Author Topic: Roden 1/32nd SPAD XIII Early (Read 16434 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #90 on:** October 02, 2021, 03:33:58 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on October 02, 2021, 01:53:11 AM

This looks well up to your usual standard Rick. The rigging is first class and I had wondered where thee rudder had gone.... Here's hoping this one makes it to the display cabinet without any mishaps.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #91 on:** October 04, 2021, 12:44:14 AM »

The End is Near. I have a couple of small parts to add while waiting for a mask for the serial number from Bob von Buckles. Then final touch up and one last rigging tightening session

Next update should be for the completed model.
RAGIII

RichieW · « **Reply #92 on:** October 04, 2021, 01:26:26 AM »

Another cracker for your display cabinet Rick. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished pictures.

Richie

RAGIII · « **Reply #93 on:** October 05, 2021, 01:16:30 AM »

Quote from: RichieW on October 04, 2021, 01:26:26 AM

Another cracker for your display cabinet Rick. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished pictures.

Richie

Thanks Richie. I had to replace a few wires after the photo shoot . It is now ready for the serial number so this week I will focus on the DH2 while waiting for the masks from Bob

RAGIII

DaveB · « **Reply #94 on:** October 05, 2021, 07:22:37 PM »

Wow, Richie -

Really looking the 'bees knees' now

Regards

Dave

Manni · « **Reply #95 on:** October 05, 2021, 08:57:17 PM »

Wonderful Spad, Rick. An other gem in your collection.
Bye,
Manni

lone modeller · « **Reply #96 on:** October 06, 2021, 12:57:34 AM »

Yes that is going to be another winner in your cabinet Rick. First class rigging.

Stephen.

kensar · « **Reply #97 on:** October 06, 2021, 02:26:29 AM »

Nice to see the wings fully rigged up. Lots of wiring in there.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!

RAGIII · « **Reply #98 on:** October 06, 2021, 02:37:57 AM »

Quote from: DaveB on October 05, 2021, 07:22:37 PM

Wow, Richie -

Really looking the 'bees knees' now

Regards

Dave

Not Richie but thanks Dave

RAGIII

Quote from: Manni on October 05, 2021, 08:57:17 PM

Wonderful Spad, Rick. An other gem in your collection.
Bye,
Manni

Thanks Manni! I appreciate the comment!
RAGIII

Quote from: lone modeller on October 06, 2021, 12:57:34 AM

Yes that is going to be another winner in your cabinet Rick. First class rigging.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. Once the serial Number is added along with a couple of small parts this should be # 10 for this year

RAGIII

Quote from: kensar on October 06, 2021, 02:26:29 AM

Nice to see the wings fully rigged up. Lots of wiring in there.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!

Thanks Ken. I am really looking forward to seeing your SPAD in the rigging stage. !
RAGIII

kensar · « **Reply #99 on:** October 07, 2021, 09:54:16 PM »

One question, Rick. How do you do your rigging tightening?
You do use monofilament, correct?

I have the top wing on my SPAD and am starting the rigging and already have a line with too much sag in it.
Any info would be appreciated.

RAGIII · « **Reply #100 on:** October 07, 2021, 10:08:17 PM »

Quote from: kensar on October 07, 2021, 09:54:16 PM

One question, Rick. How do you do your rigging tightening?
You do use monofilament, correct?

I have the top wing on my SPAD and am starting the rigging and already have a line with too much sag in it.
Any info would be appreciated.

Ken, I "Normally' Use the monofiliament but in this case the rigging is HSS

That being said I have had success tightening the Mono with an Incense Stick, and in the old days a lit cigarette . I think a soldering iron on low would work also but haven't tried.

Be careful as it is possible to get too close and burn through the lines...How do I know this

RAGIII

mgunns · « **Reply #101 on:** October 08, 2021, 02:00:23 AM »

This turned out real nice Rick. It's odd to see it in Brit markings in PC10; you did an outstanding job. The rigging is particular unique this aircraft and provides the modeler with another challnege not found in other aircraft of the era and it looks like you handled it in "True Rick Fashion"!

RAGIII · « **Reply #102 on:** October 08, 2021, 07:31:24 AM »

Quote from: mgunns on October 08, 2021, 02:00:23 AM

This turned out real nice Rick. It's odd to see it in Brit markings in PC10; you did an outstanding job. The rigging is particular unique this aircraft and provides the modeler with another challnege not found in other aircraft of the era and it looks like you handled it in "True Rick Fashion"!

Thanks Mark. It is Fact that B3479 was doped in PC 10 during it's service in the RFC. What is speculation is if it happened after it was in 19 squadron

I tend to think it was probable that it was in the yellow scheme while in 19 sq. but as No One has proof either way I went with the PC 10 to be different! As for the squadron markings that is also "Speculation". 19 went through quite a few marking changes during the time frame that B3479 was with the squadron

RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #103 on:** October 27, 2021, 08:34:26 AM »

This one is done and in the case! Thanks To all for the support!

RAGIII

Thanks to Bob von Buckles for the serial # masks!

Radarman · « **Reply #104 on:** October 27, 2021, 03:13:07 PM »

RAGIII,
That’s a great, no nonsense, looking Spad.
I look forward to seeing more photos in the
Completed section.
Kevin