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Offline Squiffy

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F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« on: September 28, 2015, 04:26:45 AM »
Evening, chaps!

My second foray into the world of the large scale. In at the deep end would describe how I feel about it!  :-[

I'm not posting a blow-by-blow account of the build as better modellers than I have covered these things. Instead I'm posting a few photos as I progress with this beast.











I think that's the easy part done with. I've been looking at the rigging diagram and it's frightening  :o
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2015, 04:57:37 AM »
WELL SQUIFFY, I WOULD SAY THIS FORAY INTO LARGE SCALE IS LOOKING AWESOME!
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2015, 07:36:50 AM »
Extremely well done so far Squiffy, it appears you have adapted very well to the large scale.

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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2015, 09:34:13 AM »
Very great work, Squiffy.
Cheers
Martin
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2015, 01:31:55 PM »
Quote from: RAGIII on September 28, 2015, 04:57:37 AM
WELL SQUIFFY, I WOULD SAY THIS FORAY INTO LARGE SCALE IS LOOKING AWESOME!
RAGIII
Gotta agree with my amigo here, Squiffy!  Brilliant start!
Cheers,
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2015, 05:18:04 PM »
Well Squiffy,

it seems very good for now, I like the wood color. Do you plan on fully rigging the interior and for which paint scheme are you going?
I'm working on the exatly same kit and currently on the exactly same step (minus the engine), but probably you will be finishing yours long before mine is anywhere close to finishing :)
I will continue to follow your build for tips and tricks :)

best regards,
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2015, 06:54:47 PM »
Thanks, chaps.

Sasho - I am doing the 22 Sqn. scheme. I have fitted the control rigging to the interior but not that for the frame.


The pieces of masking tape are to keep the rigging out of the way whilst I fit the wings.

By the way, this is my first ever attempt at airbrushing. I bought a compressor and airbrush last week and am basically learning as I go.
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2015, 11:03:22 PM »
Looking beautiful squiffy! You seem to picking up Airbrushing at the same speed you build !
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2015, 02:37:50 AM »
Wow!! Impressive work, Squiffy! After working with the smaller scales, 1/32 must seem like a piece of cake to you. Your airbrush skills are spot on also.

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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2015, 02:05:39 PM »
Squiffy, are you kidding?! This is amazing. I'll have to watch you; there is something of the cobra in you...

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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2015, 02:58:32 PM »
Beautiful work so far Squiffy,  your air brush skills are extremely good,

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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2015, 04:48:20 PM »
The nascelle looks excellent! Once you get comfortable with the airbrush, you wills ee how much easier and better it is than the old brush, especially for large surfaces.
I'm going for "Zanzibar #1" option :)
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2015, 11:06:00 PM »
No work today so I have put the upper plane on and have 4 wires rigged so far. I don't know how I've managed that as I can't really see to put the line through the eyelets and tubes!

Only another 48 wires to rig and then it's onto fitting the lattice tail and rigging that.

I'm wondering -  are there any crew figures available for this kite? I delibertely haven't fitted the seatbelts in case I can put a crew in...
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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2015, 05:16:46 PM »
Squiffy, have you checked Nordland Models website? They offer an FE2B pilot and gunner (part #RFC07B) for about US$45.00

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Re: F.E.2b (early) 1/32
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2015, 06:42:30 PM »
Thanks, Pietro,

Since my last post I looked through the figures section of this forum and found that very crew. The Nordland models site shows them as out of stock. I'm hoping to be able to buy them from a supplier here in the UK but have had no luck so far.
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