1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)

[Mike Norris (UK)]

It's looking great!
Out of curiosity, do you apply the decals, eg roundels, under or on top of the linen decal? It looks like roundels on top of linen decal, but the Belgian colours on the rudder looks like paint with linen decal on top of it.
/F

The roundels and rudder markings are applied over the linen decals.
I think the rudders may look more like linen as they are weathered more than the wing roundels,

Mike

[FAf]

Thanks Mike! Planning my first use of linen decals.
/Fredrik

[NigelR]

This is shaping up to be one of your best IMO in terns of finish. You have really nailed the approach to CDL and it's worked superbly on this one.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
I've spent four days pre-rigging and creating rigging holes for the Caudron.
Here's a few shots, but most are rigging locating holes in the wings and tail unit.
Combination of 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter tube and 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament.
Turnbuckles are a mix of Gaspatch 1:48th scale metal and Proper plane 1:32nd scale resin.

After assembly I'll final rig the rest of the wires and cables,

Mike

[NigelR]

You really are a model engineer of the highest calibre Mike, this is very impressive detail work.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The upper wing has now been fitted, apart from the bracing struts for the outer lift struts.
They will be fitted after final rigging of the wings.
Despite have a total of 16 struts, there is still some slight sideways flex of the upper wing.
The final rigging should make it all more rigid,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The eight cabane strut bracing wires have been added.
I used 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament, 0.5 mm diameter blackened tubes and Gaspatch 1:48th scale metal turnbuckles (Type A and C) and Anchor Points.

Mike

[Borsos]

That gets together very nicely.

[NigelR]

Beautifully intricate work Mike, this is going to be a great build.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The inboard twin flying wires are rigged.
Also the inboard single landing wires.
Both using 0.12 mm mono-filament and blackened 0.5 mm diameter tube.
The turnbuckles are Proper Plane resin 1:32nd scale Eye End type (RD-018),

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
More final completed.
Forward brace wires.
Inboard incidence wires.
Outer flying wires.
Outer landing wires,

Mike

[Umlaufmotor]

Wood, fabric and wire - I don't think any other WW1 airplane hits the nail on the head like the Caudron.
Great build so far Mike.

Servus
Bertl

[NigelR]

Excellent rigging work, this really will look the business.

[gedmundson]

I continue to be amazed at your rigging on this one, Mike. A tremendous effort and each step looks most impressive indeed. The "canvas" look to your canvas is well represented, too.
Cheers!
Gary

[Rookie]

Hi Mike,

I have this kit too, because it it such a beautiful aircraft and I couldn't resist buying it.

What you show us here is both inspiring and disheartening at the same time.

I would get entangled in the wires and end up in the closest A&E to be freed.

It realy is a showcase of your skills, your meticulous research and experience at a level I know I will never reach 

Extremely well done!

Cheers,
Willem