WNW FE2b Late

[GAJouette]

  Ian,
Just as I would expect,even more outstanding work from your talented bench. Keep them coming my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Chris Johnson]

Very nice work Ian. I can't think of a harder colour scheme to do than straight black. Your use of pastels brings the colour to life. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the same.

Cheers,

Chris

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thank you

Did a bit more work on the side frames, with the internal rigging, prior to fitting to the cockpit assembly.

[GAJouette]

  Ian,
That fine work my friend and looks excellent .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks Gregory - taking things easy at the moment, grabbing a spare hour or so to attach eyelets to the wings for rigging later.  There are so many of these but it is easier to fix them onto the individual components first....

No more pics really to show this, but I can't really concentrate on any more involved work - I can take 1o mins or so and do a couple of eyelets, or a couple of hours to do 2 dozen...

[modelmaker]

Hows progress Ian? Mines all finished !

Sean

[Ian from Doncaster]

Hi Sean,

Looking forward to your finished pics.

I have made slow progress but still a long way to go.  The prop and wheels are completed, the engine is virtually done bar a bit of detailing to be finished when it is fitted to the nascelle.  The cockpit components are almost all ready but I am holding off the critical fit of the side frames and nascelle halves.  These will need careful attention to fit properly, so in the meantime I am working on other components.  The tail section is painted and rigged, the rudder is done, and the wings are partially complete with just the lower wing rigging eyelets to attach.  Booms not yet started neither are the armaments.

[modelmaker]

Sounds good Ian. The rigging when you get to that stage
Will certainly test you patience , I like to think I have alot
But it tested mine!!

Sean

[Pete Nottingham]

Looking good now Ian, I've been doing nothing but wood on mine these past few days and boy is there a lot.

Cheers

Pete.

[Ian from Doncaster]

Continued with the eyelets, still more to go before finishing the painting.  Here the top surface of the bottom wing is primed in matt black, and the top of the upper wing is done but the brackets and eyelets need painting.

[Pete Nottingham]

Thats plenty of eyelets you've got there Ian, good luck.

Cheers

Pete.

[Dal Gavan]

Ian, that engine is superb, mate.  I've really enjoyed reading this log this morning.

However, I'll need a lot more practice before I even consider getting an FE2B myself, despite you, Pete and NSCE making it look easy.

Cheers.

Dal. 

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks Dal   However I would say that you certainly can build one of these - it is just a case of doing things in small chunks and being patient.  The rigging in particular looks daunting but can be done in stages - as you can see I have already placed dozens of eyelets and have rigged the fin.

You will certainly get your money's worth!

[LindsayT]

Just catching up on this build, Ian. Very entertaining. I've never really considered building a Fee, but you're making a case for it. This seems like one of those 'adventure builds' where the process and challenge is just as important as the subject. Would that be a reasonable assumption, or do you just have a case of Fee Feever?

Keep up the great updates - this build could go on for months and I'd be happy!

Lindsay

[Ian from Doncaster]

You are correct, the building gives much satisfaction.  I may not have chosen this kit ahead of another, however it was a gift and turning into a very enjoyable one!