Author Topic: Multi-Seat 2026 GB - RAF FE.2b A852 Night Bomber WNW 1/32 (Read 12130 times)

Nigttr · « **Reply #60 on:** May 04, 2026, 08:50:28 PM »

Absolutely fantastic. I wish I had the courage to do something with rigging this complex. You say that you use polyimide tube for rigging. I have looked for this but am unable to find anything suitable. Could I ask where you get yours from?

PrzemoL · « **Reply #61 on:** May 04, 2026, 09:47:17 PM »

Thanks, gentlemen!

Quote from: DaddyO on May 04, 2026, 07:34:39 PM

More excellent detail work and the turnbuckles are a great improvement on the PE items.

Interesting to note that you wrap the roundel slightly around the hinge line since this was something I was discussing recently . . .

Paul

That is how WNW design their decals. When you attach the aileron in the neutral position that margin is barely visible but you do not see the dark edge.

Quote from: Nigttr on May 04, 2026, 08:50:28 PM

Absolutely fantastic. I wish I had the courage to do something with rigging this complex. You say that you use polyimide tube for rigging. I have looked for this but am unable to find anything suitable. Could I ask where you get yours from?

This tubing used to be accessible on Amazon with delivery world wide. Before pandemic... Now it is a truly huge problem to get. I spent many months looking for it and could only find the catalogues from the manufacturers who offered gross trades. But then, luckily I managed to locate a US medical supply company (that tubing is a medical material for micro vessels) who offered free samples. And they agreed to send them to Poland, even knowing that I would use those for atypical purposes

. I used the oportunity, got the parcel and now I daresay I have a stock for the rest of my life. I am sorry to deliver this type of answer only...

Nigttr · « **Reply #62 on:** May 05, 2026, 12:21:05 AM »

No worries, thanks for the reply. Might have to look into free samples then.

Nigel

macsporran · « **Reply #63 on:** May 05, 2026, 04:47:00 PM »

Glorious work, Prz
Looking fantastic.
Sandy

NigelR · « **Reply #64 on:** May 05, 2026, 08:45:38 PM »

Quote from: PrzemoL on May 04, 2026, 06:53:13 PM

I am actually using a darkish monofilament fishing line of 0.12mm. I attach it to the eyelets or eyes in the turnbuckles using the tube method - more precisely I use a polyimide amber tubing with 0.279mm internal diameter cut to very short sections, about 0.5-1mm long. It is the method I described in the Rigging for Everyone presentation available in this forum section.

Thanks, I couldn't see the tubing in the photos so I wondered if you had changed your approach. I may try this method again, the way you do it does look very effective.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #65 on:** May 06, 2026, 04:06:11 AM »

Quote from: Nigttr on May 05, 2026, 12:21:05 AM

No worries, thanks for the reply. Might have to look into free samples then.

Nigel

I have just found the packing with the company name - Zeus. And I also found the package label reminding me that I actually ordered it not entirely privately but to my employing university - probably it was a requirement they made. Sorry, that I do not remember more details. Anyway, good luck in your search.

Quote from: macsporran on May 05, 2026, 04:47:00 PM

Glorious work, Prz
Looking fantastic.
Sandy

Thanks, Sandy.

Quote from: NigelR on May 05, 2026, 08:45:38 PM

Quote from: PrzemoL on May 04, 2026, 06:53:13 PM
I am actually using a darkish monofilament fishing line of 0.12mm. I attach it to the eyelets or eyes in the turnbuckles using the tube method - more precisely I use a polyimide amber tubing with 0.279mm internal diameter cut to very short sections, about 0.5-1mm long. It is the method I described in the Rigging for Everyone presentation available in this forum section.
Thanks, I couldn't see the tubing in the photos so I wondered if you had changed your approach. I may try this method again, the way you do it does look very effective.

That exactly is my idea that those tubing attachment points are barely visible, here possibly playing the role of British type screw fittings to which the wires were screwed.

Some progress of today. I started the assembly of the tail truss. It is only dryfit to the wings for the time being to control the geometry. And so is the rudder, just to add some flavour. When dryfitting it turned out, that I had to replace a pair of cables in one field because they stressed the booms on the right-hand side too much causing excessive bending. Now this issue is fixed and the geometry is decent. Next steps there will be the rigging in two rear transverse fields. Then I will dare to attach the tail booms to the wings and rig them for good with the remaining lines. Then the tailplane should jump on - it is now ready for that move.

The main problem with structural rigging of the flimsy booms structure is that you have to control the rigging stress, not to deform the truss. Ideally it would be to rig simultaneously pairs of cables but you would need four hands to do it. So it is often trial and error procedure. And sometimes the cables have to be cut out and replaced. Up till now I am happy to report that only one pair had to be replaced.

NigelR · « **Reply #66 on:** May 06, 2026, 06:00:51 PM »

Those final stages of rigging look quite scary..... But you've done these before so hopefully it will all go smoothly. She is looking really good.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #67 on:** May 07, 2026, 07:43:26 AM »

Quote from: NigelR on May 06, 2026, 06:00:51 PM

Those final stages of rigging look quite scary..... But you've done these before so hopefully it will all go smoothly. She is looking really good.

I AM scared, Nigel. But somehow I manage to progress.

The tail booms are definitively attached and tightened to the wings with first 4 cables. The elevator cables with their pulleys are routed, too, though not tightened yet. The rudder still only dryfit.
And there are still 11 lines missing to rig finally the tail. Then the tailplane will be attached and the birdie will be put on its legs to see if the rigging holds and does not slacken...

Alexis · « **Reply #68 on:** May 07, 2026, 09:51:14 AM »

That's a lot of rigging ...awesome !

Alexis

NigelR · « **Reply #69 on:** May 07, 2026, 06:23:12 PM »

Thanks for sharing so many SBS photos, it's really helpful and inspiring to see you progress through such a complex build.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #70 on:** May 08, 2026, 06:40:09 AM »

Thanks, Alexis and Nigel.

I call it a day. 9 tail stiffening lines added, just 2 missing. Apparently the geometry of the tail is not distorted but adding the tailplane will be the final moment of truth. The elevator cables tightened and glued to the pulleys on the upper booms. 4 drag lines added. Bomb racks with Coopers and the main bomb added. The silver side step shield made from self adhesive metal foil. Bomb sight, toggles and small tubing routers for Bowden cables added (the cables should come tomorrow). And the Holt flares almost ready for attachment.
The end is closer and closer.

Alexis · « **Reply #71 on:** May 08, 2026, 09:48:45 AM »

The finish line is sooooo close ....

Alexis

NigelR · « **Reply #72 on:** May 08, 2026, 06:14:43 PM »

Yes, nearly there....... Fingers crossed! Lovely work on those final details.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #73 on:** May 09, 2026, 06:55:48 AM »

Bowden cables installed. And first rudder lines connected. Holt flares and wing tip hoops attached.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2026, 02:52:26 AM »

The works on the tail proceeded. First I attached the rudder, its cables and their branches to the tailskid.
Then I mounted the tailplane with its rigging and elevator cables. Also the Holt flare mounts got their tiny rigging.
With these I put the wheels on, dryfitting them (they are not fully painted yet) and dared to put the Night Fury on the wheels. And voila! Luckily all the cables are tight, no serious deformation occured when the supports changed!