Sabrejet Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Finished at last! My Wingnut Wings 1/32 Bristol F.2b Fighter, converted into a Sunbeam Arab-engined version and painted in the colours of 37 Training Depot Station, RAF Yatesbury December 1918. Build progress in the WIP section. The model is a combination of the WNW kit, with various scratch-built bits to turn it from a graceful V12 Falcon-engined machine into a pug-nosed V8 Arab boneshaker. Scratch-built parts: - Sunbeam Arab engine & cowlings - Exhaust headers & exhaust pipes; associated brackets etc - Trailing aerial - Gun camera - Spent shell case container - Reversed propeller rotation (modified kit part) Hardware: Taurus Models: - M0002 0.35mm Round Head Screws - M0003 0.42mm Round Head Screws - M0044 Wingnuts with Threaded Rods - M0510 0.9mm Bolts with Hex Nuts Bob’s Buckles (rigging): - 0.5 OD x 2.5mm tube - 1/32 eyelets Uschi van der Rosten (rigging): - Item Code 4005 (UvdR-3 Standard) 0.005 OD “Rig That Thing” Elastic Rigging Paint: Mr Color acrylic: various Decals: Ventura Decals: - VA 4898: RAF and Commonwealth 1919-1939 serials. 8" b&w with white outline. - VA3279: RAF and RAAF 8” Serial Letters white 37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Great looking build 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Stunningly gorgeous. You have a model to of which to be extremely proud. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Just nosing around and couldn't help but see your spectacular build on this aircraft,I built one many years ago a 1/72 similar,but not to your standard,just had to say what a Fab build hope you don't mind. The prop and under rigging look like real wood?Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Jim Wasley said: The prop and under rigging look like real wood?Cheers It's smoke and mirrors! Just plastic, a bit of undercoat and oil paint. I knew roughly how to do it, but it's my first attempt on a model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Sabrejet said: It's smoke and mirrors! Just plastic, a bit of undercoat and oil paint. I knew roughly how to do it, but it's my first attempt on a model. When the smoke clears from the mirrors still going to be a very fine build and for your first one Wow.Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Superbly well done. Putting that Arab in the front did nothing for its looks but your build has made of beautiful job of doing nothing for its looks. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Excellent! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 A truly impressive result from a fantastic WIP. There is so much in that thread that makes me want to take up knitting instead! Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 A truly stunning example of modelling, from conversion work to finial finish. The wood affect of the struts and prop is some of the best I've ever seen. Really convincing. Congratulations on an exceptional build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Now that's very nice. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 That's lovely, especially the wood effects and the translucency of the wing fabric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I get all excited whenever I see a Wingnut Wings thread. Then I look at the pictures am and always awestruck. This is a fantastic looking build. I echo the previous comments about the wood effect. Congratulations on a great build. All the best, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 beautiful model, great skill in how it's so convincing 😊 need to do a wingnut kit, waiting for their Dr 1😊 one day😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 That's rather marvellous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 6 hours ago, Gerrardandrews said: beautiful model, great skill in how it's so convincing 😊 need to do a wingnut kit, waiting for their Dr 1😊 one day😇 I'm still waiting for their BE.2E. Or any BE.2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Fabulous build - very impressive modelling & finishing skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I followed the build with great interest and increasing astonishment.... Just Wow! That is a superb model and a tribute to your amazing skill. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 you've skills that I can only dream of, truly a work of inspiration rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Fantastic job on that, really nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Superb model! and the build was very impressive as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Beardie said: Superb model! and the build was very impressive as well Glad you liked it: I will be doing more WNW kits for sure (they're the best plastic you can get after all), but need something esoteric and OOB next time. The Stahltaube seems to fit that brief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Indeed the Stahltaube would be a lovely build to watch I love that crazy looking steel dove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 What everyone else has said, plus kudos, bravo and all that...really something to see! I have yet to see a WnW kit come out poorly. It makes me want a larger house... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Absolutely sublime, juts perfect modelling! The WIP has been great to follow, I take my hat off you for being brave enough to modify a Wingnut Wings kit, and then totally ace it. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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