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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Epeeman on August 16, 2015, 02:51:10 AM

Title: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Epeeman on August 16, 2015, 02:51:10 AM

All,

Mostly built OOB with some minor detailing to cockpit, undercarriage, MG and cooling vents.  I also kept the rigging simple (no turnbuckles) on this one.  The kit supplied decals are not the best to work with - very thin and brittle so ended up having to touch up with paint on some of those applied.

By no means perfect, but I am generally happy with it overall.

Regards

Dave

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/100_1210_zps1p2jdbjx.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/100_1210_zps1p2jdbjx.jpg.html)

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(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/100_1225_zpsgobv672o.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/100_1225_zpsgobv672o.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/100_1226_zpskp47dmc4.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/100_1226_zpskp47dmc4.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/100_1220_zpshb1norgz.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/100_1220_zpshb1norgz.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: ondra on August 16, 2015, 03:05:09 AM

Great job on the rigging, Epeeman, it looks magnificent!

Cheers

Ondra

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: lone modeller on August 16, 2015, 03:13:41 AM

That is another very fine build Dave. Never mind about the turnbuckles the rigging still looks very good and as usual your paintwork is in a class of its own - better than 1st class!

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: GAJouette on August 16, 2015, 03:32:01 AM

 Dave,
Now that's one outstanding SPAD VII my old friend. Excellent paint work and decals. As noted by the other replies your rigging is first class.Well Done my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Kreston on August 16, 2015, 03:43:27 AM

Nice build!

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: coyotemagic on August 16, 2015, 05:10:20 AM

She's a truly gorgeous SPAD, mate!  Love the scheme and the rigging is perfect.  Brilliant work all 'round!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: lcarroll on August 16, 2015, 05:54:34 AM

By no means perfect, but I am generally happy with it overall.

Dave,
   I'd call it anything but not perfect; great colour scheme, top quality work, and a very appealing result. Nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: RAGIII on August 16, 2015, 07:06:24 AM

Dave,
Gorgeous SPAD! Like the others I am impressed with your rigging. What did you use?
RAGIII

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Des on August 16, 2015, 08:19:59 AM

Congratulations Dave on producing such a stunning looking model, the overall finish is superb, great colours, and your rigging is faultless, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Epeeman on August 16, 2015, 08:36:37 AM

Thank you gentlemen

Rick - used 0.14 mm fishing line and EZ line for the interplane struts.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: pietro on August 16, 2015, 09:11:18 AM

Dave, you have taken an average kit and turned it into a masterpiece. Beautiful paint scheme!
Pietro

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: petrov27 on August 16, 2015, 09:31:25 AM

wow - very nice result on this kit!

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Bluesfan on August 16, 2015, 10:05:48 AM

Lovely! You've dealt with the rigging really well, with this kit I suspect turnbuckles could at least end up over-egging the thing, and maybe cause problems with their fidliness. You've used paint to render them I think? Very effective.

Great to see a SPAD being built :) They might not be the prettiest planes, but to me they have loads of character.

Mark

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: IanB on August 16, 2015, 11:41:16 AM

Looks pretty bloody good to me, nice job!

Ian

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Epeeman on August 17, 2015, 12:09:51 AM

Many thanks, gents -

Mark - yes, well observed - I did simply paint in dark grey to a sense of allusion to turnbuckles.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: ermeio on August 17, 2015, 06:58:41 AM

Very Nice model, Dave

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Ernie on August 17, 2015, 08:32:41 PM

Gorgeous job of the SPAD, Dave!  Super result of the
paint, touching up the decals and of course, the rigging.
Nicely done, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: drdave on August 18, 2015, 02:33:15 AM

Lovely! I've invested in one of these too. It looks very good indeed in the box and I got the Part PE set cheap too.

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: Epeeman on August 18, 2015, 06:20:50 AM

Ermieo, Ernie & Dave - thank you!

Quote from: Drdave on August 18, 2015, 02:33:15 AM

Lovely! I've invested in one of these too. It looks very good indeed in the box and I got the Part PE set cheap too.

Just be aware there are a few fit issues with this kit here and there.   The top cowling panels will not fit if you have built the engine complete.  I ended removing some engine parts to get the cowling in place.  Even then, a fair bit of work was required to get a neat fit - I ended up using strips of plastic sheet to help fill large gaps.  I also reduced the length of undercarriage axle - it seemed a bit wide from the box.
Lastly, Roden decals require a great deal of care to work with.

Good luck with your build of this kit - I look forward to seeing how you get on with this one.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Roden 1/32 Spad VII c.1
Post by: PrzemoL on August 18, 2015, 07:42:50 AM

Congratulations on completing this rather difficult to build kit. Your final result is very fine!