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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on September 25, 2013, 07:53:28 AM
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I have just started work on this model:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345245385595042.80400.334545143331733&type=3
which I will try to build as a replica of a flag-ship of the first Polish Naval Squadron based in 1920 in Puck on Baltic Sea. This only FF49 in Polish markings is seen here second from right:
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/mors031nl_zps72f05aed.jpg)
My very optimistic first-sight opinion on this TopGun kit expressed in the What's New section proved quite wrong. In fact the kit requires a lot of substantial work to bring it to a reasonable quality and accuracy. Unfortunately, there are a lot of discrepancies from the scale drawings included in the kit instructions (absolutely hard to understand for me!!!).
The wings required corrections in the aileron outline, strut location points and the shape of root cut-outs.
Left lower wing, upper side
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-31_zps2bc7a960.jpg)
Pencil circles depict the original strut locations, the crosses point out where I drilled the sockets in the correct position. Dark lines are the original aileron outlines, already filled with liquid CA glue, while the bright ones are the rescribed correct ones
Right lower wing, upper side
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-32_zps5b3b0c0e.jpg)
Left upper wing, upper side
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-33_zps8f7a6d52.jpg)
Right upper wing, under side
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-34_zpsa74dfa48.jpg)
Here I still have to trace the location for strut sockets, for a moment only the wing spars are marked.
The fuselage is quite right in the outline, only some two milimeter sections at the rear had to be cut off. However, there was no location for the lower wings. I have traced the points where the spars would enter the fuselage - with respect to the datum line, again using the scale drawings from the kit instruction.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-35_zpsba69597c.jpg)
The interior sides have the internal structure moulded but only the longerons were at the acceptable locations. The vertical struts and cross members had to be removed.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-36_zps578dce3c.jpg)
And the floats... The steps had to be moved back by 3.5 and 4.5 mm, respectively. The rear bottom section had to be lovered by some 2mm and the very front parts lenghtened and sharpened in the side view. I have used Magic Sculp to do these.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-37_zps0eb38dad.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-38_zpsc49a52e6.jpg)
While sanding various surfaces numerous air bubbles inevitably emerged, especially on the upper wing under sides and the float sides.
Well, in a summary of this first build report I will only say: what a difference WNW kits make!
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Quite a challenge you have taken on Przemol, you certainly have your work cut out for you correcting all the inaccurate parts, but I'm sure you will accomplish spectacular results, looking forward to seeing you progress with this model.
Des.
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And who doesn't like some work to get them in the proper shape... lot's of fun hey? ::)
It does remind me my Ni11 from Toko... trouble everywhere! I mean... fun!
Nice model choice Prezmol. I'll keep eyes in it with pleasure.
Cheers
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That's a very interesting looking aircraft, Przemol. There's so many flying boats that were used in WWI that I'd never heard of.
I'll be watching this build with interest.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Well, this awaits you some work. I wish a lot of patience :D
Promises to be a a wonderful model !
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You certainly have an appetite for tough subjects, Przemo. I have no concerns that you
won't end up with a spectacular model when done. It really is a very interesting choice.
I look forward to your updates.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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You have made an excellent start as always. You are catching details I would almost certainly miss :-[ Nice work on the corrections and I am looking forward to your progress!
RAGIII
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What a cool subject, Prez. I love float planes. Sorry to read of all the inaccuracies, but this is real modeling and with your skills, these are really nothing. I'm looking forward to whatching this one develope.
Cheers,
Bud
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This is gonna be one amazing plane. Will be keeping tabs on this one 8)
Cheers my friend
All the very best
Dave
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I am very much convinced that your modelling skills will enable you to end up once more with a most impressive small scale replica. That kit is the right challenge for someone so skillful as you are!
Stefan
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A nice start on what is sure to be a challenging kit.
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Prez,
Another awesome project begins. I'm looking forward to following this latest project my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thank you, everybody. Your kind words make it easier to overcome problems with this build.
I declare the fuselage interior completed. It is a SF story, since there are no photos of FF49 interior I would be aware of. So I tried to invent a possible solution with a pilot seat on the main fuel tank on the wooden floor (kit parts), folding observer's seat on the rear bulkhead (scratch), a fire wall (scratch), a fuel pump (scratch), throttle control (spare PE), seat belts (spare PE), steering column and the dashboard (kit parts). The sides of the interior structure were recreated using Evergreen profiles and fishing line for rigging.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-39_zpsc08462e4.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-40_zps9b71057c.jpg)
To justify my lack of professional attitude and invention of SF FF49 interior I will only say that very little will be visible. The closed fuselage looks like this:
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-42_zps934d76cc.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-41_zpsac218515.jpg)
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Great job on the interior, Przemo. Even if it is from your imagination, it is well
thought out and totally believable. Very nicely done! I'm looking forward to the
next phase of your project. By the way, your wood tones as usual are first-rate.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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The interior it's looking good Prezmol, with a very nice wood effect.
Sometimes it's hard to keep on going without references, but imo you did great.
Cheers
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Given the lack of references, Prez, that is an extraordinarily brilliant cockpit, especially in 1/72 scale. Up to your usual standards, mate.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lovely work on the cockpit! Your usual Terrific work!
RAGIII
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Thanks, gents. I am glad you like my FF49.
So here is more. I have built my traditional cardboard jig to attach the lower wings keeping the geometry from the scale drawings. I have also attached all the tail pieces except for the rudder.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-44_zpsa371d215.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-43_zpsc8f8974c.jpg)
The joints will still require some sanding, they are now filled with CA glue.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-45_zpsae0d550f.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-46_zpsc4aa8e94.jpg)
I have also started working on float attachment struts. First I prepared the scale projections on a sheet of paper using measurements from the scale drawings.
The inverted V ones between the floats and the wings were built from resin parts from the kit. The M-ones between the floats and the fuselage have too short legs.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-47_zps5a47366e.jpg)
I decided to scratch build them in pieces - the central V's are now being built from Contrail profiles and the remaining single legs will come soon, separately.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-48_zps112db0b8.jpg)
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Great job, Prze. Your attention to detail is first-rate. Nice work on the
struts!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Fantastic work on the interior Przemo, it sure looks very feasible to me, it is a real pity that most of your excellent detail work disappears once the fuselage is closed up. Working in 1:72 scale is a challenge at the best of times but your ingenuity to overcome the lack of reference material is outstanding.
Des.
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Thanks, Ernie and Des.
I have started paintwork - the underside is done:
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-49_zps7e8ba60e.jpg)
The float struts got pins of wire:
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-50_zps044f1c4f.jpg)
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Beautiful finish on the underside, Prez. The shading is superb.
Cheers,
Bud
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Your woodwork is as always awesome Przemol. A pleasure to look at.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Your CDL is on the dark side ;) or are the photos so dark? I really admire your approach to this subject Przemo. I think it` s going to be an another beautiful model in your collection!
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Thank you, gentlemen.
Filip, this must be a photo. The CDL is my usual approach - Pactra A122 Mid Stone with some Pactra A17 Wood Tan shading.
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Prez,
This continues to be a most impressive build! Your CDL and Shading are perfect! The work on the struts is fantastic!!
RAGIII
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It's looking very nice Prez. The shading it's perfect. Great job in those struts too.
Cheers
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Thank you gents, for your kind words.
Well, this project is going to be even more lengthy, than I thought some time ago. I have already built the float struts to the floats but then, when trying to dry fit them to the wings I came to the conclusion, that everything was so badly aligned, that there was no way to have the floats in proper geometry. After a brief analysis I decided, that the floats themselves were completely unfit, with wrong geometry and what was worse - unequal! I decided, there was no way to save the upper side surface detail, I scraped the upper surfaces flat, so I did with the lower surface, then with the help of caliper achieved that they got identical, rectangular in the cross section and giving hope to have them aligned correctly. The holes for the struts came out to be wrongly placed, too. I have scribed five parallel lines on the upper sides, added the caps made from some spare PE elements and now I am filling those wrongly placed strut holes with CA glue as a putty. And I just wonder what surprises await me with the upper wing...
Here are the guilty ones:
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-53_zpsd0699959.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-54_zpsb0d0fe32.jpg)
In the meantime, to cure the frustration of wasted time, I have painted, decalled and shaded the fuselage. The upper side of the lower wings will get the shading only when the floats rigging is done and the holes in the wings (4 per wing) are filled.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-51_zpsb61280c7.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-52_zpse370cbe6.jpg)
Being a navy aircraft, the FF49 is marked with a navy flag instead of usual checkerboard on the fuselage.
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I love the scheme and markings! Really well done as always!
RAGIII
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Very nice work on the floats Przemol, and the scheme you are using looks excellent.
Des.
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Thanks, Rick and Des.
The works are going on. I have painted and weathered the floats (this will be visible in some photos later). Then the inverted V struts were attached to them, what allowed me to dry-fit them to the wings. It seems, that the floats geometry is finally satisfying. However the struts that join the floats sides to the fuselage point just at the root of the wings leading edge are too short. I will have to make new ones, some 2 mm longer.
Well, it is defnitely not a WNW kit. You may now easily guess what brand will be my next model ;)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-57_zps655f037e.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-56_zps4c4790b5.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-55_zps8105bdaf.jpg)
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It looks great wuth the floats Przemol, pity about the struts being a little short though but I can imagine it will be something you will fix in no time.
Des.
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There is no way to lengthen the existing ones, the angle between the legs is wrong. I will have to make a new pair. So it will take some time, three stages, at least. But this is our hobby, isn't it?
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Gorgeous work, Prez! Sorry about the struts, but I know your solution will be brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
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Gorgeous work, Prez! Sorry about the struts, but I know your solution will be brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
I agree 100% with Bud, I know you will overcome any issues you have encountered with the struts!
RAGIII
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Hi Prez,
Lovely magnificent build. You make it so difficult to find another word to express my admiration of your skills and that of so many others. It's going to be a beauty again.
Kind regards
Patrick
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You may now easily guess what brand will be my next model ;)
1/32 Omega? ;D
In sure the kit is a pig, but you're making it look easy!
It's going to be a beautiful model of a very interesting subject. That's the only drawback to Wingnuts - the competition table at Telford was awash with Wingnuts and not much else..
Keep up the good work!
Guy
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Thank you, everybody for your kind words.
The production of new V-s went quicker than I thought. And the old ones did not go to the waste bin - I have cut them in twos and made of them the remaining legs. The rigging was also going smooth. The lines between the floats were done with a help of four Bob's eyelets. The remaining ones went through the wing, the holes were then filled with the paint pigment and then sanded flush. The holes for interplane rigging were drilled, the wing upper side airbrushed with the blue-grey and now it is ready for shading. I cannot contain myself with the joy, that I have overcome this stage. I almost feel, the struts and upper wing will go easily (am I too optimistic???)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-58_zps276cea6e.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-59_zps35570779.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-61_zpsf62262a2.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-60_zps68b99606.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-62_zps1604fcef.jpg)
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Excellent work with the struts Przemol, she looks wonderful sitting on the floats and I'm sure that you will handle the top wing with ease ;) :) it's hard to believe that this is a 1:72 scale model, incredible work in a small scale.
Des.
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Beautiful! Excellent work attaching the floats!!
RAGIII
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Beautiful job Prez,
I hadn't thought about the inter-float rigging before. I do all mine by drilling and threading so I guess I'll have to rethink a little when I get to the floatplanes in my stash!
Ian
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Hello Przemol
This is lovely work on a subject I hadn't really seen much of before; it's hard to believe that you're working in 1/72 scale.
Best wishes
Nigel
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What an absolutely marvelous aeroplane, Przemol! Your hard work is
certainly paying off. Your ingenuity really shows, my friend! I look forward
to the next photos.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great work Przemol! She looks magnificent. :D What the others have said +. Very well done. The thought of attaching floats makes me shudder! ;)
Regards,
Bob
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It looks very nice Prezmol.
The model looks bigger and it's already a great sight... another model that excels your skills. Fine 1/72 modeling!
Cheers
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Przemol,
Once again I am amazed at the exceptionally fine quality of work you 1:72 Modellers produce. Very nice work on a very unique aircraft subject. You are doing wonders with this very basic Kit, looking forward to the finished product.
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful!
I'm looking forward photos of the finished model.
Adam.
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Thank you, everybody. Your kind words are indeed an encouragement I need more and more to complete this build. It is going sooo slow but luckily, all the time forward. Recently I have completed the shading of the upper sides of lower wings, prepared the upper wing to the assembly and finally got to the interplane struts. Right now the four outermost ones are glued and the glue is setting. To get them in proper geometry I have put the model back to the jig which had to be trimmed at some spots to accomodate for the floats. Then I set them in a proper layout and fixed temporarily using Patafix. When I got sure, they were right, I removed one at a time and glued with plastic glue controlling its position with respect to the other ones. When I got it right, I added a drop or two of liquid CA glue to fix it steadily. The front ones went first, one after another, then the rear ones. Tommorow I may dare to continue, probably with the innermost ones. The mid span and the cabane ones will go there only with the top wing sitting on. At least such is the plan...
PS. All the struts got the pins attached at their tips beore any assembly started. You may just see them on the top ends in the shots.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-63_zps198e0293.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-64_zps1af0f0d8.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-65_zpsa29ced76.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-66_zps750c7343.jpg)
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Hi PrzemoL
You say that you work very slowly, but if the outcome is as good as this then I'm very happy to wait on updates. I had to rub my eyes to believe that this is 1/72.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Wonderfull progress Prezmol, I'm speechless!
Best regards,
Sasho
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Superb work, PrzemoL! The paint and decals are beautifully done. I really
like the idea for holding the struts in place. Simple but effective. Good tip
to remember. Keep up the good work my friend, you have a winner there.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Man, she is sure coming together beautifully, Prez! As always, your painting and shading are brilliant. You're almost there, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful work as always! You are getting close now !
RAGIII
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Thank you again for your kind supporting words, gentlemen.
Actually it is only tonight that I started to believe I may indeed complete this build. Finally, the top wing and all the struts are mounted, except for 4 inclined ones between the fuselage and lower wing in the inner wing bays and two upper aileron actuators.
I have started with the top wing, then (on the next day) I have trimmed and attached six cabane struts. They had a serious task to do - the top wing was moved by about 1 mm to the side. I have added a block to my jig which moved the wing back to the correct position and then built the cabane. When the CA glue set the geometry was correct. Then the fun begin with trimming, trying, trimming, trying, etc. of the remaining 8 interplane struts. This was going fine until the very last one. I do not know if I was already tired, my hand was shaking, the eyesight getting blurred. I spend a good half an hour trying to check if the strut had correct length. When I succeeded with this part after numerous tries, then it took three attempts to attach it (all the previous ones went on smoothly, each on the first run!). But finally it was there. Then I found, that during the model handling with that last damned strut, one of the float-lower wing lines got loose - one more thing to repair. >:( But finally I got it all right! I am overjoyed, so please forgive me this longish complaining report.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-68_zps6c20d8f8.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-67_zpseff31711.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-69_zps025f66df.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-70_zpsf196a52b.jpg)
And now for the rigging!
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Nice work Prez, have fun with the rigging! ;)
Ian
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Beautiful work with the struts and mounting the wing! I am looking forward to seeing her rigged!
RAGIII
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You are doing an excellent job with this model, and now that the top wing is on it looks really good, I'm looking forward to seeing the rigging fitted.
Des.
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I seem to have missed this amazing build. Love the scheme!!
Steve
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Prez, another gem in the making. :)
You truly are a master with these little beauties and what you do to bring them up to scratch.
Such an interesting livery as well, well done.
Andrew
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Looking great Przemyslaw :)
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She's really looking the business now, Prze. I don't envy your upcoming
task of the rigging, but with your talents, it will come out wonderful...how
could it not? Thanks for sharing this very interesting build, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nice progress Prezmol.
The model looks quite amazing, the shading and painting are superb.
Cheers
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Przemek - the scheme is beautiful - the first class build as always mate! I really like the way shading turned out.
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Thank you, gents!
Rigging this beast was easier and quicker than I thought. Just one evening and the lines were tight and fixed. Filling the 36 holes with paint and sanding flush was not so. It is still not fully completed, especially the red zones still need my attention. But it is so close to the end, now...
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-71_zpsfc6184c5.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-72_zpsd03c8613.jpg)
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-73_zps65e0b490.jpg)
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Your usual modeling magic, my friend! The rigging and shading really bring this bird to life. Lovely!
Cheers,
Bud
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Awesome!
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She's up to your usual standard Prez, outstanding! What did you rig it with?
Ian
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Very sharp and I cant believe thats only an evenings worth of rigging!!!
Steve
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Must have been a longer evening than I usually have ::)
Looking terrific as always!
RAGIII
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Fantastic build Prez as always. Everything seems easy in your hands.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Simply stunning. Well done, so far.
Stefan
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What a lovely piece of work PrzemoL. I have great admiration for you guys who can produce such work at this scale
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thank you everybody. I am glad you like my FF49.
IanB - I use black elastic thread from worn stockings to rig 72nd scale models. Very flexible and forgiving material.
Pepperman and RAG - it was really one evening, some two hours or so. When I said it was easier than I though I meant, I had almost no problems, the CA glue was holding the lines at the first try, no need to repeat threading, cut too loose lines, etc. This does not happen always so. This time those 38 lines were very kind as if they wanted to pay back for the problems I had earlier with this build.
A few steps forward:
The upper wing prepared for shading
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-74_zps67f681b8.jpg)
Usually I do not make bases for my models. But the floatplanes look unnatural without a beaching gear and that in turn is hard to assemble without a base. So I have prepared one using a custom made wooden frame and Polak base - meadow type. I will add a small plate with the aircraft name and affiliation, too.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-75_zps99f9fc14.jpg)
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Hi Prze,
This setup will be great and worthy of the magnificent build you did. I am full of admiration!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Looking better and better with every update! Are those carts scratch built or some kind of aftermarket thing?
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Your rigging turned out beautiful, it is a real credit to you and your beaching gear looks really good, it will compliment the model perfectly.
Des.
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I really like the beaching gear as well, PrzemoL. I think your idea for the base
will suit the FF49 very well. Good work!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I think you are right Przemo - the seaplane should be presented with at least some carts. I feel like building one of the seaplanes I have in my stash... thanks to your thread mate!
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Thank you, again.
Ssasho0, the landing gear is from Choroszy. They have a couple of FF33 kits and are eager to sell kit parts separately. So I bought a set from FF33 and it fits FF49 quite well.
And the best news for today is, that I finally finished this build. My absolute record - over three months spent with one model on my bench! It was not a piece of cake, not just that it was a resin kit. But the more glad I am now, to have it completed at last! One shot here, more in Completed Models section.
(http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/PrzemoLPP/FF49/ff49-15_zps170f25d0.jpg)
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Congratulations! I look forward to seeing the full spread photo shoot in the Completed section.
Lindsay
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Congratulations! I look forward to seeing the full spread photo shoot in the Completed section.
Lindsay
What Lindsay said +1
RAGIII
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Many congratulations Przemol, this is a wonderful build!
Kind regards
Patrick
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SUPER Przemek!
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Congratulations on the absolutely stunning build Prez, I must add that the base really adds to the model!
You mentioned Choroszy, is this the "Choroszy model Bud" resin kitmakers? I'm considering one of their 1:72 taubes and what is your opinion on their kits? Should I pull the trigger or better save my money as they are quite costly? I think a 1:72 taube with the shipping will cost me a little less than a WnW kit :-/
best regards,
Sasho
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Yes, I mean Choroszy Modelbud. I would say Choroszy kits are average quality resin kits. Ardpol and Karaya are much better. I have build two Macchi M.5s, Lohner S.30, Sopwith Dolphin and used the upper wing from Aviatik D.II from Choroszy line. You may check them in my website:
http://www.ikb.poznan.pl/przemyslaw.litewka/modele.html
By no means are they a shake-and-bake business. But with a bit of resolution and good will they can be built into very decent replicas. I do not know their Taube, however I am afraid that resin version of those famous feather-like wings with ribs very much visible, maybe on the lower side - it is hard to keep them uniform, nicely spaced and straight. I will say like this: if you really want to build a Taube then, in the view of lacking injection moulded kits - go and get it.
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Thanks again Prez, I will check your site and I'm sure I will find a lot of interesting things there. I think I will wait to see if in WnW will not surpirse us with an early war aircraft this year - a taube for example :) and if not I will get a 1:72 version from them
best regards,
Sasho