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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: RAGIII on September 17, 2020, 05:40:16 AM

Title: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: RAGIII on September 17, 2020, 05:40:16 AM: I figured it was time to post these three. Lots I could Have and Should Have Done Better but they Look Good in the Case ;D

RAGIII

Build Log:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10981.0

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Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: Bughunter on September 17, 2020, 06:03:59 AM: As we seen it already in the build thread you have done three great SPAD models!
Especially the rigging would make one for me boring enough, but you managed this in a great way.

Thanks for showing,
Frank
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 17, 2020, 06:36:58 AM: THERE they are! I was waiting for these. They look great, Rick!

Thanks for the ride...Dan
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: PrzemoL on September 17, 2020, 08:04:42 AM: Once again, let me express my amazement at your resolution to tackle such difficult kits. And the results are truly remarkable - a trio to be proud of.
PS. Are you waiting for Roden's new release? ;)
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: gedmundson on September 17, 2020, 11:22:38 AM: Such wonderful work Rick - congrats on a lovely trio of models!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: ModelCellar on September 17, 2020, 12:48:01 PM: Really nice ! That's a great collection for sure.

Paul
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: Radarman on September 17, 2020, 01:01:48 PM: RAG III,
I, too, have been awaiting the final presentation of the Spads. They really do show what a great looking aircraft the Spad XIII was,

Thanks for the entertaining builds,
Kevin
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: macsporran on September 17, 2020, 05:05:55 PM: Triple Joy!
S
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: kensar on September 17, 2020, 10:32:08 PM: They all look great, Rick. Any shots of all three together?
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: FAf on September 17, 2020, 10:38:56 PM: It was a very inspiring build to follow and the end result is great!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: lcarroll on September 18, 2020, 12:05:26 AM: Quite a journey "Rags", and you deserve a medal for taking on not two, but THREE of these little devils! The rigging is what has kept both of mine hidden in the Stash, it takes a brave approach to tackle that challenge! Great finishes on all three and certainly a spectacular addition to your collection. Very nice!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: rhallinger on September 18, 2020, 12:19:11 AM: Quote from: lcarroll on September 18, 2020, 12:05:26 AM
Quite a journey "Rags", and you deserve a medal for taking on not two, but THREE of these little devils! The rigging is what has kept both of mine hidden in the Stash, it takes a brave approach to tackle that challenge! Great finishes on all three and certainly a spectacular addition to your collection. Very nice!
Cheers,
Lance

I couldn't have said it better! Outstanding and beautiful result Rick.

Best,

Bob
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 18, 2020, 12:25:43 AM: You keep moving the goal posts, Rick!
Lovely group of Spads :o

Well done!

vB :)
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: kkarlsen on September 18, 2020, 05:43:21 AM: Very nice triple Rick - Beautiful

Kent
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: jeroen_R90S on September 18, 2020, 05:14:48 PM: Persistence pays off -an excellent looking trio! :) As I wrote before, though relatively often seen, I especially like the Rickenbacker scheme :)
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: RAGIII on September 18, 2020, 11:59:26 PM: A Huge thanks to all for the compliments. All are greatly Appreciated! To answer a couple of questions:
Przemol: Yes I actually do look forward to a Roden SPAD XIII. I just need to get a Vise and learn to squash brass tubing and solder. 8)

Bob: No shots of all three together. I will have to do that someday and perhaps post in the "Show Us" thread.

Lance, as for the rigging I am sure you could come up with a better solution! You did experiment with brass struts on your Fokker EV so you are way ahead of Me ;D

RAGIII
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: lone modeller on September 19, 2020, 03:13:53 AM: Wow Rick they do look impressive. And tot hink that you built all three together leaves my head spinning! A super build log with an equally super end.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 19, 2020, 05:13:02 AM: Beautiful trio Amigo !!

Ed

ps: please send me a list of the paints used .
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: RAGIII on September 19, 2020, 08:09:54 AM: Quote from: lone modeller on September 19, 2020, 03:13:53 AM
Wow Rick they do look impressive. And tot hink that you built all three together leaves my head spinning! A super build log with an equally super end.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! Your scratch building one at a time leaves My Head Spinning ;D
RAGIII

Quote from: dr 1 ace on September 19, 2020, 05:13:02 AM
Beautiful trio Amigo !!

Ed

ps: please send me a list of the paints used .

Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: Alexis on September 19, 2020, 09:37:28 AM: I must say Rick ...you nailed all three . Those are some of the best spads I have seen built . I tip my hat sir !

Terri
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: Borsos on September 19, 2020, 09:21:11 PM: Sorry for my long absence in commenting and posting. I love these SPADs, they really look very niche and they make me waiting in anticipation for the Roden SPAD 13.
Andreas
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: RAGIII on September 20, 2020, 11:30:29 AM: Quote from: Terri on September 19, 2020, 09:37:28 AM
I must say Rick ...you nailed all three . Those are some of the best spads I have seen built . I tip my hat sir !

Terri

Thanks Terri. I appreciate your continued support during the build and the comment on the completed birds!
RAGIII

Quote from: Borsos on September 19, 2020, 09:21:11 PM
Sorry for my long absence in commenting and posting. I love these SPADs, they really look very niche and they make me waiting in anticipation for the Roden SPAD 13.
Andreas

Thanks Andreas, I always appreciate your comments!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: mgunns on September 20, 2020, 01:25:14 PM: You did the trifecta Rick! All very nicely done, lovely schemes and outstanding builds. As has been mentioned, the rigging is a challenge and you managed to pull it off nicely. Motivating to say (write) the least.
Bravo Zulu!

Mark
Title: Re: Hobby Craft SPAD XIII kits Times Three
Post by: RAGIII on September 21, 2020, 11:42:54 PM: Quote from: mgunns on September 20, 2020, 01:25:14 PM
You did the trifecta Rick! All very nicely done, lovely schemes and outstanding builds. As has been mentioned, the rigging is a challenge and you managed to pull it off nicely. Motivating to say (write) the least.
Bravo Zulu!

Mark

Thanks Mark! I appreciate your comments.
RAGIII