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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Early Bird Fan on May 17, 2020, 11:04:51 PM

Title: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Early Bird Fan on May 17, 2020, 11:04:51 PM
So here's my first entry to this forum and the first bi plane i've built. I really enjoyed the build even if rigging a 1/72 is a test of my not so steady hand. I look forward to following your builds and learning from you guys, having a quick look through the builds in here the standard is extremely high so much to inspire me.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736397_c979dc8939_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPtB)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904436186_82a2fe3899_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2They)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904436156_f376381cc2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2The3)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736327_df58103233_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPsp)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49903916408_125da55d39_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2QBHS)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736307_61573f60f5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPs4)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736287_b4333c808d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPrH)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736262_23457e8c9f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPrh)

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Dave W on May 17, 2020, 11:07:46 PM
That looks really good Early Bird Fan. Nicely detailed and rigged too and quite spectacular, doubly so given it's 1/72 scale whose size would defeat my fumbly fingers.

Really impressive and a great start to your Forum journey.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on May 18, 2020, 12:56:05 AM
Great job. The BE2c is a difficult 1st build.  Impressive paint scheme.  It is nice to see someone build in 1/72 scale.  Rip
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: lone modeller on May 18, 2020, 05:19:23 AM
Welcome to the forum EBF - and what a way to introduce yourself! That is a model which is as good asmany presented here - and as Des wrote about my first presentations - models of all standards are welcome on this forum and yours really is among the best. For a first biplane and first attempt to rig one, I think that you have made an extremely impressive job - the more so as you have double wires and it is in God's Own Scale.

More please in future.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: RLWP on May 18, 2020, 07:11:01 AM
B**g*r the rigging - your chequer boarding is excellent - how did you do it?

Welcome to the forum

Richard
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Early Bird Fan on May 18, 2020, 07:17:24 AM
B**g*r the rigging - your chequer boarding is excellent - how did you do it?

Welcome to the forum

Richard
thanks, it's mainly decals. It has a white base coat and then the black chequer on top is about 9 different decals which need lining up. Took a bit of fiddling but it came out ok
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: RAGIII on May 18, 2020, 08:22:26 AM
Awesome Build and the scheme is Brilliant!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Alexis on May 19, 2020, 11:22:47 AM
She turned out wonderful ! Very eye catching scheme , love it !


Terri
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: smperry on May 19, 2020, 11:49:12 AM
I have a 73 inch BE.2c hanging in my shop. Her name is Hermione and she needs refurbishing. Your scheme would be a pain to do, but would hide a multitude of sins.

I am so impressed with the double flying wires in 1/72.  I will have to keep an eye out for one of these kits.
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Early Bird Fan on May 19, 2020, 08:21:56 PM
thanks for the kind comments, i'm looking forward to doing my next ww1 plane but haven't got anything planned atm
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: AndRoby67 on May 19, 2020, 08:35:47 PM
Hi!
Many compliments from another 1/72nd modeller that had two Airfix BE2c in its stash to build.
It seems that kit parts fits well from your excellent build, you choose a difficult subjest as first!
Great build!
Roberto
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: gbrivio on May 19, 2020, 11:05:49 PM
Very nice build , the subject is of great interest and the livery is eyecatching. Well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: kensar on May 19, 2020, 11:26:59 PM
Nice build, EBF.  The checkerboard and the rigging are highlights of your model.

And, welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: RichieW on May 20, 2020, 03:42:15 AM
That is superb, I had to double check that it was 1/72. Love that chequer board scheme, what a brilliant little model!
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: smperry on May 20, 2020, 05:11:23 AM
Early Bird Fan
Again, a great job on this model. I have not seen this kit on this side of the pond. Where might one order it?

Can you point me in the direction of some references to this scheme. The more I look at it, the more I like it. I'm spending more time than I should trying to figure a way to put those checkers on an already built flying model.

There are some pretty loud Pup schemes out there and then there were the Spad Showbirds of the 94th Aero Sqdn, bit this mix of PC-10 and checkerboard strikes a balance I really like.
sp
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Jimbo on May 22, 2020, 12:39:30 PM
Incredible, I’m hard-pressed to imagine this being 1/72, so small and chock full of detail! Nice!!!

Jimbo
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 22, 2020, 01:18:57 PM
Extremely pretty result.  I too like the checks!  You are off to a wonderful start.  The folks on here are VERY encouraging and super knowledgeable.  You will have lots of help if you get stuck.  Though, with that start, I seriously doubt it.

Welcome!

Dan
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: FAf on May 22, 2020, 03:58:10 PM
Good looking results! Getting things square isn't that easy, but this looks perfect!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: lcarroll on May 23, 2020, 12:31:54 AM
"EBF",
     I missed this until now, a real beauty! A very impressive result for your first biplane and the detail and rigging in the small scale as well. Great color scheme and outstanding job on the checkerboard pattern.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 01, 2020, 06:37:18 PM
I second all that has been said here - for your first WW1 model she's a real 'beaut, and a tough first subject to boot. That colour scheme is a real eye catcher. Bravo!

Cheers,

VC
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Early Bird Fan on June 05, 2020, 02:01:51 AM
many thanks for all the comments, it's very much appreciated. I'm just starting my second be2c of the same kit but will do it in a different scheme, i'll start a build thread when i've got something worth taking a photo of
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Early Bird Fan on June 05, 2020, 06:17:09 AM
Early Bird Fan
Again, a great job on this model. I have not seen this kit on this side of the pond. Where might one order it?

Can you point me in the direction of some references to this scheme. The more I look at it, the more I like it. I'm spending more time than I should trying to figure a way to put those checkers on an already built flying model.

There are some pretty loud Pup schemes out there and then there were the Spad Showbirds of the 94th Aero Sqdn, bit this mix of PC-10 and checkerboard strikes a balance I really like.
sp
hi, sorry only just seen your reply, it's just a std 1/72 kit from Airfix so any retailer near you that stocks airfix should have it. If not try online
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: GazzaS on June 05, 2020, 06:49:03 PM
Awesome works, Early Bird!
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: PrzemoL on June 05, 2020, 07:00:00 PM
A very fine start to the WW1 aircraft modeling! Lovely subject, fine colour scheme. One to be proud of.
Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 BE2c
Post by: Old Man on July 03, 2020, 01:00:21 PM
That is one helluva beast to start off on biplanes with, Sir!

Great work, and your nerve deserves high praise indeed.

Looking forward to more from you.