Howlindawg Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for the nice feedback Bruce. Found a wee bit of time this afternoon for the Revell. The screen is on, the exhausts fitted, top wing in place and we have rigging I added a little PLW but no major weathering. (pics can be clicked on to zoom in) Revell-SPAD-rigged by Martin Fay, on Flickr Still to be done is the undercarriage and some details around the tail and then I think it'll be pretty much there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Very nice, I really like the spidery scheme too. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks Howlindawg I bought one of those gizmos. Come on postie. Our two dogs give the postie what for when he rings the doorbell. Pictures of the little darlings here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235013370-smer-172-curtiss-sc-1-seahawk/ The plane is looking terrific. Edited February 11, 2017 by StephenCJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I noticed that on a lot of the reference shots there was something similar to this shown which seems to be reinforcing the struts & rigging. Some seem to be aluminium while some seem to be a mix of wood and metal. It's not present on the Revell kit so I added some. Can anyone shed some light as to what this actually is and what it would have been made from originally? This one is bulkier than most but it's the clearest pic. Spad_XIII_replica_of_Giancarlo_Zanardo by Martin Fay, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Glad you got sorted. That's a fine looking pair of hounds you have there. 3 hours ago, caseyjones said: Thanks Howlindawg I bought one of those gizmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks Mr Howlindawg, I too have just bought one of them gizmos Hope you're on commission 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) The rearmost vertical strut in your pic is the aileron actuator. It's attached to a hinged triangular section at the lower end which is operated by push rod from the cockpit. At top left you can just see the bottom of the rod which runs up just aft of the rear strut and attaches to the aileron actuator arm. I have never seen those 4 horizontal pieces on any pic, either period or repro. I'd suggest they have been added by the current owner for some reason, or may have been something peculiar to the particular aircraft represented by this reproduction. No idea what they are or do. Ian Edited February 11, 2017 by limeypilot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 The Revell model looks really fine. Looking forward to seeing this one finished - especially with the spider markings. Very different. P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks for that Ian, that explanation and image makes it much clearer. I'll add 'aileron actuator arm' to the list of finishing touches that are still outstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Right, so the rigging is done, the aileron control gear has been added and I made up a tail skid to replace the original that I managed to break off and loose at some point. DSCF0096 by Martin Fay, on Flickr DSCF0097 by Martin Fay, on Flickr DSCF0083-cropped by Martin Fay, on Flickr I think that's the little Revell done - time to get it into a case and then finish off the Eduard! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadim Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hey, it's a lovely work! can you post some pictures with a rigging? Would be useful for my Swordfish, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, Vadim said: Hey, it's a lovely work! can you post some pictures with a rigging? Would be useful for my Swordfish, thanks. It's probably easier to look at the rigging pics on page-3 of my swordfish build, WIP is >HERE< . I used the same technique on this build which meant I could complete the rigging before fitting the top wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymoore Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 get it in the cabinet quick ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, andymoore said: get it in the cabinet quick ! I thought I might bring it outside for some pics first... no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymoore Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I still shudder at the thought of lifting that piece of wood up to see how damned flat it was ! yours is a little beauty -keep it safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 That is a beautifully finished SPAD: congratulations on an excellent build. Lets hope the second is as good - you will have a superb pair then. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's a lovely little model sir, a genuine gem! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I absolutely love it. What a superb version and incredible job on a very ordinary little kit. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Beautiful! john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks guys, really appreciate the feedback. As always there's a few bits that I look at that I could have done better and some bits that I just got plain wrong, but overall I'm really pleased with this one. It's now safely mounted up in a Master Tools display case that it just barely squeezes in to. SPAD-Revell-Mounted by Martin Fay, on Flickr My 4 year old daughter loves it and has asked me to show her how to build one to play with, so I've now added a Hasegawa Eggplane to the stash. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Very nice, I'm looking forward to seeing its partner! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just squeezed in there. really great build, awesome stuff. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Moving along at my usual breakneck speed work is underway on painting the remaining components for Nungesser's aircraft. This time around I'm using the oil paint and sponge technique for the wooden components. SPAD-Eduard---prop by Martin Fay, on Flickr In between coats I've been applying decals with varying degrees on success. I'm having particular problems with the decal on the turtledeck which has wrinkled on the compound curves. Some surgery may be required as I'm not convinced the Humbrol Decalfix is up to the job. SPAD-Eduard---Decals by Martin Fay, on Flickr Hmmm... that light and macro lens shows up all the flaws. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Looking great kid, I love those diagonal stripes. John Edited March 22, 2017 by The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: I love those diagonal stripes. Ya can't beat some nice stripes! They look even better now that the decals have settled and have been trimmed. SPAD-Eduard---Top-Wing by Martin Fay, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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