1:32nd scale Bristol F.2b

[NigelR]

That's a lot of rigging! Looking forward to seeing this done.

My MFH tubing should be arriving soon, will be experimenting with that. Thanks for the steer.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The wing rigging is complete.
Includes the:
Twin flying wires (8 pairs)
Single landing wires (
Interplane strut incidence wires (
Drag wires (2)
Cabane strut bracing wires (6)
Aileron control cables (2).
Created with 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament, 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale metal turnbuckles (Type C) and resin streamlined wire end fittings.

Now onto fitting and rigging the ailerons,

Mike

[Borsos]

Wow, that’s not only being late for the show, that’s like getting into the cinema when the movie‘s almost over … and it has it all, action, colors and even Camels! Nice build!
Andreas

[NigelR]

Looking really good Mike, superb build work as always.

[Dutch522]

Resin streamlined wire end fittings...?

Breathtaking work, Mike, your threads are like textbooks (except waay more interesting...).

Dutch

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Aileron control cables added.
Materials used were:
‘Stroft GTM ’ mono-filament of 0.08 mm diameter line.
'Model Factory Hiro’ (MFH) 0.4 mm diameter Clear tube (P-957).

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Resin streamlined wire end fittings...?

Breathtaking work, Mike, your threads are like textbooks (except waay more interesting...).

Dutch

Hi Dutch,
Yes and with holes through the barrels.
I thought I'd give them a try but with using mono-filament,

Mike

https://www.gaspatchmodels.com/products/resin-turnbuckles-raf-late-type-1-48.html

[Dutch522]

Thanks, Mike. One tiny notch closer to reality 

Dutch

[acewwi]

Hi Mike

If you also try the Prym elastic thread, which is flat, you will get a perfect result from fantastic with the thread you used.


Congratulations, your work is fantastic as always.
Spyros

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The final bits fitted, Engine exhaust pipes, propeller and observers Lewis machine guns.
So the aircraft model is done.
Now it's onto the figures and display base,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Mike

If you also try the Prym elastic thread, which is flat, you will get a perfect result from fantastic with the thread you used.


Congratulations, your work is fantastic as always.
Spyros

Hi Spyros,
Thanks for the tip.
I use mono-filament as it gives structural strength to the finished model, whereas 'EZ' or 'Prym' doesn't.
However, I might just try 'Prym' on my next British aircraft build, as I do have some,

Mike

[NigelR]

Wow, the end result looks fantastic, well worth all the effort. Lovely job Mike.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The figures are now done.
The two mechanic figures were from 'Kellerkind' (54107) and 'Copper State Models' (F32-052).
The Camel and rider were from the 'Master Box' Commonwealth AFV Crew (S3564).
The decorations on the camels saddle cloth were created from the 'Xtradecal' White parallel stripes (XPS2) decal set.
The decorations on the camels breast strap were created from:
 'Xtradecal' White parallel stripes (XPS2) decal set
Cut from scrap lozenge decal from a 'Wingnut Wings' Fokker D.VII kit.
The harness rope is copper wire painted with 'Tamiya' Dark Yellow (XF60) then dusted with dark earth pigment,,

Mike

[Dutch522]

Amazing figure work, Mike. I can't wait to see this whole scene come together.

And your camel reminds me of my Dad's antipathy to them, acquired in North Africa in 1943 while gearing up for Operation Husky. Every time he saw one for the next sixty-nine years he'd growl about those "filthy beasts"; I never had nerve enough to inquire about the details involved

Dutch

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Amazing figure work, Mike. I can't wait to see this whole scene come together.

And your camel reminds me of my Dad's antipathy to them, acquired in North Africa in 1943 while gearing up for Operation Husky. Every time he saw one for the next sixty-nine years he'd growl about those "filthy beasts"; I never had nerve enough to inquire about the details involved

Dutch

Hi Dutch,
I've had experience of these animals.
If they're agitated they sometimes spit, which is not good if you're on the receiving end,

Mike