richdlc Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi - after many months work, the big Spad is done! You can check out the build thread in the works in progress section - thanks for looking! Here's one of the scratched wingtip drop-down lights found on USAF machines - made from pewter sheet and clear thermoform: The rudder locking mechanism - note that the rudder is angled left, hence some slack for the wire on that side 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Very nice, like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I didn't go mad on the underside weathering as it will mostly be hidden… but leaking oil is a must. If anything, this is TOO clean The landing gear struts have red painted locking mechanisms to prevent the gear from accidentally being retracted whilst the aircraft is parked. These were simple to make from pieces of pewter sheet. Remember to put RBF tags on stuff like this! Mine are from HGW The canopy had a huge mould seam right down the middle. I removed this and after a few dozen polishing sessions this is how it turned out. There are one or two minor flaws visible in the right light. However, I decided against covering the transparencies in future at this late stage as I didn't want it to go wrong. With me, future always seems to either pool (causing blemishes) or go wrong in some other way. I just don't trust myself / it enough to risk ruining the only canopy I have. In any case, it looks OK to me. Oh yes - the yellow grab handles are another feature missing in the kit - I made mine from stretched sprue held in the right position whilst it cooled. I attached them VERY carefully with simple plastic cement. And some more images of the model… Here's that 'washed out' rudder - a FUBAR with the dullcote. I think it looks kind of cool! hand painted commander's stripes - they look better to me than decals, but 3 mil too far forward compared to the other side - uh-oh! Nice red dive brake interior. Dragon's head decal a little too far forward. Zotz decal originally had a small red square just ahead of the dragon's tongue. I finally figured out that Zotz must have thought it was part of the marking - it isn't. In fact, the little red mark is the red reflective strip found on either fuselage side.. behind the dive brake you can just see the 'towel rail' antenna, which I made from flattened sprue (note - the real thing isn't round but 'flattened') I added Verlinden dry transfer data stencils to each weapons pylon for extra realism. You can just see the red trim tab in this photo - I saw that 'Miss Eileen' had this feature in a photo of the real aircraft found in the Wayne Mutza book. Dirt, dust and oil… the red wing jury strut was made from plastic rod and brass wire. Strangely, Trumpeter don't seem to include these in the kit, but for folded wings they are essential. The engine was built and assembled in stages. Mount first, then engine, then exhausts, then attach that lot, add cowling and finally prop. The prop is from AMS resins and is a big improvement on the kit parts. The folded wing was one of the last things to be attached. Various levers and wires had to be added at this stage: comments welcomed as always - thanks for following my build! Edited October 21, 2014 by richdlc 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfingers Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 superub work looking great and just outstanding build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Really nice build. I've always liked the Spad but I've never been able to do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 thanks guys! You'll notice that a wing has been removed. I've scratched a simple cradle / wheeled trolley for it. Once my custom made base and case arrive later this week, I'll make a simple concrete surface to replicate a hangar floor. I'll then display the removed wing, along with a figure to illustrate scale. I have to be careful what I add because I've already entered this in a certain class for Telford - any more additions and it will turn into a diorama. As much as I like doing dios, I think this one is better off in the class it's entered for. I'll update this thread once the base and ther bits are complete, which should hopefully be very soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Pure class. The detail is amazing right down to the springs in the breaches of the guns, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Gobsmackingly good well done mate!:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cracking stuff - can't beat a good Spad (I might be just a teensy bit biassed!!) but that is a great Spad. Lovely work and loving the attention to detail - never seen that rudder lock before.... Certainly deserves to place well - good luck at Telford! ATBRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Absolutely lovely work, particularly around the lovely oily mess these things made! The detail work around the engine and wings is superb, I look forward to seeing it at Telford, I hope you do well, it certainly deserves a prize for the amount of work you've put into it. Good Luck Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My gob is smacked.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Brilliant Spad! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 superb spad, looks great very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Have to echo everyone,s thoughts,superb build and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great job with amazing detail work, really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 INCREDIBLE ..... GORGEOUS .... BRAVO Rich. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 cheers guys, glad you like it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 good work well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 hi - many thanks for the kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Fox Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Sublime, end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Detail is outstanding!! Bravo!! And good luck for the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 superb work !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Very cool model, top work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 That is very nice, love the detail you have incorperated into the build. Great model. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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