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Online Mike Norris (UK)

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1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« on: October 02, 2024, 06:34:34 AM »
Hi all,
I thought it was time to build one of the 'pushers' in my stash.
So next build a 'Wingnut Wings' model.

Airco DH.2, Serial No.5966 as flown by Capt. Alan Machin Wilkinson of ‘C’ Flight, No.24 Squadron, Bertangles, August 1916.

Mike

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Offline William Adair

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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2024, 08:27:58 AM »
One of my all-time favourites. Really looking forward to this ;D
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2024, 07:21:19 PM »
Mike you truly are prolific - where on earth do you find the time...!  :o

Here comes another masterpiece!  ;D

Cheers,

BC
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2024, 07:57:15 PM »
Quote from: Brad Cancian on October 02, 2024, 07:21:19 PM
Mike you truly are prolific - where on earth do you find the time...!

I was wondering how he gets so bloody efficient!   8)
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2024, 05:21:57 AM »
Quote from: Brad Cancian on October 02, 2024, 07:21:19 PM
Mike you truly are prolific - where on earth do you find the time...!  :o

Here comes another masterpiece!  ;D

Cheers,

BC

Hi Brad,
After extending for another two years, I finally retired in 2016.
So I have all day to model and a very understanding wife  ;)

Mike
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Offline NigelR

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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2024, 06:15:50 PM »
Quote from: Mike Norris (UK) on October 03, 2024, 05:21:57 AM
So I have all day to model and a very understanding wife  ;)
A great combination, I have the same. Mind you, I am incredibly slow at getting anything done despite all the alleged time I have available!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2024, 08:24:13 PM »
Yes! Brilliant choice of model. I'll tag along, as usual.
/Fredrik
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2024, 06:04:22 AM »
Hi all,
The basic nacelle is complete.
I've added some extra details:

Two pipes on the fuel fine control (forward, top of nacelle left side frame)
Pipe from the hand operated pressure pump (nacelle left side frame)
Tachometer drive (nacelle right side frame)
Rudder control cables
Aileron control cables (hidden by pilots seat)
Crossed bracing wires in nacelle side frames
Crossed bracing wires over top of the engine drip tray in rear of nacelle.

A second pair of crossed bracing wires behind the engine will be fitted once the lower wing is fitted (wires attached to lower wing rear spar.
The Lewis machine gun will be fitted later in the build.
Now onto the outside of the nacelle,

Mike







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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2024, 05:50:32 PM »
Lovely work Mike, that's an excellent cockpit. The wood grain looks really good in this one.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2024, 07:19:14 PM »
What's not to like  - it's a pusher with lots of lovely details.  8)
Great job so far Mike; looking forward to the next update already

Paul
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2024, 11:56:27 PM »
Hi all,
The engine is completed.
I added ignition leads made from annealed 0.125 mm diameter copper wire,

Mike





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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2024, 01:33:38 AM »
Outstanding detailing, Mike. This one is already shaping up to be a real stunner!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2024, 04:03:54 AM »
Very nice, love that wiring!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2024, 04:05:46 AM »
Hi all,
I've replaced the pre-molded stitching on the nacelle as I thought it looked slightly flat.
I used photo-etch stitching from the ‘HGW Models’ AMC DH.2 set (132097).
I've also added the cover strip between the nose and nacelle upper cowl.
That was cut from 0.2 mm thick plastic card,

Mike



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Re: 1:32nd scale Airco DH.2
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2024, 05:59:54 PM »
Good work there Mike, this is coming on nicely.
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