Late entry - 1/48 Eduard moraine-saulnier type n

[Brad Cancian]

Thanks all… a question… perhaps for Brad as you’ve already done a lovely one of these! Any advice on the rigging? I know the wing doesn’t have a lot to connect to and perhaps Frank suggested it needed structural rigging.. I’m wondering if a few dabs of superglue gel would suffice for using elastic ? For some reason I have more success with elastic… and any suggestions on what works well in 1/48 scale (using either elastic thread or monofilament)? New experience for me.

Cheers
Matt

Hi Matt! Indeed, my rigging material of choice is elastic, which bonds quickly with a small dab of superglue. A light touch with some superglue accelerator will make sure your rigging line stays in place.

As noted, elastic adds nothing to structural strength, but for a monoplane such as this one (and having done one of these before as you've kindly noted), structural strength isn't too much of a concern

Looking forward to seeing more!

Cheers,

BC

[FokkerFodder]

Thanks all and for the advice, Alan and Brad - I've added a couple of brass pins so hopefully the wings will attach ok.

Also a small update.. now buttoned up and added a bit of colour to the linen. It seemed a bit pale given the varnish, castor oil, grime etc which would have given a darker hue. Not sure it's there but a start - the weathering will darken it further as well.

I'm heading back to Oz for 2 weeks so no more updates until I'm back, although I'm hoping to stock up on a few modelling supplies over this time so I can push forward on this.

Take care all.

cheers
Matt

[RAGIII]

That really looks great! I Love the Linen!!
RAGIII

[gedmundson]

Nice work on this one Matt.
Cheers,
Gary

[NigelR]

Nice work on the linen, looking good!

[AngryJazz]

Very nice color for the linen!