Vickers Vimy Fly Model in 1/33rd

[Dutch522]

I'm just in awe of this project, Dan, I had no idea paper models had come so far while I was away from modeling. As I think I've mentioned before, my good friend from the WWIMML Steven Perry made valiant attempts to convert me before he went West, and actually sent me a couple. Maybe one of these days...

Dutch

[KiwiZac]

Maybe one of these days...

You'll find Dan to be a terrible influence, as the 1/33 Avro on my bench will testify!!

[NinetythirdLiberator]

I am an instigator.  Get ready, Dutch!

More on the Vimy soon.

Dan

[Le Criquet]

Nice assembly despite the fact that the model is relatively old, so there were a few predictable errors. But so far it seems to be going well.

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thank you LeC!  So are, it is going pretty well.  The upper center section has been...interesting!  But I think I got it.

I got the upper wing center section done and here you can just see a mock-up.  Nothing is glued but at least you get a feeling for what is coming!

I think I'll finish the four wing panels and then I'll start the fuselage which will be quite interesting.

Tally Ho!

Dan

[Le Criquet]

Hello,
I'm waiting to see how you're going to make the struts. For my part, and on this scale, I finally opted for the finest piano wire available in straight rods (3/10mm). It's not visually shocking, and contributes to the rigidity of the whole.

Regards
Le Criquet  criquetaero.fr

[Dutch522]

Brilliant, Dan! I've always loved the Vimy, and this one is shaping up beautifully.

Dutch

[Tim Mixon]

This is looking great Dan. I really like the extra details on the wing panels. 

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, you guys.  Still plugging along here...

Doesn't look like much, but I finally got some time on the ol' girl.  One outer wing panel down, three to go!

Just sitting in place with the associated aileron for some perspective.  This is going to be a really large and beautiful model when it's done!

Dan

[Tim Mixon]

Oh my!  The upper wing span looks to be about 26”.  That will be a monster!

[Dutch522]

One of my favorite automotive writers was Henry N. Manney III, in the old Road & Track. He subtitled one of his car reviews Egads, this one's a Wurlitzer!... which could easily be applied to this thread too. Great work, Dan!

Dutch

[KiwiZac]

Bravo Dan, that's a sight to warm the heart!

[gomidefilho]

Very verey impressive work in great scale! Thank you for share!

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks Tim, Dutch, Zac and gomidefilho!  A bit more tonight...

Started the rear fuselage. Some tense moments, but it's basically together and almost square. I'll be doing a bit of post build twisting to get the rear end in line so the stabs are not crooked. My windows align well and with some paint touch-up on the edges, I'm pretty pleased. All in all, a good start!


Dan

[Tim Mixon]

That looks great Dan. Really enjoying this build.