Author Topic: Hobby Craft 1/32nd SPAD XIII times Three: plus Aviattic Luke (Read 160983 times)

rhallinger · « **Reply #540 on:** July 11, 2020, 05:10:49 AM »

Rick, since you've established yourself as the consummate crafter of the SPAD, maybe you can add one more to your collection--the all black SPAD of Hans von Hammer's French nemesis, The Hangman:

From "Enemy Ace: The Slayers and the Slain!" Star-Spangled War Stories, No. 138, May 1, 1968 (DC Comics).

Best,

Bob

RAGIII · « **Reply #541 on:** July 11, 2020, 07:06:29 AM »

Quote from: Dwaynewilly on July 10, 2020, 03:35:05 PM

Outstanding work on all three.

Thanks for the Comment Dwayne!
RAGIII

Quote from: rhallinger on July 11, 2020, 05:10:49 AM

Rick, since you've established yourself as the consummate crafter of the SPAD, maybe you can add one more to your collection--the all black SPAD of Hans von Hammer's French nemesis, The Hangman:

From "Enemy Ace: The Slayers and the Slain!" Star-Spangled War Stories, No. 138, May 1, 1968 (DC Comics).

Best,

Bob

Thanks Bob, but I will pass on this one. No More SPADS when these are done until I get the Nerve up for the 2 SPAD VII's I have to build for My collection

RAGIII

So that being said I have been carving struts from Bamboo. I plan to carve at least 4 more to make sure I have the best for My build!
RAGIII

RichieW · « **Reply #542 on:** July 11, 2020, 07:50:53 AM »

I think I've finally decided, this one is my favourite! Those carved struts look perfect Rick, the little accident may just prove to be a blessing in disguise.

GazzaS · « **Reply #543 on:** July 11, 2020, 07:58:09 AM »

I agree! They'll be super strong with those bamboo struts.

RAGIII · « **Reply #544 on:** July 11, 2020, 08:17:29 AM »

Quote from: RichieW on July 11, 2020, 07:50:53 AM

I think I've finally decided, this one is my favourite! Those carved struts look perfect Rick, the little accident may just prove to be a blessing in disguise.

Thanks Richie! I am now "Wishing" I had done this on all three! Oh well too late now

RAGIII

Quote from: GazzaS on July 11, 2020, 07:58:09 AM

I agree! They'll be super strong with those bamboo struts.

Thanks Gaz!
RAGIII

kensar · « **Reply #545 on:** July 11, 2020, 09:13:33 AM »

I've been away for a few days and just catching up now. The bamboo looks like a fine option for the struts. Given their shape, would round toothpicks work, as well?

RAGIII · « **Reply #546 on:** July 11, 2020, 10:45:34 AM »

Quote from: kensar on July 11, 2020, 09:13:33 AM

I've been away for a few days and just catching up now. The bamboo looks like a fine option for the struts. Given their shape, would round toothpicks work, as well?

Yes , probably with just a bit of carving The bamboo really carves easily so no regrets!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #547 on:** July 12, 2020, 10:33:50 AM »

You will be a carving master ick , nice progress on the struts !

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #548 on:** July 13, 2020, 12:03:18 AM »

Quote from: Terri on July 12, 2020, 10:33:50 AM

You will be a carving master ick , nice progress on the struts !

Terri

Thanks Terri! I am enjoying the process so much I am making about 10 extras

RAGIII

kensar · « **Reply #549 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:59:39 PM »

Looking awesome, Rick!

lone modeller · « **Reply #550 on:** July 14, 2020, 02:53:09 AM »

The new struts look better than the kit examples Rick. All three of your Spads look first class, but Like Richie I favour the Rickenbacker example the most.

Stephen.

bobs_buckles · « **Reply #551 on:** July 14, 2020, 07:47:09 AM »

Magic!
vB

RAGIII · « **Reply #552 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:47:59 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on July 14, 2020, 02:53:09 AM

The new struts look better than the kit examples Rick. All three of your Spads look first class, but Like Richie I favour the Rickenbacker example the most.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! I will reerve My preference for the ones that get finished

That being said I like how the struts are coming along and like I said I sort of wish I had done them all this way

RAGIII

Quote from: bobs_buckles on July 14, 2020, 07:47:09 AM

Magic!
vB

I love your comment Von B!
RAGIII

Borsos · « **Reply #553 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:55:24 AM »

I wasn’t here for a while and they are almost done! They all look great, I won’t choose a favorite.
Best regards,
Andreas

RAGIII · « **Reply #554 on:** July 15, 2020, 07:37:54 AM »

Quote from: Borsos on July 14, 2020, 08:55:24 AM

I wasn’t here for a while and they are almost done! They all look great, I won’t choose a favorite.
Best regards,
Andreas

Thanks Andreas. Today I started the tedious task of applying the binding decals to the struts. Lots of them to do and it is time consuming

RAGIII