WNW DH2: J.T.B. McCudden 29 Squadron: Plus Albatros

[RAGIII]

Just getting caught up on your progress Rick , really liking the Allbie so far , she looks fantastic ! DH-2 is coming along wonderfully as well . It's good encouragement to bring my build back up on the bench . Fastastic stuff Rick !


Alexis

Thanks Alexis. Not much Bench time this week but I hope to have another update soon.
RAGIII

[lone modeller]

Sorry Rick, I missed your most recent update. Good to see the important model is in the rigging stage - I am certain that you will rectify the problem quickly and that this will turn into another of your gems.

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Sorry Rick, I missed your most recent update. Good to see the important model is in the rigging stage - I am certain that you will rectify the problem quickly and that this will turn into another of your gems.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. Yesterdays' seesion did not go well! I ruined more lines on the left side trying to add a few  I will regroup tomorrow!
RAGIII

[Rafael Berlin]

Hi RAGIII,

just saw this thread after beeing a while absent. That's a very impressive "group build" in this thread!

I can feel your pain with damaging old lines while adding a new ones. I did the build it in different order, the control lines I added last and used elastic thread for it. That went... OK. This model is really challenging. All thumbs up, it looks very nice so far 

Best regards
Rafael

[RAGIII]

Hi RAGIII,

just saw this thread after beeing a while absent. That's a very impressive "group build" in this thread!

I can feel your pain with damaging old lines while adding a new ones. I did the build it in different order, the control lines I added last and used elastic thread for it. That went... OK. This model is really challenging. All thumbs up, it looks very nice so far 

Best regards
Rafael

Thanks for dropping in ! I have finally sorted out all of the wing rigging so am finally ready to move on to the booms and tail surfaces...Or so I hope 
RAGIII

[Monty]

Steller progress, Rick! I know this is never easy, but your rigging is neat and looks so convincing! Just a lovely build in every way! Regards, Marc.

[RAGIII]

Steller progress, Rick! I know this is never easy, but your rigging is neat and looks so convincing! Just a lovely build in every way! Regards, Marc.

Thanks Marc. Not as neat as I would like but if I get it done it will look impressive simply because of the mass of wires  Here is the latest. Because of My earlier issues I have LOTS of touch up to do. Then I am going to apply some oil washes to blend it all together...I Hope!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Fantastic results so far Rick , really love the prop by the way !


Alexis

[DaveB]

Rigging is certainly a challange on the DH2, Rick -

Even with rigging diagrams it takes a while to work out where the lines all run.  Good to see that you are tackling this and now have some good progress!

Regards

Dave

[kensar]

A mass of wires for sure!  It will look great after you work your magic on it.

[RAGIII]

Fantastic results so far Rick , really love the prop by the way !


Alexis

Thanks Alexis! The prop is pretty basic. Oils over acrylic with the brass tips being a Valejo brass.
RAGIII

Rigging is certainly a challange on the DH2, Rick -

Even with rigging diagrams it takes a while to work out where the lines all run.  Good to see that you are tackling this and now have some good progress!

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave. There are still some Major challenges ahead 
RAGIII

A mass of wires for sure!  It will look great after you work your magic on it.

Thanks Ken! Like I said above still some Major work/ challenges ahead!
RAGIII

[Rafael Berlin]

Hi RAGIII,

regarding the rigging: There is a guide available, you can find it here: http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html
I have also a pdf version, but can't attach it because of the file size.

I found it quite helpful just for understanding what's going on. Maybe it helps you too 

Best Regards
Rafael

[RAGIII]

Hi RAGIII,

regarding the rigging: There is a guide available, you can find it here: http://www.aeroretro.com/dh2-scale-model-rigging-guide.html
I have also a pdf version, but can't attach it because of the file size.

I found it quite helpful just for understanding what's going on. Maybe it helps you too 

Best Regards
Rafael

Thanks Rafael. I remember when Tim West first posted this on the Aerodrome Forum Years ago. I had kind of forgotten about it though. This and the WNW guide should clear a few things up. The Major challenge is matching My rigging methods and skills to what needs to be done   
RAGIII

[KiwiZac]

Wow, Rick, that looks fantastic! The rigging is superb and that prop looks good enough to swing!

[RAGIII]

Wow, Rick, that looks fantastic! The rigging is superb and that prop looks good enough to swing!

Thanks for the very kind comments Zac!
RAGIII