1:32nd scale RAF BE2c

[Umlaufmotor]

The lower wing mounting points are well done Mike.
I take my hat off to your beautiful resin models.

Servus
Bertl

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Another fix required.
The rigging diagrams in the kit instructions fail to show a single bracing wire fitted outboard from the bottom of the inboard front interplane struts.
This wire was routed diagonally up to the underside of the front spar of the upper wing, midway between the inboard and outboard interplane struts.

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Duly taking notes, Mike. Thx for your research!

[KiwiZac]

I didn't want to "teach you to suck eggs" (always a weird saying to this millennial's ears!) but I'm glad to hear it 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

I didn't want to "teach you to suck eggs" (always a weird saying to this millennial's ears!) but I'm glad to hear it 

Yes, Jame's photographs of true to type reproductions are a great data source for confirmation,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Duly taking notes, Mike. Thx for your research!

Hi Przemol,
I've found the 'Lukgraph' clear backed linen effect decals to be very similar to those of 'Aviattic'.
They are pretty tough and seem to adhere well to the model surface.
However, one thing to watch out for is that the kit supplied markings decals are semi-translucent, especially the white colour.
As such, unless the painted surface under the decals is white, they will show through what is underneath,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
A few updates.
I've primed then masked off the wings, fuselage and other flight surfaces, then pre-shaded the internal structures.
This was over sprayed with white primer to 'knock back' the pre-shading.
The linen effect decals will be applied before the kit markings.
The fuselage nose was painted with 'Tamiya' Neutral Grey (XF53) and the cockpit decking panel and under fuselage with Dark Yellow (XF60), in preparation for applying wood effects.

Mike

[KiwiZac]

More beautiful work Mike, bravo!

For some reason this one really appeals. I think it's the seats and the ever-so-slightly soiled engine cowling: she's really coming together!

[Alexis]

Just getting caught up with your build Mike and as always , you never disappoint us . Outstanding so far !


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Neat and clean work. The painting is exceptional as always!
RAGIII

[WD]

Wonderful work Mike.

WD

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The Clear Doped Linen (CDL) decals have been applied on the fuselage, wings, ailerons, fin, tail plane's and elevators.
The 'LukGraph' supplied CDL decals supplied with the Premium kit are very much like those from 'Aviattic'.
They are quite strong and adhere well to the model surfaces.
The kit supplied marking decals were applied onto the CDL decals.
The Serial No.2635 had to be made from spare decals, as the kit does not have the markings for this particular aircraft.
The black stripe marking for No.13 Squadron was from the 'XtraDecal' black strip set (XPS1).

Now onto applying the wood effects to the fuselage,

Mike

[KiwiZac]

Lovely decal work Mike!

[pepperman42]

Excellent work!!

Steve

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Wood effect Applied using 'Windsor and Newton' Griffin Alkyd Raw Sienna.
Some shadowing applied to wings and fuselage using 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).
Cockpit padding brush painted with 'AL Interactive' Brown Leather.
Nose number 1 airbrushed with mask cut on a 'Cricut' Air 2 cutter.

Now onto further weathering,

Mike