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

[RAGIII]

Wow! your DH2 really looks great, Rick - especially the rigging

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave!
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[Rookie]

That’s a really great looking model Rick! This is one of my favorite aircraft. I've been following Alexis' and Rafael's builds to. And of course the one that Des built.

I have the Roden version, but I'm afraid the box will keep on gathering dust for some time to come.

Willem

[RAGIII]

That’s a really great looking model Rick! This is one of my favorite aircraft. I've been following Alexis' and Rafael's builds to. And of course the one that Des built.

I have the Roden version, but I'm afraid the box will keep on gathering dust for some time to come.

Willem

Thanks Willem, good to hear from you! The rigging is a challenge and one I am certainly not meeting to the Level of Rafael or Des did. That being said in a way I am encouraged by My results after Years of being intimidated by this kit!
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[RAGIII]

I have managed to attach the right  side control lines....barely! I had another session in which I would connect one wire and destroy two others. I ended up having to use stretched Sprue again, in some cases replacing former monofilament lines that I burned through or pulled loose. The worst thing is that I destroyed a double and single flying and landing wire run on the left inner bay. That will be a PITA to replace. All and all I am getting closer 
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PS: One positive thing on having a mishap is that when I was forced to remove and replace the wires in the forward section of the booms it released the tension allowing them to go back to the proper shape 

[NinetythirdLiberator]

It's SO worth it, though, Rick! Looks smashing from here.

Dan

[Rookie]

I second that!

Willem

[Early Bird Fan]

rigging troubles aside it's looking awesome, i hope you manage to finish it without too many more issues

[KiwiZac]

Despite your troubles those photos made me smile - she looks fantastic, Rick!

[RAGIII]

It's SO worth it, though, Rick! Looks smashing from here.

Dan

Thanks Dan. Next I will paint te wires recently installed then go for the ones that are left to do 
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I second that!

Willem

Thanks Willem!
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rigging troubles aside it's looking awesome, i hope you manage to finish it without too many more issues

Greatly appreciate your comments! Either way, easy or difficult I won't let it beat Me 
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Despite your troubles those photos made me smile - she looks fantastic, Rick!

Thanks Zac. Glad I made a smile appear 
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[PrzemoL]

Progressing well, the finish is close indeed.

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Progressing well, the finish is close indeed.

Thanks Przemo. The replacement of the inner bay wires on the left side are hopefully the last BIG challenge 
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[Alexis]

Watching this unfold Rick and I sure hope my efforts stand up to your beautiful results . I'm really impressed !


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Watching this unfold Rick and I sure hope my efforts stand up to your beautiful results . I'm really impressed !


Alexis

Thanks Alexis, You are too kind. Your DH2 is looking Marvelous!
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[lone modeller]

Keep going Rick - you are getting there! I used elestic thread for the control lines on my large scale pushers as it caused fewer tension induced problems.

Stephen.

[Monty]

The DH2 is looking really great, Rick! In spite of the mishaps it is very neat and clean, the rigging certainly looks the part! Well done! Regards, Marc