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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #45 on: November 24, 2016, 05:12:00 AM »
Great camouflage. Seems like a good kit warped wing excluded of course
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #46 on: November 28, 2016, 02:14:55 AM »
Afternoon all,

Little more progress; some weathering, decals & rigging started. I bought in some 0.06mm monofilament and I think it's perfectly scale, but it didn't look quite right as it was almost invisible. So I've gone for an over scale 0.14mm but at least you can see it!

Thanks for keeping the interest going...

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Offline IanB

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #47 on: November 28, 2016, 03:49:39 AM »
Nice job in the weathering Guy!
I use .06mm for rigging and run it across a silver paint pen or permanent marker to make it more visible. It also may be necessary to mark the end with a black marker to help with threading it through the holes!

Ian
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #48 on: November 28, 2016, 08:00:20 PM »
Very nice weathering! The colours look so rich!.
Love it.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #49 on: November 28, 2016, 11:17:57 PM »
Great weathering, especially in 1/72.
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #50 on: November 29, 2016, 01:14:21 AM »
Your weathering is superb! I am looking forward to seeing all of those wires drop into place!
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #51 on: November 29, 2016, 04:31:23 AM »
Thank you for the kind comments  ;)

Currently mid-rigging and I'd wish I'd used a smaller diameter - I reckon about 0.1mm - it looks ok but is a little too thick to work with in this scale - the struts just aren't strong enough to be put under much tension.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #52 on: November 29, 2016, 06:05:32 AM »
Wow! This is looking superb, Guy! Well done! All the Best for the rigging! Marc
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #53 on: November 29, 2016, 01:06:05 PM »
Ah, looking very good!!
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Spads, & may have to consider building this kit in the not too distant future.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #54 on: November 29, 2016, 05:13:11 PM »
Hi Guy,
Lovely work on the Spad.
You may want to take a look at this line. 0.8 in diameter and will serve you well.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #55 on: November 30, 2016, 05:15:19 AM »
 Guy,
Now that's one beautiful SPAD my old friend. Awesome paint works! Keep up the outstanding progress!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #56 on: November 30, 2016, 06:32:09 AM »
I, too, really like those colours. I use 0,08mm for rigging, but have now recieved all 3 sizes of Uschi's stretchy line to see how that goes... the super fine is really that, even thinner than 0,08mm wire I now use...
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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #57 on: December 01, 2016, 01:30:31 AM »
Thank you again all,

I have nearly finished the rigging and I've learnt a lot about how I'll do it next time  ::) will definitely go for 0.08mm.. the thicker it is, the problems you cause.

Here's a quick shot prior to the top wing going on...




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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #58 on: December 01, 2016, 10:54:45 AM »
Looking great Guy.

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Re: Eduard 1/72 (!) Spad XIII
« Reply #59 on: December 01, 2016, 12:36:04 PM »
As Warren said, she's looking great!
 I think you'll find it easier with the thinner rigging next time, it pulls tighter without leaving a tell-tale bend as it enters the wing. There won't be any strain on the struts if you just add a small weight (I use dolls house clothes pegs!) to the line when tightening it - just enough to pull it taught. I've even used the strut material supplied in vac kits with no problems.

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