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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on March 06, 2025, 05:54:06 AM

Title: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 06, 2025, 05:54:06 AM
It is the Lukgraph model in the new full 3D print incarnation built to represent 1709 from RFC 8. Sqn, as seen in Marieux in February 1916 (a photo in the Windsock Datafile 42).
Modifications included: electric cables for RAF 1 engine, lengthened interplane struts, three-drum ammo container, aerial antenna with its reel, scratched control horns for all surfaces, scratched step, bungee cords for the undercarriage and rigging.

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Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on March 06, 2025, 06:40:01 AM
Yet another superb display of skilled modelling. Well done PrzemoL.
Alan.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: lone modeller on March 06, 2025, 07:53:39 AM
I have been following your build and am always impressed by you skill in handling delicate parts and making new ones from scratch. That is another mini-masterpiece of an iconic type - just marvellous.

Stephen.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 06, 2025, 10:51:10 AM
Wonderful, as Always !

Ed
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: KiwiZac on March 06, 2025, 12:36:04 PM
Bravo Prze, what a beauty.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: macsporran on March 06, 2025, 06:08:54 PM
A perfect "Quirk".
Sandy
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: DaddyO on March 06, 2025, 06:13:49 PM
Very lovely model Prze - congrats

Paul
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: Borsos on March 06, 2025, 06:23:26 PM
A pure jewel. Fantastic work!
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on March 06, 2025, 07:09:44 PM
Absolutely beautiful in all aspects. Not an easy build, your modelling skills shone through and the overall finishing is superb. I really like your subtle approach to post shading, it's very effective. It gives that visual interest without being over the top. Thanks for sharing you build stages as well.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: hadzi on March 06, 2025, 07:36:05 PM
Superb!!! Po prostu zaje...fajny!!!
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: DaveB on March 07, 2025, 03:21:34 AM
Always a pleasure to view your workmanship Prez - and this one does not disappoint.

Lovely job!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 07, 2025, 09:06:18 AM
Many thanks everyone, I appreciate your kind comments very much.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: andonio64 on March 07, 2025, 07:09:23 PM
WOW!!! I really love this new masterpiece of yours!
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: RAGIII on March 09, 2025, 03:01:13 AM
Outstanding! Very inspiring work Przemo! I saw one of the Be2E/F kits listed on a FB Auction site and your build almost got Me to Pull the trigger  8) My sanity returned when I realized just How good you are!
RAGIII
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: Alexis on March 09, 2025, 06:00:01 PM
Fantastic build !


Alexis
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 10, 2025, 07:37:09 AM
Thank you, Lady and Gentlemen.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: Richtrad on March 10, 2025, 08:40:24 AM
Wow, wow and wow!  You might have answered this many times before, but what to you think of the 3D print as a medium vs the resin kits?

Warren Q
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: gedmundson on March 10, 2025, 10:49:42 AM
Yup - fantastic build Prze. I have looked at this one for a long time - so much to admire. Well done.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on March 10, 2025, 11:58:29 AM
There is a small grass stain on the tail skid that isn't really appropriate for the time of year depicted. 

THAT WAS A JOKE!  Holy cow...that's lovely.  I am continually amazed by your work.

Dan  ;)
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 11, 2025, 04:57:55 PM
Thanks Richard, Gary and Dan.

Quote from: Richtrad on March 10, 2025, 08:40:24 AM
Wow, wow and wow!  You might have answered this many times before, but what to you think of the 3D print as a medium vs the resin kits?

Warren Q

Me, I do not like 3D print technology due to the residual print traces which I tend to see even in the best quality kits.
But then, resin may have other flaws - airbubbles especially.
Both are not my favourites for sure. Generally, I tolerate them both only if the kit subject justifies the effort - a very personal attitude I guess.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PJ Fisher on March 11, 2025, 10:43:04 PM
...even the wiring under the engine cowl looks so convincing!  This is an inspiring build.
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: ModelCellar on March 13, 2025, 06:43:41 AM
Very nicely done!

Paul
Title: Re: RAF BE.2c - 1709 (1/32, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on March 13, 2025, 10:47:45 PM
Thanks!

The final touch - wooden propeller replacing the kit part.

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