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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: adrianjohndavies on September 28, 2014, 11:53:31 AM
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Hello all,
I've been visiting this forum for quite a while now. With nothing really to contribute. Well now I have something.
This is my rendition of WNW's superb FE.2b. I built this as my first completed biplane model. An amazing kit, to which I added very little.The little I did add where: a motor to the propeller, I modified the undercarriage to show an unloaded in flight condition, and two crew members from the Wings Cockpit range. And I couldn't have done it without Bob and his lovely buckles. Cheers Bob.
Thank You.
Adrian
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll54/AdrianjohnDavies/FEE%20Finals/FE2bb_zpse4673364.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/AdrianjohnDavies/media/FEE%20Finals/FE2bb_zpse4673364.jpg.html)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll54/AdrianjohnDavies/FEE%20Finals/FE2bc_zps0867ec5e.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/AdrianjohnDavies/media/FEE%20Finals/FE2bc_zps0867ec5e.jpg.html)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll54/AdrianjohnDavies/FEE%20Finals/FE2be_zps058756e8.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/AdrianjohnDavies/media/FEE%20Finals/FE2be_zps058756e8.jpg.html)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll54/AdrianjohnDavies/FEE%20Finals/FE2bd_zps233f44ac.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/AdrianjohnDavies/media/FEE%20Finals/FE2bd_zps233f44ac.jpg.html)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll54/AdrianjohnDavies/FEE%20Finals/FE2ba_zps7318132d.jpg) (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/AdrianjohnDavies/media/FEE%20Finals/FE2ba_zps7318132d.jpg.html)
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Stunning work, Adrian, and welcome to the forum! What an amazing intro.
Cheers,
Bud
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For your first biplane you certainly jumped in the deep end. You have produced a superb model with an excellent overall finish and brilliant rigging. The CDL transarency looks very real and the addition of the crew adds that finishing touch, congratulations on presenting us with a true show piece.
Des.
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Adrian,
This is your first Biplane?!? I can't wait to see the subsequent efforts, this is an incredibly beautiful piece of work! The display set up is very nice, and then there's the figures.........! Compliments on some very talented work on this one, what a beauty!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wahoo Adrian! I think that is excellent, especially the crew figure painting, see-though roundels and the rib & spar effects. Very nicely mounted too.
Thanks for sharing
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Way to go Adrian! I saw your brilliant "in flight" Fee at the IPMS National in Hampton, VA, last month. It looked spectacular in person, but your photos are excellent too. ;) I really like the crew and the in flight display. Outstanding modeling!
Cheers & huzzas,
Bob
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I have an FE.2b in my stash and if it came out anything like as good as this I'd be very proud. Thank you for sharing this superb piece of work with us Adrian.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Crikey, Adrian! :o
What a beautiful looking FEE and what a cracking way to start your membership in this superb forum - Well done!
Von Buckle ;)
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Well that's quite an entrance.
Lovely job
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Welcome to the forum, Adrian. :D How you have picked such an advanced model for starters
and ended up with such an absolute gem is beyond me, and as a bonus, your display is lovely.
What talents you have! It is obvious you will have much to contribute here. Welcome aboard!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Now, how about a Albatros DV on a taller stand....!
Best wishes, Richard
...and in Karl Emil Schäfer's livery D.III ;)
Harold Leslie Satchell was flying a FE.2d on the day Schäfer met his end, but you get the idea!
vB
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A STUNNING introduction to say the least! Beautiful painting, rigging, figures and presentation! Welcome to the Forum!!
RAGIII
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For a first foray into rigged aircraft, this is quite simply, superb. Those translucent roundels just blew me away. Please tell me that it's not your first model aircraft. If it is, I'm digging out that rug hooking kit . . .
Cheers,
Chris
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Your first biplane model?? ...shakes head in utter wonderment...
Out of curiosity, what sort of genre have you been modelling in up till now?
Many congratulations!
Mark
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Superb! As others have said, wow the FE is a tough one for your firts biplane - kudos for pulling it off so successfully!
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First biplane model?
Wow!
I'm astounded - what a superb model - love your display stand and figures.
Regards
Dave
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I wholly agree with all that has been written so far. Just outstanding for a first attempt at a biplane, and what a different form of display! I am lost for more words…..except welcome to a first class forum.
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Most impressive for your first bi-plane 8)
Terri
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Oh dear me, how I love those Fees! And yours is one of the most beautifully done I have seen yet! Congratulations and warm welcome to this site!
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Adrian - Echoing any and all that has been said...I'll throw in the phrase jaw-dropping just for good measure...and done with heart as well with the poppies...a lovely tribute to the guys depicted. -M
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Hello to all,
Waouhh !!! What a wonderful model and figures !!! :D :D
Best regards.
Alain.
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Hello Adrian and welcome to the forum:
What a wonderful model you have built. I can only echo the sentiments of the others on the forum. Truly and outstanding build, the see through roundels are definitely and outstanding bit of workmanship. The figures really bring it to life.
Best
Mark
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A great piece of work! Did you motorise the prop, or did you aim a fan at it to get the appearance of it spinning?
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Oh My! What a treat to see--just superb!
Stuart
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Thank you all for your extremely kind words.
Yes, it is the first bi plane I've completed. Which speaks volumes to the standard of the kit and it's design. It's not the first one I've started though. I got most of the way through a WNW RE.8 and eventually binned it. I wasn't happy with it, and all that I could do to it was only making it worse. Still I learned a lot that I applied in the building of this one.
The see through wing effect is all painted. All those afternoons spent at the IWM staring up at the BE.2c paid off.
Squiffy, in answer to your question, the prop is motorized, using the motor from a cell phone vibrator. It has just enough torque to get the prop spinning.
I've just found out that the box for this will (just) fit as carry on with United Airlines, so it looks like I will be able to bring it to Telford this year.
Again, thank you.
Adrian
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I've just found out that the box for this will (just) fit as carry on with United Airlines, so it looks like I will be able to bring it to Telford this year.
You are absolutely right. Back in 2012 I took my Fee in a plastic box, just fitting it like a glove, from Europe to Australia and back. Six different airliners, from a tiny ATR to the monstrous Airbus A380. The box fits safely to the overhead luggage bins. And the model survived without a smallest scratch. Good luck with yours!
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Absolute beautiful!
It`s a joy to look at the pictures.
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Brilliant work Adrian. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh at Telford. Please could you tell me how you attached the stand to the model. I fancy doing something similar, because I really love those Wings Cockpit figures.
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Well, I am embarrassed to say that somehow I missed this build and I missed Adrian's entrance.....I'd have been happy to provide a drum roll...and well deserved it would be.
We have a real, professional model building artist in our midst, gang. Among other things, Adrian led the team that did the architectural model for the Freedom Tower which now stands proudly where the World Trade Center once stood.
His WWII builds are simply astounding, as is his post war work: he is the only person I have seen convincingly, and beautifully, replicate the look of stressed skin on a B-52. That's the sort of trick he has up his sleeves....so stand by for more fun.
Glad to have you aboard, Limey.
Cheers from Our Town,
Michael