FE2b (Late) A5650 "Jess" 100 Sqn. 1:32 WNW

[lcarroll]

    A couple of quick photos of the last of the Beardsmore additions, the two black throttle cables curved back and run towards the cockpit and the bellcrank and cables on the magneto box. The machro close ups are just plain brutal!




    Now I can assemble the nacelle and lower wings.
Cheers,
Lance

[rhallinger]

Fantastic Lance!  Looks like the real deal to me.   Very well done!

Regards,

Bob

[lcarroll]

Thanks Bob. Nice to see you active on the Forum again, you were MIA for a while!
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

Very very nice Lance, your engine turned out beautifully and now it is in its position it looks even better.

Des.

[lcarroll]

Thank you Des. I've mounted the lower wings on the nacelle and while letting the assembly set the lattice booms were cleaned up. It should start looking like an airplane soon!
Cheers,
Lance

[Suffolk Lad]

Tug, I normally seal Post Shading with a coat of semi-gloss clear (Vallejo Polyurethane of late) however on the black finish on this one I did only one wing and all of the shading disappeared! Given the "test" failed I re-shaded the wing and left well enough alone, this one will remain unsealed. The sealer coat has worked very well over other colours and Lozenge decals (and Aviattics PC10 and CDL Decals) as well in the past.

Ah, thought as much Lance. On my first armour models I did the same only to see the effects disappear. Like you, since then I have left as done however I keep all my models protected with card covers made to fit the base tightly. It gradually became apparent that the air movement caused by placing and removal of the cover had the effect of slowly dissipating the residual dust  - Some you just can't win eh 

Regards - Tug

[Jeff T]

Brilliant work on the engine Lance!... Looks like the real deal.

Dreading this part on mine, I hate detailing engines, it never ends!


Cheer's,
Jeff.

[RAGIII]

Another fine example of your Outstanding Modeling Skills. The Engine is Brilliant!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Tug, I normally seal Post Shading with a coat of semi-gloss clear (Vallejo Polyurethane of late) however on the black finish on this one I did only one wing and all of the shading disappeared! Given the "test" failed I re-shaded the wing and left well enough alone, this one will remain unsealed. The sealer coat has worked very well over other colours and Lozenge decals (and Aviattics PC10 and CDL Decals) as well in the past.

Ah, thought as much Lance. On my first armour models I did the same only to see the effects disappear. Like you, since then I have left as done however I keep all my models protected with card covers made to fit the base tightly. It gradually became apparent that the air movement caused by placing and removal of the cover had the effect of slowly dissipating the residual dust  - Some you just can't win eh 

Regards - Tug

   As I say Tug, it's only a black finish that seems to react this way, other finishes have worked out very well with the shading only slightly muted by over coating. If/when I attempt another overall black scheme I think I'll shade with the airbrush and see if that works better.
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

Thanks for your comments Jeff and Rick, much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

[tcraftpilot]

Really well done on the throttle cable etc... They have a very natural, realistic look to them.

[lcarroll]

Really well done on the throttle cable etc... They have a very natural, realistic look to them.

Thanks for your comments, "T'Craft"!
Cheers,
Lance

[moustique]

this engine is fabulous
great work

[lcarroll]

Thanks for your comments Moustique, they are greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

[radio]

Fantastic engine and very fine detailing, Lance.
Cheers
Martin