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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Bughunter on March 17, 2022, 04:15:26 AM
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Absolutely brilliant, Frank!
Cheers,
Gary
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They look superb, Frank! :o
Well done :)
Bob
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What a good idea! The only problem Frank is that I do not have the vice and circular saw, but I really do like the principle. Wood is so much better than painted plastic if it can be done.
Stephen.
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Great that you liked my idea/struts Gary, Bob and Stephen!
To use the little vice was a result of experimenting.
At first I tried to press the wood against a edge by hand, but the cutting wheel develops some forces so it was hard to get a clean result.
Inside the vice you can see some soft lumber, so I closed the vice until the stripes has a tight fit. So the vice provides a guidance on three sides.
Stephen, if you do not own a vice a special U made from wood could also be used. The lower side in the same width as the veneer stripes and left and right a piece of wood for example.
And I forgot: the usage of a vacuum cleaner is strongly recommended! :D
And regarding the disadvantage of gluing one strut after another:
I use fast drying wood glue and two vices for pressing. After one was dry enough, I put the next one into the vice and sanded a strut into shape. Once the struts was done, the one in the other vice was dry enough. So the workflow was smooth 8)
The good thing of working with wood: it always brings my mojo back.
Cheers,
Frank
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That's brilliant Frank, and the end result looks fantastic!
I daresay there are many like me who are without the requisite tools who would love struts like this - if you wanted, you could likely sell these, perhaps start a "side hustle" as a strut merchant...? 8)
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That's brilliant Frank, and the end result looks fantastic!
I daresay there are many like me who are without the requisite tools who would love struts like this - if you wanted, you could likely sell these, perhaps start a "side hustle" as a strut merchant...? 8)
Frank,
What Zac said, you could, if you want, turn this into a great side hustle. It's a brilliant idea IMHO. Just wish I could make it work for 1/72nd.
WD
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Brilliant work, Frank! I can see this being better for larger scales, too.
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Magician!
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Thank you Zac, WD, Gaz and Prze!
I think this method will work also in other scales. The size of the cut/cutting wheel should match.
In 1/72 I would use wood with finer grain like boxwood and 0.2 or 0.3mm brass. In 1/32 may be 0.6 or 0.7mm brass or thinner steel wire.
if you wanted, you could likely sell these, perhaps start a "side hustle" as a strut merchant...? 8)
Some time ago I already thought about selling wooden air screws but I'm to slow with manual work. So nobody would pay that work.
Finally, I decided not to do any commercial model work until the kits in my huge stash are all built. 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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Excellent paint work there, Frank. I like the PC8 color and the different color for the spar shadow vs the rib tapes.
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I am unfamiliar with PC-8. What was the time period and what aircraft were painted with this predecessor of PC-10?
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Where do I begin?
Your work is so tidy and beautifully detailed. What a clever way to make the struts Frank! I am certainly going to try this method. Do you think this would work with bamboo too? I have the same Proxxon tools as you use in your setup in the picture. I only need a longer bed to slide the vice in.
Great idea to use the little tubes in the wings to take the strut pins. A great way to get the struts neatly lined up.
Excelent priming, shading and paint results on the wings, spars and ribs too.
I made notes!
Nice to see the DH2 is such a popular subject here lately (Rick, Alexis, DaveB, William). This is going to be a beauty, I am sure.
Regards,
Willem
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Excellent paint work there, Frank. I like the PC8 color and the different color for the spar shadow vs the rib tapes.
Thank you Ken! I really like the MrPaint colors, from the working point of view and the result.
Yes I used different paint for the spar shadow, but it was a bit to dark. Next time better ;)
I am unfamiliar with PC-8. What was the time period and what aircraft were painted with this predecessor of PC-10?
Me too, may be some experts could answer this. I found only the linked WNW manual, according to that this DH2 is from July 1916.
So my guess is also, that it was a predecessor of PC-10.
At least it looks nice and different to the PC10 birds 8)
Thank you Willem for the long answer!
I am certainly going to try this method.
Really? It costs me years to develop this method! I should have patented this!
The license fee is a beer, should we ever meet in person, for example at an exhibition. 8)
Do you think this would work with bamboo too? I have the same Proxxon tools as you use in your setup in the picture. I only need a longer bed to slide the vice in.
As I wrote above you can also use another U-shaped profile or even made one from wood. I have not tried bamboo, may be it works.
Nice to see the DH2 is such a popular subject here lately (Rick, Alexis, DaveB, William).
Oh yes, that invited me to start this one. After my DH2 Stripdown years ago I always wanted to put a normal DH2 aside.
And it is a good training fro the FE8 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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Beautiful work Frank, the shadow effect is lovely! Fine work.
if you wanted, you could likely sell these, perhaps start a "side hustle" as a strut merchant...? 8)
Some time ago I already thought about selling wooden air screws but I'm to slow with manual work. So nobody would pay that work.
Finally, I decided not to do any commercial model work until the kits in my huge stash are all built. 8)
I have to admit my idea was partially to help you financially, but also for folk like me without the skill/patience/will to do it themselves ;D
Nice to see the DH2 is such a popular subject here lately (Rick, Alexis, DaveB, William).
That's because it's so cool! I agree that it's been wonderful to have so many "De Havillands" (as I believe the Germans called them?) on the go.
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Wow!
How did I miss this? I have both versions of the Eduard DH2 in my stash... 1/72 and 1/48. I'm going to be making notes!
Cheers,
Hugh
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Frank, engine and prop look first rate!
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I like the prop, Frank. You have probably mentioned this somewhere, but I could not find it - what type of wood did you use for the prop? Is it the same as you used for the struts?
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Another gem is taking shape. Very interesting struts building technique.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Well done Frank - a REAL aeroplane at last!!!!
The propellor is another of your masterpieces and will look the part with the engine which is also first class. I am just pleased that I do not intend to build a DH 2 because I could never reach your standard.
Stephen.
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Frank, while I'm also very impressed with your Mono the side-on photo of the prop literally took my breath away - it's utterly gorgeous!!! See, this is another item I'd gladly buy from you!
I'm very excited to see your next update.
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Thank you Gaz, Ken, Giuseppe, Stephen and Zac!
Your comments sound like you are well entertained here 8)
You have probably mentioned this somewhere, but I could not find it - what type of wood did you use for the prop? Is it the same as you used for the struts?
Ken this is pear. Struts and airscrew are both pear veneer. I tried to mix the veneer for the airscrew. You can see that some layers looks different. This comes from different sheets, but all is pear. The struts are unpainted, the airscrew has primer, wood lacquer and some clear paint with airbrush applied.
It will be a shame to paint the struts grey. But the kit struts are too flexible for me. Then I wanted to make them from squeezed brass tube but is hard to file away a lot and close the joint with solder to reach the bellied shape.
Since the original ones are made from wood it is much easier and faster to sand them from wood.
I'm very excited to see your next update.
Zac, I think the next update can show the tail booms :D
Cheers,
Frank
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I am catching up on posts today as my vacation has interrupted My regular post's. I can only say that I am glad you held off until my WNW DH2 build was finished 8) As always you are showing us what skills and hard work can accomplish.
RAGIII
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Superb tail booms Frank. This really is going to be a very fine example of a real aeroplane.
Stephen.
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Those Booms are amazing! Typical of your outstanding work.
RAGIII
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Great to see you working on that one, Frank. I know your stripped down DH-2 and I am keen on seeing a dressed one off your bench.
Andreas
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Absolutely exquisite!!!
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Whoa, that looks awesome, Frank! This is one airframe I'm in no rush to tackle.
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Thank you Stephen, Rick, Andreas, Zac and Gaz! I really appreciate your constant support!
This is one airframe I'm in no rush to tackle.
;D
Cheers,
Frank
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Fab job on the tail booms Frank
Alexis
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I can hardly keep up with your lightspeed modeling Frank. The engine and the prop look great and your soldering work on the booms is second to none!
The license fee is a beer, should we ever meet in person, for example at an exhibition. 8)
I may take you up on that. It is still a couple of months away, but if all goes well, I'll be at the Euro Scale Modelling on 26 November in Houten in the Netherlands. I was there a couple of years ago and had a great day. There will be dealers, modeling clubs, show tables, SIGs and private sales.
It would be nice to meet you in person Frank! And of course any other member of this forum who may attend :D
Willem
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Thank you Alexis and Willem!
Fab job on the tail booms Frank
I hope that the booms in your bigger scale are more rigid!
I can hardly keep up with your lightspeed modeling Frank. The engine and the prop look great and your soldering work on the booms is second to none!
Thank you Willem, I spend a lot of time on this bird!
It would be nice to meet you in person Frank! And of course any other member of this forum who may attend :D
Willem, you don't need to wait till November!
The coming weekend, 26./27. of March I'm very close to the NL border in Lingen on the Euro Model Expo with most of my models! And I checked, this is a bit more then an hour from your home!
I was never there because it is for me more then 700km one way, but I decided I have to be there.
See here for details: https://euromodelexpo.jimdo.com/
It is probably the largest exhibition in Germany. I would be really happy to see you!
Only some days left, but may be you have time.
Cheers,
Frank
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I recently received a copy of the Weekend Edition kit (you know who you are - thank you again!) and I'm not taking notes. Exquisite work, Prze!
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Stunning work Frank! Your mods look awesome as they always do!!
RAGIII
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What a fabulous micro-detailing again Frank!
I zoomed out on the picture to the actual size of the Euro cent... Unbelievable!
Willem
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Very nice detail work, as usual, Frank. The plumbing looks good in there.
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Spectacular work on that cockpit, the sharp details, grewt finish, top quality all around.
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Thank you all for such nice comments!
I'm not taking notes.
You don't need to because a bookmark on the build report is enough, or sounds it to complicated?
What a fabulous micro-detailing again Frank!
I zoomed out on the picture to the actual size of the Euro cent... Unbelievable!
That's why a Cent is a good reference ;)
The problem is often to know what to create. Once you find good references you will also find a way to create the details.
Cheers,
Frank
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As always Frank I am lost for words when I comment on your builds. These are difficult enough to scratch in 1/32 scale....in 1/48th I simply could not do it! Hat off to you for doing so!
Stephen.
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Fantastik on the details Frank ! :)
Alexis
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I'm not taking notes.
You don't need to because a bookmark on the build report is enough, or sounds it to complicated?
That's my plan ;)
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Struts, and the wing painting are both gorgeous Frank! Really taking shape now!
RAGIII
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Coming along beautifully.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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And out of the sudden you have a kit equalled only by Wingnuts... great results!
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Frank, I just stumbled about this thread...
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I couldn't imagine doing that strut scratch work in 1/32. With real wood. Incredible job. You have my honest admiration!
Best Regards
Rafael
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Thank you very much!
Really taking shape now!
Oh yes Rick, I really like the moment, where the different subassemblies are coming together :)
Coming along beautifully.
Giuseppe, I'm really curious to see how the different colours like the PC8 and the grey work together!
And out of the sudden you have a kit equalled only by Wingnuts... great results!
I really like the Eduard kits and with some fine tuning you can get a very nice result 8)
The 1/48 scale is the best for me: more details possible as in 1/72, but the final result is not that big. The WNW models are simply to big fro my space.
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I couldn't imagine doing that strut scratch work in 1/32. With real wood. Incredible job. You have my honest admiration!
Thank you for your kind words!
The real wood airscrews and struts are my "Trademark", nearly all of my models are equipped with those parts. And often also metal work, e.g. landing gears.
I think that details makes the difference so that my Halberstadt CL.II and the Bristol Fighter was awarded with the Gold medal on the Euro Model Expo end of March. Really pity that you missed that!
If you have some time you should look into my other threads.
I think I can show some more ...
Cheers,
Frank
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It continues to be a beauty.
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It continues to be a beauty.
Hear hear, the struts alone are magnificent and so effective. And what a great catch on the MG mount!
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Fantastic results Frank - your hard work has paid off. Love those painted-on markings :)
Cheers,
Gary
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Beautifully Masked and Painted Frank!!!!
RAGIII
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You may end up being a famous German painter yet. Nice job on the number.
Does the pre-shading come through on the fuselage? Looks difficult to tell in the picture.
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Dang Frank! All of your inspirational work look like so much bigger scale.
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Hi Frank,
I'm really impressed by your modeling skills.
I'm also curious about the power tools you use for turning, milling etc.
Maybe one day you could post some shots of your tool set-ups,
Mike
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Awesome work Frank !
Alexis
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Instead of fiddling with masking tapes I made a negative mask with a scan of the Datafile to create rib tapes with primer, applied after a shading.
Now that's some clever thinking, bravo Frank! And those painted roundels look superb! I love how the ribs *just* show through.
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Catching up Frank: just amazed (again) at the quality of the painting and those wood struts! Another Euro gold medal in the making!
Stephen.
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Thank you all!
Love those painted-on markings :)
Gary, that we always want to reach with decals: "looks like painted on". So why not try to do it directly? ;D
You may end up being a famous German painter yet. Nice job on the number.
Does the pre-shading come through on the fuselage? Looks difficult to tell in the picture.
Ken, you forgot two most important words: I'm the famous German "too much" painter!
Again one or two layers to much. When the paint is wet this always fakes me >:( At least the grey shades looks different now.
Experience is when you realise that you have made the same mistake before.
I'm also curious about the power tools you use for turning, milling etc.
Mike, I had already a thread, started long ago. I added just some posts today.
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11323.0
I love how the ribs *just* show through.
By accident, see above ::)
Another Euro gold medal in the making!
Thank you Stephen!
Since there was the information, that the next three Euro Model Expo will be the final ones I think I will go again. So I thought about which model to show, but I think this model is not "impressive" enough, not much details as the Halberstadt and Bristol? I do not know yet, but I have another year to build some more.
Thank you also Rick, Gaz and Alexis!
Cheers,
Frank
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Great stuff, Frank!
Andreas
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Fabulous work Frank, I love it!
Willem
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Frank,
Thanks for another great update and lesson.
I alway learn something new with each of your builds.
Kevin
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More excellent work Frank, you and Alexis (apologies to any DH.2 builders I've missed out) have inspired me to resurrect a Revell DH.2 that was consigned to the parts bin and requires new tailbooms as the old ones were used for parts. And Revell no longer holds stock...
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Another of your amazing updates Frank. Every time I look at them I have to remind myself just how small all of these parts are!
Stephen.
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Wow - mind boggling (tiny) details, Frank.
Regards
Dave
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Beautiful, crisp details, top notch soldering, clean paintjob, great additions, what else can I say?
Hats off Frank!
Willem
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Thank you very much my friends! Glad that you like my fiddly work :)
Cheers,
Frank
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Thank you very much my friends! Glad that you like my fiddly work :)
Cheers,
Frank
I think your work is way Beyond liking or disliking by Mere Mortal Modelers like Me ::) Pure Magic Frank!
RAGIII
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You are not the only one to like the look of your model - it is after all a real aeroplane!!
More super work from the master modeller.
Stephen.
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Great progress Frank, she's shaping up very nicely!
So with fuel, oil and a temporarily added air screw a test run was successful ;D
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1KL8zN2Irqecd0iDQPiq51WQaYovUapi_)
And they say you can't hear a photo!
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This is crazy Frank.
This is just crazy...
Willem
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Fantastic stuff !
Alexis
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A joy to follow this build, like always, Frank!
Andreas
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Scale modelling on highest level. Incredible job!!
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Thank you Stephen, Zac, Willem, Alexis, Andreas and Rafael!
I decided to follow the WNW manual regarding rigging and use Gaspatch RAF wires terminals, as on the Camel recently.
All the inner crosses and some of the double are done, so nearly half of the wing rigging finished :D
Really pity that those terminals was not yet existent during the build of the DH-2 Stripdown (there I created my own). Now I'm much faster, and this time I also don't need to add the internal wing rigging between the ribs and spars. 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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More Modeling Magic from you Frank! The axle fairing is incredible. A beautiful Biplane for sure!
RAGIII
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The only term that comes to mind for your detail work, prop and rigging on this DH.2 is "achingly beautiful", Frank - WOW!!
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Thank you very much Zac!
Still far from done, a lot of rigging and details to be added.
Cheers,
Frank
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Beautiful work, Frank.
Sandy
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The flying wires really do look good, Frank. This one is coming together very nicely.
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Oh blimy!
That looks so good Frank!
Willem
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Your rigging is the Icing on the Cake Frank! Absolutely Gorgeous DH2!
RAGIII
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I've been missing some updates and this one is already flying. Gorgeous!
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Good to see such wonderful rigging Frank.However it will not be a real pusher until you have completed the booms and tail and put in the tail control lines...
Simply stunning modelling all round.
Stephen
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Thank you very much my friends for your wonderful comments!
However it will not be a real pusher until you have completed the booms and tail and put in the tail control lines...
Oh yes Stephen, there are many rigging and control wires, and a lot of details missing.
This bird will keep me busy for a while ...
Cheers,
Frank
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Spectacular results on anything you touch, you Midas.
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Excellent work Frank, she's shaping up beautifully. Much of your work looks like the real deal and I love it!
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Fantastic work!
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Thumbs up Frank !
Alexis
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Superb work, Frank. Your petrol drain reminds me of a guitar string!
Cheers,
Gary
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Beautiful work Frank, I fully enjoy looking at your builds!
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You really have an eye for details Frank, and the skills to add them convincingly!
Willem
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All of your detail work is exceptionally good, Frank. Especially so due to its size.
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Gorgeous!
RAGIII
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Extremely good work Frank.
Stephen.
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Wow, so many friends like my work, thank you very much!
Your petrol drain reminds me of a guitar string!
Yes Gary, but such a string is not hollow ;)
I need to prepare some pictures for the next update ...
Cheers,
Frank
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More beautiful work Frank, I thoroughly enjoy each and every update! Very inspirational.
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Frank,
Another masterpiece. I love seeing your progression through a build. Thank you so much for your diligence in documenting your steps and techniques.
Stuart
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Very fine work on that Lewis and ammo holders.
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Hi Frank!
I've been catching up on your build and it is as inspiring as ever! Your build reports are also great, detailing every step and showing not only that it can be done but how it can be done.
Cheers Fredrik
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Well, I was going to ask you to show me your setup for machining the brass casings, but then I saw that they were painted.
We're going to have to keep a closer eye on you!
This kit looks like it's very complete.
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Thank you my friends for stepping by and commenting! Highly appreciated!
Well, I was going to ask you to show me your setup for machining the brass casings, but then I saw that they were painted.
We're going to have to keep a closer eye on you!
A little fun is a must! ;D It relaxes things a bit, doesn't it?
The number of remaining parts becomes smaller. There is a light at the end of the tunnel ...
May be this is finished after 2 month.
Cheers,
Frank
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Stunning work, Frank! Wow!
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Absolutely Superb Frank! Brilliant work in all aspects!
RAGIII
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Thank you Zac and Rick!
I thought I'm done with the control wires, but I misrouted some lines and I managed to break one of the elevation control levers. So fix of those things took longer then expected.
But I guess there will be a new update tomorrow.
Cheers,
Frank
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However long it takes, Frank :)
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I can hear the engine roaring. Great stuff, Frank!
Andreas
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The additional details and rigging are just incredible Frank. I have to keep reminding myself just how small all those parts are - they look so big in the photos!
Stephen.
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I think you could teach spiders a thing or two about rigging their webs.
Fine detail work, as usual, Frank.
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That was a lot of work
It certainly is, but WOW Frank! This is a masterclass - I have the Weekend Edition in my stash and, while I'm under no illusions I will even attempt some of this detail, this thread is a wonderful reference. So much extra effort is really paying dividends - bravo!
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That is astounding!
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I am stunned. I really don't know what to say that hasn"t already been said.
Willem
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Fantastic work! Really nice to see your work displayed step by step.
/Fredrik
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Spectacular work on all those cables.
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Superb!
RAGIII
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Excellent build, great presentation.
Spyros
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Fantastic!
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simply beautiful Frank
Servus
Bertl
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Wow, one page full of wonderful comments - Thank you very much to ALL of you!
After two month of hard work this project is now finished. After some last small details, weathering and detail painting the final pictures are done now and can be found in the completed section:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13078.0
Thanks for watching and commenting this build!
See you soon on the next ...
Cheers,
Frank