Author Topic: SPAD XIII C.1 in 1:32 scale (Read 31285 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2018, 06:16:41 PM »

Terrific start on the struts. You have skills that will make this process much easier! I will have to figure out how to use Smoke and Mirrors when I build mine

RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2018, 08:39:08 PM »

Forming the micro-tube into the airfoil shape is straight forward when using the 'Strutter' tool.
I think the Albion Alloys 'Model Skills' site (for this and other tools) has a problem as I can't access it right now - keep getting an error page.
However here's a link that shows it if you're interested.

http://www.redfroghobbies.com/productDetail.php?id=16197&item=The_Strutter

Mike

Jeff K · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2018, 02:51:41 PM »

This ship will be spectacular. I'm grateful you're documenting it so meticulously, as I will need all the help I can get when I attempt mine.

jeroen_R90S · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2018, 06:38:33 PM »

Looking great, and really informative build, too!
We can all lean back and watch WNW release one, now that you're building this kit to this standard for us to view!

Thanks in advance!

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2018, 07:22:00 PM »

Knowing my luck that's probably what will happen - I'll just finish the Spad and WNW will release a brand new kit

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2018, 07:07:09 PM »

In preparation for scratch building the wing mounted aileron operating bell-crank and rod assemblies, I've scratch build the wing rear outboard support struts, using brass micro-tube.

RAGIII · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2018, 12:15:30 AM »

Your outboard struts look great. Just a word of caution here. Hobbycraft made their outboard struts just a tad too long to allow for wing warpage and state that they may need trimming so I hope you took this into account?
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2018, 02:22:35 AM »

Yeah I spotted that note on the instructions but thanks anyway.
The lower wing does bow slightly down at the wing tips due to the thin centre section.

dr 1 ace · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:14:45 AM »

Excellent progress !!

Ed

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:15:19 PM »

Well that's the 'H' strut, rear outboard strut with aileron operating rods and the aileron bell-crank, support and landing wire strap done for both sides.
Maybe soon I can actually start build the model!!

RAGIII · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:28:07 PM »

That is really awesome!
RAGIII

Borsos · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:41:08 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on March 28, 2018, 11:28:07 PM

That is really awesome!
RAGIII

I agree 100%
Borsos

GAJouette · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2018, 01:10:42 PM »

Mike,
My friend I'm speechless. But amazed at the detail you're building in to your SPAD. Well Done!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

GazzaS · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2018, 06:10:25 PM »

Those struts are great!

Gaz

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2018, 08:02:45 PM »

Starting to add corner rigging fittings for the wing and cabane struts - fiddly but worth it I hope.

Mike