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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Culi on July 18, 2014, 05:51:48 AM

Title: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Culi on July 18, 2014, 05:51:48 AM: My first 1/48 scale aircraft. I like DH.2 very much, and also I kind like rigging. So since I'm building 1/72, took a chance to have this bird in larger scale and for a first time to make some more serious rigging (at least to try). This is a work done so far. not much but at least more than almost empty cockpit with some humanoid alien in it.

Cut "holders" of a engine shaft and start some construction
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/insideLarge_zps1ded75dc.jpg)

Some parts inside
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/instLarge_zps869d514a.jpg)

The seat
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/seatLarge_zpsf53baf3d.jpg)

(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/seat2Large_zps6e1c2e29.jpg)

inside (seat isnt painted yet)
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/cockpitLarge_zpsb52f7b3a.jpg)

some imitation of wrinkles
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/fuselageLarge_zps27204a6c.jpg)

in primer
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/fuselage2Large_zpsc97b05bf.jpg)

Engine is next...

Cheers
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: coyotemagic on July 18, 2014, 06:26:24 AM: Brilliant start, Jak! With the Blue Max and the Eduard kits available, you've chosen the most challenging. Bravo! I love the skinning. Is that foil? I'll have to give that a try.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: uncletony on July 18, 2014, 06:28:32 AM: awesome! the seat is brilliant too!
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 18, 2014, 07:13:36 AM: Quote from: Bo Monroe on July 18, 2014, 06:28:32 AM
awesome! the seat is brilliant too!

Dittos to Bo's comments and likewise to my Amigo, Bud, in choosing the most difficult kit to use !!!

Ed
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Nigel Jackson on July 18, 2014, 07:53:59 AM: What a start you've made Jak! The seat construction is fascinating.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Thumbs up on July 18, 2014, 08:41:28 AM: WoW jak another brilliant out of the box learning curve!!!!
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: RAGIII on July 18, 2014, 09:07:48 AM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on July 18, 2014, 07:13:36 AM
Quote from: Bo Monroe on July 18, 2014, 06:28:32 AM
awesome! the seat is brilliant too!

Dittos to Bo's comments and likewise to my Amigo, Bud, in choosing the most difficult kit to use !!!

Ed

I am Making this a Trifecta! + 1! Brilliant work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Des on July 18, 2014, 09:09:48 AM: You have made an excellent start jak, your technique for the seat is exceptional, what a clever idea. And the wrinkles on the fuselage sides are very impressive, well done so far. The rigging on the DH.2 is quite complex but if you use the rigging guide available from Bob's Buckle you will find it quite easy to do, here is the link,

http://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/dh2_rigging_guide.html

Des.
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: LindsayT on July 18, 2014, 12:03:25 PM: Goodness gracious! Now that is some clever thinking!
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 18, 2014, 04:23:11 PM: Quote from: Des on July 18, 2014, 09:09:48 AM
You have made an excellent start jak, your technique for the seat is exceptional, what a clever idea. And the wrinkles on the fuselage sides are very impressive, well done so far. The rigging on the DH.2 is quite complex but if you use the rigging guide available from Bob's Buckle you will find it quite easy to do, here is the link,

http://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/dh2_rigging_guide.html

Des.

Hi Des,
I need to update this link. I will do it over the weekend.
Cheers,

P.S. Jak: Superb start on your wee DH.2 ;)

BVB
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Culi on July 18, 2014, 04:34:13 PM: Thanks to all. I enjoy building details for this old kits. And Des, this rigging guide is very useful. Couldnt download it from this link, but it was easy to search for it.
The skinning is simulated on a aluminium foil from some candies. Still have to make details on the tightening to the frame and some parts like compass, drum holders, upper side of the fuselage...
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Ernie on July 18, 2014, 09:36:09 PM: Amazing work, Jak! The seat is sublime and the foil "skin" is really
a great idea. I look forward to your next updates. Well done. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Alexis on July 18, 2014, 09:56:23 PM: Nice details and your method for constructing the seat is brilliant 8)

Terri
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: jknaus on July 19, 2014, 01:04:18 AM: Fantastic build. What are you making the seat out of? It looks like door screen with the wires moved up to form the bands. Love it.
James
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: mgunns on July 19, 2014, 02:54:13 AM: Hello Jak:

Neat idea for the seat!! This is going to be a fun build to watch as you progress. You bring some neat ideas to the 'table' and it will be neat to see this jewel in the rough turn out.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Epeeman on July 19, 2014, 03:25:41 AM: The details you have added so far are amazing - Brilliantly clever, Jak.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: xmald on July 21, 2014, 07:14:19 PM: Great start! The is looks brilliant - can you tell some more about the technique? The Smer`s Dh2 was my first wwI bird after a huge break in modelling. I`m sure that your model will be much much better than mine. Keep up the good work!
Here`s mine (nasty pics of a crude model - still I was very proud of it at the time;)

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/zpilotemAircodh2.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/zpilotem.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/tyl.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/przod.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/gora.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/bw.jpg)
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Culi on August 21, 2014, 08:48:45 PM: Here is some more pics in progress. Engine got details, some corrections on a wing tips and new tubes. Slowly bt i think i am on the end of the first half.

(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/engineLarge_zpsfa2f1722.jpg)

(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/engineLarge_zpsdb6c7c68.jpg)

Tubes, made from medic needles and styrene pieces. Much acurate than smer part.
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/tubesLarge_zpscab96798.jpg)

Mistake in wings
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/tip1Large_zps8188b431.jpg)

and corected tip
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/tip2Large_zpscdc953c9.jpg)

tank
(http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b450/jakovlev/DH2/tankLarge_zpsbd992400.jpg)

...and that's all for now.

Aleksandar - Culi
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Carpo on August 21, 2014, 09:09:45 PM: Smer? I have this kit - actually no I don't - I threw it away!
Well done - a build worth watching.
Excellent!
Carpo
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Des on August 21, 2014, 09:35:18 PM: Very nice work on the wing tip correction Aleksander and the modifications to the engine a well done.

Des.
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: RAGIII on August 21, 2014, 09:37:56 PM: Looks great! Excellent work on the wing tip correction!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: lone modeller on August 22, 2014, 02:27:12 AM: Only just found this - a terrific build. That seat is so ingenious and the fabric is another excellent idea. That engine is something to be proud of - in all this is going to be a first class model - a silk purse from a sow's ear!
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: Vickers on August 22, 2014, 08:52:56 AM: This is a great project, Jak. Excellent work getting this one corrected and detailed.
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: mgunns on August 23, 2014, 04:53:47 AM: Hello Jak:

Your work and attention to detail makes the engine stand out. You are making a silk purse out of this sows ear.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: xmald on August 28, 2014, 05:17:34 AM: I agree with all the remarks - perfection in details :o
Title: Re: DH.2, 1/48, Smer
Post by: vincentm on September 02, 2014, 01:34:33 AM: Your scratch work is really impressive. Some very interesting techniques, thanks for sharing.