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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on February 25, 2016, 12:12:23 AM

Title: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on February 25, 2016, 12:12:23 AM: Hello,

After NI-11/17 and Ansaldo Balilla it's time for SPAD 7:)
In order to improve the outcome I have decide to purchase Part PE dedicated to that item. Unfortunately I made the mistake and had not dug into the net to find some info regarding Part PE application with SH SPAD 7 in 1:48. Most significant parts are overestimated in size, which made all assembly little harder. In 32 it looks better!
I have started with frame which was too big or thick for application. So got rid of some layers of plastic from fuselage halves and cut little bit the frame
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_2.JPG)
it worked out
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_3.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_4.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_5.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_6.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: RAGIII on February 25, 2016, 12:26:18 AM: Terrific start!! I admire anyone who can bend and install those Part PE frames without totally mutilating them and the bracing wires 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: radio on February 25, 2016, 12:52:55 AM: Good beginning.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: iwik on February 25, 2016, 12:57:47 AM: Hi there!
For info the cockpit opening shouldn't be symetric.
Ciao
IWik
PS Good luck with the Part pe parts.... :o
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: Borsos on February 25, 2016, 01:27:40 AM: I absolutely agree with RAGIIIs opinion. You are managing those PART PE parts perfectly. I'll follow this post closely, I always wanted to see how this Special Hobby SPAD will turn out using the PART PE. :)
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: coyotemagic on February 25, 2016, 01:31:34 AM: Excellent start, K! I'm looking forward to following this build since I'm using the Part PE set on my Sopwith Strutter.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: dtomko on February 25, 2016, 01:34:04 AM: Very impressive. I'm following closely as I think this will be my next build.

Drew
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: GAJouette on February 25, 2016, 03:29:24 AM: K,
Outstanding first progress my old friend. Being such a SPAD fan you can count on me following very closely. I'm also glad you've included the Part PE set as well. Keep up the high excellence!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: Ernie on February 25, 2016, 04:26:41 AM: This is going to be a great build to follow. I have the 1/32 Roden version
of the SPAD and want to try and use the Part PE set. Yours will be a
terrific example to follow, K. Lead on, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: TobyCoulson on February 25, 2016, 08:01:17 AM: Now that is very impressive
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: KrzysiekK on February 25, 2016, 05:04:42 PM: Thanks All of You!
BTW. I am following PrzemoL's SPAD 7 in 32 thread from thearerodrome, so it might be helpful for everybody
Quote from: iwik on February 25, 2016, 12:57:47 AM
Hi there!
For info the cockpit opening shouldn't be symetric.
Could you pls explain what should I be afraid of in the cockpit area. Thanks in advance!
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xmald on February 25, 2016, 05:34:39 PM: Hi Krzysiek! SPAD VII you say, maybe after finishing my Deperdussin I will start mine. What is better motivation than watching your thread here! Should you need decals for the Polish markings I can send them to you;)
The frame looks great, it's always a shame to hide inside the cockpit isn't it?
What painting scheme do you intend to use?
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Des on February 25, 2016, 05:42:41 PM: Extremely nice work with the PE, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on February 26, 2016, 05:12:54 AM: Quote from: xmald on February 25, 2016, 05:34:39 PM
Hi Krzysiek! SPAD VII you say, maybe after finishing my Deperdussin I will start mine. What is better motivation than watching your thread here! Should you need decals for the Polish markings I can send them to you;)
The frame looks great, it's always a shame to hide inside the cockpit isn't it?
What painting scheme do you intend to use?
Thanks Filip! Indeed almost nothing will be visible after assembly. I am going to perform Italian marking of Fulco Ruffo di Calabria and do have the question to you guys.
Does anybody know if or what kind of radiator shutters/blind was applied on Italian SPAD's?
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_12.JPG)
Thanks in advance!
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 01, 2016, 06:13:25 PM: Next I will use some kit resin part to fill the cockpit as create all from PE is too risky and might have been time consuming
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_7.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_8.JPG)
I have added all little stuff from PE part which was quite exhaustive and finally figured out that almost nothing will be visible out of this tedious work.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_9.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_10.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Des on March 01, 2016, 06:25:01 PM: The cockpit and fuselage framing looks spectacular now that it is paint and the extras added, you have used excellent colours for the wood tones.

Des.
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: RAGIII on March 01, 2016, 08:52:06 PM: I am duly impressed with your skill on the PE! Lovely wood colors and all of the rigging seems straight and in tact!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xan on March 01, 2016, 09:07:13 PM: Very nice frame!
Xan
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 3
Post by: iwik on March 02, 2016, 12:25:31 AM: Quote from: KrzysiekK on February 25, 2016, 05:04:42 PM
Thanks All of You!
BTW. I am following PrzemoL's SPAD 7 in 32 thread from thearerodrome, so it might be helpful for everybody
Quote from: iwik on February 25, 2016, 12:57:47 AM
Hi there!
For info the cockpit opening shouldn't be symetric.
Could you pls explain what should I be afraid of in the cockpit area. Thanks in advance!
regards
K

Hi!
Wonderful work on that framing!
What I meant is the cockpit opening is slyghtly larger on one side (the side where trhe gun is I think). I'm at work for the moment but tomorrow I'll try to find you some pics of the modification I made on my own.
Ciao
Iwik
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: lcarroll on March 02, 2016, 01:20:38 AM: That frame and the wood tones are spectacular K!
Very nicely done. :)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: coyotemagic on March 02, 2016, 02:30:56 AM: Quote from: lcarroll on March 02, 2016, 01:20:38 AM
That frame and the wood tones are spectacular K!
Very nicely done. :)
Cheers,
Lance
I agree, K! Wonderful stuff!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xmald on March 02, 2016, 04:49:06 AM: The cockpit looks simply awesome! Even though it won`t be much visible - you still have the pics to remind you how detailed it is...
Are you going to use the kit`s roundels then? In my kit the colours are somewhat strange - especially the shade of green.
Keep up the good work Krzysiek!
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 05, 2016, 12:02:20 AM: Hello,
I was wondering how to implement the radiator shutter to be more likely with the pic from windsock datafile. I have decided to and additional ring to keep the space between those two parts, which more or less allows me to open the shutters.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_13.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_14.JPG)
Well, mission was somehow accomplished but little amendments are required
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_16.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: GAJouette on March 05, 2016, 02:20:22 AM: K,
Your skill and craftsmanship never fail to impress my old friend. You truly are a P.E Wizard ! The radiator with the addition of open shutters is really quite an improvement,well done. How difficult was it to get the P.E lower cowl parts down so well? Looking forward to more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 08, 2016, 07:26:08 PM: Quote from: GAJouette on March 05, 2016, 02:20:22 AM
How difficult was it to get the P.E lower cowl parts down so well?
Thanks a lot but it not seems so perfect as it should be..still it is constant battle with PE&plastic
Lower cowl was not measured properly by Part, so first had to adjust PE with topping file and then use some two-component glue to level out the layer. Not so easy to achieve..
I have built up sth which is more likely the aeroplane and going to work out the landing gear now.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_17.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_18.JPG)
some additional details
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_19.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xmald on March 09, 2016, 07:45:56 AM: Beautiful job Krzysiek! The radiator and the shutters look extremely well. I think I`ll buy the Part PE set for my SPAD too. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: RAGIII on March 09, 2016, 10:16:16 AM: Awesome work with the PE. This one is coming together very nicely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: radio on March 09, 2016, 10:22:53 AM: Outstanding work at all K.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 21, 2016, 06:39:15 PM: Started to work on central struts the same way of doing as PrzemoL did. First joined them with piece of metal and then started to drill holes for hooks. These are the smallest I could have performed and adjust in the holes.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_20.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_21.JPG)
in the meantime did some wings post-shading, first with powders and oil paint at last
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_22.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_23.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_24.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_25.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_26.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_27.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_28.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Adam on March 22, 2016, 12:24:30 AM: Just now I found on your topic.
I really like how you handled with PE.
Painting wood came out great.
I will follow your progress, because when I will finish the Fokker I have a plan to begin Spad VII 1:32 scale from Roden.
It will be in the service of the Belgian.
I also have already purchased PE, also from PART.

Adam.
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on March 22, 2016, 04:46:32 PM: very nice work so far. impressive pe work
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Borsos on March 22, 2016, 04:51:18 PM: You make an incredible job on a difficult kit. It will be a beauty. It's a joy to follow your progress!
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xmald on March 23, 2016, 12:22:17 AM: Krzysiek is it the shading of the CDL?? Is it finished?
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 23, 2016, 04:38:03 AM: Quote from: xmald on March 23, 2016, 12:22:17 AM
Krzysiek is it the shading of the CDL?? Is it finished?
Well, not finished. Moreover the pictures are enhanced and it seems too much contrasted. I will do better ones:)
regards
K
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: xmald on March 23, 2016, 08:00:14 AM: Sounds like a good plan, cause I thought it was a little bit overdone. I think the French CDL is rather on the yellow side so you might try giving it a slight yellowish tint with pastels and blending them afterwads using a wet cotton bud.
I`m sure it`s going to be great knowing your skills!
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: KrzysiekK on March 30, 2016, 06:11:24 PM: Hello,
Still can not adjust WB to show exact shading but more or less it looks as follows:
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_29.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_30.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_31.JPG)
the fairing from PE was just a pain..
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_32.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_33.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_34.JPG)
The rigging will be really tough to perform as the distance between both wings is rather small, so it is going to be hardest part ever..
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_35.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/SPAD7/SPAD7_36.JPG)
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Ernie on March 30, 2016, 09:03:43 PM: Catching up, Krzysiek. Your work with the PE is stunning, particularly
the the radiator. That looks spectacular. The model is an absolute gem,
my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: lcarroll on March 30, 2016, 10:29:31 PM: Quote from: Ernie on March 30, 2016, 09:03:43 PM
Catching up, Krzysiek. Your work with the PE is stunning, particularly
the the radiator. That looks spectacular. The model is an absolute gem,
my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Krzysiek,
+1 and more to Ernie's comments above. I have the 1:32 Roden Kit and the Part PE Set which looks to be a real challenge; your mastery of the smaller set is remarkable, nice work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: Adam on March 30, 2016, 10:51:05 PM: Krzysiek job looks spectacular. :)
I'm also have this Rodens Spad in 1:32 with Parts PE. I will start with it after finishing my Fokker D VII.

Adam
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: coyotemagic on April 15, 2016, 01:20:39 AM: Quote from: Ernie on March 30, 2016, 09:03:43 PM
Catching up, Krzysiek. Your work with the PE is stunning, particularly
the the radiator. That looks spectacular. The model is an absolute gem,
my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
I agree 100%, K, and I love the weathering!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: radio on April 18, 2016, 10:28:59 AM: Very good work K.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: BigBlue on April 18, 2016, 10:58:34 AM: Really nice. I envy your abilities with photo etch; it is always a wrestling match for me!

Chris
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: RAGIII on April 18, 2016, 11:03:18 PM: Quote from: BigBlue on April 18, 2016, 10:58:34 AM
Really nice. I envy your abilities with photo etch; it is always a wrestling match for me!

Chris

What He said doubled!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 19, 2016, 10:44:52 AM: very great photos, i like the model,its very good.
Title: Re: SPAD S.VII Special Hobby//1:48// Italian Aces - part 4
Post by: andonio64 on April 29, 2016, 09:01:39 PM: KrzysiekK the work you have done on this kit is simply fantastic, moreover I like the choice of paints you used, they look to me the perfect choice, which colours did you use?

For my SPAD I used Misterkit #FR03 French Light Yellow for the CDL and Misterkit #FR04 Clear Doped Linen for the darker shade of the nose.

Mine was a SPAD VII of Giorgio Pessi AKA Giuliano Parvis from 91a Squadriglia (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=525.msg7741#msg7741)

Ciao

Antonio