Roden 1/32nd Scale SSW DIII: Udet Jasta 4

[RAGIII]

I have "Mostly" finished the tapes and applied the kit crosses. I found the whole lozenge and tape process to be frustrating. I have used Aviattic decals before with no issues but this time I just couldn't get things right. MY problem not the decals. For one thing Richard kindly supplied the lozenge on white backing for cutting the tapes. I wasted as much as I used. I just couldn't get consistent narrow strips. In the end I used WNW tapes on the lower wing. Not quite as correct color wise but easier for me. Because of My issues I have lots of touch up to do.
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[RichieW]

Despite the frustrations with the decals that really does look absolutely stunning Rick!

[Alexis]

I know all to well what that frustrating feels like and it's not pleasant .

It does look sharp though Rick , well done so far .

For cutting consistent rib tapes I place to # 11 blades together with a spacer in between them 


Alexis

[DaveB]

Looking lovely so far, Rick -

Rib tape decals are a pain in the a.....!  I can never seem to get them on nice and straight so feel your pain.

Regards

Dave

[Monty]

Looking good, Rick in spite of the rib tape difficulties. And rib tapes can be just like that... difficult and infuriating, but worth it in the end, I think! Regards, Marc.

[RAGIII]

Despite the frustrations with the decals that really does look absolutely stunning Rick!

Thanks Richie!
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I know all to well what that frustrating feels like and it's not pleasant .

It does look sharp though Rick , well done so far .

For cutting consistent rib tapes I place to # 11 blades together with a spacer in between them 


Alexis

Thanks Alexis. I thought about the XACTO blade thing but was too stubborn to set it up 
RAGIII

Looking lovely so far, Rick -

Rib tape decals are a pain in the a.....!  I can never seem to get them on nice and straight so feel your pain.

Regards

Dave

Trust Me mine aren't all straight either !
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Looking good, Rick in spite of the rib tape difficulties. And rib tapes can be just like that... difficult and infuriating, but worth it in the end, I think! Regards, Marc.

Thanks Marc. By the way it wasn't just the tapes. I  also had trouble with the trailing edges of the Lozenge itself. That part is unusual for Me.
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[lone modeller]

You may have had your patience tested Rick but the result looks very good from where I am sitting. I try to avoid types which had lozenge fabric surfaces - now I know why...

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

You may have had your patience tested Rick but the result looks very good from where I am sitting. I try to avoid types which had lozenge fabric surfaces - now I know why...

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. It will be OK once I do the final touch up! That being said today I attached the landing gear and cabane struts. I am getting Very Close to the real test of mounting and aligning the upper wing 
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[Alexis]

Too my eye , that turned out super Rick  Even if you were a little stubborn     I also really like the prop !


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Too my eye , that turned out super Rick  Even if you were a little stubborn     I also really like the prop !


Alexis

Thanks Alexis. I hope even better after I touch up some of the glitches I created 
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[kensar]

This is coming together well, Rick.  I do like the paint scheme.

[RichieW]

Time well spent I'd say. The rib tapes look great and add a lot to the overall impression.

Richie

[RAGIII]

This is coming together well, Rick.  I do like the paint scheme.

Thanks Ken! I May have said this earlier but I never really cared for this aircraft. After starting this build and applying the colors I now realize it really is pretty cool 
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Time well spent I'd say. The rib tapes look great and add a lot to the overall impression.

Richie

Thanks Richie, Greatly appreciated!
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[Alexis]

I'm really getting the hampering to pull one of Eduards kit out of the stash form following your build Rick . 


Alexis

[RAGIII]

I'm really getting the hampering to pull one of Eduards kit out of the stash form following your build Rick . 


Alexis

Go for it Alexis. I think I mentioned that I never really cared Much for the SSW DIII until I started this one. It Grows on You  In thee Meantime I am one step closer to having the wing in place. Attached the upper wing to the cabanes. Now the Hard part...getting the interplane struts to fit  Then I will need to touch up the lozenge in all of the places I messed it up through handling.
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