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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Squiffy on September 28, 2015, 04:26:45 AM

Title: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on September 28, 2015, 04:26:45 AM

Evening, chaps!

My second foray into the world of the large scale. In at the deep end would describe how I feel about it!  :-[

I'm not posting a blow-by-blow account of the build as better modellers than I have covered these things. Instead I'm posting a few photos as I progress with this beast.

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee001.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee001.jpg.html)

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee010.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee010.jpg.html)

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee011.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee011.jpg.html)

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee012.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee012.jpg.html)

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee016.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee016.jpg.html)

I think that's the easy part done with. I've been looking at the rigging diagram and it's frightening  :o

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on September 28, 2015, 04:57:37 AM

WELL SQUIFFY, I WOULD SAY THIS FORAY INTO LARGE SCALE IS LOOKING AWESOME!
RAGIII

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Des on September 28, 2015, 07:36:50 AM

Extremely well done so far Squiffy, it appears you have adapted very well to the large scale.

Des.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: radio on September 28, 2015, 09:34:13 AM

Very great work, Squiffy.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on September 28, 2015, 01:31:55 PM

Quote from: RAGIII on September 28, 2015, 04:57:37 AM

WELL SQUIFFY, I WOULD SAY THIS FORAY INTO LARGE SCALE IS LOOKING AWESOME!
RAGIII

Gotta agree with my amigo here, Squiffy!  Brilliant start!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Ssasho0 on September 28, 2015, 05:18:04 PM

Well Squiffy,

it seems very good for now, I like the wood color. Do you plan on fully rigging the interior and for which paint scheme are you going?
I'm working on the exatly same kit and currently on the exactly same step (minus the engine), but probably you will be finishing yours long before mine is anywhere close to finishing :)
I will continue to follow your build for tips and tricks :)

best regards,
Sasho

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on September 29, 2015, 06:54:47 PM

Thanks, chaps.

Sasho - I am doing the 22 Sqn. scheme. I have fitted the control rigging to the interior but not that for the frame.

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/Fee017.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/Fee017.jpg.html)
The pieces of masking tape are to keep the rigging out of the way whilst I fit the wings.

By the way, this is my first ever attempt at airbrushing. I bought a compressor and airbrush last week and am basically learning as I go.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on September 29, 2015, 11:03:22 PM

Looking beautiful squiffy! You seem to picking up Airbrushing at the same speed you build !
RAGIII

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Pgtaylorart on September 30, 2015, 02:37:50 AM

Wow!! Impressive work, Squiffy! After working with the smaller scales, 1/32 must seem like a piece of cake to you. Your airbrush skills are spot on also.

George

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: pietro on September 30, 2015, 02:05:39 PM

Squiffy, are you kidding?! This is amazing. I'll have to watch you; there is something of the cobra in you...

Pietro

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Des on September 30, 2015, 02:58:32 PM

Beautiful work so far Squiffy,  your air brush skills are extremely good,

Des.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Ssasho0 on September 30, 2015, 04:48:20 PM

The nascelle looks excellent! Once you get comfortable with the airbrush, you wills ee how much easier and better it is than the old brush, especially for large surfaces.
I'm going for "Zanzibar #1" option :)

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on September 30, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

No work today so I have put the upper plane on and have 4 wires rigged so far. I don't know how I've managed that as I can't really see to put the line through the eyelets and tubes!

Only another 48 wires to rig and then it's onto fitting the lattice tail and rigging that.

I'm wondering -  are there any crew figures available for this kite? I delibertely haven't fitted the seatbelts in case I can put a crew in...

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: pietro on October 02, 2015, 05:16:46 PM

Squiffy, have you checked Nordland Models website? They offer an FE2B pilot and gunner (part #RFC07B) for about US$45.00

Pietro

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on October 02, 2015, 06:42:30 PM

Thanks, Pietro,

Since my last post I looked through the figures section of this forum and found that very crew. The Nordland models site shows them as out of stock. I'm hoping to be able to buy them from a supplier here in the UK but have had no luck so far.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: radio on October 02, 2015, 11:13:03 PM

Very good work, Squiffy.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 05, 2015, 08:26:59 AM

Hello Squiffy!!!

Great work so far!!!! ;)

Cheerio Lukas

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on October 06, 2015, 11:34:09 PM

Thanks, chaps.  :)

The top plane is on, the tail fitted and most of the standing rigging is done but work has stopped . I have run out of tubes and eyelets and have sent a telegram to Herr Von Buckle for more supplies.

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/buckles-002.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/buckles-002.jpg.html)

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Suffolk Lad on October 07, 2015, 12:19:29 AM

Great work Squiffy - you have inspired me to buy one!

Tug

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: bobs_buckles on October 07, 2015, 12:36:53 AM

Quote

I have run out of tubes and eyelets and have sent a telegram to Herr Von Buckle for more supplies. [/url]

Message received, Sqiff!
Will get back to you later today  ;)

Von Twisted Buckler  ::)

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on October 07, 2015, 01:24:11 AM

Beautiful job on the rigging, Squiff!  Really looking the part, now.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Des on October 07, 2015, 07:26:01 AM

You have made great progress Squiffy, the F.E.2b is looking excellent.

Des.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: radio on October 07, 2015, 08:59:52 AM

It comes very nicely along.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: FarEast on October 07, 2015, 11:10:14 AM

This build is looking great, I love the B1 scheme and was planning on this build myself.

Keep the posts coming as she is turning in to a beautiful show piece.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on October 08, 2015, 08:11:42 AM

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 07, 2015, 01:24:11 AM

Beautiful job on the rigging, Squiff!  Really looking the part, now.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud completely!
RAGIII

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on October 08, 2015, 12:20:14 PM

Squiffy,
    I marvel at the superb quality of work you produce in so little time; this one is certainly no exception! Great results all round to this point and, no doubt, more of the same on the way. It will be a pleasure and a learning experience to follow you along the trail to completion.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 08, 2015, 12:24:11 PM

Yes, what everybody else said! Impressive!

George

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: jknaus on October 09, 2015, 02:42:18 AM

Looks gotgeous. Very nicely done.
James

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on October 17, 2015, 03:46:38 AM

It's getting nearer to completion.
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/soddit36/Stuff2/truck-007.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/soddit36/media/Stuff2/truck-007.jpg.html)
Undercarriage, tail planes, rudder and prop are now fitted.

I have bombs ready to fit (2x112lb) but the instructions don't show any detail of where the release cables should go to on the bomb racks. :-\

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 17, 2015, 04:23:09 AM

Awesome, Squiffy, and fast!

George

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Des on October 17, 2015, 07:00:46 AM

Looking excellent Squiffy, what you have done so far is outstanding and in double quick time.

Des.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on October 17, 2015, 08:15:19 AM

Fine progress, Squiffy on one of my favourite WNW kits.

Quote from: Squiffy on October 17, 2015, 03:46:38 AM

I have bombs ready to fit (2x112lb) but the instructions don't show any detail of where the release cables should go to on the bomb racks. :-\

There was no standard layout. Some possibilities are shown in the Cross and Cockade monograph on FE.2b - I found it to be the best source of knowledge on this aircraft.

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: radio on October 17, 2015, 08:53:50 AM

Looking very beautifull.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on October 17, 2015, 02:07:20 PM

Outstanding update Squiffy! Looking fantastic!
RAGIII

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Squiffy on October 19, 2015, 01:56:20 AM

Thanks, chaps.

All done and dusted -  http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3517.240

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Oeli on October 19, 2015, 03:45:57 AM

Hi,

one of my favorite Kits from WnW.
And yours looking really good!  ;D

Regards

Jörg

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: Ssasho0 on October 19, 2015, 03:55:23 AM

Hi Squiffy,

excellent job with the airbrush, the next ones will become better and better :) Wonderfull Fee :)

best regards,
Sasho

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: FarEast on October 26, 2015, 01:31:09 PM

incredible, you make it look so easy and after the DH.2 I know these washing lines aren't!

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 26, 2015, 02:48:41 PM

Hello there!!!

That is one fast build!!! And fast quality build!!! ;) great work!

Cheerio
Lukas

Title: Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on October 27, 2015, 12:49:56 AM

Quote from: LukasTheLight on October 26, 2015, 02:48:41 PM

Hello there!!!

That is one fast build!!! And fast quality build!!! ;) great work!

Cheerio
Lukas

Squiffy,
    To steal a line from some of our other members, I agree with my Amigo! ;)
Cheers! :)
Lance