Re: Squiffy's Kites: RAF F.E2b night bomber,58 Squadron. 1/72 scale

[IFF1418]

Wonderful Squiffy, as Rick said you are continuing to  amaze us!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Squiffy]

Thanks for the kind comments. 

As I've been working on a German diorama I have been building German crates. The latest is a Pfalz D.XII from Eastern Express.
The struts are quite fragile and I managed to break 3 of them but only one is really noticeable. There is no interior on this one as I intend to fit a pilot.

[RAGIII]

Really well done Pfalz! I love your work!
RAGIII

[ALBATROS1234]

you sure crank out alot of models squiffy.i understand they are 1/72 and theres not as much there so its a quicker built but i still say your devotion is commendable.

[IFF1418]

Wonderful again Squiffy, I think your days count 36 hours! Your setup as always is teriffic!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Squiffy]

Thanks, chaps.

Here are the results of my Triplane production line http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=5740.0 . One semi rebuild/paint and two new builds. All Revell kits (is there any other in 1/72?).

N500.




N5493 Blymp, as flown by Australian ace Robert A Little, who achieved 20 victories with this machine whilst flying with 8 Naval Squadron.



Just a little oil staining.

N5492 Black Maria, as flown by Canadian Raymond Collishaw, who achieved 23 victories with this machine whilst flying with 10 Naval Squadron.



I was going to do this as N533, a two-gun Tripe, but that would have meant having C lettering on fuselage and starboard tailplane - lettering that I don't have, so the kit decals were used and it stayed as N5492

[RAGIII]

A stunning trio of Tripes Squiffy! Your skills have certainly been honed and are evident in the build(s)
RAGIII

[radio]

Very great builds Squiffy!
Martin

[IanB]

Lovely work, Squiffy. A huge improvement over what you started with.

Ian

[lone modeller]

Those Revell kits are old and they show it sometimes. On this occasion however your skill has more than made up for the deficiencies of the kit - a lovely little trio.

BTW I missed your Pfalz earlier - I was away when it was posted. That is a lovely build too. Quite an airforce you have there now!

Stephen.

[Bolman]

Excellent work!

Regarding the lettering, I use Woodland Scenics' dry transfers, found at most model railroad hobby shops, for custom wing lettering and serial numbers. Application is easy and once a clear coat is added afterward, very durable.

Best regards,

John

[Squiffy]

Thanks, chaps. I am getting slower but better. Work and other things (not to mention several miles of rib tapes!) have meant that it's been a month in the building but now my BAT Project Gotha GL.VII is completed. I didn't document the build on the forum as I've come to realise that I'm pretty hopeless in keeping up with posting progress and my builds aren't exactly revolutionary in what I do. Nevertheless, here it is, resplendent in its replacement Aviatik lozenge:

[RAGIII]

Very Impressive build Squiffy! Your Lozenge application is outstanding! The rigging looks excellent!
RAGIII

[Des]

Very nicely done Squiffy, the Gotha looks excellent and the action shot with the propellers rotating is really impressive, your aerodrome is filling up nicely.

Des.

[radio]

Very beautiful build Squiffy.
Martin