Author Topic: SPAD XIII C.1 in 1:32 scale (Read 31173 times)

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #105 on:** June 03, 2018, 01:14:53 AM »

Hi all,
Many thanks for your encouraging comments - much appreciated.
The engine bay is done now, apart from the upper wing to engine fuel and coolant pipes and the cabane strut to engine bulkhead cross bracing wires, which can't be installed until the upper wing is fitted.
The last details I've added are:
The supply pipe from the pipe block at the rear of the radiator to right of the bulkhead (cockpit water temperature gauge).
The two 'stay' rods attached from the fuselage sides to the rear of the gun cooling jackets.
The throttle control rod from the bulkhead to carburetor.
The rear 'bead' sight for the guns forward 'ring' sight.
The engine radiator and cowl assembly.
The standard Vickers .303 machine gun.
The 11 mm Vickers (Colt) 'Balloon' gun.
The windscreen.

Its now onto working the wing support struts prior to fitting the upper wing.

Mike

andonio64 · « **Reply #106 on:** June 03, 2018, 01:45:51 AM »

krow113 · « **Reply #107 on:** June 03, 2018, 02:27:21 AM »

Dee-cent!
Working that kit over nicely.

RAGIII · « **Reply #108 on:** June 03, 2018, 03:06:14 AM »

Continuing to be a Brilliant example of Modeling skill and attention to detail!
RAGIII

lcarroll · « **Reply #109 on:** June 03, 2018, 03:35:34 AM »

Really exceptional detail in that last update Mike. This just keeps getting better and better every time I check in. Very impressive modelling and a pleasure to follow along!
Cheers,
Lance

coyotemagic · « **Reply #110 on:** June 03, 2018, 05:22:08 AM »

Magnificent!
Cheers,
Bud

GazzaS · « **Reply #111 on:** June 03, 2018, 07:02:16 AM »

Awesome looking, even close up!

NigelR · « **Reply #112 on:** June 04, 2018, 08:35:07 PM »

Words are beginning to fail me here, incredibly impressive!

Jeff K · « **Reply #113 on:** June 05, 2018, 11:18:32 PM »

WOW.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #114 on:** June 05, 2018, 11:31:21 PM »

This thread is a feast to modellers' eyes! Great, great, great all around.

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #115 on:** June 10, 2018, 11:03:38 PM »

Hi all,
Just a small update as I'm waiting for turnbuckles to arrive.
I've filled the time working on a few minor bits, such as display base accessories and the wheels, and fitting the exhaust pipes with micro-tube support brackets, the foot step and at the rear the fuselage lifting straps.

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #116 on:** June 10, 2018, 11:33:32 PM »

Even your small updates are Brilliant

RAGIII

Borsos · « **Reply #117 on:** June 11, 2018, 02:25:30 AM »

"Brilliant" is the propper word for what you are doing here. Your detail work is awesome!
Borsos

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #118 on:** June 11, 2018, 03:31:11 PM »

NigelR · « **Reply #119 on:** June 11, 2018, 06:57:38 PM »

More impressive work. Really looking forward to the finished article.