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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Alexis on March 06, 2020, 12:20:53 PM
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A few of you folks should remember this build some of you first time viewing and I hope you enjoy and aids Ian with his excellent build taking place right now .
A briefing on the project . I started with Lone Stars Model vac vic in 48 scale . I only ended up using the two fuselage halves , very basic white metal engine . Prop I rob from a Eduard DH-2 kit and same with the wheels . Every thing else is scratched build . The wicker seat took me three days to weave it ! The cockpit has complete frame work and all the details . Engine along has 172 parts added . This build took me a year and half to build , many hours towards research . Drove me batty I tell you . I have one more in the stash ...but I'm thinking about turning her into a float plane ...a what if build ;)
PS , the dust and odd hair was the real battle .
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That's an amazing model, Terri! Excellent attention to detail and scale on a very unusual and fiddly subject. I think that the most complicated thing I've ever scratchbuilt was an intercooler housing for Tamiya's 1/48th Wildcat. This FE-8 of yours is very impressive indeed.
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Great attention to detail! I don't have the patience for that kind of project. Nice to see a rare build like this.
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Wonderful modelling Terri,I sure admire your perseverance to complete such a demanding project to so high a level.
Cheers,
Dave.
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I remember this one well Terri. I was impressed when you first built the Model and that hasn't changed! Fantastic work!!
RAGIII
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You should do more scratchbuilds! If you're batty enough to do one, no one will think twice if you do another! ;D
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First time I've seen this Terri, must have been way back in the Kit Maker days before I started there. What a beauty, and having worked with a Lone Star product in the past the results are doubly impressive! The cockpit is very impressive as is the entire model, maybe a can of compressed air like sold for cleaning computer key boards etc. would help with the dust problem, I've had some success using it along with a soft brush on a few desk models I have out in the open.
Cheers,
Lance
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Outstanding Terri, I too did not see this the first time. Glad you posted.
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Very nicely done Terri, and thanks for posting those. They'll be useful references!
Was there no panel under the rear nacelle? I thought there was one at an angle, not just open to the innerds.
Ian
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Super model Terri. I do not recall seeing this before so I am very pleased that you have posted it again.
This is an under-represented aircraft in my opinion, but it is also a fiddly aircraft to model. Good to see such an excellent example for Ian to follow.
Stephen.
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Breathtaking in every way, Terri. I really love the Fe-8 and it’s a joy to see such a great model of it.
Andreas
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Thanks a lot guys for the very kind and warm comments :)
Lance , yes this was way back in the KitMaker and Aerodrome days ..12 years ago now . Hard to believe that it is still in one piece and the rigging is still tight . I have tired the can air for dusting but I really don't want to try it on this one . It is very delicate compared to my other WW 1 builds . Works great for my WW 2 subjects ...makes the prop spin ..hehehe ;)
Ian , There should be a rear panel that is angled ( same as DH-2 ) . I left mein off to show off more of the detail . Glad that the pic's help you out :)
Terri
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I've occasionally used compressor air to blow the dust from models, but I don't recommend it for biplanes because if it's strong enough to remove all of the dust it's often strong enough to remove parts. I use a couple of different sizes of soft blush brushes (say that 3X fast! LOL) that work great for dusting as long as I'm careful.
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Boy, do I ever remember this one, T! Followed along with each agonizing step on the 'drome. What a marvelous beauty she turned out to be. I think this one showed the modeling world what a truly brilliant modeler you are.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud , you made me cry ! ;)
Terri
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Wow, 172 parts added to a 1/48 scale engine is astonishing before even commenting on the finished model. Speaking as someone who struggles to build a kit OOB this is an incredible bit of modelling. Love it!
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Hi Richie , Ja , took a while . I had to scratch build all the details and everything behind the engine . There is the carb , fuel pump etc etc and all plumbing/fittings . Part count adds up quickly when one gets carried away ;)
Thank-you for the kind comments :)
Terri
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Great to see this, Ma'am.
There is just something about this type that draws interest. I am very glad you persevered with the project. This is reference quality work. My first scratch-build was of an F.E. 8, and even with the Windsock number on the type in hand, I wish I could have had pictures of this model of yours to look at for a guide. The detail is fantastic.
Congratulations are in order!
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Thank you very much Old Man . I had a lot of help with the refs on this one to pull it off .
Terri
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OOPs missed checking this earlier, good to see it so nicely done !
Ed
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My compliments to you on this - thanks for posting it. Impressive in so many ways. Well done Terri!
Cheers,
Gary
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Thank you Ed and Gary :)
Terri
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Lovely to see this Terri, stunningly detailed work. What an absolute maze of rigging too. Must have taken tremendous patience and old fashioned stubbornness to see it through to the end. Great result though so well worth it I reckon.
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Sorry for the late reply Richie , thank-you for the kind comments . It took a few days to do the rigging and it really needs to be planned out .
Terri
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Terri,
Is this your FE-8 from way back in the Aerodrome days? Holy Cow what an AWESOME project my old friend. Congratulations and Well Done .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hello my long friend ! :) Yes it back from the drome days and if I recall right you help with a fair bit of info I was seeking . You where a great aid in helping the project move forward 8)
Terri