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Offline dr 1 ace

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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #120 on: February 04, 2016, 09:41:11 AM »
Looking good, looks like you have the turnbuckles aligned perfectly with the "wires"

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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #121 on: February 04, 2016, 09:49:06 AM »
Beautiful job with the top wing and the rigging Bud, this is turning into a superb looking model.

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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #122 on: February 04, 2016, 10:05:24 AM »
Quote from: dr 1 ace on February 04, 2016, 09:41:11 AM
Looking good, looks like you have the turnbuckles aligned perfectly with the "wires"

Ed
Thanks, Ed!  With the C type buckles, it was easy.  I simply wired an eyelet into one end, giving it flexibility.  With the A and B types, I had to do a lot of measuring and pre-alignment.  I had planned on using all C's.  Thought I had 60 on hand, plenty for this job.  Turned out one of the packs of 30 were 1/32 scale, so I just used what I had.  Ordered more, but by the time they got here, I was nearly finished rigging.  I recommend C types for all rigging because pulling the line tight pulls them into alignment.
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #123 on: February 04, 2016, 10:07:41 AM »
Quote from: Des on February 04, 2016, 09:49:06 AM
Beautiful job with the top wing and the rigging Bud, this is turning into a superb looking model.

Des.
Thanks, Des!  I'm using Przemo's beautiful model as a guide, so if it turns out okay, I owe it to his guidance and inspiration.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #124 on: February 04, 2016, 10:59:26 AM »
It is an outstanding build Bud.
Cheers
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #125 on: February 04, 2016, 11:06:02 AM »
Quote from: radio on February 04, 2016, 10:59:26 AM
It is an outstanding build Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Thank you, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #126 on: February 04, 2016, 09:56:12 PM »
I just catched up with this build and should say that you are doing excellent job with the kit Bud :) Can't wait to see it finished!
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #127 on: February 05, 2016, 12:38:44 AM »
" With the C type buckles, it was easy.  I simply wired an eyelet into one end, giving it flexibility. "

Bud,
   Your rigging is superb, as is the model! 8)
   Do you mean you made your own eyelets attached to one end of a "C" Type Buckle or actually attached one of Bob's eyelets to the Buckle? Whatever you've done you have certainly solved the alignment problem. Nicely done!
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #128 on: February 11, 2016, 05:41:00 AM »
Thanks, Sasho and Lance! 
Lance, on the C type turnbuckles, I run a piece of fine wire through one end of the turnbuckle, fold it at the center, pinch the ends together in a hemostat, hold the buckle with my left finger tips and spin the hemostat with my right hand until I have an eyelet.  I clip off the end leaving about a 16th of an inch, then glue it into the hole.  The turnbuckle will just flop around until you apply tension.  I hope that makes sense.  If not, I'll try to take pictures.
She's almost finished now.  All that remain are the exhaust and the Parabellum.  The exhaust will be a challenge since I have to build it from scratch.  The Parabellum will be a breeze since I'm using the new Gaspatch offering.






Next pics will be in the completed model section.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #129 on: February 11, 2016, 06:14:22 AM »
Superb Bud, I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of her completed.

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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #130 on: February 11, 2016, 06:22:34 AM »
She is turning out exellent Bud.
Waiting for the finished build.
Cheers
Martin
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #131 on: February 11, 2016, 07:55:04 AM »
Awesome Bud! The Gaspatch MG looks great. I am sure you will nail the exhausts! I am looking forward to the completed Model Photos!
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #132 on: February 11, 2016, 09:59:04 AM »
   Thanks for the turnbuckle clarification Bud, makes perfect sense the way you've described it. Outstanding work, she's a beauty and I'll be sure to check her out in the Completed Section.
Cheers,
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #133 on: February 11, 2016, 12:18:43 PM »
Excellent work, Bud, just beautiful. Hope my little Dolphin comes up to the mark you've just set with your DFW!   ;)
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Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
« Reply #134 on: February 12, 2016, 01:09:22 AM »
Looks dynamite bud.love the craft,the paint ,the decals,the scheme ,the build in general and the builder .its superb in every way.oh er and long live gaspatch
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