pheonix Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I have completed this build - the log is in the work in progress if anyone who has not seen it before is interested. The original aircraft sat on the 4 wheels under the fuselage nacelle: mine, despite putting a large amount of lead weight in the nacelle, decided to sit on its rear after I had fitted the horizontal tail stabilizers. So I had to initiate Plan B which involved making a simple base and using superglue to change the models attitude: it will not sit on its tail again for a long time. Gabriel Voisin established the Appareils d'Aviation Les Freres Voisin in 1905 and worked for a short time with L. Bleriot and later with H. Farman to improve designs for early aircraft. In January 1908 H. Farman flew a Voisin design on a 1km closed circuit and won a significant prize for doing so. In 1912 he designed what was to become with some modifications and a 130hp Salmson-Canton-Unne engine, the Voisin III. These early machines were designated LA but on later production aircraft the engine was raised to improve the thrust and these were designated LAS. The type entered service with the French armed forces in 1914 just before the outbreak of war, but due to a shortage of suitable designs the British also ordered them for the RFC and the RNAS. The first machines were bought form France and entered service with the RFC in February 1915. 50 were ordered from companies in Britain and these were largely supplied to the RNAS where they operated in the Agean, Basra in Iraq, and in East Africa where they were used against the forces of von Lettow-Vorbeck. Other countries which operated the type included Russia (which also built them under licence), Belgium, Italy, Romania and one which was interned in Switzerland. The type was so successful that it remained in service until the end of the war, although in the later years it was used for night bombing only. The model represents an aircraft from No 2 Wing, Imbros, (a dried salt lake bed), RNAS December 1915. The model is scratch built with a kit engine kindly given to me by Epeeman and modified, Eduard wire wheels at the front, and an Aeroclub Lewis gun. It is rigged with rolled 40 SWG copper wire. The booms were made from florists wire because I do not wish them to bend: on reflection I should have made 2 from plastic rod to try to reduce the weight at the rear. I put that mistake down to a learning experience. Markings were hand painted except for the serial which came from a Pegasus numerals sheet. Thanks for looking. P 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 That rigging, on a 1/72nd model, is just unbelievable! What a superb work of the modeller's art! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Simply outstanding, Pheonix and probably one of your best - was this the model that took gold at the Gravesham model club open day? Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Really cool! Chapeau bas... Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Outstanding achievement old bean. What's with the rigging under the lower wings? Was that standard on these machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I've got to start on some of the pushers in my stash. Yes, the rigging under the wings was standard. Due to the curvature it wouldn't fit inside! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Beautiful work, Sir! Great subject, and first-rate modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Stunning ! An absolutely top notch model. Very well done. TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What a stunning model, a real work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thats a stunning looking build. Hard to believe its 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLurker Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Gobsmacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Really superb, absolutely. I have the old Flashback kit in the stash, and I eye the lit with apprehension (despite the fact that I like rigging) and awe. If I take it on, it'll be an Italian bird...Yours is a testament to the art and craft of modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What an excellent job you have done, it really does catch the air of fragility and delicacy that early aircraft seem to have. Ace modelling I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Wow. What a beautiful, detailed build. Am pretty new to any sort of rigging myself and seeing that makes my head hurt a bit. Well done on a fantastic model, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Fantastic work.You are a real craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Absolute corker Steve. The rigging is amazing. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Quite stunning, can only echo the other compliments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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