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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: N.C.S.E on May 20, 2012, 08:17:18 PM
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This was about finished when I put the brisfit up so sadly I was unable to take everyone's suggestions on board but here it is. The rigging is better since I've starts using copper for my eyelets and supergluing them into the convenient holes in the wings.
Thanks
N
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Nice build, what are you using for the rigging?
Cheers
Pete.
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I just use simple black thread, nothing fancy though I am debating getting the RFC rigging thread available at WnW.
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Nice one, young man -
Each one you do will get better as you go. I assume you brush paint? (nothing wrong with that - all my models are brush painted) To help avoid brush strokes showing, always make sure you thin the paint down nicely. You can then build up coats in layers - allow to dry before applying next coat. Also, I always use a neutral base coat prior to painting with top coat - it seems to help give the top coat something to 'bite' into.
Hope that is helpful.
Best regards
Dave
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Ah another great project from a young Master in the making. My early work never came close to what you're doing here. Keep up the great works my young friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Ah another great project from a young Master in the making. My early work never came close to what you're doing here. Keep up the great works my young friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
My thoughts exactly. At 15, I didn't have the patience to even attempt rigging. I was lucky to get all the parts properly painted. I look forward to your next project.
Cheers,
Bud
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good looking model you have there, what kit have you got lined up next?
cheers
michael
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You certainly like a challenge with these bipes. Well done and keep going!!!
Steve
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good looking model you have there, what kit have you got lined up next?
cheers
michael
I'm unsure yet, definitely WnW and definitely an RFC aircraft, I've got enough German aircraft for now though I won't display the one before that because the Albatros I did was really very poor and I was experimenting with using an all copper wire rigging system, it failed, horribly.
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N.C.S.E.
Great work, you've got many, many years of enjoyment of this Hobby trapped in your twelve o'clock position which is a heck of a lot better then most of us here! At your age I was still laboring away at any subject with wings although I had started to spend a little more effort on WWI subjects, and never considered rigging as possible let alone trying it.
The WNW rigging stuff is good; try some cheap monofilament fishing line as well, 4 pound test or better still 2 pound.
And keep posting your builds, I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers,
Lance
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Fe2b and WnW rigging wire has been ordered, I can't wait.
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I tip my hat to you! I was 54 years of age before I worked up the nerve to tackle a rigged biplane so you're way out ahead on the learning curve. At your age, I was already mired in the mud with AFV modelling. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It just took me a long time to start building aircraft. Just think how good you'll be when you reach my age. Okay, add another year on that 54, which gives you even more time to perfect your skills. ;D I think you're smart to stay with WnW kits too, as you'll build confidence with them. Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Chris
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Great S.E.5a :) You have the guts man ;) Congratulations I`ll echo what`s already been said about your work... Keep it up. Next time maybe try to use fishing thread and CA. After putting it on place you just make it tight using a hot needle which you place close to the thread.
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FE2b has arrived, to do a build log, or not to do a build log...?
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FE2b has arrived, to do a build log, or not to do a build log...?
Please do. The joy of these kits is individual sub assemblies can be built and finished prior to model assembly. This modular approach means that any corrections, repaints etc can be done without adversely affecting the whole kit - I know that from experience! Also you can share individual techniques, nothing to do with me having this kit too and any other build references I can see.. ;) ;)
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I just use simple black thread, nothing fancy though I am debating getting the RFC rigging thread available at WnW.
Hi N.C.S.E.
You can buy the same elasticised thread that WnW sells as 'RAF flat rigging thread' for around half the price at any good knitting/sewing shop. Spotlight sells it for around $8 in Australia. Just ask for sullivans knitting-in elastic thread. Hope this tip saves you a bit of cash to spend on your next WnW model.
Cheers
Jim
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FE2b has arrived, to do a build log, or not to do a build log...?
Yes, do a build log, it will help you to get good advice on each bit you do and end up with a great model.
Cheers
Pete.
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The great thing about this forum is that there are so many modelers here who are all willing to help fellow modelers with advice and techniques. Asking questions is the best way to learn and you benefit greatly from suggestions put forward by other members. You have taken a giant leap into WW1 aircraft modeling by building the WnW kits, even though they are a user friendly kit they still require quite a bit of deft modeling skills and with what you have shown so far you are well on the way to becoming a very capable modeler.
I'm looking forward to seeing you tackle the Fe.2b, but please remember, if there are any aspects of the build that you are a little unsure of just ask and I'm sure you will get plenty of help. Good luck with your build.
Des.
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About all I can add N.C.S.E. is keep after it, you're doing grand and by all means do a log for it will be a help to you.
Paddy
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About all I can add N.C.S.E. is keep after it, you're doing grand and by all means do a log for it will be a help to you.
Paddy
Paddy's advice is right on the mark. A Build Log will encourage lots of feedback and advice and also provide you with some pride in your results through sharing with the rest of us. "Go for the gold"! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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FE2b has arrived, to do a build log, or not to do a build log...?
Please do. The joy of these kits is individual sub assemblies can be built and finished prior to model assembly. This modular approach means that any corrections, repaints etc can be done without adversely affecting the whole kit - I know that from experience! Also you can share individual techniques, nothing to do with me having this kit too and any other build references I can see.. ;) ;)
I agree completely with Ian! Who knows had I had this kind of format when I was your age I might have become another Des ;D Do the blog and learn as you enjoy your hobby!
RAGIII
PS: Just for giggles I am posting a build of a 1/72nd Revelle SE5a built when I was about 17. You are way beyond this stage ;)