Yet another WnW F.E.2b.

[Pete Nottingham]

N.C.S.E.

I see you have put the curved piece behind the pilots seat ok, how did you do it?  As it seems to be causing some people problems.

Cheers

Pete.

[N.C.S.E]

Hmm, it may have something to do with the late vs early thing as the late 160 HP engine has 3 holes for extracooling for the radiator, that may have something to do with it as it is a different piece with maybe a slightly different and more difficult fit. I simply put it in one side of the fuselage and pushed it into the other side that, with liberal application of glue before putting it in. I wasn't confident about the fit between the two parts, it appeared to have a gap, but looking at the instructions it seemed to be alright, as well as the model on the WnW website.

[Ian from Doncaster]

I too am not too concerned about the slight gap between the curved panel abd the nascelle halves - the gap will be a little less the tighter the halves fit, but I haven't got that far yet.  Yours looks just fine to me

What are you using for rigging material?

[Ian from Doncaster]

I tried your method Ian, it has yet to be perfected by me, but its the best paint job I've done, thanks!

You're welcome - looking forward to some more pics.  I have learned so much from the contributors on here and that's the great thing about forums like this, everyone is open to sharing experiences and techniques.

[N.C.S.E]

Alright, first the bad news news, I buggered up the wing texturing as I tried further experimentation which failed horribly, but now I have moved onto the rigging with my brand new rigging wire, it's very good after using simple thread for rigging, the elastic really helps to give the wire tension, contrary to what I've read here I've found it does increase the strength of my wings, most of rigging is completed now.

[Ian from Doncaster]

You can always sand off or strip unwanted paint?

[Dal Gavan]

You're doing some lovely work, mate, and making mistakes is just another way of learning so I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.  As Ian says, you may be able to clean off the areas you're not happy with.  Some Isopropyl alcohol on a cotton bud/ Q-tip will allow you to selectively clean off the paint and won't attack the plastic.

Keep up the good work, I've enjoyed reading your build log.

Dal.

[N.C.S.E]

A lot of modelling done in the last few days.

The struts are as usual a bit wonky but the rigging is much better I think.

I have yet to put more coats on the top plane, so the paint job isn't the best there yet.

I'm thinking about using the same colour on the top wing to repaint the bottom planes.

[pepperman42]

You have made huge strides in your building and you were pretty good to start with!!!! Each project is a step forward. Well done so far!!!!

Steve

[uncletony]

She's progressing nicely, will be an impressive model when done for sure.

[Pete Nottingham]

You have made huge strides in your building and you were pretty good to start with!!!! Each project is a step forward. Well done so far!!!!

Steve

I couldn't agree more, well done.

Cheers

Pete.

[coyotemagic]

Wow!  You've certainly gotten a lot done on her, my friend.  She's coming along brilliantly.
Cheers,
Bud

[Whiteknuckles]

Nicely done NCSE, good job on rigging the beastie. Keep it up!

Andrew

[GAJouette]

   NCSE,
Moving right along nicely my young friend. It's very enjoyable watching you progress to date.You've come a long way in a short period of time and it's wonderful to have watched your skills grow.Keep up the outstanding work young master in training.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[N.C.S.E]

I always make it a rule to leave the model in a better state then it was when I came to it.

But I must admit the rigging is my destroyer, the fiddly control wire rigging is the death of me, I go to do it and if I put it in place, then some other wire snaps off, if another wire doesn't snap off, then the one I've just placed snaps off, argh!