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Offline RLWP

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SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« on: April 05, 2020, 05:38:32 AM »
This Covid-19 has been getting me down, I'm finding I don't want to take on anything complicated at the moment because I'm not sure I can deal with the frustration.

So, I'm starting something fresh:



I've been after one of these Hobbycraft Canada kits for ages, I finally won one on Ebay for £15.50 (including postage!)

And this is how I want to finish it:



From here: http://albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/escadrille067.htm

To stop myself getting carried away, I am imposing some constraints on myself:

Don't buy anything extra for this kit
If you can't see it, don't model it
Don't take on too much
Get some support


So, I'll only add details if they are easily made from what's in the house. I'll probably rob some spare photoetch from the SPAD VII for some parts, fortunately not much will fit. No Gaspatch guns, no fancy decals, no WNW Hispano engine...

The second bit is obvious, and I usually forget to follow it.

The third is where I usually get stuck. I like a bit of a challenge, just now I'd rather avoid it. And this is where you lot come in

'Get some support'. If it looks like I am getting obsessed with trivia, starting to flag, getting carried away or whatever, I'd like your advice and support. It's OK to say 'stop - you don't need to be doing that'. I might not listen, I will reflect on what you say. Likewise, encouragement is always appreciated

So, away we go.

Richard
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2020, 05:56:02 AM »
Richard
I am about to embark on the Revell 1;28 Spad XIII with all the goodies from CSM and after finishing off 2 stalled projects I felt like something simple before I dive into the Spad. I am doing the old Revell SM-62 Snark. Nothing but a long seam to fill for good practice. So you are not alone in wanting a break from serious modeling. Just take some time to enjoy building a simple kit. It really helps balance the perspective.  Don't stop now, go at it full bore and just enjoy the build and leave the super detailing for another kit. Looking forward to seeing this kit come together in the really neat livery you have chosen.
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2020, 06:20:52 AM »
Excellent choice Richard! I will certainly try to reign you in if you begin to get carried away! I love the scheme you chose. One sort of Funny thing here, My next build/s are going to be 3 of these kits at one time. Luke, Rickenbacker, and Maybe Guynemer. Not sure of the last because it calls for conversion to a rounded wing early version. So like you I plan to hold back on Super detailing. ( Not that I ever go to your lengths). I am looking forward to you paving the way!
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2020, 06:37:45 AM »

To stop myself getting carried away, I am imposing some constraints on myself:

No Gaspatch guns, no fancy decals, no WNW Hispano engine...

The second bit is obvious, and I usually forget to follow it.

Hmmmm - yeah OK Richard  ;D
As you know I've built this model as Luke's aircraft.
I'll be watching just to see how long you resist  ;)

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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2020, 06:42:00 AM »
Go Richard go, looking forward to your progress.

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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2020, 06:59:29 AM »
Richard
I am about to embark on the Revell 1;28 Spad XIII

I built that one when I was about ten or eleven and actually finished it - I was very proud. I tried to build one  a few years back - it's one of the projects I have actually binned with pleasure

My next build/s are going to be 3 of these kits at one time.

That's why I couldn't find a kit!


To stop myself getting carried away, I am imposing some constraints on myself:

No Gaspatch guns, no fancy decals, no WNW Hispano engine...

The second bit is obvious, and I usually forget to follow it.

Hmmmm - yeah OK Richard  ;D
As you know I've built this model as Luke's aircraft.
I'll be watching just to see how long you resist  ;)

Mike

Yes - that's my worry...

Go Richard go, looking forward to your progress.

Thank you

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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2020, 07:08:33 AM »




My next build/s are going to be 3 of these kits at one time.

That's why I couldn't find a kit!


Richard

Hey, you can't blame Me. I had one for years and just got the other two from an old Friend  8)
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2020, 07:16:05 AM »
Hey, you can't blame Me. I had one for years and just got the other two from an old Friend  8)
RAGIII

I'm very impressed with what I have seen so far. OK, it's pretty basic and there is stuff missing that WNW would have put in. However what is there is OK, and some of the fit is really good

I tried dry fitting the top covers onto the sides and when clicked into place the joint is near invisible. Very impressive

Richard
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2020, 07:42:28 AM »
Godspeed on your SPAD S.XIII project!

I heartily endorse your 4-point approach. I just finished off my revised hobby bench and will not go to bed until there's a kit sitting on it, ready to go. I also expect to do a mainly OOB build with very little fuss. The objective is simply to break the log jam and get something done.
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2020, 07:47:02 AM »
Godspeed on your SPAD S.XIII project!

I heartily endorse your 4-point approach. I just finished off my revised hobby bench and will not go to bed until there's a kit sitting on it, ready to go. I also expect to do a mainly OOB build with very little fuss. The objective is simply to break the log jam and get something done.

Reading around various forums, there's a lot of this about

More power to your elbow Vickers, break open that kit

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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2020, 08:24:52 AM »
I do have one question already. Are you cutting a stencil/making your own SPAD 67 markings?
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2020, 09:18:18 AM »
Interesting subject, I don’t see that one build up too often. I keep my fingers crossed that you can stick to your constraints.
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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2020, 10:44:44 AM »
You got my support Richard , looking forward to your build  :)


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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2020, 05:58:00 PM »
I do have one question already. Are you cutting a stencil/making your own SPAD 67 markings?
RAGIII

I have some decal paper, and I'll probably use this from Albin Denis' website:



Richard

Interesting subject, I don’t see that one build up too often. I keep my fingers crossed that you can stick to your constraints.
Andreas

That's because Rick has bought them all!

You got my support Richard , looking forward to your build  :)


Terri

Thank you Terri

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Re: SPAD XIII Esc 67 - get on with it!
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2020, 01:36:26 AM »
A bit of sticking and some colouring in:



So far, so good

Richard
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