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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on January 08, 2026, 05:41:43 AM

Title: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on January 08, 2026, 05:41:43 AM

Hello everyone,

Here is my first completion for 2026, the Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III C1 (Early) weekend edition. I failed to complete this one for the Group Build but have persevered to get her done none the less!

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This one is built straight out of the box, save for the addition of some seat belts made from tape. The build log for this one is here ?

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=15118.0

The model is painted in the markings of SPAD X.III S.504, flown by Capitaine Georges Guynemer, who was arguably France?s most beloved ace of the first world war. Scoring 53 confirmed victories, Guynemer was one of the first pilots to fly the SPAD X.III in combat. He was assigned this machine in late August / early September 1917, was shot down and killed in this machine on September 11, 1917.  The markings come with the weekend edition boxing, and I used these here.

The model was painted primarily using SMS acrylic lacquers, with the rigging done in various grades of elastic. Weathering was kept light given the relatively short service life of this aircraft.

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Overall Eduard did a lovely job with the engineering of this kit; it certainly shows off the SPAD?s sturdy lines well!

Feedback, comments and suggestions for improvement always welcomed!

Cheers,

Brad C

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: KiwiZac on January 08, 2026, 08:36:40 AM

Congratulations on a beautiful, stunning finish Brad. I love the blade and tinlet scale shot!

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: ScottJ on January 08, 2026, 11:07:32 AM

Very nice!, excellent finish on this one.  Really like the weathering that emphasize the louvers on the underside of the fuselage.  It's a real pleasure to view the pictures as well as the build log...  Very well done!

Scott...

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on January 08, 2026, 11:26:21 AM

     Another outstanding effort.  The Eduard SPAD is a fine model to build.

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: DaddyO on January 08, 2026, 06:39:21 PM

'Tis a beauty Brad and I really like the presentation on the tall plinth too

Paul

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: NigelR on January 08, 2026, 07:32:28 PM

Beautiful work all round Brad. The level of detail on this tiny model is superb and the overall finishing is top notch. Excellent presentation as well, really worth the extra effort.

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: DaveB on January 09, 2026, 03:29:43 AM

Lovely work as ever Brad - love your shading effects - something I struggle with brush painting ......

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on January 09, 2026, 06:53:48 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I am humbled! Credit must go to Eduard though for producing such a nice little kit  :)

Cheers,

BC

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: PrzemoL on January 09, 2026, 10:55:39 PM

It is a beauty. Great to see it completed, Brad.

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: gedmundson on January 10, 2026, 11:43:11 AM

Very nice indeed!
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on January 10, 2026, 04:16:15 PM

Many thanks Prze and Gary - such complements from modellers of your calibre are certainly something special for me  :)

Thanks again!

BC

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 14, 2026, 06:09:00 AM

Excellent build Brad. I?ve always steered clear of CDL Spads. You have surely inspired me to imitate yours!

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: mbittner on January 16, 2026, 12:27:03 AM

Very nice, Brad!

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: pepperman42 on January 16, 2026, 09:46:10 AM

Excellent results. A nice balance of paint and weathering.

Steve

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on January 17, 2026, 04:31:20 PM

Many thanks Matt and Steve! Much appreciated!  ;D

Cheers,

BC

Title: Re: Aces Mounts GB (Late Completion!) - Eduard 1/72 SPAD X.III
Post by: WD on January 24, 2026, 02:54:30 AM

Brad,
       This is so lovely, so many nice things to say about this build: your paintwork, weathering, basing, all of it just creates a superb "whole" IMHO. It doesn't hurt that I do love Spads, especially the early XIII's.

Warren D