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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on June 08, 2025, 12:57:41 AM
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Hi all,
My next build.
The Copper State Models 1:32nd scale Caudron G.III with the Anzani engine.
A Belgian Caudron G.III trainer, operating from Juvisy-sur-Orge, France during 1918.
At the moment I'm working my way through the bird cage of structural and control cable rigging for my build log,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/header.jpg)
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Very much looking forward to this one Mike :)
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Hi all,
I had built and painted the engine and was about to add ignition leads to the spark plugs.
However, at this stage of the engine build I found an apparent error in the molding of the front bank of engine cylinders.
As can be seen in the following photograph, the spark plugs on both banks of cylinders face left.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/Anzani10.jpg)
The kit instruction manual at step 67 shows the cylinders with plugs fitted at the left and the right.
Further to that, Step 68 shows the engine with what appears to be two spark plugs fitted in each cylinder.
Also, the Caudron G.3's in the RAF museum, Hendon, UK and and in the Brussels Museum, Belgium show two plugs per cylinder.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/step67.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/step68.jpg)
As the engine halves J8, 9, 10 and 11 are keyed, they can only be fitted together one way.
Therefore, the locations of the spark plug on the models engine are confusing.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/eng1.jpg)
So, modification to the cylinder spark plugs may be required.
Lacking definitive information, I'll go for single, left facing spark plugs on all cylinders,
Mike
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Hm, that is rather strange, I will check the plastic engine, from what I remember, 5 cylinders on the left (if we are looking on an engine)should have spark plugs on the right. and 5 cylinders on the right should have cylinders on the left.
At least that is how I remember it. I will check
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Hi all,
I've had contact from Edgar and others and have found more reference photographs.
The only references available are period photographs, museum engines and aircraft and the kit instruction manual.
Period photographs show limited, if any, engine detail.
As most know, museum displays can be misleading due to reworking and display requirements, so they are not always authentic.
As examples, the Caudron G.3s in the RAF Museum in Hendon, UK and the Museum in Brussels, Belgium have two spark plugs fitted to each cylinder on their Anzani engines.
However, photographs of Anzani engines clearly show the spark plugs fitted to the right side of the left cylinders and left side of the right cylinders.
This configuration matches the illustrations in the kit instruction manual, but not on the completed model of the engine.
Therefore, the completed model engine would appear to have four spark plugs located on the wrong side of their cylinders, being on two front cylinders and two rear cylinders.
Those spark plugs are highlighted in the following photograph and are the ones that I will either re-position or replace,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/anzani.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/anzani2.jpg)
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Nice to see you building that one.
I have been in Hendon RAF Museum yesterday and my Camera is still hot from taking photos. I found the oil pipe/fuel pipe (?) coming off the firewall an interesting feature that I haven?t seen on Le Rh?ne powered Caudrons. Is it portrayed in the kit?
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Hi all,
Rather than have some kit molded spark plugs and some replacement plugs, I chose to replace all plugs.
That way there would be no mismatch of plugs.
The kit plugs were cut away and replaced by Albion Alloy's 0.5 mm diameter Aluminium tube (MAT05).
These will have copper wire ignition leads added,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/engfix.jpg)
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Nice to see you building that one.
I have been in Hendon RAF Museum yesterday and my Camera is still hot from taking photos. I found the oil pipe/fuel pipe (?) coming off the firewall an interesting feature that I have not seen on Le Rhone powered Caudrons. Is it portrayed in the kit?
Hi Boros,
The Anzani kit does not have that fuel supply pipe to the carburettor detailed.
Also, not the copper oil supply pipes at the top of the crankcase housing.
I've yet to work out where those pipes go to.
Also, notice the carburettor control rod from the bulkhead to the carburettor,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/fuelpipe.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/oilpipes.jpg)
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Excellent research work Mike. It's this part of modelling WWI subjects that I find both enjoying and frustrating! IMO it's worth the effort though, so well done.
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Hi all,
The basic engine is complete.
I've replaced the spark plugs and added ignition leads.
I've also added what I assume is an oil supply pipe to the engine crankcase.
The carburettor fuel supply pipe and control rod can only be added after the cabin has been assembled,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/engdone1.jpg)
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Hi all,
The propeller is completed.
A Waring and Gillow wood laminated propeller from Proper Plane (WP-046).
Kit decals used and hub plates painted with Mr. Color Super Iron 2.
Now its onto rigging the Carlingue (cabin),
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/propdone.jpg)
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Hi all,
The basic cabin component parts.
Weathering was done using Flory Models Dark Dirt clay wash.
Leather and wood effect using Windsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd oil paints (Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber and Van Dyke Brown),
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/assy2.jpg)
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Great attention to details - looks great :)
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That is indeed looking really good Mike, lovely work so far.
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Hi all,
I've now rigged the rudder, elevators and wing war control lines to the cabin.
Turnbuckles are the new 1:32nd scale resin turnbuckles (RD005) from Proper Plane.
The line used is 0.08 mm mono-filament and the tubes are cut from Albion Alloy's Nickel-Silver 0.5 mm diameter tube (NST05).
Now it's onto assembling the cabin,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/warpwires.jpg)
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Hi all,
The Carlingue (cabin) is more or less complete.
There's few thinks left to do such as tidying of seam joints and weather etc.
One modification to do yet is for the carburettor fuel supply pipe and operating rod.
These are at the bottom of the carburettor and are routed through the forward, underside panel.
The illustrations in the kit instruction manual show a hole in the panel, but there is no hole in the actual kit panel.
Also the kit has no parts to represent the fuel supply pipe or the control rod,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cabdone1.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cabdone2.jpg)
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That's looking very good Mike. I really like the leather effects, and your attention to those extra details is going to be worth it.
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Hi all,
The carburettor fuel supply pipe and control rod added.
Both added using PlusModel 0.3 mm diameter lead wire.
Rod painted with Mr. Color Stainless Steel (213).
Pipe painted with Tamiya Clear Orange (X24),
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/rodpipe.jpg)
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Fantastic work on every bit.
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Hi all,
The cabin is finished now, apart from adding the windscreen.
That will be added at the end of the build.
Weathered with Flory Models Dark Dirt clay wash and Tamiya Weathering Masters.
The propeller is test fitted only,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cabfin1.jpg)
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Very impressive work, Mike. Your rigging skills are in a league of their own. Love the subtle weathering you've achieved so far too.
Cheers,
Gary
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Looking very good indeed. I too like the subtle
rigging. EDIT - I of course meant weathering!
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Wow. Very nice interior and your attention to detail with the engine will not go unnoticed!
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Hi all,
Well, at 75 years of age I think I'm entitled to make a mistake every so often !!
I was looking at the cabin last night and kept thinking there was something missing.
Then I realized - the linen effect decals for the cabin.
Hmmmmmm ?
The cabin was finished with all of its rigging, paint, decals, sealing clear coat and weathering applied.
I did think of leaving it but the wings and tail would have linen effect decals, so -------
I've stripped the exterior of the cabin back to the base coat and repainted the surfaces.
Next up is to apply the 'Aviattic' Linen Weave effect decal (ATT32044), then the kit decals.
Fortunately there are three sets of Belgium serial number decals in the kit.
Then it'll be weathering and sealing coat.
I'll be back,
Mike
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Bloomin heck, I would have left it! That is dedication to quality Mike.
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Hi all,
Cabin version number 2.
This time with linen weave effect decal applied and alternative serial numbers,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cablin1.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cablin2.jpg)
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Very nice indeed!
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Well done on the change! Well worth the effort!
/Fredrik
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Hi all,
Just a point of interest.
The early version of the Caudron G.3 had a straight trailing edge on both rudders.
The elevators had scalloped trailing edges that increased towards their inboard centres.
The later version rudders has scalloped trailing edges.
The elevators had straight inboard edges at their centres.
However, the kit supplies rudders as the early straight edged type, but the elevators are of the later type.
If matching the versions is required, the only reasonable option would be to modify the rudder trailing edges to the later version.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/mod.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/mod1.jpg)
Luckily for me, the previous photograph clearly shows a Belgium Caudron G.3 with early version rudders and later version elevators, which is how this model will be configured,
Mike
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Hi all,
Just a few things to show.
The wood effect has been applied to the tail booms and struts.
Tamiya Dark Yellow (XF60) base coat with brushed Windsor&Newton Griffin Alkyd oil paint (Burnt Umber).
The upper surfaces of the wings, tailplane and elevators have been painted.
As have the two fin/rudders.
These will have Aviattic Weave Effect Linen decal (ATT32044) applied later in the build.
Now to repeat the masking and painting on the underside surfaces !!
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/woodon.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/effect4.jpg)
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The wood on the booms and struts looks very nice, and that's a great start on the see through CDL. This is going to be a stunner!
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Greetings, Mike.
Sorry to say, but I believe the drawings you're using may not be entirely accurate. Based on the information I have, the early Caudron G.III featured elevator and rudder control through warping (French: gauchissement) ? that is, by changing the shape of the control surfaces via cable tension.
This means that when the elevator was deflected, it would bend into an arc, with the trailing edge curving upwards. To allow for this movement without overstressing or damaging the structure, the lower edge of the rudder was rounded, so that both surfaces could move freely and form the correct geometry when deflected together.
Later, when production was shifted to other factories, a simpler solution was introduced ? hinged control surfaces. At that point, the rudder was straightened and began to move like a conventional control surface. However, its previously rounded lower edge would have interfered with the now-hinged elevator. Therefore, the rudder?s lower edge was also straightened to avoid collision with the elevator during deflection.
This change is clearly visible in period photographs of early and late Caudron G.III aircraft.
In my opinion, it's an important visual and technical distinction between the early and late production versions, and it strongly influences how an accurate model should be represented.
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Greetings, Mike.
Sorry to say, but I believe the drawings you're using may not be entirely accurate. Based on the information I have, the early Caudron G.III featured elevator and rudder control through warping (French: gauchissement) ? that is, by changing the shape of the control surfaces via cable tension.
This means that when the elevator was deflected, it would bend into an arc, with the trailing edge curving upwards. To allow for this movement without overstressing or damaging the structure, the lower edge of the rudder was rounded, so that both surfaces could move freely and form the correct geometry when deflected together.
Later, when production was shifted to other factories, a simpler solution was introduced ? hinged control surfaces. At that point, the rudder was straightened and began to move like a conventional control surface. However, its previously rounded lower edge would have interfered with the now-hinged elevator. Therefore, the rudder?s lower edge was also straightened to avoid collision with the elevator during deflection.
This change is clearly visible in period photographs of early and late Caudron G.III aircraft.
In my opinion, it's an important visual and technical distinction between the early and late production versions, and it strongly influences how an accurate model should be represented.
Hi Edgar,
Thank you for your response.
Yes I see the early curved rudder and why it was need with the earlier scalloped and warping elevators.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/research/image1.jpg)
Most of the photographs I have show the later hinged and straight rudder and elevators.
What confused me is that the Anzani and the other Caudron kit have the later rudder (runner D) and elevators (runner C).
But the Anzani shows the early elevators on runner G, but this is not supplied in the kit or marked as not required.
That led me to wonder if the earlier rudders were intended to be included with the elevators as and option.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/research/image3.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/research/image4.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/research/image2.jpg)
Mike
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Hi Mike,
We decided to divide the aircraft into several distinct versions, and here?s the current plan:
The first kit we released was a "standard" Caudron G.III. At that stage, we didn?t go too deep into specific variants ? we chose the configuration most commonly seen in historical photos. We also had drawings for the main upper wing with the narrow cutout, which became the basis for our 32006 boxing.
Later, we came up with the idea to produce an early version. That one would have required new tailplane ? specifically, a one-piece horizontal stabiliser with integrated elevator, and new vertical fins with early-style rudders. We would also have needed to remove the side fuselage openings for rudder pedal cables, since on early airframes the cables exited from the underside rear of the fuselage, along with the other control lines, meaning a new fuselage was needed.
However, we had some doubts about whether most modelers would actually recognize the early version as different from the standard boxing. So we postponed it and shifted focus to the late variant, which only needed a different top wing. That allowed us to offer both the American version and the later French version.
The Anzani version then felt like a logical next step ? the upper wing tooling was already available, and all we needed was a new fuselage to accommodate the Anzani engine (which we also hope to use later for the Caudron G.4). It?s worth mentioning that the fuselage in the Hendon Museum (UK) has incorrect geometry ? it seems shortened or cut off starting from the front cabane struts and to the engine, clearly should be longer.
As for the rudders: we didn?t plan to tool new LATE ones (that you mentioned), since the differences are very subtle and could be easily achieved by the modeler with some careful sanding, if desired.
That said, we?re still seriously considering an early version (possibly as an Italian boxing), and also a postwar G.III on floats (used in Finland), as well as a civil version with ailerons ? the one famous for crossing the Mont Blanc.
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Hi Edgar,
Once again, thank you for your response.
That all makes sense now :)
I'm sure we'll all look forward to more CSM releases in the future.
Especially I think float plane versions.
But I'm positive we will all be very pleased to see the Hansa Brandenburg D.I released first ;)
Mike
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Hi all,
The flight surfaces are finished, except for weathering, detail painting.
The undersides have a darker outline of the internal structure, representing structure shadows.
Grey primed then MRP Dark Wood (MRP-262) applied.
Structure masked off and Tamiya' Deck Tan (XF55) applied.
Masking removed and lighter coat of Deck Tan applied to fade back the darker structure.
The top surfaces have lighter rib tape markings.
Grey primed then MRP Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256) applied.
Structure masked off then MRP Dark Wood (MRP-262) applied along the structure masks.
Masking removed and a lighter coat of MRP Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256) applied to fade back the lighter structure.
Covered with Aviattic Weave Linen Effect decal (ATT32044).
All other decals are kit supplied,
Mike
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Great progress, as usual from your hands.
The linen surfaces with Belgian roundels look very cool.
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That linen and show through combo looks fabulous Mike, it's worked incredibly well.
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Hi all,
The painting of the linen wrappings and metal fittings is done.
'Tamiya' Medium Blue (XF18) the sealed with Semi-Gloss clear (X35),
Mike
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Lovely work as always Mike
Alexis
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Hi all,
A couple of updates to the Caudron.
The landing gear appears to have axle coil springs fitted between the tail boom and wheels.
I've represented them by lightly wiping over them with a Prismacolor Verithin Argent M?tallique pencil (752).
The wheel covers were airbrushed with Tamiya Deck Tan (XF55) then had Aviattic Weave Linen Effect decal (ATT32044) applied,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/springs.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/axles.jpg)
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Very fine.
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Hi all,
Subtle weathering applied.
Flory Models Dark Dirt clay wash and sealed with Tamiya Semi-Gloss (X35).
Now it's onto pre-rigging,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/washdone1.jpg)
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Wow! Looking great Mike!
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It's looking great!
Out of curiosity, do you apply the decals, eg roundels, under or on top of the linen decal? It looks like roundels on top of linen decal, but the Belgian colours on the rudder looks like paint with linen decal on top of it.
/F
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It's looking great!
Out of curiosity, do you apply the decals, eg roundels, under or on top of the linen decal? It looks like roundels on top of linen decal, but the Belgian colours on the rudder looks like paint with linen decal on top of it.
/F
The roundels and rudder markings are applied over the linen decals.
I think the rudders may look more like linen as they are weathered more than the wing roundels,
Mike
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Thanks Mike! Planning my first use of linen decals.
/Fredrik
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This is shaping up to be one of your best IMO in terns of finish. You have really nailed the approach to CDL and it's worked superbly on this one.
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Hi all,
I've spent four days pre-rigging and creating rigging holes for the Caudron.
Here's a few shots, but most are rigging locating holes in the wings and tail unit.
Combination of 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter tube and 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament.
Turnbuckles are a mix of Gaspatch 1:48th scale metal and Proper plane 1:32nd scale resin.
After assembly I'll final rig the rest of the wires and cables,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/boom.jpg)
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You really are a model engineer of the highest calibre Mike, this is very impressive detail work.
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Hi all,
The upper wing has now been fitted, apart from the bracing struts for the outer lift struts.
They will be fitted after final rigging of the wings.
Despite have a total of 16 struts, there is still some slight sideways flex of the upper wing.
The final rigging should make it all more rigid,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/topon.jpg)
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Hi all,
The eight cabane strut bracing wires have been added.
I used 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament, 0.5 mm diameter blackened tubes and Gaspatch 1:48th scale metal turnbuckles (Type A and C) and Anchor Points.
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/cabsdone.jpg)
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That gets together very nicely.
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Beautifully intricate work Mike, this is going to be a great build.
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Hi all,
The inboard twin flying wires are rigged.
Also the inboard single landing wires.
Both using 0.12 mm mono-filament and blackened 0.5 mm diameter tube.
The turnbuckles are Proper Plane resin 1:32nd scale Eye End type (RD-018),
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/flydone1.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/landdone1.jpg)
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Hi all,
More final completed.
Forward brace wires.
Inboard incidence wires.
Outer flying wires.
Outer landing wires,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/bracedone.jpg)
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Wood, fabric and wire - I don't think any other WW1 airplane hits the nail on the head like the Caudron.
Great build so far Mike.
Servus
Bertl
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Excellent rigging work, this really will look the business.
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I continue to be amazed at your rigging on this one, Mike. A tremendous effort and each step looks most impressive indeed. The "canvas" look to your canvas is well represented, too.
Cheers!
Gary
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Hi Mike,
I have this kit too, because it it such a beautiful aircraft and I couldn't resist buying it.
What you show us here is both inspiring and disheartening at the same time.
I would get entangled in the wires and end up in the closest A&E to be freed.
It realy is a showcase of your skills, your meticulous research and experience at a level I know I will never reach :-\
Extremely well done!
Cheers,
Willem
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Wow, more amazed gasps from me. Wonderful rigging work!
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Hi all,
More wing rigging completed.
Outer interplane strut incidence wires.
Outer lift strut incidence wires.
Outer lift strut bracing wires.
Twin wing warp control cables.
Single wing warp control cable.
Lower to upper wing bracing wires.
Now the basic wing rigging is finished, it's onto assembly again.
I need to fit the two tail booms and tailplane before I can complete the rigging on those components,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/inncdone2.jpg)
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Hi all,
A bit more progress.
The tail booms and bracing struts are fitted.
The three different bracing wire sets for the lower wing to tail booms has also been completed.
The bracing wires from the lower wing back to the tail booms will be final rigged later, once the tail unit if fitted.
So now it's onto assembly of the tail unit,
Mike
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Hi all,
Front end on its wheels,
Mike
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Great job on that maze of cables.
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Hi all,
The tailplane of this aircraft could be adjusted to either increase or decrease the angle of attack (AOA) of the tail unit.
Lifting the tailplane leading edge increased the AOA and lowering decreased the AOA.
Bracing struts were fitted between the tops of the king posts on the tail booms and the fins and also between the fins.
As the fin/rudder assemblies were fixed to the tailplane, if the AOA of the tailplane was altered, it meant the fin/rudders would move up or down with the tailplane.
Although the centre strut between the fins could be fixed in position, the outer struts attached between the fixed king posts and fins must have been able to move with the change in tailplane AOA.
With the tailplane AOA in the neutral position, the three struts would most likely be parallel to the tailplane when viewed from above.
If the AOA was increased the fins and therefore the outer struts would move up and rearwards.
If the AOA was decreased the fins and therefore the outer struts would move down and forwards.
My assumption therefore is that the end fittings of the outer struts must have been able to pivot to allow the struts to move as required.
This is all conjecture, but based on the fact that I used the optional photo-etch adjuster brackets and have the tailplane secure in the brackets at a decreased AOA.
This means that the fin end of the outer struts are slightly forwards when viewed from above.
As the distance between the king posts and fins is slightly increased, the kit supplied struts do not fully span the gap between them.
To avoid any problems for those who have not yet built their Caudron, I would advise having the tailplane AOA fixed in the neutral position to allow the struts to fit correctly and be parallel to the tailplane.
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/tadjust.jpg)
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This is looking superb and many thanks for sharing your helpful advice. Your build logs are all a treasure trove of great advice!
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Hi all,
Well, the rigging of the Caudron is finally complete.
I didn't post any more shots of rigging progress as there was too much.
Anyway, here's a couple of general shots.
I've just got the propeller, instruments and windscreen to fit to complete the basic model.
Then it's onto the figures and display case,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/rigcomp1.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/rigcomp2.jpg)
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That's looking really good Mike, looking forward to the final touches. A masterwork in precise rigging!
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You never fail to amaze me, Mike.
Truly spectacular work. :o
BB
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Hi all,
A few shots of the figures and accessories.
Both figures are from 'Kellerkind Miniatures'.
The crate and can are from my spares collection,
Mike
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/pilot1.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/pilot2.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/crate.jpg)
(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/CAUDRON-G3/can.jpg)
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Hi all,
The Caudron will be up in the Completed Modeles page later this evening.
Once again, thanks for your support and comments throughout this build,
Mike
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Very inspiring build Mike. I?ll be saving this for reference for sure!
All the best,
Tim