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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: lcarroll on January 17, 2016, 08:40:19 AM
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Here's my latest project, Wingnut Wing's Late Version FE2b. Inspired by Sasho's Early Version 6341 "Zanzibar No. 1" here on the Forum I decided it was time to tackle this Kit. I chose the night bomber scheme as a result of reading William Stanley's novel "One Spring in Picardy" which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Good grief, that's a lot of parts!
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......and here's the Kit version I've chosen......
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In addition to the Plans Booklet (33 pages plus covers!) I have three excellent Reference Books on hand, and of course a vast amount of material on our site here and elsewhere on the Net.
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On the Aftermarket side of the Build I'll be adding to the cockpit with etched Instrument bezels as usual:
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........and I may use a Gaspatch Models Lewis Gun for the Observer's Station.
Presently I've started the cockpit components and will get the first update added here soon. I expect this will be a long but enjoyable Build!
Cheers,
Lance
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Looking forward to this one as always Lance!
RAGIII
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I've been looking forward to you starting this kit Lance, I'm sure that you are going to thoroughly enjoy the build and I will be following along very closely.
Des.
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Good luck with this new build Lance - Sasho's build inspired me to add one to the stash too so I'll look forwards to your rendition with just as much interest.
Regards - Tug
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Another pusher will go well with your DH.2, Lance. I'm sure you will do a great job as usual!
George
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Hi Lance!!!
Looking forward to see you tackling my favourite Fe.2b late scheme ;) :D
Cheerio
Lukas
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Yup! Sasho certainly "revived" the Fee with his Build, and I am very much looking forward to this! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Good luck on this build , night fighters are COOL 8)
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Lance,
Wow the birth of another Opus my old friend. You certainly have a Master Class inspiration for this latest. No doubt in my mind you'll improve even on Sasho's awesome Fee. Keep on pushing the envelope my old friend your Master Level skills and craftsmanship will carry the day.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Really looking forward to following your work on this one Lance. The early version was my first WnW build, and I've always wanted to do another! Eager to see you perform your magic on this kit.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks very much for your encouragement, Gents. I'll try to do justice to your kind wishes!
Cheers,
Lance
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Hope you brought extra salt and butter for the popcorn ....
Terri
Terri
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It's time I updated this project, it's been very slow going. I've finally completed the first stage, the cockpit module is done with the exception of seat belts which will be added before I close up the nacelle. The Kit is ,as with all the Wingnut Kits I've done, a marvel of quality and engineering. With the added information contained in the Albatros Publications Reference books it's been a very smooth Build, albeit slow and careful, not a Kit for the neophyte!
I've added a few items not contained in the Kit at this initial stage, and started with the frame members in the Gunner's forward cockpit in the laminated nose section, Evergreen strips being the solution.
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The side frame components were rigged with the finer 1:48 version of EZ Line and Bob's Buckles taking care to keep everything inside to prevent fit problems later.
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The air pump received a bit of plumbing once in place......
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The instrument panel was completed using the Kit's excellent dial face decals and Aeroclub Bezils, some extra fuel lines were also added. Instrument glass was done with several applications of Future. The control stick was rigged for the aileron control cables and some highlights were added with painted clamps and detail.
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I also added the rudder pedal foot grips/stirrups and rigged the rudder cables, again with EZ Line.
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The fuel tank that the Pilot's seat is mounted on was done with Mr Metal Colour and a couple of washes, the Kit seat cushion is very nicely done and was painted with Modelmaster "Leather" enamel with some pastel highlights.
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Now for the usual disclaimer regarding Photo Machro mode, it looks horrible up that close but, to my naked eye, appears very clean. Wonder dog is "blowing" his winter coat and the odd bit of fuzz appears beyond my control, please be kind in your views!
I've added the Spark Advance control on the left and Fuel Shut Off and Altitude Compensator (mixture?) levers to the right side with associated "plumbing". The Kit decals are absolute works of art and despite their tiny size, perfectly readable with the trusty Optivisor.
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The plans booklet states that the 2 fire extinguishers supplied were not located in known locations, I elected for one in each cockpit in what a thought logical locations. At the Pilot's right in the preceding photo and on the Gunners left.
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So here's a few overall shots to give the full effect, floor board and wood weathering was done with a combination of oil washes, soft pastels, and Tamiya Weatheringmaster Kits.
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Prior to the final steps I dry fitted the nacelle halves, and all appears in order.
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Now it's time for a quick cleanup and declutter of the bench prior to "step next", building a Beardmore!
Cheers,
Lance
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What an absolutely brilliant update Lance, you attention to detail is impeccable. The cockpit is a work of art as is the gunners home, the wood is an excellent colour and the instrument panel is nothing short of superb, very well done to date Lance.
Des.
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Excellent start, Lance! Beautiful work on the cockpit. I'm really looking forward to following this one.
Cheers,
Bud
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Des and Bud,
Your comments are greatly appreciated, it's taken longer to get to this very early stage then I had anticipated, but so far I'm happy with the results.
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful detailing Lance! Your small additions make a huge difference! As always your wood tones are excellent. Outstanding pit!
RAGIII
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Super job on the inner parts Lance . Your wood graining just gets better and better with ever build :)
Terri
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Great work -I'd love to try my hand at one of those, but I'm afraid it's above my current skillset at the moment. I'm watching this closely! :)
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Rick and Terri,
Thanks for looking and for your kind comments.
Jeroen,
Thank you as well. My earlier comment on this being no project for a new modeller is a little harsh, it's a beautiful Kit and other then the delicate lattice work and a lot of extra rigging not much different then any Wingnut Wings Kit. I'd bet you'd not only produce a beautiful result, you'd enjoy it as well not to mention it's a confidence builder for any skill level. As the old proverb goes, "it took a very brave man to eat the first oyster"! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Only just caught up with this one Lance. This is one of the best FE 2 builds that I have seen - and I have seen some very good ones indeed. As Des has written your attention to detail is impeccable - better than mine!!!
Stephen.
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Stephen,
Coming from a Modeller of your talent I truly do appreciate your comment! The detail on the Beardmore engine that I've been studying (or perhaps more puzzling!?) all morning boggles my mind, I'm not sure at this stage how to start nor how far a person should go.......... The fun is in the trying for me.
Cheers,
Lance
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Brilliant work, Lance! I really like your wood effects and while I have never
been much of a fan of EZ line, you have done a super job with it. Then
again you could probably use discarded puppy hair...or maybe not. ;) ;D
Excellent build log, my old friend. It is a joy to follow, as usual.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Lance,
Absolutely outstanding progress my old friend! Beautiful wood works and rigging. Looking forward to the next outstanding update but until then up the awesome excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks Ernie and Greg, I always look forward to your comments and they are appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
this is going to be the real masterclass for the Fee :) Very good work on the "interior" so far. Decide now if you want to get rid of the nasty cleavage left from the part behind the pilot's seat. I left it for the end and it was very hard to do anything about it :(
Best regards,
Sasho
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Just caught up with your progress Lance - lovely work all round so far :) As others have remarked that's a great start and some real nice painting, especially the wood work. I was thinking of doing the night finish too (but not your chosen version) so will be continuing to watch more frequently.
Regards - Tug
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Spectacular looking cockpit Lance, and I mean spectacular! The variations in the wood grain effect really set it off nicely, the instruments look perfect, and the rad has a realistic looking weathered look about it. That 1/48 scale EZ line looks perfectly scaled to my eyes, and perfect for the job. This is already one to be proud of my friend and well worth all of the time and effort you're investing in it.
Cheers,
Chris
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Thanks Chris! As I indicated in my PM this is one heck of a slow build, the Fee was not a simple structure for certain.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great start! I really like the instrument panel. I have started this kit as well. Hope my panel looks half as good as yours
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Thanks "tc". I was amazed by how effective the panel decals performed. They fit like little gloves, even the lower panel ones with "cutouts" included, by far the best effort in this regard I've seen from WNW to date. Kudos to the design team at Wingnut Wings, truly a quality product!
Cheers,
Lance
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She's looking fantastic Lance. Beautiful work so far.
James
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Thanks very much, James!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for the heads up, it's on my wishlist! I have a few Wingnut Wings kits, (DH9, Fokker DVII and Rumpler CIV) but have yet to actually build one. Too much 1/72 stuff still left to finish, then I'll try the Fokker D.VII first, as that was a gift which kinds of "forces" me to start that one first.
Hopefully all those nice Fee builds here won't cause it to go out of stock just yet, to to make some room first! :P :)
Jeroen
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Fantastic work Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Jeroen, Martin, Thanks for commenting, much appreciate you taking the time!
Cheers,
Lance
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what a terrific job
it's absolutly fantastic
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Thanks for looking Moustique, and for your generous comments. I hope to post another update with the engine completion shortly.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great work thus far, Lance ;)
Looking forward to seeing this one take shape.
Cheers,
BVB
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Thanks Bob, next update includes some of your "wares" used on the engine, just for something completely different! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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The engine is now complete with the exception of the Oil Tank and Exhaust manifold with muffler, or "Silencer" as the Kit Instructions term it. These two parts are added after permanent installation of the engine into the Nacelle.
I elected to add the oil lines that are not represented in the Kit and several other features as well including a full ignition harness. Here's the assembly sequence as it progressed:
Once the engine block and cylinder bank were assembled and painted the valve lifters with replacement metal push rods were installed. The main assemblies were airbrushed with Alclad II Copper and Dull Aluminum, the push rods are 0.12mm guitar wire.
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Next the left side oil lines were installed using copper wire, 0.5mm brass tubes and CA for the joins. The tube portions are 1mm lengths from Bob's Buckles.
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Next in the sequence the water intake pipe, ignition wire conduits, and ignition wires were installed. The wires are fine copper wire and PE Eyelet for plug connectors, this stage took a full day of work bench time and most of it wearing the trusty optivisor.
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Once the oil filler pipes were added to the right side I completed the dirt and oil additions to the assembly using a very thin Winsor Newton oil colour wash.
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The carb linkages were added to the Air Intake Manifold assembly using spares box PE bits and guitar wire. Before assembly two oil return lines were installed as well using again, copper wire. The cable linkages to the carbs will be added once the engine is permanently installed.
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Finally here it is "posed` in position in the nacelle frame; what isn't in view here is an approximately 1.5 mm gap at the back end, the frame for some reason being slightly too wide so I have some careful adjusting to do unless it closes up a bit when the nacelle sides are added and "closed". I may have mis-labeled some of the various components, never been a keen engine Guy other then of the jet versions I used over the years. ???
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Next comes the final assembly of the nacelle as mentioned, then I'll go straight to the lower wing and struts portion of the Build.
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful work on the engine Lance, it is a very attractive engine and a model in its own right, well done.
Des.
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Beautiful work, Lance. ;)
A pleasure to behold.
vB
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now that an excellent engine, good work Lance!
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Thanks very much, Des, von Plumbing Provider Bob, and SsashoO, your encouragement is very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Very great engine Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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bravo Lance, beautiful motor!
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That's one spectacular engine, Lance! All the added detail will pay off in spades since you'll be able to see most of it when she's fully assembled. Brilliant work.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful work on the engine Lance! Lovely painting and detailing.
RAGIII
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Superb engine work Lance, particularly so the copper effect. Excellent detailing too - extremely realistic and effective.
Keep it coming - Tug
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Having recently seen the "real" Jess up close and personal I think you're doing her justice! A beautiful build. Congratulations on the work so far - the seat cushion and engine are real highlights for me.
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Thank you all Gents for your very nice comments, much appreciated. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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That is some serious eye candy!
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I'll echo everyone's sentiment: Great job on your engine, Lance! You've taken it to the next level! :)
George
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Love that engine Lance, brilliant job. I started this model a long time ago, for it to be totally demolished when the cat lay on it, happy days ::)
Cheers
Pete.
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Whoa! Nice work on the engine Lance. You really tricked this one out with all sorts of extras. Some of those copper wire leads look so tiny, I don't think I'd have had the fortitude to install them. Kudos on you for bearing down and adding them. It sure looks the part!
Cheers,
Chris
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Thanks for looking all, and for the comments. I'm looking forward to starting on the wings and main frame to start bringing it all together.
Cheers,
Lance
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Excellent work. You did a great job on the oil lines, all of your bends are very clean.
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Hi Lance!!!
What a great build... again ;) And I love that engine!!! Those colours on it turned out splendidly!!! ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Thank you both, Ryan and Lucas, for visiting the Thread and for your nice comments.
Cheers,
Lance
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+14 ( I think!). What everyone else said, me too! Excellent work on the engine. I'm sure to build a Fee...once I finish the other 43 kits in the cache! ;)
Good luck with the rest of this build!
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Thanks Gary. Having seen your schedule of future Builds recently I suspect it will be a while before you get to a Fee, but then the Dolphin wasn`t on the agenda, and look at you go! :o
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
That engine is superb! Really stands up to the macro test beautifully!
Guy
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Thanks Guy. There are a few bits of dog fluff and the odd skin blemish apparent, especially to the Builder! Fortunately all but a few disappear when the Optivisor comes off! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance
this engine is absolutly fantastic
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Thank You, Moustique, your comments are always much appreciated.
Cheers,
Lance
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Finally progressed to the point where another update is required.
The nacelle was completed and the engine installed along with the oil tank and "silencer". First step was the base coats for the four separate material sections of the nacelle, the dark wood strips laminated nose cone around the observer's cockpit, the fabric covered plywood around the pilot's cockpit, the aluminum aft section around the fuel and engine areas, and the fabric portion on the mid lower nacelle. After 24 hours of drying a coat of hairspray was brushed over the entire component to assist in the final paint chipping and weathering step.
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The description of the original "Jess" in the Kit's Instructions states that "the black finish was weathered considerably and much faded" so I've elected for heavy "wear and tear" on this model. To that end the chipping was done quite heavily to show the underlying different materials. I used three different shades of Tamiya Black (Based on their NATO Black) for the wood and metal areas and a very darkened version of Tamiya "German Grey" for the fabric portion. Once the chipping was completed the surfaces were sprayed with a light protective coat of Vallejo Polyurethane Satin Varnish.
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The engine was installed and the oil tank and silencer followed.
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Last, I managed to get three hand brushed coats of future on the wings and rudder and the decals applied. Once they've had a day or so to dry I'll overspray them with the matt version of the Vallejo Varnish in preparation for post shading.
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It's still a comfortably smooth Build however there's still plenty of time for confusion, carelessness, or disaster to strike! ??? I'll post another update once the shading and some weathering of the flying surfaces is completed.
Cheers,
Lance
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A fantastic update Lance, the work you did on the outside of the nacelle is excellent along with the chipping, looks very authentic. The engine looks great sitting in position, you did a great job on the engine.
Des.
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Exellent update Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Hi Lance,
Great paint chipping on the cockpit section, and that engine is amazing - I absolutely love the detail and paint finish on it.
Cheers,
Gary
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In a word, BRILLIANT!
RAGIII
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Thank you for looking and for commenting Guys, compliments from Builders like yourselves are very much appreciated! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
Absolutely outstanding update my old friend. What an awesome job you've done detailing her engine,very very impressive. The paint chipping really adds much to her appeal. WELL DONE Lance !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Nice and convincing wear and tear on the nacelle - what are your plans for weathering the wings?
Stefan
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Lance,
it is really looking "weathered considerably and much faded", good job :)
You may easily change the step on the nascelle with some leftover PE or brass sheet to add this extra detail and some additional realism.
best regards,
Sasho
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Nice and convincing wear and tear on the nacelle - what are your plans for weathering the wings?
Stefan
Thanks for your comments Greg and Stefan, very much appreciated.
Stefan, I've spent a lot of time looking at photos and thinking about the wings and other "flying" surfaces; I'm leaning towards a very faded (oxidized) finish and depending on how that looks possibly some wear (rubbed effect) along the leading edges. I don't see evidence of chipping of the black finish on the fabric areas other then a bit on the fabric panel on the lower nacelle. This will be very much a progressive step, the trick to stop when "enough is enough"!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
it is really looking "weathered considerably and much faded", good job :)
You may easily change the step on the nascelle with some leftover PE or brass sheet to add this extra detail and some additional realism.
best regards,
Sasho
Sasho,
Thanks for this, an addition I missed. As you say, easily done so I'm on it!
Cheers,
Lance
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Brilliant paint work and weathering, Lance!
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks much Bud. Now it's time to apply some of that good old "Bud's soft pastel post shading" magic stuff to the flying surfaces! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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This is shaping up to be a classic. Great work, Lance ;)
von B
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The weathering is beautifully done, Lance! She looks
terrific with the engine in place. Excellent progress,
my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks for the supportive comments Bob and Ernie, much appreciated. I hope to get the matt overcoat on all the parts today, real life is competing for priority of late, how dull! :-\ :( :(
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks wonderful Lance! How did you do the distressing over the "JESS" lettering decal, or was that masked and painted? (Please forgive me if I overlooked that information earlier in the thread ;)).
Regards,
Bob
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Looks wonderful Lance! How did you do the distressing over the "JESS" lettering decal, or was that masked and painted? (Please forgive me if I overlooked that information earlier in the thread ;)).
Regards,
Bob
Bob,
I used a slightly wetter "Dry Brushing" of the base black colour while the decal and surface were still in high gloss "Future" finish applied for the decal applications. That was followed with the semi-gloss or satin final overcoat of clear Vallejo Polyurethane Varnish. The lettering is the Kit decal.
Cheers,
Lance
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your work is always brilliant
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Thank you for that, Moustique!
Cheers,
Lance
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Just caught up here Lance - this model is coming on superbly. Love the weathering effects you have created in particular.
Another masterpiece in the making :)
Regards - Tug
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Thanks for the endorsement Tug. Between your Boat Club activities, the Nieuport Build, and the beating you took on the Modelkasten order :'( I appreciate you taking the time to look it over and to comment.
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks gorgeous already. Nice weathering on the fuselage and that engine looks great.
James
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My god that looks fantastic!
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Thanks James & James! I really appreciate your feed back.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi,
so great!
i love the engine and the weathering! :D
Regards
Jörg
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Really great work on your Fee. The interior and engine are really brilliant.
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Thank you very much Jorg and Oldalbie. I`m presently working on the post shading and, like this Build in general, it`s a slow step.
Cheers,
Lance
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As I said earlier, nothing about this Build is happening fast, far too many real life interruptions of late! :-\
The post shading is finally complete and, depending on the light conditions, looks fairly successful. I used the standard old Tamiya Tape cut to width for masking and two mediums for the shading, my old standard Soft (Chalk) Pastels and also Tamiya's Weathering Master oil based pastels. The former was applied after being ground to powder and mixed to the desired colour on a piece of sand paper and then applied with a soft brush, blended on, and touched up with Q Tips. I applied the Tamiya product with the foam applicator supplied in the Kit and used it only on the leading edges.
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My apologies for the poor photo......
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And here's the results, as mentioned the degree of shading changes as do the light conditions and angle of view:
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(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4571.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4571.jpg.html)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4572.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4572.jpg.html)
This last shot best illustrates the wear and fading I've attempted on the leading edges, in this case on the horizontal stabilizer to the left.
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Next step is to detail the wing walk aluminum treads with some foil and then start installing several thousand (well, seems like it!!) eyelets for the rigging. Onwards and upwards as the old saying goes!
Cheers,
Lance
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Very fine work on the postshading, Lance! I love it!
Cheers,
Bud
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Very fine work on the postshading, Lance! I love it!
Cheers,
Bud
Bud,
As I keep saying, I learned Post Shading from an expert. He's got to like what is essentially his own work! Just another fine example of the spirit and helpful nature of our little "club" here!
Cheers,
Lance
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Very fine work on the postshading, Lance! I love it!
Cheers,
Bud
I agree wholeheartedly with what Bud has said.
Des.
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Thank you for the most positive feedback, Des, it's very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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your postshading is fabulous
great work
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Joining the chorus to say your post shading is Awesome Lance! Beautiful work!
RAGIII
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Thanks for the favourable comments, Moustique and Rick. I've been a bit apprehensive thinking I've over done the shading on this one, the "trick" being to attempt to match the degree of wear and tear added to the wood and metal areas on the nacelle with the fading and wear on the fabric surfaces. Your positive judgements make me feel a lot better! I'm guessing the final judgement will result once the components are put together.
Cheers,
Lance
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Very beautiful postshading Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Many Thanks, Martin!
Cheers,
Lance
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Just caught up with your build Lance.
Brilliant work so far, this is going to look superb.
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Thanks for commenting, Jeff, I'll have a "token" update entered real soon. Some progress but again, slow in the making....... ???
Cheers,
Lance
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A very brief update, not a great deal to show for a considerable amount of Bench time this past week. I drilled and mounted 118 rigging anchor "eyelets", not the most exciting work but nice to have completed. I used Bob's Buckles as usual, here's 5 of the 118, von Buckle should be able to retire to NZ or some Tropical Paradise in record time at this rate!
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The aluminum step plates on the wing walk areas were completed with Bare Metal Foil, the matte version and given a bit of dirt and scuffing with the Tamiya Weathering Master pastels.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4581.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4581.jpg.html)
Last, as suggested by SsashoO I removed the molded step from the Nacelle and replaced it with an accurate version done with some brass sheet stock, I like it a lot better!
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I have managed to get the bomb racks for the wings and nacelle built and verified their mounting details. There's a total contradiction in configuration of the wing racks between the Wingnut representation and the 3 Views I have, more of which later.
Next I want to add a few more control cables to the engine before assembling the lower wings to the nacelle. Then it's the struts and rigging, I suspect a long haul on that phase as well!
Cheers,
Lance
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Tis fine work you're producing, Lance ;) Well done.
Retirement in NZ? I wish!!
Von StuckinBlighty
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Bob,
Given the size of the empty space in my Buckle Bag after this latest episode NZ may just be closer then you think....... I'll be in touch via your order site very shortly!
Cheers,
Lance
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Great to see your progress Lance. Although it was tough sledding, when I finished my Fe2b I wanted to build another. I hope my eyes can hold up, I really should order a stronger lense for my Optivisor!
Cheers,
Gary
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Gary,
The "Fee" is indeed a bit of an eye test. I've worn the Optivisor more then on any other Build, surprised I remember to take it off at bed time!
As for a second one, I have the Early Version stashed away but a break may be prudent before starting that one.
Cheers,
Lance
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You are doing a superb job with this build Lance, this is a great tutorial for when I eventually build mine ;)
Des.
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Lovely Lance,
I'd like to build one, but find the thought of them a little intimidating!
Splendid job ;)
Guy
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Your detailing is terrific as usual! I find drilling the holes for rigging to be the most time consuming part of my builds and I haven't done a kit with any where near 118!
RAGIII
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Thanks for your positive comments Des, Guy, and Rick. I completed the additions to the Beardmore this afternoon and will try to add a photo tomorrow; just about time to start the nacelle / wing assembly.
Cheers,
Lance
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Just caught up again Lance ;)
It's looking superb so far - love your post shading with the pastels - do you seal them in with anything? You do do some very nice touches I must say.
Looking forwards to more .
Regards - Tug
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The weathered nacelle looks even more convincing in your super-close-up. I wish I could build something like this...
Stefan
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Excellent update, Lance! I really like the custom step
on the Nacelle...nice touch, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Tug, Stefan and Ernie,
Thanks for looking in and for your comments, much appreciated!
Tug, I normally seal Post Shading with a coat of semi-gloss clear (Vallejo Polyurethane of late) however on the black finish on this one I did only one wing and all of the shading disappeared! Given the "test" failed I re-shaded the wing and left well enough alone, this one will remain unsealed. The sealer coat has worked very well over other colours and Lozenge decals (and Aviattics PC10 and CDL Decals) as well in the past.
Cheers,
Lance
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A couple of quick photos of the last of the Beardsmore additions, the two black throttle cables curved back and run towards the cockpit and the bellcrank and cables on the magneto box. The machro close ups are just plain brutal!
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(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4584.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4584.jpg.html)
Now I can assemble the nacelle and lower wings.
Cheers,
Lance
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Fantastic Lance! Looks like the real deal to me. ;D Very well done!
Regards,
Bob
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Thanks Bob. Nice to see you active on the Forum again, you were MIA for a while! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Very very nice Lance, your engine turned out beautifully and now it is in its position it looks even better.
Des.
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Thank you Des. I've mounted the lower wings on the nacelle and while letting the assembly set the lattice booms were cleaned up. It should start looking like an airplane soon! :o
Cheers,
Lance
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Tug, I normally seal Post Shading with a coat of semi-gloss clear (Vallejo Polyurethane of late) however on the black finish on this one I did only one wing and all of the shading disappeared! Given the "test" failed I re-shaded the wing and left well enough alone, this one will remain unsealed. The sealer coat has worked very well over other colours and Lozenge decals (and Aviattics PC10 and CDL Decals) as well in the past.
Ah, thought as much Lance. On my first armour models I did the same only to see the effects disappear. Like you, since then I have left as done however I keep all my models protected with card covers made to fit the base tightly. It gradually became apparent that the air movement caused by placing and removal of the cover had the effect of slowly dissipating the residual dust ::) - Some you just can't win eh ;)
Regards - Tug
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Brilliant work on the engine Lance!... Looks like the real deal.
Dreading this part on mine, I hate detailing engines, it never ends! ;D
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Another fine example of your Outstanding Modeling Skills. The Engine is Brilliant!
RAGIII
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Tug, I normally seal Post Shading with a coat of semi-gloss clear (Vallejo Polyurethane of late) however on the black finish on this one I did only one wing and all of the shading disappeared! Given the "test" failed I re-shaded the wing and left well enough alone, this one will remain unsealed. The sealer coat has worked very well over other colours and Lozenge decals (and Aviattics PC10 and CDL Decals) as well in the past.
Ah, thought as much Lance. On my first armour models I did the same only to see the effects disappear. Like you, since then I have left as done however I keep all my models protected with card covers made to fit the base tightly. It gradually became apparent that the air movement caused by placing and removal of the cover had the effect of slowly dissipating the residual dust ::) - Some you just can't win eh ;)
Regards - Tug
As I say Tug, it's only a black finish that seems to react this way, other finishes have worked out very well with the shading only slightly muted by over coating. If/when I attempt another overall black scheme I think I'll shade with the airbrush and see if that works better. ???
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for your comments Jeff and Rick, much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Really well done on the throttle cable etc... They have a very natural, realistic look to them.
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Really well done on the throttle cable etc... They have a very natural, realistic look to them.
Thanks for your comments, "T'Craft"!
Cheers,
Lance
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this engine is fabulous
great work
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Thanks for your comments Moustique, they are greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Fantastic engine and very fine detailing, Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Stellar work on that engine, Lance! Looks like the real thing!
Cheers,
Bud
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Stellar work on that engine, Lance! Looks like the real thing!
Cheers,
Bud
+1
vB
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Martin, Bud and Bob,
Thanks for checking in and I much appreciate your comments! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Here's another update as I continue to plod along, this Build is challenging me somewhat, the three bay design of the wings, very delicate struts, and the delicate black finish certainly keep a person awake! I've got the lattice assembly ready to add once the upper wing is mounted and the wing rigging completed. Pardon the poor photo in this case. I've used EZ Line for this rigging to eliminate any chance of warping the components.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4613.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4613.jpg.html)
The majority of the rigging is attached to the lower wing, a combination of Modelkasten for the cross braces and Maxima Chameleon for the flying and landing wires. This is a very "hungry" design for the 0.5mm tubes (Bob's Buckles) used at each end of every line, 118 tubes in total.
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I used a simple spacing and alignment jig to ensure the proper alignment of the 4 Cabanes, I had neglected to test the fit of the rear pair before installing the engine and the fit (My fault entirely as I cleaned their mounting holes out far too large) was very poor. The jig held them in place and they were given a liberal shot of thin CA.
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The extension along the leading edge was used to ensure alignment of the upper and lower wings as seen here.
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At this point I decided that mounting the inter-wing struts per the Kit Instructions would be a better method then my usual of mounting the upper wing to the cabanes only and then working my way outwards installing one strut at a time. The upper wing is just too big to manage that technique without breakage IMHO. The struts were CA'ed in place using a protractor, dividers, and a "Mark 1 Eyeball" to ensure alignment. The proof will be confirmed once the upper wing is installed..........
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That's where she's presently at, next the upper wing goes on and then the rigging starts in earnest. I wish I had one of those Fantastic Third Hand gadgets that George started the frenzy on, I've got my rough home made version which I'll try. I'm hoping to get the upper wing on without an assembly jig, I'm frustrated that the chord of the lower wing is just slightly too large to fit into my AeroClub Biplane Assembly Jig.
I'm going to have a lot of touch ups to do as well, lots of "collateral damage" done to the finish during all of this work. I even managed to drag a wing tip through a puddle of CA, not my most professional move on this project! :o
More to follow once that upper wing is mated to the aircraft. If nothing follows soon you can assume it was a failure and I ran away drooling and screaming to join a knitting club!! >:(
Cheers,
Lance
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incredible work, Lance. ;)
You make this Buckler proud :)
Von B
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Excellent work to date Lance, the strut installation has been well executed and the rigging lines ready for fitment to the top wing will be of great advantage, all up she is really looking the part now.
Des.
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Bob, Des,
Thanks for your very encouraging comments, means a lot!
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks great, Lance! You've become the master of the pushers!
George
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Lance,
Outstanding progress my old friend. Your boom rigging looks just perfect as well as the strut placement. I'm very much looking forward to seeing her fully rigged. Well Done and keep up the high standard of excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Good going Lance.....I'm not looking forward to this part on my one, but that is miles away yet! :)
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Super job Lance,
I think this is a kit beyond me! You've got her looking great though :D
Guy
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Just catching up Lance. Even if the picture of the thousands of wires looks
like a "bad hair day", it is beautiful work! This will be an absolute
gem, my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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George, Greg, and Jeff,
Thanks much for taking a look and for your positive comments. I've tried a very quick dry fit and, although not perfect, I think the upper wing should fit reasonably well. I may go off in search of a slower setting glue today, Maybe it's time to get familiar with Gorilla Glue or just a 5 Minute Epoxy.
Cheers,
Lance
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Ernie,
Bad hair day, seems the perfect description now that I look at it again! ;)
Guy,
It's an intimidating Kit and at times I think, like you, beyond my skill levels to do at all well. I spend a lot of time thinking through the next several steps before actually doing anything as the potential for one step interfering with the next is high. I'll have to rig the cabane cross braces next as once the upper wing is on it's impossible to get at. There'll be lots of paint touch up required at the end as well, lots of scrapes and chips happening as I progress. I think she's going to look a little "rougher" then intended at the end........... ???
Cheers,
Lance
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Hey Lance, you are certainly bringing back some memories on this one! Not the easiest task to rig the model, but your efforts will be rewarded with a fine addition to your collection when done! Your "puddle of CA" story had me laughing out loud (sorry!) 'cause I've done similar things myself. Thanks for posting all of those great pictures and best of luck with your build. It's looking fantastic!
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks for the good wishes Gary. At this rate I may re-label the Thread "Mr. Bean builds a Fee"! It's the largest Model I've done to date and I'm finding my desk surface slightly less then the area required........ Needless to say a Gotha, AEG, or gawd forbid a Felixstowe wouldn't at all fit in!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
This build has been a real pleasure for me to watch. I will be bookmarking this for when I screw up the courage to undertake this beautiful (but daunting) kit. Looking forward to the rest.
Chris
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Lance,
I thought I had commented on your latest update but found I was wrong. So, your strut alignment and buckles look fantastic! I hope you were able to deal with your super glue mishap with no problem? I still don't know how you guys keep all of those wirs separated. I would end up with a tangled mass ::)
RAGIII
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Chris. It is a daunting Kit, I've never had to approach a Build so carefully, it's just SO delicate!
"I would end up with a tangled mass"
Rick, you are very correct, you wouldn't believe how many times I've untangled that mass! I'm leaving the CA repair until touch up time, I have it scraped down to plastic and will be sanding, then spraying it. It's only about one-half an inch in diameter so hopefully I can blend it back into the finish.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great work Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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You're doing a tremendous job here Lance. In particular, the cylinder bank and wiring on that fully tricked out engine looks superb. Heck, the whole engine looks like you could start it up right now. I think it's as realistic as you could ever hope to achieve. I also like your use of Baremetal foil. I often think that it's not used as much as it could be in our modelling pursuits and in this instance, it certainly fits the bill.
Are you sure that you've never built an AFV? ;D You could teach a lot of tank modellers a thing or two when it comes to weathering. Your chipping is 'bang' on. Not too pronounced nor subdued. It's perfect. The weathering on the leading edges is very eye catching too, especially as it's done with Tamiya weathering pastels. Darned if I can achieve that effect in my fruitless attempts at using them. I'll be picking your brain about that in the near future. Lastly, I really like the 'hairy' look 'Jess' has about her right now. That is an impressive tangle of rigging you have going on there!
Keep up the good work! This is going to be a show stopper when she's done.
Cheers,
Chris
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Thanks for looking in Martin and Chris. The Bare Metal Foil is very delicate Chris, mine is very old stock so that could be part of the problem.
As for the Tamiya Pastels I found them awkward as well, then tried to remove some with the good old "Mark One Finger" and eureka, the effect was exactly what I wanted and couldn't achieve with the applicator! I ended up applying it with the sponge, then blending it back (direction of flight) along the surface with a finger and the effect is quite good IMHO.
Cheers,
Lance
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Well, I ran out of reasons to not mount the upper wing this morning, and it's successfully attached to the assembly. After an abortive attempt to use a 5 Minute Epoxy I reverted back to the thin and fast setting CA using the Kit box as an alignment tool. Other then one slightly bowed outer strut that will need to be trimmed a bit and a few CA spots to refinish all went very well. It's a lot sturdier then I anticipated, now the trick is to get all that rigging done. The fuel lines from the two 8 Gal. wing tanks will require some adjustment as well.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/Models%20Three/IMG_4621.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lcarroll1/media/Models%20Three/IMG_4621.jpg.html)
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.......and here's a shot of the wing alignment which came out very nicely as well. (excuse the poor quality of the photo)
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Now it's time for the ultimate eye test, the rigging will not be a short duration step!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lookin' forward to seeing you string the wires Lance!
Cheers,
Chris
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Great to see the wing fitted Lance, now comes the most enjoyable part of building WW1 biplanes, the rigging ;) ;)
Des.
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Just caught up with this again Lance - my word that has come on. I don't envy you sorting out the bird nest of rigging but I'm sure it looks a lot worse that it is. I've been using an acquired crochet hook to drag the cable - only just found out however that they come in varying sizes some much smaller than mine.
I'm off on a tangent I'm afraid - it's going to be hard to stay focussed however watching builds like this one going on ::)
Good luck with the remaining work
Regards - Tug
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Outstanding job on mounting the upper wing! Have fun sorting out those wires! Looks fantastic!
RAGIII
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There are many wires for your very beautiful build Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Thanks Gents for your much appreciated comments. There are an awful lot of wires on this one, but they all make sense as the job progresses. Tug, I like that crochet hook idea, I normally "fish" the lines with a pair of tweezers, takes several tries, a crochet hook would work much better methinks!
Cheers,
Lance
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oh my god
what a beautiful rigging :P
good luck Lance
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Thanks Moustique! I started it yesterday as planned, so far so good.
Cheers,
Lance
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Time for the good part, Lance. That should keep you occupied for a while. ;)
She certainly is a big model but WOW, impressive! Stunning job, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looks fantastic Lance. The rigging looks daunting though. Cant wait to see more.
James
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Thanks Ernie & James. The rigging is progressing, albeit slowly but no major setbacks. Haven't "popped" an eyelet yet but did have to install one I'd missed, great fun working between wings!
Cheers,
Lance
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Bon Courage, Lance. That jungle of rigging wires looks very discouraging...
Stefan
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Bon Courage, Lance. That jungle of rigging wires looks very discouraging...
Stefan
Stefan,
It can limit progress to a slow rate! :o
Cheers,
Lance
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Just today I read your thread, great job. :)
Whether, in the night, is not dreaming this jungle, to you? ;D
Adam.
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Thank you Adam, it was a jungle but the wing rigging is finally done!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you Adam, it was a jungle but the wing rigging is finally done!
Cheers,
Lance
now thats a big one, good job!
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Thank you SsashoO, and here's some update info.
The biggest task in rigging this beast is the wing rigging, the final bracing and flight control rigging will be done at the end of the Build.
I used three different products on this phase; the strut pair cross bracing is EZ Line, the cabane ares were done with Modelkasten, and the main wires with Maxima Chameleon 0.12mm monofil. Bob's Buckles were used for the hardware throughout. Here's an overall shot of the results:
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The cabane areas were done first, not much working space and took a lot of time:
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The cabane strut blemish in this shot has since been removed and refinished, Machro mode led to it's discovery.
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The line running from the rear of the engine deck to the forward cabane in this shot had to be replaced as it had gone slack and I managed to touch it with a hot X-Acto blade while trying to re-tension it. This was an absolute nightmare which took half a day to repair! Several areas around the struts need a bit of matt varnish on the touchups done.
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I also discovered that I'd missed installing two eyelets earlier, working between wings is not a recommended leisure activity....... All's well that ends well they say.
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The wires were all painted with Mr. Metal Colour "Stainless" and touchup of the inevitable over spray/splat completed.
Now it's on to the landing gear and bomb racks, a nice break before the next stage of assembly and rigging. Don't be shy, if I've missed something while "down in the weeds" let me know!
Cheers,
Lance
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Bravo! This will be bookmarked for the hypothetical day when I get up the nerve.
Chris
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Thanks Justin, hopefully the journey is more down hill from here on...... Chris, give it a go, just think of it as several single seaters in very close formation, sort of a double or triple Build! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful job with the rigging Lance, the combination of three materials makes life easier when tackling a complex rigging plan. To re-tension any mono lines that become slack I use the tip of a small soldering iron, I seem to get better control and more accurate placement of the heat.
Des.
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Wow, this is gonna be a stunner, Lance! That rigging is fantastic!
Cheers,
Bud
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Des & Bud,
Thanks for commenting, much appreciated as always. Des, I definitely am going to try some (smaller) heat sources in future, not my first accident nor will it be the last if I don't find a better way! ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Outstanding rigging Lance! I know the feeling all too well of melting a line into two pieces. It happened last night on the Pfalz using an incense stick. Got too close and POP! Pull out wire, re drill holes etc.
RAGIII
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Lance that is an amazing job of the rigging! A great exercise in patience, but you have
done wonderfully. Quick question...what length are the brass tubes on the rigging?
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Rick,
There's them that have, and them that will! ;D Thanks for taking a look.
Ernie,
Thanks for the compliment; the tubes are mostly 1.5 mm with some 1.0mm's on the cabane struts.
Cheers,
Lance
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Don't you just hate it when you discover a missing eyelet or two? Naturally that never happens until after the top wing is installed, no matter how many times you count them. And then to have a cabane line go slack on top of that. It would be enough to try the patience of Job. Nice recovery though! Really, really nice work here Lance.
Cheers,
Chris
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Don't be shy, if I've missed something while "down in the weeds"
Replace "down in the weeds" with "up in the clouds!"
Super job, Lance ;)
vB
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Thank you both for looking and commenting, Chris and Bob. Not a totally smooth ride so far, but feels good once done!
Cheers,
Lance
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Not a totally smooth ride so far, but feels good once done!
Cheers,
Lance
Like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer, eh?
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
This is a very challenging Build, at least I'm finding it so. It's a very intricate design compared with the single seat designs I'm used to and the small parts and delicate components are easily damaged when inadvertently run into while working on an unrelated part. I keep putting sub assemblies aside for later in the construction and spend a lot of time trying to figure a sequence that will prevent "collateral damage". I broke several strut connections while doing the wing rigging, can't imagine the result had the landing gear assembly been on per the plan sequence.
Despite all of that it's an enjoyable project, but it does demand a slow and forward looking approach. As for the proverbial hammer thing, yep, it sure feels better when you can stop! :P
Cheers,
Lance
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Just caught up again Lance - my word this is a testing project but you have tackled it with such a dedicated approach. Could be seen in some quarters I suppose, as a warning to potential builders but on the other hand totally inspirational for others to have a go - lovely, lovely workmanship, it's going to be a real stunner that's for sure.
Regards - Tug
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Great work Lance!
Just two questions, was the plumbing on the duel fuel tanks hard to do?.... did you run the plumbing when the top wing was attached?
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Exellent work Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Just caught up again Lance - my word this is a testing project but you have tackled it with such a dedicated approach. Could be seen in some quarters I suppose, as a warning to potential builders but on the other hand totally inspirational for others to have a go - lovely, lovely workmanship, it's going to be a real stunner that's for sure.
Regards - Tug
Tug,
Thank you for your very supportive comments. I sure don't intend to turn anyone away from this Kit, a challenge yes but perhaps more so to me then it would be to others with greater skills. There's certainly a lot of areas that could be done simpler and easier, I am my own worst enemy when it comes to keeping things in realistic perspective and curbing that all too familiar tendency to let AMS drive the direction of any Build! So far it's going well, no major disasters however there's lots of potential for trouble if I get too deep into the forest and lose sight of the trees!
More to follow on this little modelling adventure, I'm sure! ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Jeff and Martin,
Thanks for looking and for your kind comments.
Jeff,
I attached the twin fuel lines to the tanks as close as a dry fitting indicated they would fit just prior to mounting the top wing, then bent them slightly to make the connections where they mate up on the rear cabane strut. I used Medium thickness CA for that step. It proved a relatively easy step and the rigging then came next. I used very thin strips of Real Metal foil and CA to do the clamps on the lines where they hook up to each tank. I hope this is helpful, are you planning to do one?
Cheers,
Lance
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I have missed a lot of this build - have just caught up and my oh my - that is really first class in every department. The rigging is superb, but the paint finishes are also excellent - a winner in the making here.
Stephen.
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Thank you Stephen, coming from you that's a compliment to be really appreciated! It's a very "distressed" finish and one probably not to everyone's taste but I'm very happy with it so far.
Cheers,
Lance
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Jeff and Martin,
Thanks for looking and for your kind comments.
Jeff,
I attached the twin fuel lines to the tanks as close as a dry fitting indicated they would fit just prior to mounting the top wing, then bent them slightly to make the connections where they mate up on the rear cabane strut. I used Medium thickness CA for that step. It proved a relatively easy step and the rigging then came next. I used very thin strips of Real Metal foil and CA to do the clamps on the lines where they hook up to each tank. I hope this is helpful, are you planning to do one?
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks a lot for the info Lance!.... yes, I am doing one too mate.
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Hi Lance!!!
I've been behind following builds recently but being back I'm glad I had a time to review your progress - great work!!! ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Sorry Jeff, I'd forgotten our earlier exchange on control line routing. Are you going to open a Build Log on yours?
Lukas, Thanks, always appreciate your comments!
Cheers,
Lance
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Fantastic Lance. Really enjoying this build and seeing how its done.
James
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Thanks James, the trick for me is to get at it and get it done! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Great job on the rigging Lance,
It brings me out into a cold sweat just looking at the pictures! :P
The distressed fuselage is bang on for me.
Guy
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Thank you for the comments Guy. Progressing slowly but I hope to have another update here shortly.
Cheers,
Lance
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A little more progress to report, finally got the legs on her and the bomb racks and bombs are ready to go on a little later in the Build. The landing gear took a bit of effort; I ended up leveling the wings by applying lots of tension on the top right/lower left wire and got the wingtips within 2mm of level which on this span is invisible. I also will have to replace the metal cockpit step I had added; it got knocked off at some point and has gone the way of the Dodo Species.
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The struts and wheels were heavily weathered to match to nacelle......
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The bombs were done in a much lightened Tamiya Lemon Yellow, kit decals applied with the exception of the metal rings on the noses of the 20 lb. Cooper Bombs which were cut from a piece of decal spares stock. These won't get mounted until I finish wrestling the tail booms on.
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Now it's time to get the lattice tail booms on and start the flight control rigging (more rigging, oh good!! :-\ :P ::)) Again, so far so good........
Cheers,
Lance
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Great job on the chipping on the landing gear, Lance! I'm really loving your build! :D
George
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Thank you George, your comments are always enjoyed and appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks great Lance,
And in macro vision too!
Guy
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Stunning.
I hope you will be there to take responsibility when my admiration for your build overcomes my common sense and drags me into a Fee of my own!
Chris
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Lance,
This is all going really well, keep up the good work. The worn finish also looks really convincing.
If I could ever summon up the courage to tackle all that rigging,mI might be tempted to build a Fee.
Best wishes for the tail-booms and the remaining rigging.
Dave in Orlando ( occasionally Dubai)
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Excellent work on the undercarriage and the bombs Lance, your weathering is superb.
Des.
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Guy,
Thanks for the nice comments, the Machro functions must be getting a little worn on my little Canon!
Chris,
It's really not that bad, come on, go for it!
Dave,
Thanks much for the supportive comments. The rigging isn't as daunting as it looks, this build would be mere putty in your skilled hands......!
and Des,
Thanks as always, it's always a good thing when the Chief "Forumite" offers positive comments and encouragement!
Cheers All,
Lance
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Jess is looking better all the time, Lance! Your weathering is awesome and looking
at it on it's feet, it really shows off the amazing job you have done, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Ernie, your positive comments are much appreciated. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Really like the chipping you achieved on the struts, Lance. Very convincing.
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Thanks Bo!
Cheers,
Lance
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Love this great work Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Thanks for looking Martin, and for your comment. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Very convincing chipping on the gear Lance! Outstanding rigging!!
RAGIII
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Sorry Jeff, I'd forgotten our earlier exchange on control line routing. Are you going to open a Build Log on yours?
Cheers,
Lance
😄....no worries Lance!.... Yes mate, the cockpit is done on mine, bar the seat belts, as soon as they are painted, I will start a build thread.
Yours is looking absolutetly brilliant!!
Cheer's,
Jeff.
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Rick,
Thanks; I'm assuming you mean the landing "Gear". ;)
Jeff,
Thanks for the endorsement; I'll look forward to seeing your Build Log.
Cheers,
Lance
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fantastic job
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Thanks Moustique, I much appreciate your comment.
Cheers,
Lance
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I've completed the next step in this Build with the assembly and addition of the lattice tail assembly to the main components. The tail unit was pre-rigged with the exception of the forth or furthest forward bay.
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I used Bob's Buckles and EZ Line to prevent warping of the flimsy lattice boom assembly from the tension on the rigging lines.
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Once the assembly was attached to the wings the forward bay cross bracing wires were added.
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The horizontal Stabilizer and small vertical stabilizer assembly was then glued to the frame with CA.
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......and here she is with the rudder "posed", a big step completed.
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I've now started the Flight Control Rigging, a slow process as a lot of work has to be done to run lines through pulleys between the wings, a real test of digital dexterity! Parts of these "runs" will be done with Modelkasten elastic rigging however most will be EZ Line to reduce tension on the lattice booms.
It's still progressing well however working with the delicate gear and tail assembly in place is already becoming a little scary!
Cheers,
Lance
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That really looks terrific, Lance. You must be very happy with your progress!
Out of curiosity, how does the elasticity of the Modelkasten differ from that of the EZ Line such that the former is more likely to warp the boom than the latter? (I have some experience with EZ Line, but none with Modelkasten).
Chris
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Thanks for your comment Chris.
Although Modelkasten is elastic it does not nearly approach the "stretch" qualities of EZ Line. EZ Line can be stretched easily 4 or 5 times its slack length with little or no strain induced, Modelkasten will only stretch 1/5 or less of it's length and is quite strong thus would easily create enough strain to even break delicate parts such as these tail booms. I like the Modelkasten Product because it will stretch enough to compensate for changes in line tension when, for example, you rig your landing gear and then stand the model on her wheels only to find the weight has induced a force and your line(s) have gone slack. With Modelkasten there's enough tension to absorb the change. It's also round, as opposed to flat like EZ Line.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks, Lance; very helpful.
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@ The Red Baron: I got the modelkasten rigging line from Hobbylink Japan. It is my rpreffered rigging material and far superior to EZ line and/or fishing line. It is elastic, but not much really and adds some structural strenght to the constructions.
It comes in two diameters 1.5mm (https://www.hlj.com/product/MDKHS-2/Air)and 0.6mm (https://www.hlj.com/product/MDKHS-1/Air).
@Lance: Excellent looking tail boom :) Soon to be finished
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Thanks SsashoO, the end is in sight, lot's left to do but I can see the finished Build at last!
Justin,
I used Hobby Link Japan as well; I've also seen it on the Sprue Brothers Site on occasion, but more expensive. The two grades they have at Hobby Link are labelled 1:32, 0.2mm diameter, and 1:48, 0.13mm diameter. (Don't get confused with the Modelkasten metal rigging wire thread) I use the 1:48 size for my 1:32 Kits. I seem to recall Des mentioning a source at an LHS in Australia but I can't find it........
Cheers,
Lance
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You have done an excellent job with the tail booms and the rigging Lance, your choice of rigging materials was very wise.
Modelkasten 0.13mm elastic rigging line is stocked by www.bnamodelworld.com in Victoria, this is where I purchase most of my modeling supplies.. around $30AUD per reel.
Des.
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Thank you for commenting Des. Modelkasten and EZ Line are both very good products.
bna Model World looks like a great place to shop, I wish we had a similar size one in Canada. Shipping and currency exchange rates are literally killing me of late! Any given item ordered on line from the US is virtually double the sticker price once postage and exchange are factored in. I ordered a reel of my preferred monofilament last month at $11.99 U.S. and the order came to over $30 CAD! :'(
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks guys. Lance, I feel your pain. The only 'up-side', if there is one, is that Wingnuts kits are suddenly quite a good commodity in the local second-hand market - if you are selling.
Justin,
I`m not at all a seller, I buy strictly what I want to build. I have more then enough in my Stash to happily fill all my remaining model building days but, like most of us, will add more must haves to the trove. This Fee is a good example, as soon as I started the Build I ordered the Early Version as I felt a Late on it`s own would leave a gap. Time will tell whether or not that was a practical move on my part! In the interim the economic woes we are experiencing will hopefully be resolved soon and we can all go back to a more stable existence! I think, with rare exceptions, we`ve all cooled our jets a little bit on the expenditure side.
Cheers,
Lance
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Nice update. I am not sure I would have dared rigging the tail before attaching it to the wings. Well done.
S.
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The tail rigging is perfect! I don't think I will have the courage to rig before assembly when I do a DH2. Looking great all around Lance!
RAGIII
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Thanks for commenting Stefan and Rick. FWIW I did the rigging of the lattice Tail on the DH.2 after installing it. Both approaches seemed to work equally well. In this case I thought it would greatly simplify the operation as the Fee is so much larger then the DH.2 and I have to work with it just sitting on the desk surface. I'm definitely going to look into that Magic Third hand product.......
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance - every update you post has me wanting to buy this late version. Your progress is producing a superb piece. Very inspiring!
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks for looking and commenting, Gary. It's occurred to me that it may be labeled as the "Late" version because it's taking me so long to complete it! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Exellent wireing Lance.
Cheers
Martin
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Thanks Martin, I'm almost finished now, it's been a lot of rigging, some of it twice!
Cheers,
Lance
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Twice, a) due to having done something wrong and having to redo the wiring, or twice, b) due to the RFC double wires?
If b), then I would really love to see some closeups, please (of the wiring and its' attachments, that is).
S.
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Twice, a) due to having done something wrong and having to redo the wiring, or twice, b) due to the RFC double wires?
If b), then I would really love to see some closeups, please (of the wiring and its' attachments, that is).
S.
Stefan,
Actually the answer is "twice, c) due to breaking a previously completed wire while installing the next in the sequence!"
I'll include a photo or two of the attachments in my next update.
Cheers,
Lance
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Incredable Lance. Just WOW. Will you bring this to the contest this year? Do you know when the contest is and where? I'd love to see her in person.
James
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James,
Thanks for commenting. If I ever finish it I hope to take it to the contest. It's Sat. 28 May at the Alberta Aviation Museum on Kingsway in Edmonton. They are calling it the Alberta Open Model Show and contest this year, still hosted by the Edmonton IPMS Chapter. Theme is the Cold War. Details are on the IPMS Edmonton web site.
Cheers,
Lance
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I'm overdue for an update on this Build as it's getting close to complete. Close is a relative term considering my documented snail's pace on the progress front. :o
I've completed the Flight Control rigging and added the bombs to make her into a bomber. I'm pleased to say all but 4 wires of the rigging are done, it's been a long, and at times, trying experience taking this one to the inpenetrable wire cage state!
The first step was mounting the flight control surfaces and control horns:
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I tried to work from closest in to outside to avoid breaking any previous installations. EZ Line was used for the rudder, tailskid, and elevators to preclude warping the lattice tail, and the ailerons used .003mm mono line and Modelkasten 1:48 line.
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I lost count of how many times I pinged off the rudder by being clumsy; on the good side I only broke two lines and had to replace them.
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With that completed I moved on to the bombs which had been completed earlier. The 20 lb. Cooper bombs proved an easy task.
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Not so the single center line 112 lb. HERL Bomb, the rack proved a real test, particularly the rigging and the forward verticals had to be widened almost 4 mm to fit. This assembly took me through an entire afternoon of bench time!
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The rigging, working in such a tiny confined space gave plenty of opportunity for exercise of my "King's English"! >:( :(
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This shot should have come earlier, showing the splitter coupling for the rudder/tailskid lines.
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I almost forgot Stefan had asked for a couple of close ups of the line connections; here they are about as brutal as Macro Photography can present them!
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Next come the "fiddley bits", the step, Bomb sight, Lewis Gun, and all the night illumination devices and bomb toggle cables etc. Hopefully the next update can announce her completion!
Cheers,
Lance
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The rigging is amazing! Beautiful work Lance!!
RAGIII
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You have done a superb job with the rigging Lance and even though it may have taken some time the centre bomb rack looks brilliant, well done.
Des.
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Beautiful job on the rigging Lance ! The whole build is turning super so far :)
Terri
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Lance, the rigging is phenomenal! Thank you for the information regarding the
differences between EZ line and Modelkasten. I can't get over the beauty of the
aeroplane with the rigging in place. You have created a stunner, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Rick, Des, Terri and Ernie,
Many thanks for looking in and for your encouraging comments. I'll keep your votes of confidence in mind tomorrow when I start the next phase.
Cheers,
Lance
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What a gem this will be in your display case, Lance! An amazing model and execution.
Can I inquire about the fasteners that attach the rigging to the top of the triangular "sail" fin atop the tail plane? Am I correct that it is kit p/e, or did you devise it yourself? (I am thinking about the similar rigging on the tail of my Brisfit).
Well done, Sir. :)
Chris
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Chris,
Thanks for your comments. The fitting on the top of the stab is Kit included PE. IIRC the Brisfit had a two line one supplied as well? They really add a nice touch.
Cheers,
Lance
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I almost forgot Stefan had asked for a couple of close ups of the line connections; here they are about as brutal as Macro Photography can present them!
Thank you Lance. The photo following the above text shows a blank (as in "not covered in paint") attachment point. I assume you have that covered/reperaired/touched up by now?
Are those colourful bombs' stripes decals?
S.
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Lance, this is such a great Job, you did! Wonderful!! I like th Fe2b late and would like to make it one of the night bombers too - if I would only dare to buy one model: I am really afraid of the rigging-task...
Rock on!
Richard
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"fiddley bits?"
I think you have mastered the fiddley bits, Lance :D
Coming together beautifully - good job!
Von BikerBob
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Just caught up again Lance and what a leap forward - 'superb' immediately springs to mind ;) - a real testimony to the attribute of patience if ever one was needed.
Looking forwards to the roll out - this ones going to be great addition to your collection :)
Regards - Tug
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Thanks for looking and commenting, Gents.
Stefan,
Although I've attempted to touch up as I've progressed this spot, along with many others, still needs a dab of paint. The white, or silver dots you see are mostly tiny flecks of the Mr. Metal Colour "Stainless" applied to all the rigging. On the EZ Line wires this flecks off when I bump into it or even just move the model around during work and stretch the line even just a bit. It easily dusts off the finish. On the mono and Modelkasten runs it adheres very well. The green and red stripes on the bombs are Kit Decals which worked very well, although I wish Wingnut Wings would supply a few spares of these little tiny add-ons.
Richard, I wouldn't be too intimidated by the rigging, it is a long tedious job but more time is spent getting a sequence worked out, lots of "what ifing" to be worked into the flow! It's a great Kit but there are a few errors in the Plans Booklet and contained Parts call-out. I found the wing struts number sequence a bit of a challenge........could be a personal problem on my part but it got solved in the end.
von Buckle Builder, Thanks! The "fiddly bits" will be defeated, just a matter of lots of time!
Tug, Thanks for the comments, patience is indeed a virtue, and just walking away for a few minutes is a great part of that concept!
I may take a break from this beast today and just do a critical inspection and a few dabs of base colours to clean the finish up a tad.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanx, Lance!
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I finished this one this morning, I'll get a few more photos and comments onto "Completed Models" in an hour or so. It's nice to have her done, I must admit that a bit of my "Modelling Mojo" was starting to falter, I found it a difficult Build at times, particularly at the final stages.
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As I said at the beginning of the Build Log "Jess" was described as being "weathered considerably and much faded" thus I went at that pretty heavily, not too much so I hope.
Cheers,
Lance
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Congratulations Lance! Jess is another magnificent build coming out of Cold Lake. You really
have outdone yourself on this one, considering the massive rigging job. Your attention to
detail is quite amazing, and the weathering? Perfect! I am in awe of your talent my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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From the sounds of things, this one took its toll on you, but holy cow, the results are spectacular!
Chris
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She looks gorgeous Lance. A very used and battered bird very well portrayed. Love it.
James
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Awesome work Lance! I think the weathering looks great.
Mark
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Fantastic job, Lance. This is actually a great model. I especially like your weathering, it's just the right dose, not too much and not too less. Congratulations!
Best wishes
Borsos
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Thank you for the nice comments, Guys, and I'm glad the degree of weathering meets with your collective approval!
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance, awesome job on this one! I have to echo the comments above that you've done marvellous work on a tricky kit, and the scheme is superbly pulled off. Looking forward to seeing further pictures, and your summary in the Completed forum. Quite interested to know what you'll tackle next???
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Gary, next is an unknown presently. I think I'll start getting at the Spring yard work, give it a little thought, and maybe seek a little inspiration at the Show in Edmonton end month!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
It has been a treat to watch this Gorgeous Fee come together!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick, much appreciated. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Totally awesome Lance, I will slip over to the Completed Models board and view your photo collection.
Des.
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great model that you have built
fantastic
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Thanks for looking and commenting, Moustique! :)
Cheers,
Lance