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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on October 12, 2015, 02:25:55 AM

Title: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 12, 2015, 02:25:55 AM: Since I`ve become interested in WWI aircrafts I wanted to have the Fee in my collection. Thanks to Oeffag from this very forum, who sold me the kit my dream is taking shape.
The kit itself is a typical short-run... I replaced the pilot`s seat, added Eduard`s seatbelts and some scratch built details in the cockpit so far. Also the engine needed some minor re-working to confirm to 120 hp version. I`m going to start rigging pretty soon! I know it looks crude but I don`t have much time lately since I`ve become a proud father for the first time! ;D
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%201_zpsmwg2df8z.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%203_zps7hgn2j71.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%202_zpsxbqcoogm.jpg)

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%205_zpssoodfn0n.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%206_zpsfhxnymfv.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%204_zps7pssyzry.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%207_zpsryd0kmxl.jpg)
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on October 12, 2015, 02:39:06 AM: Looks great to me! I had this kit before I sold most of my 1/48th stuff... never got the nerve to start :-[ Yours is coming together quite nicely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on October 12, 2015, 02:49:20 AM: Beautiful start, Filip! The cockpit detail you've added looks fantastic. And congratulations on the new addition to your family! Boy or girl?
I've got this kit in my stash and just ordered the Copper State Beardsmore so now that you're blazing the trail, I'll have to follow.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 12, 2015, 03:01:09 AM: It`s a girl:) Her name`s Ludwika therefore I`m planning to build an Albie D.V with "LULU" marking on the fuselage...
Thanks for your kind words my friends!
When it comes to the engine replacing the kit`s Beardmore is a good idea. The one from the kit needed some surgery and it still looks heavy :-[
I`m looking forward to see your work on the FEE Bud!
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 12, 2015, 03:02:39 AM: Nice! And congrats! I have no idea how you've managed to build such a beautiful model with a newborn in the house! :D

George
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on October 12, 2015, 03:23:04 AM: You've packed a lot of very nice detail into this one so far, Filip. The engine is superb. I'll be starting a 1;32 "Fee" in the near future and will be watching your work on this one very closely.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on October 12, 2015, 06:48:16 AM: Spectacular work on your Fee.
But first of all, congratulations on being a happy daddy!
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: radio on October 12, 2015, 07:00:29 AM: Outstanding work, Filip.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Des on October 12, 2015, 07:13:42 AM: Congratulations Filip on the birth of your daughter. Your Fee is looking extremely good, the extras you added to the cockpit and the modifications to the engine have all been well worth the effort, this is shaping up to be a very nice looking model.

Des.
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 12, 2015, 07:26:02 AM: Thank you very much gentlemen! ;D
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on October 13, 2015, 03:29:26 AM: looks great so far I have this kit and I think it's one of the better Aero Club kits.I'll build mine one day and use yours for a reference
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 16, 2015, 03:51:13 PM: Hello there!!!

I like it!!! ;)

Lukas
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Oeli on October 16, 2015, 08:40:01 PM: Hi,

Yes, Looks very nice!

And congratulations to the birth of your daughter. :D ;D

Oh, my son is already 30 years old on Sunday. How the time flies.

Kindly regards from Berlin

Jörg
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 07, 2015, 09:22:55 PM: Cheers gentlemen!
Another update. The majority of rigging is done. I had to replace to front wheel of the Oleo undercarriage - I didn`t like it since it was casted as one piece. I`ve replaced it with a 72nd scale wheel (of a correct diameter) from the spares box...
I`M STILL LOOKING FOR 2 BLADED PROPELLER DRAWINGS :)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%208_zpscdanpwzw.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%209_zpsovvzyof7.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%2010_zpsuegvhwcg.jpg)
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on November 08, 2015, 12:20:57 AM: That's spectacular Filip, and the rigging is incredible for 1:48. Beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 08, 2015, 03:15:02 AM: Very nice, Filip!

George
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: spartacus2000 on November 08, 2015, 06:46:16 AM: Great rigging Filip great work
Cheers Marco
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 08, 2015, 07:49:05 AM: you have done a splendid job on your fee.
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 08, 2015, 01:25:41 PM: Brilliant work with the rigging, Filip! She's really shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Ernie on November 08, 2015, 08:41:41 PM: Excellent job, Filip! The rigging looks terrific, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 08, 2015, 11:37:07 PM: Your rigging looks outstanding! A beautiful example of a well used FEE!
RAGIII
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Ssasho0 on November 09, 2015, 02:02:23 AM: Wonderful :) If you have told me, that it is 1/32 I would have totally believed it!
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 21, 2015, 03:33:14 AM: Thanks for your extremely kind comments gentlemen!!!
Unfortunately I have to choose between taking pics and modelling and therefore I tend to favour the latter.
Almost there, some minor weathering and rigging left as well as the prop and the armament and she`ll be ready for inspection.

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%2013_zpsr3hr8zkw.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%2011_zpswaxxcphr.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Fe2b/Fe2b%20aeroclub%2012_zpsx4n20ogr.jpg)
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 21, 2015, 03:45:49 AM: Simply gorgeous, Filip! I really must get to work on mine.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: radio on November 21, 2015, 04:57:40 AM: Outstanding build Filip! ;D
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: Des on November 21, 2015, 07:27:47 AM: You have achieved a tremendous result Filip, the model is superb and the rigging is simply awesome.

Des.
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 21, 2015, 07:55:28 AM: Thanks guys :) At first for the first time in my career I have considered abandoning the project but later on I simply fell in love with the Fee...
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 25, 2015, 11:47:55 PM: Quote from: xmald on November 21, 2015, 07:55:28 AM
Thanks guys :) At first for the first time in my career I have considered abandoning the project but later on I simply fell in love with the Fee...
your statement is out of the scope! You would had broken the main rule of being xmald i.e always complete what you have already started! ;D
BTW.she is gorgeous
regards
K
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: IFF1418 on November 27, 2015, 09:43:07 PM: Hi Filip,

Great respect for what you accomplished here Filip, the more in this tiny scale! The detail is great and the rigging fabulous. Abandoning this would have been a great loss for the modeling world!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: RAF FE2b Aeroclub 1/48
Post by: dtomko on November 28, 2015, 12:01:47 AM: Amazing work, beautifully done!

Drew