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Title: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 14, 2015, 11:45:58 AM

Hello friends,
here is my new project:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/12//15031212080118634313060781.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: coyotemagic on March 14, 2015, 02:04:52 PM

Xan!  That is the best wicker seat I've ever seen!  Absolutely gorgeous!  1/48 scale?
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: Des on March 14, 2015, 03:16:50 PM

Beautiful job with the wicker seat Xan, what technique did you use.

Des.

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 14, 2015, 04:03:13 PM

Very impressive Xan. What plane will you wrap around it?

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: Edo on March 14, 2015, 05:35:49 PM

hey Xan!
this is a very good seat!
I have made a fiew myself, both in 48 and in 32 scale, and I know how hard it is to wave one consitently, to tell nothing of the pattern in the middle.... very hard to obtain.
it seems to me that you used copper wire to knit it, but i found that copper wire is to stiff to bend tight: how did you do that?
great craftmanship overall!
ciao
edo

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: xan on March 14, 2015, 05:47:50 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on March 14, 2015, 02:04:52 PM

1/48 scale?

forever!hi Bud  ;)

Quote from: Des on March 14, 2015, 03:16:50 PM

what technique did you use.

hello Des and edo!
 photo etched (part)
 (http://model-art.eu/userdata/gfx/c3c681c70ad85fe903a62fe2fa077f1e.jpg)
I bought a dedicated photoetched but the seat wasn't accurate  >:(
As you can see I can compare with a real reconstruction one, so I have to be precise...

Quote from: Nigel Jackson on March 14, 2015, 04:03:13 PM

What plane will you wrap around it?

Salut Nigel!
well let's play at riddles a little bit...
who will gess first the country which used those kind of seat ?

I my french forum were I asked the same thing a friend of mine told me the seat wasn't accurate, too low and not flared enough:

(http://static1.purecine.fr/articles/7/20/60/7/@/339802-507feb6067501-620x0-2.jpg)
I send him out of my topic for a week of course!

Xan

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 14, 2015, 07:52:39 PM

Well, my first thought Xan was maybe something like a Camel or a Brisfit.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 04:06:01 AM

You were not very far with  the Brisfit nigel,
my new project is a Bristol Scout...

I liked the cage a poule idea , wich is to do 1915 planes, as we are on 2015...

locking in internet for information, I find this blog:
https://bristolscout.wordpress.com/ (https://bristolscout.wordpress.com/)

David and Rick Bremner conserved three pieces of their grand dad aircraft .

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141844740_Image_galleryImage_Collect_picture_of_the_Br.JPG)

The Grand dad FDH Bremner, was RNAS fly sub lieutenant and pilote in Imbros isle in greece since december of 1915.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141502941_wps_35_Collect_picture_of_FDH_Br.jpg)

They decided to rebuild the plane, their granddad spoke about when they were kids, the bristol scout n°1264.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141377113_wps_25_Brothers_David_Bremner_ag.jpg)
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141400103_wps_28_Pictured_L_R_Rick_Bremner.jpg)
Rick at the left and David at the right.
I found the idea very worm; Any reconstructin project is very respectable, but to do the grandfather aircraft is like charging wood and fabric of emotion, love, and a splendid tribute.

It It goes perfectly with my way to understand modeling , represent historical aircraft because behind them there are men whose memoris can be remembered thanks to our models
there is four pics of this plane:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142071322_Image_galleryImage_FDH_Bremner_s_crash_in_Im.JPG)
IMbrul in mars of 1916
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142083672_Image_galleryImage_Collect_picture_of_FDH_Br.JPG)
Thassos in june of 1916
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141392045_wps_27_Collect_picture_of_FDH_Br.jpg)
Thassos i n1916 FDH Brenmer "Bunnie" is holding the plane.
this pic shows surely the plane in 1915 (it's the 1262 or 1964)
(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/scout-c-1263-or-1264-2-wing-up-with-polly2.jpg)
It had to look therefore like the 1258:
(http://flyingmachines.ru/Images7/01-Istreb-1/01-Bristol_Baby.jpg)

I don't know yet how will I represent the plane.

I wanted to do an english plane in 1915 with the union Jack in the fuselage and red and white cockade, but the pics we have are all 1916 pics. Bremner arrive in late december of 1915...

One particularity of this plane is he had, has the 1962 had, inverted colors i the cockade, as french roundels were:

(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/548/pics/9_13.jpg)

Xan



 



 

Title: Re: here again!
Post by: BigBlue on March 15, 2015, 04:37:33 AM

Great seat, Xan.  This sounds like a great idea for a project.  Looking forward to it.

Chris

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 06:38:30 AM

The kit is the gavia (the only one I think at 1/48 scale)
(http://modelingmadness.com/review/w1/cleaverbristolbt.jpg)
It seems quite pretty and simple.
(http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/october/first-looks/gavia_scout-parts1-lg.jpg)
(http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/october/first-looks/gavia_scout-parts2-lg.jpg)
I have the part photoetched dedicate to this kit too:
(http://www.model-making.eu/zdjecia/4/9/4/6679_1_PRT-S48-095_1.jpg)
I add the WWI seat  part photoetched to reach the right seat...
(http://model-art.eu/userdata/gfx/c3c681c70ad85fe903a62fe2fa077f1e.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 15, 2015, 07:16:17 AM

It appears to be a fairly decent kit Xan, the PE parts will certainly add a lot of detail to the model, looking forward to following along with your build.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 07:30:15 AM

I started my scout:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031402323318634313066859.jpg)
hard work isn't it?
well I gess I could give more explication...
in the part photoetched, there is this:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031402323418634313066860.jpg)

honestly I don't like very much fusekage structure un photoetched , so I started to use it as model for a plastic one...

then I thought it was unnecessary, at the end nothing will be visible.
It was a shame because in the David and Rick blog there was all the detail:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031402323418634313066861.jpg)

then a remenber this Sodium beauty I saw last week in Lyon's exposition

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7629/16574979590_4d90ed6ba3_c.jpg)

So I will try to do a structure without fabric with a maximum of detail at the side of the Gavia kit ...
In the second day I find a way to complicate what had to be a relax mounting...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 07:57:58 AM

modeler at work...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031410571018634313070284.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: uncletony on March 15, 2015, 08:50:52 AM

Great project Xan!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 09:02:32 AM

Thanks Bo!
loocking pics I understand how silly I am ... I trusted in the photoetched structure who is absolutly wrong of course.....

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031411521818634313070363.jpg)

next time I will take care of this plan
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/14//15031411521818634313070362.jpg)
and by the moment I will wait the dimensions I asked to David...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on March 15, 2015, 11:18:58 AM

Simple project gone wild!  I love it, Xan!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: KitRookie37 on March 15, 2015, 05:00:11 PM

Hello gentlemen,
A very good choice for woman pilot, Xan (but, she's nearly 70 years old today...)  ;D ;D
A new historic build, I like it !!!
Friendly.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on March 15, 2015, 06:08:53 PM

Wow, a frame model in 1/48 scale! I'll be watching this with great interest. Looking good so far!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 15, 2015, 06:20:53 PM

You have made a very bold move Xan but one I will be taking a great interest in.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 07:30:04 PM

Quote from: KitRookie37 on March 15, 2015, 05:00:11 PM

A very good choice for woman pilot, Xan (but, she's nearly 70 years old today...)  ;D ;D

? ? ? ? ?

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Edo on March 15, 2015, 07:51:37 PM

hey, Xan!
thank you for the info, by the way, the photoetched looks great to me....
the 'woman pilot' Alain is referring to, is the one in the picture you used to show the waved seat... you know... cherchez la femme! ;D
ciao
edo

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 15, 2015, 08:18:10 PM

ah! of course emmanuelle!
this has been the first big erotic movie in France in the 70ies. In the poster of the movie emanuelle was sitting in a big wicker seat and it became very famous and symbolic...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 16, 2015, 08:17:19 AM

Hello My work stays in that:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/15//15031510460018634313074059.jpg)

I use those pieces again in a more clasical way:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/15//15031510460118634313074060.jpg)

however, David the grandson send me all the plan in PDF  at 1/5 scale, based on original plans, amazing!

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/15//15031510460118634313074061.jpg)

I will have quite work for a while to convert those plan from pdf to Jpeg,  from 1/5 to 1/48at 1/48 ...

but the frame models still goes on, I don't think I will have so good documentation for a WWI aircraft until a while!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 16, 2015, 08:37:30 AM

Fantastic that your Grandson sent you the excellent plans, this will make your job a lot easier.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 16, 2015, 09:37:31 AM

Very great beginning Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on March 16, 2015, 04:07:01 PM

Outstanding start. The plans look great and should be a terrific help!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 17, 2015, 06:04:24 AM

Hello friends!
the first plan, fuselage profil is ready at 1/48, with the good dimensions (in blue).
first observation, the fuselage is too short toward the tail, about 4,5mm.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/16//15031608443918634313076691.jpg)
 Docteur frankenstein is preparing the tools!

but right now I will restart the fuselage frame building , this time with the good dimensions...

see you soon!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: KitRookie37 on March 17, 2015, 06:41:07 AM

It's...It's...It's alive !!!!!!!!!  ;D ;D
Friendly.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 17, 2015, 08:07:50 AM

So:

A the first frame I did
B the new one conform to the plans
C its representation i the model

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/16//15031611042918634313077224.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: LukasTheLight on March 17, 2015, 03:19:18 PM

Hello Xan,

that is brilliant work so far!!!

Lukas

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on March 17, 2015, 11:14:18 PM

Xan,
     Incredible challenge you've taken on here, so far very impressive. Keep the updates coming, this is going to be fascinating as it progresses! 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 18, 2015, 02:01:04 AM

Very nice work on the frame so far, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: PrzemoL on March 18, 2015, 02:14:31 AM

Very fine start, I will be watching this thread with great interest.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 18, 2015, 06:48:59 AM

thanks to all!

David and théo were doing in 03/02/2013 what I'm doing now, but 48 times smaller...

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/working-together-on-the-fuselage.jpg?w=497)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 18, 2015, 08:47:43 AM

Well frame is done;paralelism are not all perfects, but it will be enough to me  ;)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/17//15031711471418634313080382.jpg)

I have now to fill it

(http://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/seat-in-fuselage-occupied1.jpg)
Theo, David and Rick's friend in advanced training...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on March 18, 2015, 10:16:23 AM

The frame is looking great Xan! It's nice to have good reference photos to follow.

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on March 18, 2015, 03:55:57 PM

Outstanding work on the frame!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 18, 2015, 05:41:21 PM

The completed frame looks really good, it will look even better once all the bracing wires are fitted.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on March 18, 2015, 11:13:45 PM

Shaping up very nicely with the frame work  :)




Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 19, 2015, 08:42:47 AM

Exellent framework Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 21, 2015, 04:50:08 AM

Hi everybody!
my first brace (?) is done:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/20//15032007432218634313088963.jpg)
The idea that I have to do another 31make me quite scared...
I don't know if that way of representing the braces will be nearer from the real one that simple EZ line ...
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/20//15032007432318634313088964.jpg)
 ...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on March 21, 2015, 05:05:19 AM

Outstanding!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: jknaus on March 21, 2015, 05:58:19 AM

That is so cool. Watching with interest. :)
James

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 22, 2015, 09:13:09 AM

hello and thanks!
the brassing wire of the first two frame are done... so long to do!
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/22//15032212062218634313092737.jpg)
on the next frame It will be the rudder bar's turn!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: BigBlue on March 22, 2015, 01:00:48 PM

Looks great... worth the effort!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 22, 2015, 10:11:54 PM

I'm not very happy with the result of the brassing wire, I will try another way, with tube...

between the second and third frame, that's wahat wa have:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/22//15032201030618634313093671.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/22//15032201030618634313093672.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/22//15032201030718634313093673.jpg)

and that is what David and Rick did:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/22//15032201030718634313093674.jpg)

well, let's go!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 23, 2015, 09:35:10 AM

work is done (exept the compas)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/23//15032312271018634313095869.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15032312271018634313095869.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 26, 2015, 12:58:26 AM

hello!
I went on a little bit.

I put the seat base and I will quicly start painting the wooden parts...
I did the same thing in the models but much more simplified (at the end, we will see nothing)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/25//15032512571318634313102400.jpg)

here is the frame with the seat:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/25//15032512571318634313102402.jpg)

I'm happpy because I founded a correct figurine to represent Donald Bremner !
The  David et Rick grand dad was tall :
"the control column is in brass, and has an aluminium base which isn't like the one on the drawing. And Granddad extended it by about 75mm because he was 6ft 3in tall, and it was a very tight fight in the cockpit. In fact, of course, if you are being completely accurate, you should remove the cushion from the seat, since he had to take that out to get his knees under the instrument panel."

6 feet 3 inches, more than1,90m!
look at the picture:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/25//15032512571418634313102403.jpg)

I bought that figurine but didn't use it because it was oversized. It represent a 1,92m man, it will be perfect!

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/25//15032512571318634313102401.jpg)

Donald told himself in his memories in crosses and cockades vol 5 n°4, talking about the french who were in thassos with the 2wing:

They chief pilot was a man called Constantini, who was a very famous racing motor driver and always used to call me "le grand pilote du petit bristol"

Xan





 

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 26, 2015, 06:35:39 AM

Finest work and great choice Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 26, 2015, 09:47:27 AM

Thanks Martin!
Well I started to pzint the frame.
gunze H318 radome for the first coat with airbrush and oil paint " raw sienna"

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/26//15032612272718634313106052.jpg)

it will have to dry some days so meanwhile, I will take care of the model...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/26//15032612272718634313106053.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on March 26, 2015, 04:26:56 PM

OUTSTANDING work on the frame! Looks stunning to say the least!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 26, 2015, 05:49:49 PM

Some very fine detailed work being done here, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on March 27, 2015, 02:01:30 AM

Exceptional work, Xan!  Looking forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on March 27, 2015, 02:30:30 AM

You are doing great work on this Xan. A very ordinary Kit on the way to becoming a masterpiece, nicely done! 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 27, 2015, 05:51:48 AM

Exellent framework and painting Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 29, 2015, 07:16:03 PM

Thanks to all!
talking abouit the compass which was between the pilot foots, I had the side plan as only reference, so I imagined that, a cone

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/29//15032910542418634313117667.jpg)

I asked David about information for the compass. He send me that draw which shows me I was absolutly wrong....

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/29//15032910542918634313117668.jpg)

Iwill have to do it again...

Meanwhile , you remember the fuselage was too short according to the plan:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/16//15031608443918634313076691.jpg)

well, man at work:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/29//15032910543018634313117669.jpg)

when I finished and compare the two half fuselage, I saw their were not iqual...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/29//15032910543118634313117670.jpg)

I added some plastic card and now yes the model have the right size...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/29//15032910543318634313117671.jpg)
I will have to finish the work with surfacer, but I will wait for jointing the two half fuselage...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: boggie on March 29, 2015, 09:01:49 PM

Great fixing Xan.

Very impressive work!

 :)

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Ernie on March 29, 2015, 09:29:04 PM

Just catching up on your build, Xan.  This is an amazing project. 
Beautiful job on the frame and the extension of the fuselage! :D

Cheers,
Ernie

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on March 29, 2015, 10:58:42 PM

Terrific work on fixing the fuselage! This continues to be an outstanding build Log!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on March 29, 2015, 11:38:00 PM

Coming along very well indeed !





Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: WarrenD on March 30, 2015, 02:11:04 AM

Xan,
      You are doing some amazing work. Your build threads are always informative, and a pleasure to view/read.

Warren

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 30, 2015, 02:20:03 AM

Very great changing to right size.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on March 31, 2015, 07:08:25 AM

thank you friends!
well the compass base error is repared:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/30//15033011031518634313124080.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/03/30//15033011031618634313124082.jpg)

I 'm going know to look for something better for the the brassing wires...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on March 31, 2015, 07:19:49 AM

Your framework is getting better with each update! Looks great with the wood tones and seat!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on March 31, 2015, 07:39:07 AM

Excellent work on the fuselage extension, and the frame is looking awesome.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: PrzemoL on March 31, 2015, 08:18:12 AM

Great progress, Xan. I like your modelling very much.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on March 31, 2015, 08:21:31 AM

It looks better and better Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 01, 2015, 08:24:04 AM

thank you!
Today I tried to do thinner brass wires, using micro tube (?).

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/01//15040112115618634313128199.jpg)
we can compare with the photoetched done brassing wires forward
It's not perfect but it's better isn'it?

(http://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/seat-in-fuselage-occupied1.jpg)


Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on April 01, 2015, 08:53:32 AM

Wounderful Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: WarrenD on April 01, 2015, 09:06:26 AM

Beautiful work Xan, especially that second photo. Your figure needs work however, I think you got the blue wrong on the uniform, and the shading on him is wrong.  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Warren

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 01, 2015, 05:13:00 PM

i thought your morane type L was impressive, this is even better.great attention to detail.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 02, 2015, 07:30:56 AM

Thank you,
Warren , out of the clasroom!

I get a little but forward with a second brassing wire done. I need to do some to appreciate if it is the good way or not...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/01//15040111264718634313131874.jpg)

I tried to represent the brackets (?), but I will find something better...
I have to look at my photoetched stock...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on April 02, 2015, 08:56:18 AM

Very good Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 10, 2015, 06:33:07 AM

the fuselage frame is (slowly) going on
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/09//15040912143718634313153470.jpg)

the other one too (much faster  ;))
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/09//15040912143918634313153474.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on April 10, 2015, 07:50:39 AM

Exzellent Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: KitRookie37 on April 10, 2015, 02:43:47 PM

Hello gentlemen,
Very good job my friend.  :D
Agur.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on April 10, 2015, 03:42:25 PM

Outstanding update!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 21, 2015, 08:38:10 AM

Hello. the model is (slowly) going on:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/20//15042011353418634313192344.jpg)
the second seat tom models work is nat as pretty as the first one...
for the belts here is the plane's notice:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/20//15042011464118634313192362.jpg)
and the belt david and nick did
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/20//15042011464718634313192363.jpg)

well, each part is in its place:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/20//15042011353518634313192345.jpg)

fuselage can be closed:
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/20//15042011353518634313192346.jpg)
there is work to be done in the fuselage now...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: WarrenD on April 21, 2015, 09:02:58 AM

Wonderful, wonderful work Xan!

Warren

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on April 21, 2015, 09:30:21 AM

The interior detailing is looking really good Xan, well done so far.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on April 21, 2015, 11:48:38 AM

Coming along really well Xan !  8)




Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on April 22, 2015, 01:28:10 AM

Very great detailing work Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 22, 2015, 08:44:06 AM

this looks great xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: LukasTheLight on April 23, 2015, 04:04:15 PM

What a great "little" build!!! Especially that seat is spectacular!!!

Lukas

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on April 23, 2015, 09:13:33 PM

Gorgeous work all around! The seat and belts are terrific!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on April 24, 2015, 01:34:13 AM

Great detailing Xan, lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on April 25, 2015, 02:55:40 AM

Extraordinary work, Xan!  Shaping up Brilliantly.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 25, 2015, 08:38:22 AM

Thanks to all!
i went on with the model...
here are the pics.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301418634313200111.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301418634313200112.jpg)

there is a hole between the lower wings and the fuselage:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301318634313200110.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301518634313200113.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301518634313200114.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301618634313200115.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301618634313200116.jpg)

i used HGW product:

(http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/images/HGW481013%20WWI%20Rib%20Tape%20and%20Stitching.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301718634313200117.jpg)

Thanks to all!
i went on with the model...
here are the pics.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301418634313200111.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301418634313200112.jpg)

there is a hole between the lower wings and the fuselage:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301318634313200110.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301518634313200113.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301518634313200114.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301618634313200115.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301618634313200116.jpg)

i used HGW product:

(http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/images/HGW481013%20WWI%20Rib%20Tape%20and%20Stitching.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301718634313200117.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042410252618634313200384.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on April 25, 2015, 09:08:34 AM

Under primer , those rib tapes look pretty damn good  :) Is this a decal ? or is something on the lines of thin tape ?




Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: WarrenD on April 25, 2015, 10:16:06 AM

Xan,
      Beautiful work as usual. Your builds are always a pleasure to watch. Now, a question:

- Was the kit designed to have the lower wings fit flush against the fuselage? If so, will you have to move the strut attachment points to compensate for moving them both out?

Just curious.

Warren

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on April 25, 2015, 03:24:11 PM

Quote from: Terri on April 25, 2015, 09:08:34 AM

Under primer , those rib tapes look pretty damn good  :) Is this a decal ? or is something on the lines of thin tape ?

!yes it is. Decals in archer style. but after you put it, you have to take of a film. only the decal stays.
look the result
(http://www.nordlandmodels.com/image/product/800:600/jpg/37654/481010-aircraft-rib-tape-porty-siti-1-48-360cm.jpg)

Quote from: WarrenD on April 25, 2015, 10:16:06 AM

- Was the kit designed to have the lower wings fit flush against the fuselage? If so, will you have to move the strut attachment points to compensate for moving them both out?

Yes it was. they were two plastic attachment poits I take them off and remplac them by metal attachment...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 25, 2015, 04:08:30 PM

yes i have this kit they address the space but with small plastic attachment it will break off i did just like xan. those rib tapes look great, really dress up the wings.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on April 25, 2015, 08:12:46 PM

Nice work on the lower wing attachment! I also like the rib tapes, they look great! I have some Archer tapes in 1/32nd but it looks to me as though I will need at least two sets to do one aircraft. Gets fairly costly.
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on April 26, 2015, 04:38:14 AM

Truly brilliant work, Xan!  The rib tapes look  fantastic.  I used those on my 1/48 Tripe.  A lot of work, but well worth it.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 05, 2015, 03:04:53 AM

Hello !
new update...
I did the engine , a Gnome Lambda 7 cylinders.
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/04//15050406340918634313235914.jpg)

in fact, the 1264 have used two engines: Donald change the Gnome for a Le Rhone 9c, more powerful.
i did a gap in the engine ring (?)
It was evidentely to let the oil escape, but all the scout had not this gap:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/04//15050406340718634313235909.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/04//15050406340818634313235911.jpg)

in the fuselage I did the foot rest, and put the seam (archer), and some photoetched:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/04//15050406340818634313235912.jpg)

and with a little bit of surfacer:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/04//15050406340918634313235913.jpg)

I have to detail the tank, and some other details and we can soon start painting...

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/2015-03-22-petrol-tank-2.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 05, 2015, 07:34:19 AM

Great update Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 05, 2015, 03:44:36 PM

great update xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on May 05, 2015, 11:27:37 PM

Looking forward on seeing some colour on her now , well done so far Xan  :)


Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 09, 2015, 09:41:39 AM

Hello!
last pics before painting:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271718634313249252.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271818634313249255.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271818634313249253.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271818634313249254.jpg)

the fuselage goes very slowly

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271918634313249257.jpg)

the figurine  had moustaches so british , burt "bunnie" nere had it so I cut them of

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271918634313249256.jpg)

Xan

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/09//15050901271918634313249256.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 09, 2015, 08:37:37 PM

Very beautiful Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2015, 08:35:53 AM

Extremely well done all around! Your conversion work on the fuselage, the mounting of the wings, and especially the figure are all outstanding!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 16, 2015, 05:52:34 PM

Hello everybody!

I'm (slowly) going on...

for the model:
it's not time for peint yet...
I  forgoten the ring attachments, and detailed the fuel tank with archer.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/16//15051601510018634313270280.jpg)

for the fuselage:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/16//15051601505918634313270278.jpg)

and sir Donald is going on too!

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/16//15051601505918634313270279.jpg)
it's not ended at all and I have to restart the face...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on May 17, 2015, 01:38:34 AM

Fantastic update, Xan!  I really love the detail you've added around the fuel tank and cowling.  The bare framed fuselage is really shaping up beautifully and Sir Donald is looking the business.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on May 17, 2015, 02:01:50 AM

    Very nice work Xan, you are doing wonders with this kit. Great detail additions and great overall results, looking forward to more, especially the colour.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 17, 2015, 03:43:50 AM

Excellent work and very good painting, Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 17, 2015, 04:31:44 AM

Very nice update, Xan. Your Scout is coming along beautifully! I just received an order of the Archer rivets. How do you like using them? Is there anything special I need to know, or are they like regular decals?

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 17, 2015, 05:38:17 AM

I think it's better put them upon surfacer and not directly upon the plastic.
you will have to take care , they are quite delicate. when they are dry, protect them with a new surfacer coat

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 17, 2015, 05:45:35 AM

Thanks, Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 21, 2015, 05:11:30 PM

Hello!
before painting I had a few things to do:
put the attachment:

it's russian "gonza" photoetched for the attachments and part "bristol scout" photoetched for the turnbuckles.
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054618634313280056.jpg)

same thing on the upper side:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054718634313280058.jpg)

then I started to paint, using a mix of seal colour and white...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054718634313280059.jpg)

I did'nt like to much the result: too much stone color, too cold.
however I forgot some elements so it was not a problem:

the wooden little stick along the fuselage and a little cyano to make volume in the turnbuckles:

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/2015-04-06-ply-cover-photo.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054818634313280060.jpg)

the joystick end who appears under the fuselage:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054818634313280061.jpg)

then I repainted with radome color mixed with white:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054818634313280062.jpg)

in this pic you can compare the two colors in the wings:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/19//15051912054918634313280063.jpg)

here is what the David and mike granddad reproduction actually look like:

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/2015-04-29-bristol-scout.jpg)
the wing is very transparent , much more than the old pics shows

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141392045_wps_27_Collect_picture_of_FDH_Br.jpg)

anyway I want to try a transparency effect under the wings...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052112472118634313285248.jpg)
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052112472118634313285249.jpg)
I used "earth" paint, and overspray ith the same base mix. Well the result is not perfect , but the work is not ended, there are two different color coat to be add.

than I passed a new coat with radome pure, particulary toward the trailing edges:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052112472218634313285250.jpg)
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052112472318634313285251.jpg)
I have to add a sand brown coat, now.

in the upper side I will repaint the ribs in a very light color:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142071322_Image_galleryImage_FDH_Bremner_s_crash_in_Im.JPG)
(this is my 1264)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: PrzemoL on May 21, 2015, 05:13:01 PM

Great detailing and painting, Xan!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 22, 2015, 12:58:49 AM

Nearly like the original plane.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on May 22, 2015, 01:12:40 AM

Nice effect so far Xan  ;)



Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 22, 2015, 05:28:39 AM

thanks friends!
I passed the third coat with gunze H66 sandy brown:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052107195118634313286849.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052107195118634313286850.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/21//15052107195218634313286851.jpg)

I wanted to do a light colour for the fabric but this pics shows me a lot of contrast...

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142071322_Image_galleryImage_FDH_Bremner_s_crash_in_Im.JPG)

next step, a very lighr colour for the ribs renforcements...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 22, 2015, 06:48:06 AM

The next wounderful step.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on May 22, 2015, 08:10:53 AM

Awesome painting and transparent effect! Your Scout is turning into a stunning example of modeling!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 22, 2015, 08:34:06 AM

thank you again!
here are the ribs renforcements:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/22//15052212312018634313287682.jpg)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on May 22, 2015, 08:55:37 AM

You are doing a brilliant job with the colouring and shading, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on May 22, 2015, 09:28:08 AM

Xan, your work with color modulation is truly brilliant!  This is certain to bed another one of your gems.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 22, 2015, 06:44:13 PM

Just wow...

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on May 26, 2015, 04:03:40 AM

Hi there!
well it's now the frame's turn to goes on:

(http://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/rudder-top-view.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/25//15052504125918634313297755.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/25//15052504130018634313297756.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/25//15052504130018634313297757.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/05/25//15052504130118634313297758.jpg)

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/2015-05-24-bristol-scout-at-bicester-0051.jpg)
the second 1264 will do its first flight soon!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 26, 2015, 04:19:08 AM

Awesome, Xan! Your frame and your rudder look great. The frame and support rigging are nicely in scale, especially for 1/48!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on May 26, 2015, 07:18:53 AM

Brilliant work, Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 26, 2015, 09:10:00 AM

gorgeous

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on June 04, 2015, 07:35:02 AM

Hello!

I return to the model. particuraly to the metalic part of the frame...
quite hard to decide how paint it...
This pic shows the 1264 or the 1262 un summer of 1915 before Bunnie came to greece
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/02//15060212111218634313322480.jpg)
metal parts seems to be paint .
I thought about the battleshhip grey, but this appears officialy in 1916...

in the 3032 lateral part seems to be paint but the cowl seems to be natural metal color .

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414141392045_wps_27_Collect_picture_of_FDH_Br.jpg)

in this 1264 picture, the cowl can be metal color..

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142071322_Image_galleryImage_FDH_Bremner_s_crash_in_Im.JPG)

I decided finaly to do as the Bremner brothers did

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10511140_413522778831149_6987328860242030351_n.jpg?oh=c93c9d36315dcbe005a9c11f7fe64a9a&oe=55C4200C&__gda__=1443010108_d0ab09f7bc409ddaa3c750160fdeb1be)

so here are the pics :

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/02//15060212020418634313322468.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/02//15060212020318634313322467.jpg)

The wheels are done too :

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/03//15060310412018634313328383.jpg)

you will notice that the tire were black in those scouts...

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on June 04, 2015, 08:07:25 AM

Looking absolutely beautiful!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on June 04, 2015, 08:54:13 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on June 04, 2015, 08:07:25 AM

Looking absolutely beautiful!
RAGIII

Gotta agree with mi amigo, Xan!  Truly inspired painting.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on June 04, 2015, 09:23:46 AM

Your cowl is looking great, as is everything else!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on June 05, 2015, 04:27:21 AM

This is a very beautiful painting.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on June 12, 2015, 03:02:35 AM

Hello there!
back to the frame, I did the horizontal stabiliser:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/07//15060712200718634313337429.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/07//15060712200818634313337430.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/07//15060712200818634313337431.jpg)

after comparaison with the replica, I saw the real one was smaller than the one I did :

(http://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/tail-surfaces-complete.jpg)

the real one had the smaller size tail too:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/24/1414142071322_Image_galleryImage_FDH_Bremner_s_crash_in_Im.JPG)

I did mine according to the plans David gave me  :'(...

anyway my model have the big size too, so I will let it as it is...
(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/04/24//15042412301418634313200112.jpg)


Back to the model:

when the union Jack diseapears for the roundel, they painted the flag, and we can see it on the 1262 and 1266 scouts pics:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/11//15061112124518634313353272.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/11//15061112013318634313353248.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/11//15061112013318634313353249.jpg)

An other thing: those plane had the oil tank head on the pilote . With the plane vibration and the rotative engine, the frame 's fabric was very dirty, as you can see in the two pics above.

So I try to represent it:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/11//15061112095918634313353271.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/11//15061112095818634313353270.jpg)

that's all folks!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on June 12, 2015, 03:04:07 AM

Spectacular work on the frame, Xan!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on June 12, 2015, 03:18:56 AM

Thanks bud , but I did not paste all the message  :P
it'a now done!
Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on June 12, 2015, 03:31:23 AM

And EQUALLY Spectacular work on Brenner's bus!  :P ;)
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on June 12, 2015, 04:36:39 AM

Awesome tail frame! :D

Your model is coming together nicely!!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on June 12, 2015, 05:22:16 AM

Your frame is brilliant and a wonderful update from the other.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: PrzemoL on June 12, 2015, 08:12:36 AM

Beautiful! Great build and painting!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on June 12, 2015, 08:27:33 AM

This model is looking spectacular.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on June 12, 2015, 08:50:22 AM

Very nice oil staining , what did you use ?



Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2015, 11:10:54 AM

Quote from: Terri on June 12, 2015, 08:50:22 AM

Very nice oil staining , what did you use ?



Terri

I agree with Terri! The staining looks terrific! Beautiful work all around!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on June 23, 2015, 05:15:03 PM

hello friends!

Terry and rag, I used AK interactive's aircraft engine oil, dilueted with white spirit passed with the airbrush.

(http://www.modelsrgo.co.uk/images/detailed/4/AK2019.jpg)

I did the same effect in the Morane Saulnier Parasol:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/02/11//15021104455918634312953739.jpg)

well about the frame:

I did the control stick.
this part is very important because it is one of the three Donald kept from the 1264. It's now serving again in the David's replica.

(http://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/scout-parts.jpg)

the RNSA control stick were in brass while the RFC control stick were in aluminium.

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/bristol-scout-blip-switch-001.jpg?w=497&h=773)

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/056-photo-controls-adjusted.jpg?w=497&h=380)

here it is:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/14//15061409305618634313366657.jpg)

all the command are linked to the control surfaces. It is thez first time I did that and it's quite funny:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/14//15061409305818634313366659.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/14//15061409305918634313366660.jpg)

the gear strut renforcement:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/14//15061409305918634313366661.jpg)

Then I did the engine.
Small stuff models do marvelous WWI engine at 1/48.

the 1264 has two different engine. first a Gnome 7cylinder Lambda 80hp and later a Le Rhone 9 cylinder 80hp.

I wanted to represent the gnome as I did in the model.

small stuff model don't do the lambda , but I they did for me a mixing with the omega carter (7cylinder) and delta cylinders wich were biggers than the omega's ones...

look at the beauty of details:

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496939.jpg)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496918.jpg)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496919.jpg)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496920.jpg)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496921.jpg)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1760093/285496953.jpg)

and here is the result:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/17//15061708581018634313375724.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/22//15062211571618634313390950.jpg)

I'm working on the fuel tank too:

(https://bristolscout.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/2015-02-26-petrol-tank-from-side.jpg)

(http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=15062211584518634313390954.jpg)

and here is the engine in its place:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/22//15062211574918634313390952.jpg)

I recommend you small stuff models engine without any doubt!

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on June 23, 2015, 06:32:52 PM

Beautiful engine, framework, and detailing!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on June 23, 2015, 06:54:50 PM

Stunning work to engine,detailing and Framework.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on June 23, 2015, 07:36:47 PM

Wow! Incredible work, Xan!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Des on June 23, 2015, 07:42:02 PM

An excellent job on the engine and the frame work Xan, your attention to detail stands out.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on June 23, 2015, 11:06:42 PM

Beautiful Build Xan, your detail is marvellous! You are taking a very "plain" Kit into the super detailed category, it's a real beauty!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on June 24, 2015, 01:30:58 AM

Xan, you have done some spectacular models, my friend, but these two look like they may be your best yet.  Truly brilliant work.
Just got my order of Small Stuff engines.  Can't wait to use them.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 06:54:46 AM

Why is it, that I do not see the majority of the pictures..??

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 06:54:38 PM

Okay..can see the pics now..!
Wonderfull...!!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: PrzemoL on June 25, 2015, 07:51:19 AM

Great work on Small Stuff stuff. I have built a 1/72 version of their fantastic model engines, so I think I can truly congratulate you on what you achieved. These bits are not easy to put together but when done so, they result in a fantastic pieces, like yours!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: KrzysiekK on June 26, 2015, 05:03:23 PM

Wow...such a details in 48 makes me wonder how marvellous result will be achieved at the end!!
Keep on doing!
regards
K

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: UFAG on June 27, 2015, 12:03:49 AM

Nice..very nice...!! Beatifull actualy...

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xmald on June 29, 2015, 06:49:26 PM

Wow!!!  :o :o :o :o :o Where is my jaw? I think I`ve just seen it on the floor. What a marvellous build mate.

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Alexis on June 30, 2015, 12:12:26 PM

 ;D ;D ;D





Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on July 19, 2015, 07:25:11 PM

Hello everybdy!
summer is not a good time for modeling because it's a good time for su much things!

anyway here is my last update:
back to the model.

I did the roundels.
we are in november of 15. until summer 1915, british planes had a white and red roundels or union jacks as national identification. this last one seems to look  too much like  german crosses...
so three colors roundels were adoted.
in the begining the order was not quite definited so the 1264 had inversed colors...

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/02//15060212120518634313322481.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/27//15062705273118634313403114.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/06/27//15062705273018634313403113.jpg)

then, I wathered them.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/07/18//15071809141018634313450663.jpg)

after that I wanted to put the serials decals but I saw they were too much big.

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/07/18//15071809141118634313450664.jpg)

the aera had too much wires to apply a stencil, so I decided to use the mask method:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/07/18//15071809305518634313450688.jpg)

I will perhaps do again the left side but the result convinced me...

oh and last but not least, the modern 1264 flies!!!!

(http://earlyaero.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/115.jpg)

hip hip, hurray!!!


Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on July 19, 2015, 07:47:22 PM

Exellent update Xan.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Ernie on July 19, 2015, 08:34:55 PM

Nice progress, Xan!  The Roundel "shadow" on the underside
of the wing is a really good touch.  Excellent work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 19, 2015, 10:14:15 PM

the nicest gavia bristol scout i have ever seen

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: lcarroll on July 20, 2015, 12:04:01 AM

You've done wonders with this Kit, Xan. Looking very much a winner in all regards!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2015, 12:33:23 AM

I agree with all of the others reference the quality of your build! The weathering is perfect as is the see through. Your interior work was awesome. All around gorgeous work!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 20, 2015, 06:17:04 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on July 20, 2015, 12:33:23 AM

I agree with all of the others reference the quality of your build! The weathering is perfect as is the see through. Your interior work was awesome. All around gorgeous work!
RAGIII

A big ditto to my Amigo's comments !!

Ed

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on July 20, 2015, 01:31:36 PM

Exquisite work all 'round, Xan!  Every aspect of this little beauty is flawless.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on August 28, 2015, 12:03:08 AM

Hello everybody, it's time for an update!

I installed  the upper wing:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/07/28//15072804133018634313475325.jpg)

then you know, time for ringging!

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/02//15080210471518634313480848.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/08//15080811261918634313494761.jpg)

and finaly I ended this work:

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/27//15082712063918634313536068.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/27//15082712064018634313536069.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/27//15082712064118634313536070.jpg)

(http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/08/27//15082712064318634313536071.jpg)

there you can see the 1264 (bis) flying, wonderful!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=39&v=FXBn8pb0r0E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=39&v=FXBn8pb0r0E)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: uncletony on August 28, 2015, 12:41:11 AM

Excellent!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Thumbs up on August 28, 2015, 12:47:18 AM

Splendid, a real stunner!!!

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: RAGIII on August 28, 2015, 02:20:40 AM

Beautiful Work all around! Your build has been a joy to follow!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on August 28, 2015, 02:36:19 AM

Stunning build, Xan.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: coyotemagic on August 28, 2015, 03:12:20 AM

Truly superb, Xan!  I'm properly inspired!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: Pgtaylorart on August 28, 2015, 04:48:36 AM

Nice! I really like the transparent effect of the roundel showing through on the bottom side of the upper wing!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: LukasTheLight on August 28, 2015, 06:03:03 AM

I absolutely love that surface finish!!! :) Amazing!!!!

Cheerio
Lukas

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: GAJouette on August 28, 2015, 07:29:16 AM

 Xan,
Absolutely awesome project my friend. First Class works for beginning to completion. I'm especially impressed with your paintwork ,OUTSTANDING.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: xan on September 14, 2015, 10:12:11 PM

the models is ended!
here are the final pics:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6230.0 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6230.0)

Xan

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: radio on September 15, 2015, 07:35:28 PM

Very superb build, Xan.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: spartacus2000 on September 17, 2015, 03:32:47 AM

super I like how you have done the transparence of the linen

Title: Re: 1/48 Gavia Bristol Scout : n°1264 2.wing RNAS Greece december 1915
Post by: KitRookie37 on September 20, 2015, 04:33:08 PM

Hello gentlemen and ladies,
I agree, just amazing work on this model my friend. I love it !!!  ;)
Friendly.
Alain.