Be12b conversion

[Kamil Zoszak]

Fine art... OUTSTANDING... you left me speachless

[KiwiZac]

Gosh, that's looking so pretty. Beautiful work!

[Dirigible-Al]

Both detail and rigging are excellent. It's hard to rig a 1/72 plane that's British, specially when there are double wires in places.
Alan

[DaddyO]

Can't find a suitable blushing emoji, but thank you all for the kind words 

You're right about the rigging Alan, in fact I was chatting at the weekend about the tasks on British aircraft at the weekend which I don't enjoy as much - unsurprisingly double flying wires and the wrap around of PC10 are top of that particular list. (I'll probably choose something simpler for the next build although I'd really like to get a few more British aircraft for the display and do have a hankering to build a pusher or two so that may go out of the window)

Just need to add the elevator/rudder controls, seatbelts and a few little odds and ends so hopefully have it finished by the weekend. Various domestic tasks and the usual work getting in the way, but hopefully will post some completed pics soon.

Paul

[NigelR]

That is fabulous work on the gun mount Paul. I'll look forward to seeing this at the next show!

[Skyhook]

looks fantastic in every way! I might be not wrong if I say that this may be your best model so far!

cheers,
Skyhook

[lone modeller]

Good to see that you are thinking about making some models or real aeroplanes ... er sorry, pushers. Don't hesitate - just get on and build some!

Stephen.

[ScottJ]

Paul, extraordinary as usual!  And all in 72 which makes it even more impressive.  I thought the OOB Airfix kit was pretty well done but you have made some major improvements.  The front end/cowling work looks excellent, really like the vents you've created for the underside as well as all the upgrades to convert to the B.E.12.  I know you had to spend some time to make that front end fit but fit it does... and looks like it was intended that way from Airfix.  Also, really impressed with the rigging (I'm a stretched sprue guy but can sure see the benefits with your technique), the cross over line on the upper wing and the double lines throughout look great and really add to the interest and realism of this build (those double lines ain't easy to do and it looks like you've nailed it!).  Painting is first class and I guess I could go on and on but I'll wait until you've completed it.
Always enjoy seeing what you'll come up with next...
Take care
Scott...   

[DaddyO]

That is fabulous work on the gun mount Paul. I'll look forward to seeing this at the next show!

Cheers Nigel.
It'll just be another 'green' machine, but those who look closer will hopefully enjoy it 

looks fantastic in every way! I might be not wrong if I say that this may be your best model so far!

cheers,
Skyhook

Thanks Skyhook. Think you're right about that; I'm getting more comfortable with the techniques now although there's always a feeling of 'how did I do this last time?' when I get to certain bits 

Good to see that you are thinking about making some models or real aeroplanes ... er sorry, pushers. Don't hesitate - just get on and build some!

Stephen.

LOL I'll definitely add a 'real' aeroplane to the build list Stephen just for you

Paul, extraordinary as usual!  And all in 72 which makes it even more impressive.  I thought the OOB Airfix kit was pretty well done but you have made some major improvements.  The front end/cowling work looks excellent, really like the vents you've created for the underside as well as all the upgrades to convert to the B.E.12.  I know you had to spend some time to make that front end fit but fit it does... and looks like it was intended that way from Airfix.  Also, really impressed with the rigging (I'm a stretched sprue guy but can sure see the benefits with your technique), the cross over line on the upper wing and the double lines throughout look great and really add to the interest and realism of this build (those double lines ain't easy to do and it looks like you've nailed it!).  Painting is first class and I guess I could go on and on but I'll wait until you've completed it.
Always enjoy seeing what you'll come up with next...
Take care
Scott...   

Hi Scott.
Thank you very much for the kind remarks which are really appreciated. I've enjoyed this one as it's gone along although not quite the 'quick' conversion originally intended I've learned a lot during the process of building her and there hasn't been much swearing along the way which is always a good sign 

[ColonelKrypton]

Paul,

What everyone else as said and then some.

cheers, Graham

[Tim Mixon]

Remarkable details and pilot sculpting Paul. Very much looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Tim

[DaddyO]

Paul,

What everyone else as said and then some.

cheers, Graham

Thanks Graham 

Remarkable details and pilot sculpting Paul. Very much looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Tim

Cheers Tim 

Tim and everyone else will have to wait for the pilot and base, but here as promised is the finished article (Once the base and pilot are done I'll post some pics of them in the completed section)

Be12b finished 6 , on Flickr

Be12b finished 7 , on Flickr

Be12b finished 5 , on Flickr

Be12b finished , on Flickr

Couple of hiccups whilst rigging the final bits which meant re-doing the tailplane bracing wires 

Also added the ring and pin site for the pilot, screen and pump on the cockpit sides. I decided against dangling the seatbelts over the sides so they are laying on the seat. The small bras object besides the elevator bellcrank appears to be the magneto switch (Moved over to the right hand side from the front left of the cockpit on the 'standard' Be2. I presume the poor erk swinging the prop was reassured by the pilots hand coming out to confirm switches were off before he got too close to the fan at the front  Speaking of which I used a four blader from the spares box which was flipped over to get the right direction of rotation, two blades removed and the hub re-shaped with a nice new etched hub and brass tube shaft

[DaddyO]

A couple more views (just in case you're not bored already) 

Be12b finished 2 , on Flickr

Be12b finished 3 , on Flickr

Be12b finished 4 , on Flickr

Well that's a wrap on this one.
Many thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement during the build process. Feel free to ask questions if you have any always happy to answer.

Cheers
Paul

[enathan]

Absolutely wonderful Paul! Needless to say, the level of craftsmanship and detailing make it look like a much larger scale.
Please post more pictures, I could never be bored with PC10 aircraft 

[NigelR]

Wow, that is an absolute gem, a real stunner. Definitely one of your best, can't wait to see it in the flesh on its base.