SPAD V.II Nr 115 Esc 3

[Alexis]

Progressing nicely Richard 


Terri

[RLWP]

Bits and bobs of photo etch. Most is PART Poland, the seat is Eduard

That ventilated chin is a massive gift for this project as it can just be seen from above with the panels off. So an etch is the perfect solution

Richard

[kensar]

That PE is the bee's knees.  Judging from the size of the belt reel, they planned to do a lot of shooting.

Continuing to follow this, Richard.

[RLWP]

That PE is the bee's knees.  Judging from the size of the belt reel, they planned to do a lot of shooting.

Continuing to follow this, Richard.

Ahh, but there are not many turns on the fusee, so the drum wouldn't have turned many times. I think it was intended that the pilot could take up the slack belt manually if the bungee broke by pulling on the drum

A puzzle. This useful drawing:



in this post:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=5878.0

shows the slot in the bottom of the case of the Vickers, which is what I was expecting to find.

The empty belt goes out the side. When using disintegrating links, the empty links went out the side and usually down a chute. Where did the empty cases go on a SPAD VII?

Richard

[RAGIII]

Yes, the drum collected the empty belt as you stated. The exit of the spent shells depended on what version.  I will check My SPAD VII bible for more info
RAGIII

PS: Later SPAD VIIs did not have the drum for collecting the belt.

[RLWP]

Yes, the drum collected the empty belt as you stated. The exit of the spent shells depended on what version.  I will check My SPAD VII bible for more info
RAGIII

PS: Later SPAD VIIs did not have the drum for collecting the belt.

True, the later SPADs had disintegrating links and an ammunition box. Spent cartridges left via a chute. Botht he box and chute are in the kit, although not mentioned in my instructions

Richard

[RLWP]

Some progress:







Lots of fiddling around with tiny pieces

Richard

[RAGIII]

Awesome progress Richard. Really looks great!
RAGIII

[Dave Brewer]

Certainly does,coming together very nicely.

Dave.

[Alexis]

So far this is shaping up wonderful Richard 


Terri

[RLWP]

I seem to have been going backwards and forwards with the cockpit combing, instrument panel and firewall for ages. Finally, I have two of them fixed in place!





The sun is shining across my workbench this morning. It makes photography difficult, it does make for some interesting effects!







Richard

[kensar]

Really cool IP, with the instrument backs on it.  Any idea what the vent on the left side is for?  air conditioning? 
Very nice overall detail on this build, Richard.

[RAGIII]

The IP is spectacular Richard. Overall your SPAD is looking Brilliant!
RAGIII

[Doug Mace]

And what's not to like with the PE cockpit rigging, Richard? Looks perfectly excellent....as the kids say; good to know. I'd wager you're enjoying this build plenty....I sure am.

[RLWP]

Really cool IP, with the instrument backs on it.  Any idea what the vent on the left side is for?  air conditioning? 
Very nice overall detail on this build, Richard.

It is the opening for the empty cartridge belt. The belt feeds out of the left side of the Vickers, around a spool thing, through the panel, into a rectangliar duct and onto the big reel

I have most of that run to sort out yet

No air conditioning. No ashtrays either

Richard