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Offline Gisbod

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #30 on: November 21, 2016, 04:41:27 AM »
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The wings are a little warped - so they appear with an anhedral droop. I've taped them to the correct angle and put in a hot cupboard - hopefully they'll stay like that...


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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #31 on: November 21, 2016, 01:40:47 PM »
Guy, did you have to shim the fuse halves to get the top to fit evenly?

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2016, 02:10:37 PM »
That is a brilliant little cockpit, guy! Some great wood tones! And progress is sound... You're right to get the dihedral right at this point, it saves a lot of trouble later.. Regards, Marc
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #33 on: November 21, 2016, 06:01:34 PM »
Thanks Marc,

Yep, I'm already dreading the top wing attachment  :o in fact, I'd be very grateful for any tips and how people go about the struts and wing gluing & alignment? The struts are so tiny with the faintest of holes on the wings... no snap fit like Wingnuts here. I'd be very interested in the correct procedure? Luckily, they don't have a stagger...


Quote from: WarrenD on November 21, 2016, 01:40:47 PM
Guy, did you have to shim the fuse halves to get the top to fit evenly?

Warren

Warren, I did dry fit the top as you suggested and seemed close enough but once glued in place it did require a degree of shimming to both sides. I think my dry fit was a tad optimistic!

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #34 on: November 21, 2016, 06:11:50 PM »
You did a superb job with the cockpit Guy, looking forward to seeing more.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #35 on: November 22, 2016, 02:42:39 AM »
Thanks Des  ;)

Had quite a spurt today and have got all the initial painting done. The undercoat went on last night:





Then the 5 colour camo:





And 6 if you count the undersides (little paint overflow here but corrected after the photos):





All colours are custom mixes from Mr. Color. I've even managed to get a gloss coat on so decals next I think (although I'm away again this week :( ).

In planning my rigging I've drilled holes through the lower wing and halfway through the top - the plan being to attach to the top wing prior to fixing in place and then to pull taut through the lower wing and make good the paint. Still not entirely sure how it'll end up but at least I now have a plan... I've also bought some super fine monofilament (0.06mm).


Thanks for looking,

Guy

Ps still need help re my earlier question on wings if anyone can offer advice?
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #36 on: November 22, 2016, 03:08:54 AM »
Coming along very nicely, love the camo.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #37 on: November 22, 2016, 04:01:45 AM »
Truly remarkable work in this tiny scale, Guy!
Cheers,
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #38 on: November 22, 2016, 05:57:52 AM »
Gorgeous work on the camo scheme! The colors look spot on!
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #39 on: November 22, 2016, 12:45:31 PM »
Guy,
      I'm sorry pard, but I've not had to correct a bent wing like that, so I'm no help.

Now, I'm certainly interested in your Gunze Mr. Color mixes you created for this. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Could you be so kind as to share, please?

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #40 on: November 22, 2016, 01:11:27 PM »
Wow! That was fast! Very nice, clean work, too! I'm way too slow.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #41 on: November 22, 2016, 07:38:19 PM »
Fine and quick progress, Guy. Your are building a fine model.
And yes, do not hesitate to do double flying wires, it is perfectly doable, I have not specified it clearly in my presentation but 0.3mm holes can be drilled close enough one to another to get the starting points for decently spaced double lines.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #42 on: November 22, 2016, 09:42:24 PM »
Very clean and brilliant work. Go for double wires. You will also master this task.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #43 on: November 22, 2016, 10:51:35 PM »

Thanks chaps,

Yes, I've drilled the holes for double wires, but only at the front...



Quote from: WarrenD on November 22, 2016, 12:45:31 PM
Guy,
      I'm sorry pard, but I've not had to correct a bent wing like that, so I'm no help.

Now, I'm certainly interested in your Gunze Mr. Color mixes you created for this. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Could you be so kind as to share, please?

Warren

Thanks Warren, I think I've fixed the warped wings, it was more about the method people use to fix the struts & top wing?

The colours are variations of:

Mr Color 43, 45, 69, 70, 92, 119, 122, 312....

Hope that helps.

Guy


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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #44 on: November 23, 2016, 10:31:55 AM »
It does help, thanks!

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