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RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« on: November 04, 2024, 12:13:32 AM »
So here is my current build - the newest Lukgraph version of BE.2c fully 3D-printed.

The preparation works are well under way, the surfaces are polished from delicate but still present traces of 3D print, the joints are armed with wire inserts, also the wings are reinforced with two solid sections of wire each.


















« Last Edit: November 04, 2024, 06:18:33 PM by PrzemoL »
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/72, Lukgraph)
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2024, 01:42:55 AM »
Your headline sent me rushing to the Lukgraph website and, alas, it's 1/32  :)
There's nothing wrong with the Airfix kit but I wouldn't mind a highly detailed B.E.2c in 1/72.

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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/72, Lukgraph)
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2024, 01:56:18 AM »
Your headline sent me rushing to the Lukgraph website and, alas, it's 1/32  :)
There's nothing wrong with the Airfix kit but I wouldn't mind a highly detailed B.E.2c in 1/72.

Oh my... I am sorry, my mistype... It surely is 1/32.  The header is corrected.
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2024, 12:20:58 PM »
I'm glad to see that my first real day back on the fourm since mid-September coincides with the kickoff of a new PrzemoL build... I'm greatly looking forward to following this one, my friend.

And Ehud, who knows what the future holds? With the explosion of 3DP kits it won't be long until someone puts out a new BE...

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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2024, 06:30:30 PM »
Yes, I'd initially seen the 1/72 header and passed by but will pay much greater attention now. I'm keen to see how the new 3D  Lukgraphs work out. (Nothing against 1/72 but I don't tend to follow the early stages, although I love seeing the finished subjects taking shape.)
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2024, 07:07:55 PM »
Good start Przemo, although this still looks like a challenging build. Will follow with interest.

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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2024, 09:44:50 AM »
A small progress of today - 4 control horns for ailerons


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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2024, 01:24:32 PM »
I am very excited to see this Prze!

What did you use to polish away the printing artefacts?
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2024, 01:01:25 AM »
That would also be intersting for me.

That 3D printing structurs scare me, especially on parts like motor or other delicate structures. Do you have some honest pre- and post-polishing pictures in order to see the effect? I would guess, it is highly depending on camera/light angels.

However, thank you so much for this new thread  :)
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2024, 04:08:33 AM »
Looks like you're off to a solid start, Przemol! I really enjoy seeing how some of you guys drill and pin more positive connection points since that's a technique with which I've experienced mixed results. I'll be paying close attention to this topic of yours since I've got a Lukgraph Halberstadt in the stash and hope to add some more of their kits soon.
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2024, 05:55:40 AM »
I am very excited to see this Prze!

What did you use to polish away the printing artefacts?

I am using several grades of sand paper.

That would also be intersting for me.

That 3D printing structurs scare me, especially on parts like motor or other delicate structures. Do you have some honest pre- and post-polishing pictures in order to see the effect? I would guess, it is highly depending on camera/light angels.

However, thank you so much for this new thread  :)
Rafael

The traces are barely visible, hard to photograph. But mayby here you will notice the difference between raw and polished strut. And the untreated element still not removed from the printing tree.
They are most notable in the sound you hear when polishing, clearly indicating the regular roughness of the surface.




Looks like you're off to a solid start, Przemol! I really enjoy seeing how some of you guys drill and pin more positive connection points since that's a technique with which I've experienced mixed results. I'll be paying close attention to this topic of yours since I've got a Lukgraph Halberstadt in the stash and hope to add some more of their kits soon.

Those butt joints require reinforcement, especially the control surfaces which will later be pulled by the control lines.
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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2024, 08:21:34 PM »
Thank you very much for the detailed pictures, highly appreciated!!

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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2024, 06:21:26 AM »
Elevator and rudder control horns





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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2024, 12:36:21 AM »
Very impressive work on those control horns!

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Re: RAF BE.2c (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2024, 04:10:38 AM »
Thanks, Nigel.

The remaining control horns are ready. There will be some cheating with the rear rudder bar, its tips popping out of the fuselage will be modelled as separate bits and the main bar element fitted under the pilot seat (kit PE element modified) which is completely hidden is a pure guesswork, but needed only to provide the assembly points for the cables running in the cockpit from the pilot rudder bar.
I have also scratch built the pilot seat cushion as there was no wicker seat in the original.
Also the self made eyelets for the interior rigging were attached.









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