1:32nd scale Bristol Scout C

[Rookie]

Stunning work as usual Mike.

Thank you for explaining the painting and weathering in such detail. There is so much to learn from your build logs!

Cheers,

Willem

[Tim Mixon]

I also am surprised to see how loose the weave is in the fabric.  Very interesting. 

[RichieW]

It's looking absolutely spot on Mike. I love the extra details you have posted about. Great addition to our knowledge of the type.

Your weathering is very true to the appearance of 1264 when I first saw it a few years ago. It was gloriously filthy with oil stains, very different to the pristine machine now in hangar 1 at Old Warden.

Richie

[KiwiZac]

I'm surprised too! And that's a doped item, not "raw"?

A hat may need to be eaten in New Zealand 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Update on the Scout build.
I've pre-rigged the assembly and upper wing.
For this model I've not used tubing to secure the lines to the turnbuckles.
Instead I looped the lines through the turnbuckles the twisted the line and secured it together using thin CA adhesive.
I've used the 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale metal turnbuckles (Type B) for most of the rigging.
These better represent the way the turnbuckles were attached to pivot on their mounting brackets.
Some double ended (Type C) turnbuckles are used for flight control cables.

Now it's onto fitting the upper wing,

Mike

[jeroen_R90S]

I'm surprised too! And that's a doped item, not "raw"?

it does say so on the little card (j/k)
I have this model as well, with the linen, and was also amazed by how "open" the weave is, but also how stiff it is, probably due to the dopes. It'll definately make a nice display with the model.

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Yours looks great, Mike -thanks for leading the way! I wish my job wasn't so busy at the moment, don't really have a lot of time, and when I do, I'm not really in the mood somehow, so thanks for the inspiration

Jeroen

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Upper wing on.
Now for final rigging,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Looking great Mike!
RAGIII

[Borsos]

Oh what a lovely little plane this has become!
Andreas

[PrzemoL]

Fantastic, Mike!

[pepperman42]

Wow that pops!

Steve

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Model is now rigged.
Still more small details and parts to add,

Mike

[Dutch522]

Absolutely stunning. This is the first of your build logs I've been able to follow in real time... the PDFs and archived posts are always fun to read, but it's a blast being able to see the day to day progress.

Dave V.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The Bristol Scout 1260 model is more or less complete.
Added details include open access panels, refueling funnel with removed tank filler cap, external starter switch and all rigging.
Also an over wing Lewis machine gun with gun sight, butt latch on decking panel and trigger cable.
Finally a pilot and mechanic figure stood on a trestle.

I still have to make the display for this model.
Once done I'll of course post final photographs and upload my PDF build log to my web site.

Thanks for your support and comments during this build,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Stunning results Mike!
RAGIII