Viking Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Despite looking fragile, The Fe2b was was actually quite a strong aircraft and generally popular with aircrews. That big engine offered quite some protection from rounds being fired from behind, and it had an excellent forward field of fire. The thing I find most astonishing is the way the Observers in the front used to stand up and move their machine gun to various different mountings, and operate them, whilst the pilot would be taking evasive action. Nothing secured them in tthe aircraft whilst doing this. The modlel represents a presentation aircraft 'Baroda 15' flown by FG Pinder and EA Halford in March 1916, and was Max Immelman's final victory. It was whilst attacking this aircraft that his synchronisation gaer failed and he shot off half his own propeller resulting in his Eindecker shaking itself to pieces, and him losing his life in the susequent crash. The Kit is Wingnut wings recent release, it is a beautiful example of model engineering and I can honestly say it is without fault, I can not find one thing wrong with the way Wingnuts have designed and produced this, it was a pleasure to build from start to finish. The only thing I can say is that it becomes harder to work on as it gets built, as it is so big that you have to take care moving it around. I suffered a minor bit of dmage when it slipped partly out of my hand and knocked a wheel & axle clean off, and popped a couple of outboard struts off. All my fault, but repairable with cyano and accelerator. All rigging is done with Maxima Chameleon 2.5lb fishing line pulled through holes in the top wing, and trimmed flush. This is fully functionsl in that it does what the real rigging did, and gives a lot of extra strength to the model. Some WIP shots; Cheers John 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wonderful work, just love all that rigging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Quijano Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Impressive build, John. The rigging looks just perfect. What a beautiful piece. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Very nice and beautifully finished - rather you than me with that rigging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Very nicely done, the base sets it off a treat too. I think using the smoke coloured line works well with this plane rather than painting the lines silver as due the the sheer volume of wires the silver stands out too much and detracts the eye from the aircraft IMO. I'm tempted by the CDL version too rather than the night fighters which seem to be the popular choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Wow that is NICE! Beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Brilliant! Great job on the rigging, I have just started the RNAS Sopwith Pup, my first WNW build and I shall be pleased to do half as good a job as you have done. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Stunning build and excellent photo's, a pleasure to see that. Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyyam Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 You,ve done that aircraft justice. Lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thats a beauty.All credit to a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 what a beauty first class build tonyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saudi Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 This has got to be one of the best models I have ever seen. Simply stunning work. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 That is simply stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Congratulations, that is inspirational work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Truely outstanding job, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbob Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 OH man thats beautiful very very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 A thing of beauty, Sir. Wonderful that this has finally been done up as a kit; it was one of the most important types of the Great War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Gorgeous and very sharp modelling, absolutely superb and beautifully painted too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Stunning. I want one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 John, Well done, mate - your usual high standard of workmanship on display here. Best regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Absolutely outstanding!! The way you've captured all the different materials & textures is wonderful!! Simply stunning model John (& beautifully photographed too!!) keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 hey John is a really Fantastic job and Nice subject. I like a lot and the details are amazing. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Awesome! I enjoyed the build thread for this one too- really nice work. With the trouble I'm having rigging an Se5a at the moment, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to rig this aircraft!! I guess I need to try out this method of rigging, I've been using EZline, and I don't really get on with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Patience rewarded with a superb finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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