Battaille Scratch build in 1:32 scale

[bobs_buckles]

The bar climbs ever higher. Truly outstanding craftsmanship, Des.

Vb

[Des]

Before fitting the tail I needed to complete the rigging of the fuselage frame, this has now been done, there is a total of 26 turnbuckles just in this section, I used 0.12mm monofilament for the wires and CA to hold it all together, the tail can now be fitted in position and rigged.

Des.

[Ssasho0]

this is just too good!

[LindsayT]

Did you notice an appreciable increase in the torsional strength? I should hope you got some sort of structural benefit out of all of that. But of course, I'm talking to Des, here. Whereas that rigging may take years off a mere mortal, that's just raw fuel in the afterburner for the rigmeister!

Great stuff, Des.

Lindsay

[Des]

I finished the rigging on the top of the tail plane, elevator and rudder rigging is also done. Close-up photo shows the little metal brackets I made which fit over the top of the elevator control horns, small but functional.

Des.

[bobs_buckles]

Like candy to a kid! This 46 year old kid!!!
Keep inspiring us, Des.

Great stuff 

Von Wrappedinvisualcandy

[Nigel Jackson]

Extraordinary, Des. I just love following your scratch builds.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Ssasho0]

It looks even better and better with every update!
Des,
What do you used to make the hinges and the other blue/greenish parts? Is this metal (custom PE) or very thin polystirol or something else?
Best regards,
Sasho

[Des]

All the metal parts are just that, metal. I use thin brass sheet which is 0.2mm thick, I cut this to the required width, usually about 1.0mm, by using a razor saw, this gives a good clean cut, a steel ruler is used as a guide. The holes are drliied using tungsten carbide drill bits usually about 0.3mm in size, they will drill through the thin brass very quickly.

Des.

[IFF1418]

I have no words for this Des! Unbelievable.

Kind regards
Patrick

[radio]

Des, that are very good updates and it is a master build.
Martin

[lcarroll]

Incredible detail Des, the brass fittings are excellent, really take it steps beyond perfection!
Cheers,
Lance

[Ernie]

Amazing work, Des.  I really like your use of brass for the fittings etc.
Superb work!

Cheers,
Ernie  

[coyotemagic]

Stunning work, Des!  Wow!   
Cheers,
Bud

[lone modeller]

Just amazing what you do. Like the others I am lost for words - absolutely stunning is not nearly good enough to describe this.