
Thanks Bob !
RAGIII
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Looking really great. A nice comfortable "office" to climb into!
Sandy
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Thanks Sandy. I am working on the engine nowthen this one will be on hold until the Drill Bits arrive!
RAGIII
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The small fuselage already closed? You are damn fast! Looks nice, after it's heavy usage.
Is the seat PE? I think it is not visible on your pictures, only on one picture it shows a nice structure on the backrest.
Cheers,
Frank
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The small fuselage already closed? You are damn fast! Looks nice, after it's heavy usage.
Is the seat PE? I think it is not visible on your pictures, only on one picture it shows a nice structure on the backrest.
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank. The seat is the kit seat with just a wash to bring out the details. I will try to get a better shot on the next update 8)
RAGIII
PS: Although Not related to this thread look at British "PRU" blue for the French "Horizon Blue". Pretty close IMHO
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loving your work on the DH2 and the weathering/shading looks great
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Wow, Rick! i am totaly flashed by your use of different grey and brown tones on the fuselage. This looks so real!
Bye,
Manni
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loving your work on the DH2 and the weathering/shading looks great
Thanks, Your comment is appreciated!
RAGIII
Wow, Rick! i am totaly flashed by your use of different grey and brown tones on the fuselage. This looks so real!
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni!
RAGIII
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Rick, you really are a great modeller! The cockpit of the DH is amazing and an
inspiration to the rest of us! Well done and thanks for sharing, my friend!
Ernie :)
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Rick, you really are a great modeller! The cockpit of the DH is amazing and an
inspiration to the rest of us! Well done and thanks for sharing, my friend!
Ernie :)
Thanks Ernie. You are too kind but I appreciate the sentiment 8)
RAGIII
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I have begun to add a bit of color to the wings on the DH2. A Tamiya mix of buff and white with some oil washes. AMC will Neither confirm or Deny the existence of an Albatros DII at their Factory ::)
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Fine progress, Rick.
One remark - why not try taking the photos from the same direction as you illuminate your model? The fueslage is very dark in your shots and the colour cannot be admired as much as it should :-)
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Lovely work, you are truly back to your amazing best Rick. This is coming together beautifully.
Richie
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Fine progress, Rick.
One remark - why not try taking the photos from the same direction as you illuminate your model? The fueslage is very dark in your shots and the colour cannot be admired as much as it should :-)
Thanks Przemo, I will work harder on getting better photos.
RAGIII
Lovely work, you are truly back to your amazing best Rick. This is coming together beautifully.
Richie
Thanks Richie!
RAGIII
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fine progress, looking forward to seeing it getting bolted together
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That looks awesome, Rick. I'm a sucker for pushers. Nice colors too!
Dan
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fine progress, looking forward to seeing it getting bolted together
Thanks for commenting EBF. I haven't done much except drill holes for rigging in the last week or so....at least on the DH2 8)
RAGIII
That looks awesome, Rick. I'm a sucker for pushers. Nice colors too!
Dan
Thanks Dan. I Like Pushers but this is My first attempt in Modern times ::) I decided to add a "Dogfight Double" in the form of the Albatros DII flown by MvR. It is thought that victory number 15 for Manfred was McCudden in his DH2. ( McCudden obviously escaped) Also might include a Jasta 6 Albatros DIII in the thread for fun ::)
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Trust you to add new builds to an existing thread Rick. You have a reputation for multi-builds - and I thought that a pusher would be enough to keep you occupied on its own!
Looking forward to seeing the DII progress - which kit is it BTW? (I am not familiar kits so you will have to tell me).
Stephen.
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Trust you to add new builds to an existing thread Rick. You have a reputation for multi-builds - and I thought that a pusher would be enough to keep you occupied on its own!
Looking forward to seeing the DII progress - which kit is it BTW? (I am not familiar kits so you will have to tell me).
Stephen.
Thanks for looking in Stephen. I needed a distraction from BREAKING Drill bits :'( The Albatros DII is the Encore/Roden kit, and the DIII is Straight up Roden. No major additions other than some plug wires and valve springs ( from wire wrapped around a pin)
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As I had to do some touch up spraying on the Roden SPAD to finish it off I went ahead and sprayed the base color for the PC10 wings on the DH2.
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The weathered PC-10 looks so good, Rick. I suppose the debate for that colour will rage on forever, but
you've done it proud. Nicely done. Very enjoyable build to follow!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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The weathered PC-10 looks so good, Rick. I suppose the debate for that colour will rage on forever, but
you've done it proud. Nicely done. Very enjoyable build to follow!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks Ernie. After another coat of paint and a clear coat it should be a closer match to the fuselage tub....I Hope!
RAGIII
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Good to see that you have returned to the IMPORTANT model Rick, although I am going to fllow closely the two Albatros models as they will undoubtedly be interesting.
Stephen.
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Good to see that you have returned to the IMPORTANT model Rick, although I am going to fllow closely the two Albatros models as they will undoubtedly be interesting.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I did another coat of PC qo on the wings along with some washes. The color has almost evened out with the fuselage!
RAGIII
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Nice work on the inners for the Albbie Rick , the DH isn't looking too shabby either by the way ! ;)
Alexis
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Rick, you set up a real aircraft factory! ;D Nice interior work on Albatri, and a really interesting shade on PC paintwork. Looking forward to next updates.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Nice work on the inners for the Albbie Rick , the DH isn't looking too shabby either by the way ! ;)
Alexis
Thanks Alexis! Nice to have you back ;D
RAGIII
Rick, you set up a real aircraft factory! ;D Nice interior work on Albatri, and a really interesting shade on PC paintwork. Looking forward to next updates.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Thanks Giuseppe. The PC 10 should eventually look a bit more standard :o Next up is some work with oils:
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I have progressed on the Albatri. The DII is ready to paint and the DIII will be soon. I added a map to the left ammo container as seen in a photo of a DV...I figured why not 8) I have NOT super detailed the engine as not much is seen. A little touch up and the DIII cockpit decking and engine covers will be installed.
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The DIII
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Some touch up needed as shown by the Macro image!
The DII: Shows why I am not going overboard on engine detail!
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Good progress on your DII and DIII, Rick -
I agree with you - no point putting in extra details if it will all be hidden away.
Regards
Dave
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Good progress on your DII and DIII, Rick -
I agree with you - no point putting in extra details if it will all be hidden away.
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. I did add some very basic plug wires and valve springs from copper wire.
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The Photo I am posting comes from the Windsock Fabric special von Richthofen's Flying Circus.Greg van Wyngarden Author. Although not a direct copy I have asked for and received permission from Ray Rimell to do so. It should be remembered that photos, text, and Drawings contained in these publications are Copyright of, Windsock/ Albatros publications and are not to be shared without permission.
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As usual I intend to do an aircraft with unknown information. Greg wisely states that the Albatros pictured is overpainted an "Unknown" color. So I am planning on a Wild A#$ Guess, "WAG" for short. I feel comfortable eliminating black, red, and chrome Yellow as likely colors 8) Right now I am leaning towards green, A greenish field grey, or perhaps even a very dark blue. I would love to hear other WAGs' so feel free ;D
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PS: If you have the book check out the photo and chime in!!
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Fantastic progress on a horde of WWI classics. Realy nice all three!
When it comes to color guess, I am in for pink. :)
Andreas
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Fantastic progress on a horde of WWI classics. Realy nice all three!
When it comes to color guess, I am in for pink. :)
Andreas
Thanks Andreas! Pink would certainly be Eye Catching ;D
RAGIII
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Fantastic progress on a horde of WWI classics. Realy nice all three!
When it comes to color guess, I am in for pink. :)
Andreas
My thoughts as well Rick...except maybe for the pink! Too many things to list, but
I will just leave it as beautiful work, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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You really are a modelling machine Rick! I cannot comment on the colours I am afraid - that is an aspect of aero history of which I am profoundly ignorant.
Stephen.
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These two will look great side by side when done. A green color on the Alby would go with the PC10 on the DH2.
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Fantastic progress on a horde of WWI classics. Realy nice all three!
When it comes to color guess, I am in for pink. :)
Andreas
My thoughts as well Rick...except maybe for the pink! Too many things to list, but
I will just leave it as beautiful work, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks Ernie. I Knew from the beginning the choice would Be Mine ...but I always Hope someone has a Better Guess 8)
RAGIII
You really are a modelling machine Rick! I cannot comment on the colours I am afraid - that is an aspect of aero history of which I am profoundly ignorant.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen! You will be pleased with this update...or so I hope ;D
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These two will look great side by side when done. A green color on the Alby would go with the PC10 on the DH2.
Thanks for chiming in Ken! I am certainly leaning towards a "Greenish" finish!
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In the Meantime the rigging holes have been drilled in all three Models. I applied the roundels to the DH2 and went another step further and mounted the upper wing. I will follow the WNW suggestion and rig the Wing Cellule before attaching the tail parts.
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Your DH2 tarting to look like an aircraft now, Rick
I agree with rigging the wing before attaching booms - that's how I did mine and it makes it easier to get into all the areas you need to attach lines.
Regards
Dave
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It coming together nicely, Rick! I think the colours look great.
Cheers Fredrik
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Thumbs up Rick ! Your DH is coming along super so far . I vote for pink as well just so you know ! ;)
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Your DH2 tarting to look like an aircraft now, Rick
I agree with rigging the wing before attaching booms - that's how I did mine and it makes it easier to get into all the areas you need to attach lines.
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. I still have a couple of things to work out before I actually start rigging 8)
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It coming together nicely, Rick! I think the colours look great.
Cheers Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik. I liked the PC 10 mix I did for the SPAD so used it on this one!
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Thumbs up Rick ! Your DH is coming along super so far . I vote for pink as well just so you know ! ;)
Alexis
Thanks Alexis...Pink would be striking but I think I am going with a greenish grey 8)
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Rick,
I cannot comment on colours (even whether or not pink would be a suitable colour), but I am certainly very pleased with your latest post. I am with Dave concerning the rigging - in my experience of building two gargantuan scale pushers, rigging the wing cellules before adding the booms is a good idea. This is going to be another stunner form your bench I can see.....but please do not drop it!!!
Stephen.
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Rick, She looks so good with the top wing on! Thanks for mentioning the
point about doing the wing rigging first. It's something I will remember.
Nice progress, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Rick,
I cannot comment on colours (even whether or not pink would be a suitable colour), but I am certainly very pleased with your latest post. I am with Dave concerning the rigging - in my experience of building two gargantuan scale pushers, rigging the wing cellules before adding the booms is a good idea. This is going to be another stunner form your bench I can see.....but please do not drop it!!!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I will do My best to hold on tight :o Just for the record of those I started in October 2020 to those I started this year11 have gone in the case ( 2 of those finished last year and 9 put in the case this year) Three went to the floor , and one needs new struts to finish ( The RFC SPAD VII)
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Rick, She looks so good with the top wing on! Thanks for mentioning the
point about doing the wing rigging first. It's something I will remember.
Nice progress, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks Ernie! I can't take credit for the idea of rigging the wing cellule firs. It is in the WNW instructions as a suggestion ;D
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Nice to catch up on your build of the DH.2, Rick. And to see you've also added the two Albatros kits makes it quite interesting indeed. Excellent work as always!
Cheers,
Gary
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Nice to catch up on your build of the DH.2, Rick. And to see you've also added the two Albatros kits makes it quite interesting indeed. Excellent work as always!
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks Gary! I appreciate the comments.
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I have begun to lay down some color on the two Albatri. Still some more layers to add and then touch up. Taniya paints were used.
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The grey color around the cockpit and on the fin/rudder is what I am going to use as an overall fuselage color:
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and the DII:
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Nice colours! Everything looks like it's easy sailing. Well done!
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Your Albies are taking shape nicely - good work on tidying the fit/join on the cockpit topdeck
Regards
Dave
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Oh, this thread is growing in all directions, progress on the DH.2, progress on the Albatros and another one :o
I really like the wing colors of the early Albatros, well done!
Cheers,
Frank
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Nice colours! Everything looks like it's easy sailing. Well done!
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik. The smooth sailing won't come until I have successfully attached the upper wings ;D
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Your Albies are taking shape nicely - good work on tidying the fit/join on the cockpit topdeck
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. I have done a bit better on the DII than the DIII with the tidying :o Hopefully they will both work out OK.
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Oh, this thread is growing in all directions, progress on the DH.2, progress on the Albatros and another one :o
I really like the wing colors of the early Albatros, well done!
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank! I will start some of the rigging on the DH2 tomorrow. Today was consumed taking My Son to the Airport to fly back to Amsterdam 8)
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Rick,
...but please do not drop it!!!
Stephen.
Oh... You've done it now!
Cheers,
Hugh
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Rick,
...but please do not drop it!!!
Stephen.
Oh... You've done it now!
Cheers,
Hugh
I certainly Hope Not ::)
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So a single built of a properly wired aircraft is not enough, so isn't a dual build, but it's a triple build now...! Looks great!
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Gorgeous painting on those Albatros' Rick. As Jeroen has written, you do not seem to be happy unless you are building two/three models simultaneously - that would drive me insane!
Stephen.
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Hi Rick,
Did you use the lacquer range of Tamiya paints?
Looking crisp!
Cheers,
Bob
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So a single built of a properly wired aircraft is not enough, so isn't a dual build, but it's a triple build now...! Looks great!
It is the way I roll 8) Thanks for the comment!
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Nice colours! Everything looks like it's easy sailing. Well done!
/Fredrik
Thanks, I Hope you are correct about the Easy Sailing ;D
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Gorgeous painting on those Albatros' Rick. As Jeroen has written, you do not seem to be happy unless you are building two/three models simultaneously - that would drive me insane!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen! Who says I am Sane ::)
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Hi Rick,
Did you use the lacquer range of Tamiya paints?
Looking crisp!
Cheers,
Bob
Thanks Bob. I use the "Standard" Tamiya Paints thinned with X20A or Lacquer Thinner.
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Been a while since I last popped in , all are coming out fantastic so far . Really nice work Rick
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Well another dual build going, looks good ! Am hopefully over the last 3 months of medical problems and can getwith it myself !
Ed
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Been a while since I last popped in , all are coming out fantastic so far . Really nice work Rick
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. Your comments are always appreciated and you are missed when not around!
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Well another dual build going, looks good ! Am hopefully over the last 3 months of medical problems and can getwith it myself !
Ed
Thanks Amigo! Actually a Tri build ::)
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So I started the rigging on the DH2. As I feared those TINY Pulleys proved troublesome! I tried but just couldn't drill rigging prep holes!! Then I lost one to the Carpet Monster :( So I punched out some styrene discs and made replacements for both. They are a Bit oversized but will hopefully help me with the rigging process ::)
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The painting of the Albatros DIII continues. I have added the basic fuselage scheme. Next up is the Jasta 6 black stripes on the tail...then lots of touch up 8)
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PS: That beige patch on the DIII wing will be overpainted then chipped and sanded to look worn like the original...or so I hope!
PPS: This is where I am on the Albatros DII. I struggled with mounting the upper wing losing a cabane and interplane strut in the process. ( Still to be fixed). I am still debating if the wing gap is correct. One positive outcome is that this finally inspired Me to Order a Biplane Jig! Lots of touch up needed :o
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Excellent work on that Albatros Rick. When I built my Roden D.II a couple of years ago, exactly the same thing happened to me - broke the cabane strut in two places when placing on the top wing. Too much pressure. Had to "steal" one from my Roden D.III kit. I fixed the strut eventually, so if I ever put that D.III together, it'll have a fixed strut (hopefully not too noticeable!).
Cheers,
Gary
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Rick -
Wonderful work thus far - I like the look of the DIII
Regards
Dave
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Excellent work on that Albatros Rick. When I built my Roden D.II a couple of years ago, exactly the same thing happened to me - broke the cabane strut in two places when placing on the top wing. Too much pressure. Had to "steal" one from my Roden D.III kit. I fixed the strut eventually, so if I ever put that D.III together, it'll have a fixed strut (hopefully not too noticeable!).
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks Gary. It is nice, in an abstract way, to know I am not alone in having difficulty with the upper wing ::) If worse comes to worse and I need to disassemble the wing I have at least one spare cabane and the white metal interplane struts I didn't use. ( I cut the DI struts down to size) So a bit of clean up and drilling would get me back in business 8)
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Wonderful work thus far - I like the look of the DIII
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. I have a bit of filling to do as a crack has appeared behind the cockpit >:(
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Nice!
I always wondered why Roden didn't do an early D.II themselves. They even did one in 1/72!
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You certainly have a lot going on in this thread. Good stuff.
Just curious, what biplane jig did you order?
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Nice!
I always wondered why Roden didn't do an early D.II themselves. They even did one in 1/72!
I have the same question 8) It seems it should have been a Natural Progression!
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You certainly have a lot going on in this thread. Good stuff.
Just curious, what biplane jig did you order?
Thanks Ken. I ordered the Vertigo Jig through UMM-USA
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Very much liking the DH 2 Rick. Yes the pulleys on pushers can be a real pain to reproduce at an accurate size - ones that are slightly larger will not be boticed I can assure you.
The two Albi look very fine too - good work on both.
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Very much liking the DH 2 Rick. Yes the pulleys on pushers can be a real pain to reproduce at an accurate size - ones that are slightly larger will not be boticed I can assure you.
The two Albi look very fine too - good work on both.
Thanks Stephen! I hope that once all of the wires are attached and painted the pulleys will sort of blend in with the Maze 8)
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Rick,
This is really excellent work all the way around. Your perseverance in the face of kit difficulties inspires me, I'm sure it does others too.
WD
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Rick,
This is really excellent work all the way around. Your perseverance in the face of kit difficulties inspires me, I'm sure it does others too.
WD
Thanks Warren! This/ These builds have been a one step forward, two steps back thing but at least No Major Build ending disasters have occurred! I have started to assemble the Vertigo Jig. The basic instructions leave a GREAT DEAL to be desired!! That being said I have progressed through what I would consider stage 1 of the assembly without issues.
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I'm amazed at your building talents Rick. Beautiful progress with sometimes
ornery Albi's. Well done is a little tame but my admiration for your work isn't!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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All three look amazing already, Rick! Very neat and clean modelling and spot on colours, just lovely! Not too sure about jigs myself, it would be quite easy to work in some "tension" that could have nasty consequences later... but watching intently! Regards, Marc
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I'm amazed at your building talents Rick. Beautiful progress with sometimes
ornery Albi's. Well done is a little tame but my admiration for your work isn't!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
As always you are too kind Ernie ;D Thanks for following along!
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All three look amazing already, Rick! Very neat and clean modelling and spot on colours, just lovely! Not too sure about jigs myself, it would be quite easy to work in some "tension" that could have nasty consequences later... but watching intently! Regards, Marc
Thanks Marc. I am not sure how the jig works yet but it can't be worse than MY shaky Fumbling hands 8)
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That jig looks too complicated for me Rick. I think that I will stick with my jury-rigged systems - at least I have clear instructions to put them together....
Stephen.
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That jig looks too complicated for me Rick. I think that I will stick with my jury-rigged systems - at least I have clear instructions to put them together....
Stephen.
I've got the original aeroclub jig; this is dead simple compared to that...
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I admire people who can do multiple builds. Very fine progress on all three participants! Good luck with the jig.
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Missed this all together for some reason. ALL the builds are fabulous. I envy your production numbers!! You mentioned using X20A or lacquer thinner. Is that either/both of those in the Acrylic paint? I have found in the past lacquer thinner does work well with the acryls but I now use the AK Real Colours lacquer paint. The final coat is a flash coat which is 95% thinner and just a small hint of the colour. A bit scary at first but makes the paint shine like glass. I repeat the process with the clear coat.
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That jig looks too complicated for me Rick. I think that I will stick with my jury-rigged systems - at least I have clear instructions to put them together....
Stephen.
Thanks for commenting Stephen. I am Not sure I will Love using this tool. I am only Hoping it will allow Me to get difficult assemblies together and lined up !
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That jig looks too complicated for me Rick. I think that I will stick with my jury-rigged systems - at least I have clear instructions to put them together....
Stephen.
I've got the original aeroclub jig; this is dead simple compared to that...
Yes it is a shame that the Aeroclub Jig is No Longer Available!
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I admire people who can do multiple builds. Very fine progress on all three participants! Good luck with the jig.
Thank You for the Kind Comments. As for builds I wish I could Focus on One Detailed and clean build. I Just can't do do 8)
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Missed this all together for some reason. ALL the builds are fabulous. I envy your production numbers!! You mentioned using X20A or lacquer thinner. Is that either/both of those in the Acrylic paint? I have found in the past lacquer thinner does work well with the acryls but I now use the AK Real Colours lacquer paint. The final coat is a flash coat which is 95% thinner and just a small hint of the colour. A bit scary at first but makes the paint shine like glass. I repeat the process with the clear coat.
Steve
Thanks Steve. I use either or but not mixed. It depends on if I have X20a in stock. I Use Paints I can get Locally, either a very small Hobby Shop or Hobby Lobby. So the Hobby Shop carries Tamiya Paints and sometimes the X20 a thinner is in stock. If Not I use Lacquer thinner available from Many local stores. I would like to experiment with New brands, especially Lacquers but they all must be Mail Ordered.
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So Now the jig is complete! It will take some experimentation to figure out how to get everything aligned properly!!!
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I'm liking how your DIII is starting to look, Rick.
That jig looks a bit complicated though ...........
Regards
Dave
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Looks like your jig has all the adjustments!
Did you have any particular problem areas with the D.III?
That will probably be my next WW1 build after a couple of sailplane builds.
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Rick,
I like the 'wing locks' that go over the top of both wings. That's a feature I hadn't seen before. I may have to pick one of these up for when I get around to attempting a 1/32 bird.
Stuart
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Looks like they updated/changed that jig to add those wing lock things - interesting! Mine was slightly simpler
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I'm liking how your DIII is starting to look, Rick.
That jig looks a bit complicated though ...........
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave! Yes the jig is complicated but I think with some practice, which will probably include some unintended destruction, I will benefit by its' use ::)
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Looks like your jig has all the adjustments!
Did you have any particular problem areas with the D.III?
That will probably be my next WW1 build after a couple of sailplane builds.
I think that the wing to fuselage fit is the major issue Ken. I did better on the DII than I did on the DIII.
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Looks like they updated/changed that jig to add those wing lock things - interesting! Mine was slightly simpler
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Nice looking jig Patrick. Mine is the "EVO" version. One wonders if simpler is sometimes better 8)
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So not much progress but at least one inner bay has it's rigging finished. This has been a one step forward two step back sort of build. The other inner bay was almost done until I burnt through a couple of wires trying to tighten them :-[
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So not much progress but at least one inner bay has it's rigging finished. This has been a one step forward two step back sort of build. The other inner bay was almost done until I burnt through a couple of wires trying to tighten them :-[
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Been there and done that many a time myself, Rick!!
Good progress on your DH2 though
Regards
Dave
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Thanks Dave! I hope to make some progress soon so I can post some new photos
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Just getting caught up on your progress Rick , really liking the Allbie so far , she looks fantastic ! DH-2 is coming along wonderfully as well . It's good encouragement to bring my build back up on the bench . Fastastic stuff Rick !
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Just getting caught up on your progress Rick , really liking the Allbie so far , she looks fantastic ! DH-2 is coming along wonderfully as well . It's good encouragement to bring my build back up on the bench . Fastastic stuff Rick !
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. Not much Bench time this week but I hope to have another update soon.
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Sorry Rick, I missed your most recent update. Good to see the important model is in the rigging stage - I am certain that you will rectify the problem quickly and that this will turn into another of your gems.
Stephen.
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Sorry Rick, I missed your most recent update. Good to see the important model is in the rigging stage - I am certain that you will rectify the problem quickly and that this will turn into another of your gems.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Yesterdays' seesion did not go well! I ruined more lines on the left side trying to add a few :( I will regroup tomorrow!
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Hi RAGIII,
just saw this thread after beeing a while absent. That's a very impressive "group build" in this thread!
I can feel your pain with damaging old lines while adding a new ones. I did the build it in different order, the control lines I added last and used elastic thread for it. That went... OK. This model is really challenging. All thumbs up, it looks very nice so far :)
Best regards
Rafael
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Hi RAGIII,
just saw this thread after beeing a while absent. That's a very impressive "group build" in this thread!
I can feel your pain with damaging old lines while adding a new ones. I did the build it in different order, the control lines I added last and used elastic thread for it. That went... OK. This model is really challenging. All thumbs up, it looks very nice so far :)
Best regards
Rafael
Thanks for dropping in ! I have finally sorted out all of the wing rigging so am finally ready to move on to the booms and tail surfaces...Or so I hope 8)
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Steller progress, Rick! I know this is never easy, but your rigging is neat and looks so convincing! Just a lovely build in every way! Regards, Marc.
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Steller progress, Rick! I know this is never easy, but your rigging is neat and looks so convincing! Just a lovely build in every way! Regards, Marc.
Thanks Marc. Not as neat as I would like but if I get it done it will look impressive simply because of the mass of wires 8) Here is the latest. Because of My earlier issues I have LOTS of touch up to do. Then I am going to apply some oil washes to blend it all together...I Hope!
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Fantastic results so far Rick , really love the prop by the way !
Alexis
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Rigging is certainly a challange on the DH2, Rick -
Even with rigging diagrams it takes a while to work out where the lines all run. Good to see that you are tackling this and now have some good progress!
Regards
Dave
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A mass of wires for sure! It will look great after you work your magic on it.
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Fantastic results so far Rick , really love the prop by the way !
Alexis
Thanks Alexis! The prop is pretty basic. Oils over acrylic with the brass tips being a Valejo brass.
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Rigging is certainly a challange on the DH2, Rick -
Even with rigging diagrams it takes a while to work out where the lines all run. Good to see that you are tackling this and now have some good progress!
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. There are still some Major challenges ahead :o
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A mass of wires for sure! It will look great after you work your magic on it.
Thanks Ken! Like I said above still some Major work/ challenges ahead!
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Hi RAGIII,
regarding the rigging: There is a guide available, you can find it here: http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html (http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html)
I have also a pdf version, but can't attach it because of the file size.
I found it quite helpful just for understanding what's going on. Maybe it helps you too :)
Best Regards
Rafael
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Hi RAGIII,
regarding the rigging: There is a guide available, you can find it here: http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html (http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html)
I have also a pdf version, but can't attach it because of the file size.
I found it quite helpful just for understanding what's going on. Maybe it helps you too :)
Best Regards
Rafael
Thanks Rafael. I remember when Tim West first posted this on the Aerodrome Forum Years ago. I had kind of forgotten about it though. This and the WNW guide should clear a few things up. The Major challenge is matching My rigging methods and skills to what needs to be done ::)
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Wow, Rick, that looks fantastic! The rigging is superb and that prop looks good enough to swing!
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Wow, Rick, that looks fantastic! The rigging is superb and that prop looks good enough to swing!
Thanks for the very kind comments Zac!
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Your rigging skills are certainly up to this Rick. The DataFile is also a very useful guide if you have it. Pm me if you do not and I can send you some extra details if it helps.
Stephen.
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Thanks Stephen. PM sent 8)
I painted the black Jasta 6 unit marking stripes yesterday on the DIII. Some touch up and evening out will be needed.
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I wish that I could paint models as well as you do Rick...
Stephen.
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I wish that I could paint models as well as you do Rick...
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. My painting skills are average and from all I have seen of your work yours are certainly not Lacking! Since the last photo the stripes have been straightened and aligned using black decal. I also added the crosses from a WNW Albatros sheet.
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Stripes aren't easy to do at all , yours actually turned out super Rick ! Awesome scheme by the way ;)
Alexis
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Stripes aren't easy to do at all , yours actually turned out super Rick ! Awesome scheme by the way ;)
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. It should all blend in once the decals are clear coated and the black weathered a bit with oils 8)
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That's looking sharp, Rick. The sheen already present caught my eye.
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That's going to be a great looking aircraft! Nice scheme!
/Fredrik
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That's looking sharp, Rick. The sheen already present caught my eye.
Thanks Zac! The final finish will have a sheen but not quite as much as now!
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That's going to be a great looking aircraft! Nice scheme!
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik! I think I mentioned that this is MY interpretation of a scheme Greg van Wyngarden shows in his MvR and Flying Circus book. He rightly doesn't commit to colors so I used My own best judgement 8)
So Today I mounted the upper wing. I used My New jig with a certain amount of success. I still have a Large learning curve on getting all of those arms and levers set correctly. In the end I got it close on the jig then finished up by hand/ eyeball.
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This is looking great, Rick -
I really love the markings for your DIII - very striking.
Regards
Dave
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Looks as though you are mastering the dark arts of your jig Rick. I do hope it reduces the chances of you drpooing/mis-aligning the wings so you not not feel the urge to try out the flight characteristics of the model in future.
Stephen.
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This is looking great, Rick -
I really love the markings for your DIII - very striking.
Regards
Dave
Thanks for the kind comments Dave!
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Looks as though you are mastering the dark arts of your jig Rick. I do hope it reduces the chances of you dropping/mis-aligning the wings so you not not feel the urge to try out the flight characteristics of the model in future.
Stephen.
Thanks for the thoughts Stephen 8) The jig certainly helped get this one together and aligned so in that respect it worked well.
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Those stripes look lovely, Rick! You certainly have some great ideas on making them look so neat! Well done! Marc.
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Thanks Zac! The final finish will have a sheen but not quite as much as now!
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From where I'm sitting she looks fantastic! I admit my jaw dropped when I saw the first pic in your post. Gorgeous!
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Those stripes look lovely, Rick! You certainly have some great ideas on making them look so neat! Well done! Marc.
Thanks Marc. I normally don't have to resort to the use of decals on My stripes but these were pretty far off in a couple of places. I just didn't feel up to re-masking and painting :-[
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Thanks Zac! The final finish will have a sheen but not quite as much as now!
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From where I'm sitting she looks fantastic! I admit my jaw dropped when I saw the first pic in your post. Gorgeous!
Thanks Zac, Greatly appreciated!
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That’s a lovely Albatros in the making. I am keen on seeing it finished.
Andreas
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That’s a lovely Albatros in the making. I am keen on seeing it finished.
Andreas
Thanks Andreas! Today the Modeling Gods smiled on Me! I managed to add and tighten All of the Major rigging with no pulled out wires or Fire damage on the Albatros! Next up is adding the usual "smoke and mirrors" turnbuckles and painting the wires.
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Great news on the rigging, Rick -
Your obviously 'flying' along now
Regards
Dave
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That really does look impressive on the jig Rick. My you must be clever to have set that up and learned how to use it. Far too compl;icated for me!!
Stephen
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Great news on the rigging, Rick -
Your obviously 'flying' along now
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave!
RAGIII
That really does look impressive on the jig Rick. My you must be clever to have set that up and learned how to use it. Far too compl;icated for me!!
Stephen
Thanks Stephen. We shall see how clever and how I have "Mastered" the jig when I try to mount the wing on the Albatros DII 8)
RAGIII
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Very nice progress!
Steve
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The shirt says it all.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNPMk1KJ/faber-progress.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Very nice progress!
Steve
Thanks Steve!
RAGIII
The shirt says it all.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNPMk1KJ/faber-progress.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
8) Thanks Ken...Progress is Progress even if it is slow!
RAGIII
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She is looking fantastic Rick !
Alexis
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She is looking fantastic Rick !
Alexis
Thanks Alexis! Not a lot of progress but it is sitting on the landing gear struts now 8)
RAGIII
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Excellent progress, Rick!
Keep up the great plastic tickling ;)
Cheers,
Bob
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Excellent progress, Rick!
Cheers,
Gary
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RAGIII,
This is another fantastic build of a Roden kit that the company should be delighted to see.
It shows their products in a great light.
Kevin
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This is another fantastic build of a Roden kit that the company should be delighted to see.
It shows their products in a great light.
Hear hear. A beautiful job Rick, I'm excited for the next update.
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Very fine progress on that Albie, Rick.
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Thanks to all for the generous comments they are appreciated!
So I have made SMALL progress on the DH2. I have attached the Booms and ailerons. Next up is some work with oils prior to working on the tail surfaces and further rigging.
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Lovely, nnow it finally looks like a pusher :-)
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Lovely, nnow it finally looks like a pusher :-)
Thanks Przemol
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Rick,
Two at once in 1/32nd scale. Wow. I would lose track and forget details on one (probably both). Looking very nice indeed.
Stuart
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Rick,
Two at once in 1/32nd scale. Wow. I would lose track and forget details on one (probably both). Looking very nice indeed.
Stuart
Thanks for the comment Stuart. In point of fact I have a couple of parts on both of these that I "Should" have attached before rigging. Also it is Three at once. The Albatros DII had strut failure shortly after this photo was taken. I was lucky that I had an extra set of cabanes and the Metal interplane struts from the Encore kit. I have since cleaned up and re-drilled the locating holes. This was a contributing factor to My purchase of the Vertigo Jig!!!
RAGIII
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So I have made SMALL progress on the DH2. I have attached the Booms
:o to me that's about equal with attaching the top wing in terms of not-small progress! She's looking great, Rick!
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So I have made SMALL progress on the DH2. I have attached the Booms
:o to me that's about equal with attaching the top wing in terms of not-small progress! She's looking great, Rick!
Actually the usual WNW precise fit made this part pretty straightforward. We shall see how the rigging goes ;D
RAGIII
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Both moving along nicely!
Ed
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Looks great! All the rigging and thin booms....! awesome!
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Both moving along nicely!
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
Looks great! All the rigging and thin booms....! awesome!
Thanks Jeroen! I am working on painting the fin and rudder prior to adding the tail assembly.
RAGIII
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I am painting the tail surfaces on the DH2 and working on re-mounting the upper wing on the Albatros DII. IN the meantime I have progressed on the Albatros DIII. I need to add wing crosses, touch up, especially the painting on the wires, and do oil work/ weathering. I also need to work on the fit of the spinner and prop.
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I've been missing a few updates, don't know how. See you made amazing progress on the whole lot, the Alb D.III is ready for flying line and the D.H.2 and Alb. D.II are showing already a great look.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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I've been missing a few updates, don't know how. See you made amazing progress on the whole lot, the Alb D.III is ready for flying line and the D.H.2 and Alb. D.II are showing already a great look.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Thanks for dropping in and the comment Giuseppe! Always appreciated ;D
RAGIII
PS: Does anyone know which prop is represented here? I am sure I must have the Logo on an Albatros DV sheet from WNW!
RAGIII
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So I made a little progress today on the Roden DIII. I have added the wing crosses from the WNW MvR Albatros kit that included decals for a Roden DIII. It may be just Me but I think the wing crosses are pulling the whole thing together 8)
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Very sharp
Steve
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Three very nice builds there Rick! Beautiful painting on all of them and adding the markings definitely adds something to how the model looks/is perceived - there is a sense of completeness once they are in place.
Great work over all!
/Fredrik
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Your pictures are very helpful to me for my current build, specifically, how much of the engine is showing. I had a lot of trouble with the ignition wires at the magnetos and I completely messed that up. I see from your build that they won't be showing.
I think the wing crosses do pull everything together. Before they were added, it appeared the wings were from another airplane. You must be close to finishing this one?
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Very sharp
Steve
Thanks Steve.
RAGIII
Three very nice builds there Rick! Beautiful painting on all of them and adding the markings definitely adds something to how the model looks/is perceived - there is a sense of completeness once they are in place.
Great work over all!
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik! Once I apply the markings I get the final ideas for weathering and finishing / Tying it all together.
RAGIII
Your pictures are very helpful to me for my current build, specifically, how much of the engine is showing. I had a lot of trouble with the ignition wires at the magnetos and I completely messed that up. I see from your build that they won't be showing.
I think the wing crosses do pull everything together. Before they were added, it appeared the wings were from another airplane. You must be close to finishing this one?
Thanks Ken. Like I said above, weathering and tying it all together is the final step....or so I hope 8) As for the leads only the front two show if you really look closely at your model once closed up!
RAGIII
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Beautiful work Rick, she looks simply stunning!
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Beautiful work Rick, she looks simply stunning!
Thanks Zac! I always appreciate your Very Kind comments 8)
RAGIII
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Excellent progress and work here, Rick -
Loving how your DIII is turning out
Regards
Dave
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Excellent progress and work here, Rick -
Loving how your DIII is turning out
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. If all goes well I will be weathering a couple of aircraft today and tomorrow 8)
RAGIII
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Catching up Rick. The Albatros look excellent but the DH 2 clearly is the winner by a long way, even though it is not finished yet. Cannot think why though...!
Stephen.
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Catching up Rick. The Albatros look excellent but the DH 2 clearly is the winner by a long way, even though it is not finished yet. Cannot think why though...!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. The DH2 is being worked on. I just am taking things slowly as it is perhaps the most challenging rigging I have ever attempted ;D
RAGIII
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Today I attached the basic tail surfaces to the DH2. Again weathering should pull all of the odd colors on the wings together...or at least that is the plan ::)
RAGIII
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By the way, I have an issue that is totally self created. I seem to Not Be Able to align two part roundel decals even though I think I have the markers aligned. I am not overly concerned on this one as ailerons were often switched out so I am saying that is the case on this one 8)
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Just beautiful, Rick! She looks fantastic! I'd like to volunteer to start her - I've always thought propping a DH.2 looked fun...
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Looks as though the most difficult part of the assembly is now finished Rick. The rigging will be easier than you think if you tackle it systematically and slowly.
The roundels are not a problem for the reason that you have given!
Stephen.
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Just beautiful, Rick! She looks fantastic! I'd like to volunteer to start her - I've always thought propping a DH.2 looked fun...
Thanks Zac, I think it will look better once I blend in some oils.
RAGIII
Looks as though the most difficult part of the assembly is now finished Rick. The rigging will be easier than you think if you tackle it systematically and slowly.
The roundels are not a problem for the reason that you have given!
Stephen.
Thanks as always Stephen. I have only ONE FEAR with the remaining rigging:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZp20dZ8/IMG-20220126-171006247-HDR.jpg)
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Looks great! You'll get the remaining rigging in place as well, I'm sure!
/Fredrik
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Hi Rick,
I had the same fear. In the end I didn't use that PE parts and made a movable substitute from gaspatch turnbuckles.
(https://community.revell.de/download/file.php?id=58090&t=1)
(https://community.revell.de/download/file.php?id=58085&t=1)
Maybe that would be a solution for you, too.
Best Regards
Rafael
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Thanks for the Idea Rafael! It is probably above My Paygrade and Skill Level ???
RAGIII
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Rick, the original had a plate with the connected turnbuckles, so I made a plate with 5 wires to and glued 5 Gaspacth turnbuckles to it (in 1/48, you know).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WzAbl6waO8fFw9qZWlprrl-IGJKO_YoK2ovlb15pTkVI7HIeeY8qD_M6iDkwy5IMV6W-78TcqFGUgvo6JuQp0Wa58w57gFz8Gs2RnUwiUF2jCHxBJVkV2Wd6cVvmQzfSsgn662pH9z1zBd6yJTdf1tzodDuDfas-sHf0LL4DpWCpIX6SsxGlXpyP5lkzVfUKGNL8dUNqYv7o-SVkSslMdskn3I0j184p5s6yjXs9EfSHtEKwUfnE_Odwu20Ewr_k8Xt-DcUIeIOhrerbxonPPWWOPBHAS65NTyLOCS3IuvK2ezPutMbiTxO4rI6LxBTpj2ttI3JJQXUU20Q8HOfdqZPbYnVgXPGYdIZI294VQiddWrmjvjs4-JgBjlAFEQ2N2GmfsKKe-MZmmLUAiGRkgmnZQIRI4hVB2cdZ-WT7dcHI7sa6wmslQgYYDhtOCt7thoXZlaw3qXUsmXm8J4_ReEw2LHINFnfF9EUYS-hQA5y7o0Hr5R2NnfZCTOt6sMEHr5Hl5dgrc3Yvf8kXBrqkm5HPHiQo_bmpNjvlJdlMhaQjBpToPYjDJMcNOVyfP1Y7kUGENC85UbaxS_MkjS-6F8Mk7bPZSC0rYRbfzzoEJwEiITOBF0rt=w800-h626-no)
Good luck with the rigging of the booms, I hope they are strong enough!
Cheers,
Frank
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Rick, the original had a plate with the connected turnbuckles, so I made a plate with 5 wires to and glued 5 Gaspacth turnbuckles to it (in 1/48, you know).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WzAbl6waO8fFw9qZWlprrl-IGJKO_YoK2ovlb15pTkVI7HIeeY8qD_M6iDkwy5IMV6W-78TcqFGUgvo6JuQp0Wa58w57gFz8Gs2RnUwiUF2jCHxBJVkV2Wd6cVvmQzfSsgn662pH9z1zBd6yJTdf1tzodDuDfas-sHf0LL4DpWCpIX6SsxGlXpyP5lkzVfUKGNL8dUNqYv7o-SVkSslMdskn3I0j184p5s6yjXs9EfSHtEKwUfnE_Odwu20Ewr_k8Xt-DcUIeIOhrerbxonPPWWOPBHAS65NTyLOCS3IuvK2ezPutMbiTxO4rI6LxBTpj2ttI3JJQXUU20Q8HOfdqZPbYnVgXPGYdIZI294VQiddWrmjvjs4-JgBjlAFEQ2N2GmfsKKe-MZmmLUAiGRkgmnZQIRI4hVB2cdZ-WT7dcHI7sa6wmslQgYYDhtOCt7thoXZlaw3qXUsmXm8J4_ReEw2LHINFnfF9EUYS-hQA5y7o0Hr5R2NnfZCTOt6sMEHr5Hl5dgrc3Yvf8kXBrqkm5HPHiQo_bmpNjvlJdlMhaQjBpToPYjDJMcNOVyfP1Y7kUGENC85UbaxS_MkjS-6F8Mk7bPZSC0rYRbfzzoEJwEiITOBF0rt=w800-h626-no)
Good luck with the rigging of the booms, I hope they are strong enough!
Cheers,
Frank
You Guys are Killin Me ;D
RAGIII
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@Frank: terrific work with that turnbuckles. 1/48... Thumbs up!!
@Rick: I still have the PE parts. So if anything goes wrong I could send them to you.
Best Regards
Rafael
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Been a bit since I last looked in . Looking fab with the booms in place . Excellent encouragement to get tackling more of my project .
Also awaiting your solution for the turnbuckles for the flight controls , will be facing this stage myself soon with some neat solutions already presented .
Alexis
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@Frank: terrific work with that turnbuckles. 1/48... Thumbs up!!
@Rick: I still have the PE parts. So if anything goes wrong I could send them to you.
Best Regards
Rafael
Thanks, I will keep this in Mind!
RAGIII
Been a bit since I last looked in . Looking fab with the booms in place . Excellent encouragement to get tackling more of my project .
Also awaiting your solution for the turnbuckles for the flight controls , will be facing this stage myself soon with some neat solutions already presented .
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. I Look forward to your continuing with your DH2!
While thinking over the remaining rigging on the DH2 I did some Oil work on the Albatros DIII. Just a bit more to do then the final rigging(elevator control lines), then the final clear coats and it is done. Sharp eyes May have noted that I changed the title from Albatri to Albatros. I have decided to put the DII on Hold for a while as even with MY jig I am having difficulty with the upper wing. No Major disasters just Frustration!
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It's still weird for me seeing a D.III with a painted fuselage rather than standard ply finish but it looks so, so good Rick. Excellent work!
Sharp eyes May have noted that I changed the title from Albatri to Albatros. I have decided to put the DII on Hold for a while as even with MY jig I am having difficulty with the upper wing. No Major disasters just Frustration!
I have the Roden 1/72 D.II on hold for much the same reason. But I'm optimistic it will be finished this year!
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It's still weird for me seeing a D.III with a painted fuselage rather than standard ply finish but it looks so, so good Rick. Excellent work!
Sharp eyes May have noted that I changed the title from Albatri to Albatros. I have decided to put the DII on Hold for a while as even with MY jig I am having difficulty with the upper wing. No Major disasters just Frustration!
I have the Roden 1/72 D.II on hold for much the same reason. But I'm optimistic it will be finished this year!
Thanks Zac. All 4 of My Albatros DV/Vas' and MY DI have at least partial ply fuselages. Funny thing is both of My DIIs' are overpainted 8) ( The other one is a red MvR bird. )
RAGIII
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Your D.III is lookin' mighty fine!
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Your D.III is lookin' mighty fine!
Thanks Ken, This one should go to completed Models in a day or two :o
RAGIII
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I am calling the DIII Done. More soon in the Completed Models Section:
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfBTmR6B/272670704-5581219391905087-4681661858084915431-n.jpg)
RAGIII
Link to Completed Models:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12844.0
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You know what this means: there are no reasons left not to work on the DH.2!! ;D
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Yes Zac is completely right Rick!
Stephen.
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You know what this means: there are no reasons left not to work on the DH.2!! ;D
Yes Zac is completely right Rick!
Stephen.
;D
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Going to have a peek now !
Alexis
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Going to have a peek now !
Alexis
Thanks Aelexis. For Zac and Stephen...Never think something can't come up 8)
RAGIII
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For Zac and Stephen...Never think something can't come up 8)
RAGIII
I'm torn: on the one hand, oooh an SE.5a! On the other hand: the poor DH.2 won't build itself!
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For Zac and Stephen...Never think something can't come up 8)
RAGIII
I'm torn: on the one hand, oooh an SE.5a! On the other hand: the poor DH.2 won't build itself!
Don't worry Zac. I just spent yesterday seeing how much of that previously crashed SE5a could be put back together. It looks hopeful so When the DH2 is finished I have another Dual build planned 8)
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And just for the record, today I added the Spare Ammunition Drums to the fuselage sides.
RAGIII
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Both projects look fantastic!!
Steve
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Both projects look fantastic!!
Steve
Thanks Steve!
RAGIII
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Now THAT's a DH.2! Beautiful work, Rick!
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Now THAT's a DH.2! Beautiful work, Rick!
Thanks Zac. I might work a bit on the rigging of the booms today 8)
RAGIII
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Now Rick putting on the ammunition drum holders is displacement activity for not rigging the tail booms.... They will not be as difficult as you imagine - quite straightforward in fact once you start.
Stephen.
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Now Rick putting on the ammunition drum holders is displacement activity for not rigging the tail booms.... They will not be as difficult as you imagine - quite straightforward in fact once you start.
Stephen.
;D Thanks Stephen. I am eating dinner and after a couple More Beers I think I am going to tackle the Boom Rigging 8)
RAGIII
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So Nerves steadied by Beer I started rigging the booms. I think they distorted just slightly due to the fact that they are Very Flexible. All in all I am satisfied with the results. Next I need to paint the wires and add My usual white glue and paint turnbuckles.
RAGIII
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Looking Good Amigo !
Ed
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Thanks Amigo!
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It's turning out really nicely! Well done on the rigging.
/Fredrik
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You're really not helping me resist the urge to get a 1/48 DH.2! Some inspiration for you, albeit Kinner-powered and poorly-filmed by an excited teen who couldn't believe what he was watching:
https://youtu.be/J3BLxqoSLY4
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It's turning out really nicely! Well done on the rigging.
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik! If I ever decide to build another DH2 or any pusher again, I will Have to learn to use Turnbuckles and Tubes ::) This one looks fine from the front, rear, and directly above. From the side one can see that I tightened the wires a bit too much causing a small distortion in the booms. One good thing is the distortion is consistant on both sides and both booms so almost looks natural ;D
RAGIII
You're really not helping me resist the urge to get a 1/48 DH.2! Some inspiration for you, albeit Kinner-powered and poorly-filmed by an excited teen who couldn't believe what he was watching:
https://youtu.be/J3BLxqoSLY4
Thanks for the Comments Zac! I enjoyed the video. It must be great to live in a place where there is so much aerial activity!
RAGIII
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See Rick, rigging those booms was not nearly as difficult as you thought.
PS now you know why I use metal for booms on my models - less flexible than plastic!
Stephen.
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Thanks for commenting Stephen. The Booms aren't that challenging....it is the control wires that have Me Spooked :o Metal booms would certainly help on a pusher but I think just using tubes as buckles would help to adjust the tension properly. I am actually thinking of cutting away a couple of wires and perhaps replacing them with stretched sprue. That is IF the booms go back into their proper place :-\
RAGIII
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Right on with the rigging Rick , she is looking beautiful so far .
Alexis
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Right on with the rigging Rick , she is looking beautiful so far .
Alexis
Thanks for dropping by Alexis. Your Comments are always appreciated!
RAGIII
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Those booms do look very spindly. Looking great so far.
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Those booms do look very spindly. Looking great so far.
Yes, they are somewhat bendable ::) Thanks for the comment Ken. Like I said this is one case that using more advanced rigging methods would have helped to adjust the proper tension...or I think it would have ;D
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Thanks for the Comments Zac! I enjoyed the video. It must be great to live in a place where there is so much aerial activity!
RAGIII
That DH.2 replica - designed and built by Walt Redfern (of Fokker Triplane replica fame) and powered by a Kinner 5cyl radial - was always a delight to see fly, however for the last 15yr or so she's been displayed inside the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (https://www.omaka.org.nz/) in a very dramatic tableau where she's under attack from an Eindecker (https://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/De-Havilland-Airco-DH-2-replica/1413230?qsp=eJwtjbEKwkAQRP9lay1EsEgXy1jEwspu2RviwZk7dldICPl3z8NuePOY2Ujy7Fj8sRZQRwZWedGBCiu/jbqNFFM0V/aY5178w6l6z9txGIfqWVa/rpUEdvQiKI7w56MG6K%2BCSZuc6sWpBui9ZTpfKg/RSuK2AeeYaN%2B/WGwyTQ%3D%3D). But for DH.2 fans like me there's hope: word is a further replica or two are being worked on elsewhere at Omaka to fly...
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Looks awesome, Rick. Always like the DH-2. Yours looks the part! I'll like to see you turnbuckles. Sounds like something I've tried too.
Dan
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Looks awesome, Rick. Always like the DH-2. Yours looks the part! I'll like to see you turnbuckles. Sounds like something I've tried too.
Dan
Thanks Dan. Not a great deal of progress but I did manage the control wires on the left side. Not perfect by any means but I am satisfied. If I ever build another DH2 I will have a Different plan!!
RAGIII
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That rigging and those control wires look spot on to me Rick!
Stephen.
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Ditto!
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Thirded! She's shaping up very nicely, Rick!
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That rigging and those control wires look spot on to me Rick!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. There are glitches I just make sure the photo doesn't show them...too much ;D
RAGIII
Ditto!
Thanks Ken!
RAGIII
Thirded! She's shaping up very nicely, Rick!
Thanks Zac. I am still relatively pleased 8)
RAGIII
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Wow! your DH2 really looks great, Rick - especially the rigging
Regards
Dave
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Wow! your DH2 really looks great, Rick - especially the rigging
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave!
RAGIII
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That’s a really great looking model Rick! This is one of my favorite aircraft. I've been following Alexis' and Rafael's builds to. And of course the one that Des built.
I have the Roden version, but I'm afraid the box will keep on gathering dust for some time to come.
Willem
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That’s a really great looking model Rick! This is one of my favorite aircraft. I've been following Alexis' and Rafael's builds to. And of course the one that Des built.
I have the Roden version, but I'm afraid the box will keep on gathering dust for some time to come.
Willem
Thanks Willem, good to hear from you! The rigging is a challenge and one I am certainly not meeting to the Level of Rafael or Des did. That being said in a way I am encouraged by My results after Years of being intimidated by this kit!
RAGIII
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I have managed to attach the right side control lines....barely! I had another session in which I would connect one wire and destroy two others. I ended up having to use stretched Sprue again, in some cases replacing former monofilament lines that I burned through or pulled loose. The worst thing is that I destroyed a double and single flying and landing wire run on the left inner bay. That will be a PITA to replace. All and all I am getting closer :-\
RAGIII
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PS: One positive thing on having a mishap is that when I was forced to remove and replace the wires in the forward section of the booms it released the tension allowing them to go back to the proper shape 8)
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It's SO worth it, though, Rick! Looks smashing from here.
Dan
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I second that!
Willem
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rigging troubles aside it's looking awesome, i hope you manage to finish it without too many more issues
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Despite your troubles those photos made me smile - she looks fantastic, Rick!
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It's SO worth it, though, Rick! Looks smashing from here.
Dan
Thanks Dan. Next I will paint te wires recently installed then go for the ones that are left to do 8)
RAGIII
I second that!
Willem
Thanks Willem!
RAGIII
rigging troubles aside it's looking awesome, i hope you manage to finish it without too many more issues
Greatly appreciate your comments! Either way, easy or difficult I won't let it beat Me ;D
RAGIII
Despite your troubles those photos made me smile - she looks fantastic, Rick!
Thanks Zac. Glad I made a smile appear 8)
RAGIII
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Progressing well, the finish is close indeed.
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Progressing well, the finish is close indeed.
Thanks Przemo. The replacement of the inner bay wires on the left side are hopefully the last BIG challenge ::)
RAGIII
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Watching this unfold Rick and I sure hope my efforts stand up to your beautiful results . I'm really impressed !
Alexis
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Watching this unfold Rick and I sure hope my efforts stand up to your beautiful results . I'm really impressed !
Alexis
Thanks Alexis, You are too kind. Your DH2 is looking Marvelous!
RAGIII
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Keep going Rick - you are getting there! I used elestic thread for the control lines on my large scale pushers as it caused fewer tension induced problems.
Stephen.
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The DH2 is looking really great, Rick! In spite of the mishaps it is very neat and clean, the rigging certainly looks the part! Well done! Regards, Marc
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Keep going Rick - you are getting there! I used elestic thread for the control lines on my large scale pushers as it caused fewer tension induced problems.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. You are one of the Many Reasons I have not shelved the kit for later ;D I am still happy that I used Fishing line as it has lent strength to the somewhat flimsy booms. Like I said removing just one wire in the front boom bay on each side relieved the overtightened structure and it all straightened out.
RAGIII
The DH2 is looking really great, Rick! In spite of the mishaps it is very neat and clean, the rigging certainly looks the part! Well done! Regards, Marc
Thanks Marc! Hopefully I can wrap this one up in a week or two!
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Haven't checked in on this one for a while, Rick, and it's looking superb. I acknowledge the problems with the rigging on the way but you have pretty well reached the finish line and triumphed magnificently!
Sandy
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Haven't checked in on this one for a while, Rick, and it's looking superb. I acknowledge the problems with the rigging on the way but you have pretty well reached the finish line and triumphed magnificently!
Sandy
Thanks Sandy! I made a lot of progress today as replacing the wires in the inner wing bay didn't prove to be as difficult as I expected. More Photos in a day or two!
RAGIII
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She looks so good Rick! My offer to be ground crew/starter for the test flight programme still stands ;)
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Looks very promising indeed Rick. A first class model in the making.
Stephen.
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Looking like a winner there, Rick.
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Ummm , you can come and finish my Rick !
Alexis
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She looks so good Rick! My offer to be ground crew/starter for the test flight programme still stands ;)
Thanks Zac! A for a test flight lets Hope That Doesn't Happen ::)
RAGIII
Looks very promising indeed Rick. A first class model in the making.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. The Model has it's fair share of Warts but I am pleased that I have persevered !
RAGIII
Looking like a winner there, Rick.
Thanks as always for the comment Ken!
RAGIII
Ummm , you can come and finish my Rick !
Alexis
This is an aircraft that everyone should build. ONCE! ::)
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This is an aircraft that everyone should build. ONCE! ::)
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Yes because there are so many more pusher types that can be built afterwards!
Stephen
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Thanks Zac! A for a test flight lets Hope That Doesn't Happen ::)
RAGIII
Sorry, I keep forgetting this is a model and not a full-scale replica! ;D
This is an aircraft that everyone should build. ONCE! ::)
RAGIII
Yes because there are so many more pusher types that can be built afterwards!
Stephen
Personally I'm waiting for Rick to do a 1/32 Gunbus...
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Thanks Zac! A for a test flight lets Hope That Doesn't Happen ::)
RAGIII
Sorry, I keep forgetting this is a model and not a full-scale replica! ;D
This is an aircraft that everyone should build. ONCE! ::)
RAGIII
Yes because there are so many more pusher types that can be built afterwards!
Stephen
Personally I'm waiting for Rick to do a 1/32 Gunbus...
If there was one available I would be Very Tempted :o I am Not Ready to go Full Stephen on Scratchbuilding ;D
RAGIII
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This should be the Last Post before the Completed section of the Forum. I have used oils to highlight some areas and add weathering. Just a few lines from the aileron controls to add before finishing.
RAGIII
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Really lookiing the part Rick , can't wait for the final pic's !
Alexis
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Really lookiing the part Rick , can't wait for the final pic's !
Alexis
Thanks Alexis! Better than I thought I would do a few pages back ::)
RAGIII
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About an hour ago I dropped the DH2' while carrying it from one room to the other Although the tail section separated the structural rigging held! Repairs are done to the structure and I will only need to replace about three wires
RAGIII
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Looking terrific above, Rick, I can imagine how you felt when you dropped it. Sounds as if you've recovered it well though. Fingers crossed for the completed pics.
Sandy
(P.S. I always carry mine on a board or tray coz I've had too many heart-stoppers like that)
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Oh Rick, you seem to have a subscription on Misfortune!
I hope you can solve this without a problem.
No, I'm sure of it!
Willem
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Lovely. The end is looming ;)
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Really Rick, you should get someone else to move your modls for you, especially when they are nearly complete/complete! I am very relieved to read that the damage is minimal and easily(?) repaired. I am looking forward to seeing the completed model in the relevant section - another stunner in your display cabinet I hope.
Stephen.
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Looking terrific above, Rick, I can imagine how you felt when you dropped it. Sounds as if you've recovered it well though. Fingers crossed for the completed pics.
Sandy
(P.S. I always carry mine on a board or tray coz I've had too many heart-stoppers like that)
I was actually quite calm when it happened although I did say Oh Sh..! It was almost comical. I was wearing a pair of Jeans from when I was a bit larger in the waist. While walking the pants began to fall to My knees. I reached to hold them up and the model dropped to the carpet ;D Although the rudder and tail plane assembly separated from the booms the rigging held the booms and wings together! The tail and tail skid were dangling from the wires.
RAGIII
Oh Rick, you seem to have a subscription on Misfortune!
I hope you can solve this without a problem.
No, I'm sure of it!
Willem
Thanks Willem. It is well on the way to recovery although I am going to take today off from re doing the wires.
RAGIII
Lovely. The end is looming ;)
Thanks Przemo!
RAGIII
Really Rick, you should get someone else to move your modls for you, especially when they are nearly complete/complete! I am very relieved to read that the damage is minimal and easily(?) repaired. I am looking forward to seeing the completed model in the relevant section - another stunner in your display cabinet I hope.
Stephen.
I will take your suggestion into consideration 8) Thanks for your support!
RAGIII
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Bravo Rick! I'm so excited to pop over to Completed models and...
About an hour ago I dropped the DH2' while carrying it from one room to the other Although the tail section separated the structural rigging held! Repairs are done to the structure and I will only need to replace about three wires
RAGIII
Thank goodness it wasn't worse - congratulations on a superb rigging job!
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YOU DROP IT !!!!
Glad to hear that it wasn't to bad and you made repairs , looking forward on seeing this in the complete section .
Alexis
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Bravo Rick! I'm so excited to pop over to Completed models and...
About an hour ago I dropped the DH2' while carrying it from one room to the other Although the tail section separated the structural rigging held! Repairs are done to the structure and I will only need to replace about three wires
RAGIII
Thank goodness it wasn't worse - congratulations on a superb rigging job!
It actually was worse than I reported ::) God only Knows why I didn't break it up in Anger!!! I was somewhat optimistic in the number of wires needing replacement but am on the way to replacing them today!
RAGIII
YOU DROP IT !!!!
Glad to hear that it wasn't to bad and you made repairs , looking forward on seeing this in the complete section .
Alexis
Thanks Alexis, but yes I dropped the MF! See My response to Zac for My opinion on the recovery!
RAGIII
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The damage has been repaired...more or less. The rigging is now restored and I have added some more Oil staining using Tamiya smoke and clear orange mixed together.
RAGIII
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Wonderful work on your DH2, Rick.
Regards
Dave
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Wonderful work on your DH2, Rick.
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave. The rigging has taken a beating due to my Self Created issues but it will have to do for now!
RAGIII
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Rick,
I think that you are being too self critical with this one - from the photos at least it really look s the part and I am sure that observers will not see the tiny errors that shout out at you. You have done a super job on the painting and weathering and the rigging looks much better than very good.
Stephen.
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I totally agree with Stephen, I can't see any repairs or anything out of place. I'd be proud to have that on display.
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Going to agree with the others Rick , what damage !
Alexis
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That weathering really gives it a beat up look - just the thing to go along with the battle damage!
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Looks great. Your damage recovery operation was 100% successful.
Sandy
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Rick,
I think that you are being too self critical with this one - from the photos at least it really look s the part and I am sure that observers will not see the tiny errors that shout out at you. You have done a super job on the painting and weathering and the rigging looks much better than very good.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen! I stand by My statement that the rigging will do 8)
RAGIII
I totally agree with Stephen, I can't see any repairs or anything out of place. I'd be proud to have that on display.
Thanks Zac! I think I have mentioned before that lousy photography has it's perks ;D
RAGIII
Going to agree with the others Rick , what damage !
Alexis
As always thanks Alexis!
RAGIII
That weathering really gives it a beat up look - just the thing to go along with the battle damage!
Thanks Ken. As any good IPMS judge knows, "Weathering" is just a way to cover up flaws :o ...so the battle damage is not as visible 8)
RAGIII
Looks great. Your damage recovery operation was 100% successful.
Sandy
Thanks Sandy. Probably closer to 80% ;D
RAGIII
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This is, Hopefully, the last one prior to completed models. All of the rigging is re attached, touched up, and tightened. I have done some painting on the wing rondels, especially the ailerons, to represent an old ,worn, airframe, that had it's ailerons replaced.
RAGIII
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I think you've done a marvelous job Rick. I like the color scheme you used and I can't see anything wrong with rigging. You shouldn't be too critical of yourself. I think you can be very proud of this beautiful bird.
Another great addition for your already bulking display cabinets!
Willem
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I think you've done a marvelous job Rick. I like the color scheme you used and I can't see anything wrong with rigging. You shouldn't be too critical of yourself. I think you can be very proud of this beautiful bird.
Another great addition for your already bulking display cabinets!
Willem
Thanks Willem. Your comment is greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
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Yes, doing the rigging for this bird is really a nightmare.
To me your rigging looks very good, all the cables are straight and where they should be.
I also like the overall look of your plane, this one is a beauty :)
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Yes, doing the rigging for this bird is really a nightmare.
To me your rigging looks very good, all the cables are straight and where they should be.
I also like the overall look of your plane, this one is a beauty :)
Thanks Michael, you are very kind ;D
RAGIII
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So this one is done. Posted in the Completed Models Section:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12899.0
Thanks to All for following!
RAGIII
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Comments already left !
Alexis