Author Topic: WNW DH2: J.T.B. McCudden 29 Squadron: Plus Albatros (Read 29870 times)

RAGIII · « **on:** September 29, 2021, 02:13:08 AM »

I have decided to do this kit Next. It will be done as the one flown by McCudden while with 29 squadron.
RAGIII

Rookie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2021, 02:48:56 AM »

You're not wasting any time, are you Rick

This is a beautiful aircraft, and I'm sure you'll make a grand model of it.

Willem

RichieW · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2021, 04:09:23 AM »

I'm very excited about this project Rick. I am glad you are building McCudden's mount. When CSM bring their Bristol Scout out next year it would be a much better use of the Lanoe Hawker figure.

Richie

Bughunter · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2021, 06:27:57 AM »

Good luck with this build Rick!
I don't know how robust the filigree parts of the D.H.2 are in polystyrene in 1/32, but you should be careful. On my 1/48 build I have replaced the booms with brass to get a robust model.

Cheers,
Frank

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2021, 07:45:05 AM »

Quote from: Rookie on September 29, 2021, 02:48:56 AM

You're not wasting any time, are you Rick

This is a beautiful aircraft, and I'm sure you'll make a grand model of it.

Willem

Thanks for the Support and well wishes Willem!
RAGIII

Quote from: RichieW on September 29, 2021, 04:09:23 AM

I'm very excited about this project Rick. I am glad you are building McCudden's mount. When CSM bring their Bristol Scout out next year it would be a much better use of the Lanoe Hawker figure.

Richie

Thanks Richie. Actuall I sold the Hawker figure to an old Friend that is a World Class Figure painter. My plans for the CSM Bristol Scout are to do one flown by....J.T.B. McCudden while working as a Trainer of New Pilots

RAGIII

Quote from: Bughunter on September 29, 2021, 06:27:57 AM

Good luck with this build Rick!
I don't know how robust the filigree parts of the D.H.2 are in polystyrene in 1/32, but you should be careful. On my 1/48 build I have replaced the booms with brass to get a robust model.

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank. I can only hope that like all WNW kits the kit parts will suffice! There is virtually No Hope I can replace the booms with tubing

RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2021, 08:37:25 AM »

Yippeeee!!! Rick is building a REAL aeroplane!!!!

I have the front seat in the centre for this Rick, and I promise to only make positive, and hopefully constructive remarks. Only thing is I have only built the 1/72 Revell DH 2 kit of a pusher so I am not sure that I can offer much help. However Epeeman (Dave) has just completed one of these and can offer some useful tips I am sure.

Really looking forward to this and you working your magic on it.

Stephen

lcarroll · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2021, 09:11:06 AM »

I did this Kit a few years back Rick, and I really liked it. The one daunting part of the Build for me was the rigging, it's quite a task and, important, a lot of the photos illustrate the fact that there were numerous different rigging layouts on this little devil. I used the tutorial Bob's Buckles had on his web site, and it was incredibly helpful.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Lance

MichaelStieber · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2021, 09:40:12 AM »

Yes, I am so looking forward to this project

KiwiZac · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2021, 11:41:40 AM »

This is excellent news! I do love me a DH.2, and this should be something special!

bobs_buckles · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2021, 05:03:04 PM »

Excellent choice, Rick!

I look forward to seeing some updates.

Rookie · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2021, 05:23:44 PM »

DaveB · « **Reply #11 on:** September 29, 2021, 06:27:13 PM »

Ah, wonderful, Rick!!

I'm really keen to see this one come together especially following on from my take on the Roden offering.

Be really interesting to compare the kits.

Regards

Dave

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2021, 08:28:01 AM »

Thanks to all for the support!! I was just given an interesting alternative by Artist Bob Pearson.His profile From Alex Revell's "The Happy Warrior".

RAGIII

FAf · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2021, 03:16:59 PM »

This will be a fantastic build to follow. I've got the model in my stash, but it's not really at the top. Maybe you'll change that?!
/Fredrik

kensar · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2021, 09:47:43 PM »

I'm sure you'll do this justice.
BTW, what engine is used in this bird?