1:32nd scale Hannover Cl.II

[PrzemoL]

Mike, I am sorry, I do not know how I missed this build. It is simply spectacular. All around!

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Final rigging is complete.
I tried this time using resin Anchor Points, but won't bother in the future.
Although they will take tension in the rigging line, they break away very easily if only slightly knocked.
I'll continue to use the metal versions from 'Gaspatch', even though most unfortunately have blocked 'eye' ends, which effectively renders them unusable.
Resin turnbuckles, being in the line, are OK as the chance of knocking them is remote.
I've used 1:32nd and 1:48th scale One Ended version turnbuckles (metal) from 'Gaspatch' on this build.


There's still more bits to fit and figures to paint, but I'm getting there,

Mike



 

 

[gedmundson]

Interesting about the resin turnbuckles. I bought some to try, but haven’t used them yet. Considering your advice, I’ll stick to the metal ones and use resin in “safe” places.

[pepperman42]

Very dramatic! Looks great. What did you use to glue in the resin turnbuckles?

Steve

[Mike Norris]

Very dramatic! Looks great. What did you use to glue in the resin turnbuckles?

Steve

Hi Steve,
It has to be CA adhesive (superglue) as styrene cement ('Tamiya' etc) has no effect on resin,

Mike

[Borsos]

These Hannovers are simply cool. You proove it with your build, Mike. And thanks for sharing your experiences with resin turnbuckles and anchor points. I have recently bought some resin turnbuckles from Lukgraph and am keen on trying them out.
Andreas

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The engine radiator pipes and front exhaust have been fitted.
Also the observers 'Parabellum' weapon, windscreen, aerial weight, flare and grenades racks and wireless generator (with added retaining straps and conduit).
I still have the propeller to fit and the figure to complete.
Also I need to fit tie bars between the flying and landing wires, which are nor supplied in the kit,

Mike

[pepperman42]

Thanks Mike. I was wondering if 2 part 5 minute epoxy glue would be better or the CA flex glue that's out there would work better. Either of those may give a little instead of snapping immediately. I use a flex black crazy glue that isn't "instant." I can see where I put it and still have time to fiddle.
Steve

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The tie bars between the flying and landing wires on both sides of the aircraft have been added.
Made from 0.6 mm diameter plastic rod.
The actual tie bars had the wires passing through them.
However, this is not possible to do on the model, as the the bars are too thin to drill.
Also, the holes would need to be accurately position along the bars and the wires passed through them during final rigging.
If the holes are not positioned accurately the wires would be deflected and not be straight.
Therefore I had no option but to locate the bars onto the wires and secure then in position using thin CA adhesive,

Mike

[Mike Norris]

Thanks Mike. I was wondering if 2 part 5 minute epoxy glue would be better or the CA flex glue that's out there would work better. Either of those may give a little instead of snapping immediately. I use a flex black crazy glue that isn't "instant." I can see where I put it and still have time to fiddle.
Steve

Hi Steve,
It's not the CA adhesive that's the problem.
It's the fragility of the resin anchor points that causes the 'eye ends' to snap off if knocked.
That leaves just the 'leg' of the anchor point still in the model.
Two part epoxy I think would be too thick and would probably ooze into the 'eye ends' and once set would be impossible to drill out in situ.

Mike

[pepperman42]

Ah ok thanks Mike.

Steve

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The propeller is ready to fit.
Wood laminated 'Resch' propeller from 'Proper Plane' with kit decals,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Yet another Superb build Mike!
RAGIII

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The completed Hannover build is now up in the Completed Models page.
Once again, thanks for your comments and support during this build,

Mike