Author Topic: Roden 1/32nd SPAD XIII Early (Read 28173 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2021, 10:23:02 PM »

This is really shaping up nicely so far Rick

Alexis

RAGIII · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2021, 11:34:14 PM »

Quote from: Alexis on July 22, 2021, 10:23:02 PM

This is really shaping up nicely so far Rick

Alexis

Thanks Alexis. One more photo that shows the sanding off of the panel on the left side.
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DaveB · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2021, 11:47:03 PM »

Coming together well there, Rick -

I did'nt know the panel is incorrect for the early version so will remember this when I eventually get round to building mine.

Regards

Dave

RAGIII · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2021, 12:03:47 AM »

Quote from: DaveB on July 22, 2021, 11:47:03 PM

Coming together well there, Rick -

I did'nt know the panel is incorrect for the early version so will remember this when I eventually get round to building mine.

Regards

Dave

I have learned to " Never say Never" on WW1 aircraft but I have yet to see that panel on Any Photo of an early rounded wing XIII. Also No Shell? ejection ports on the lower fuselage sides which is good as Roden didn't add them

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kensar · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2021, 02:12:21 AM »

This is looking good, Rick. Appears you've passed me, but the Carolina boys are still leading the way!

How does the fuselage top fit?

RAGIII · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2021, 02:25:53 AM »

Quote from: kensar on July 23, 2021, 02:12:21 AM

This is looking good, Rick. Appears you've passed me, but the Carolina boys are still leading the way!

How does the fuselage top fit?

Thanks Ken. Yep, the two Carolina branches of the SPAD Factory seem to be in full swing! As for the fit of the upper fuselage I have really only held it in position and the fuselage halves are not glued. Still to be determined is My best answer

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Bughunter · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2021, 03:01:14 AM »

I believe the SPAD is the WWI bird with the most complex cockpit and Roden and you displayed it nicely!

Cheers,
Frank

RAGIII · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2021, 03:33:28 AM »

Quote from: Bughunter on July 23, 2021, 03:01:14 AM

I believe the SPAD is the WWI bird with the most complex cockpit and Roden and you displayed it nicely!

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank. Still a lot to do before I can close it up

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Alexis · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2021, 08:07:29 AM »

Alexis

lone modeller · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2021, 11:15:12 PM »

You have managed to build half an aeroplane in the short time I have been away Rick! I have heard much about this kit and am interested to see how a first class modeller gets on with it. You have certainly made a cracking start.

Stephen.

macsporran · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2021, 11:20:02 PM »

Great stuff Rick, I'm very interested in how this goes as I've added one to the stash. It's always a valuable forewarning, seeing a good modeller pioneering their way through an unknown Roden Kit!!
Sandy

RichieW · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2021, 05:10:05 AM »

I agree with Sandy, you're beating a path for us here Rick. A very excellent looking path it is too!

Fvdm · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2021, 05:17:18 PM »

The interior looks fantastic Rick.

Rookie · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2021, 06:39:35 PM »

I think it looks brilliant as usual Rick!

The cockpit looks beautifuly detailed and great job on the wings. You chose a beautiful subject to build. I think the Spads are elegant aircraft and apart from that, I am always a sucker for the beautiful Roden box-art.

Willem

RAGIII · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2021, 12:47:52 AM »

Quote from: Alexis on July 23, 2021, 08:07:29 AM

Alexis

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Quote from: lone modeller on July 23, 2021, 11:15:12 PM

You have managed to build half an aeroplane in the short time I have been away Rick! I have heard much about this kit and am interested to see how a first class modeller gets on with it. You have certainly made a cracking start.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. I will soon hit a stopping point and go back to the SE5a

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Quote from: macsporran on July 23, 2021, 11:20:02 PM

Great stuff Rick, I'm very interested in how this goes as I've added one to the stash. It's always a valuable forewarning, seeing a good modeller pioneering their way through an unknown Roden Kit!!
Sandy

Thanks Sandy! So far not too many issues. I hope to have some progress photos later today along with some build comments.
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Quote from: RichieW on July 24, 2021, 05:10:05 AM

I agree with Sandy, you're beating a path for us here Rick. A very excellent looking path it is too!

Thanks Richie. I am enjoying the build so far and am watching Kens build to see what someone can do with extra details and better skills

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Quote from: Fvdm on July 24, 2021, 05:17:18 PM

The interior looks fantastic Rick.

Thanks for the comment. Greatly appreciated!
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Quote from: Rookie on July 24, 2021, 06:39:35 PM

I think it looks brilliant as usual Rick!

The cockpit looks beautifuly detailed and great job on the wings. You chose a beautiful subject to build. I think the Spads are elegant aircraft and apart from that, I am always a sucker for the beautiful Roden box-art.

Willem

Thanks Willem. I appreciate your comments as always!
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