Viking Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Well the holes are marked as dimples, but you have to drill them through. GeeBee, I do almost the same I just turn it upside down Graham, now theres a thought. I haven't really looked at the booms yet. I'll study them and mull over how the hell I am going to do them. The lines need to be taut, but not distort the structure. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Well the holes are marked as dimples, but you have to drill them through.>>>>>>>GeeBee, I do almost the same I just turn it upside down <<<<<<< Graham, now theres a thought. I haven't really looked at the booms yet. I'll study them and mull over how the hell I am going to do them. The lines need to be taut, but not distort the structure. Cheers, John Ah,cunning........................I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Looking fantastic, John - As the rigging - just to 'throw my hat into the ring' I also prefer (where possible) to drill through top wing. This is because I find it easier to file and sand out the filler on the top rounded surface. Not so easy on lower wing. That said, sometimes you have to go through lower one though. John, are you going to give the stretched cotton bud handles a go to simulate turnbuckles on this build? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 John, are you going to give the stretched cotton bud handles a go to simulate turnbuckles on this build?Dave Hi Dave, I thought about it, and quickly calculated that just to get this far I would need about 116 of them! Never mind the rest of the rigging yet to come. I'll give it a go on something with fewer wires. I did try it a few years back on a 1/48 Albi, and thought it was overscale. 1/32 might be about right though, Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Your probably right in that case, John!! I agree using on aircraft with less wires a good idea. I used these for the second time on my completed WNW Albie and seem to have started to get the hang of stretching to a more consistent width. I think they work quite well as a cheap and simple method - see what you think of them. There is a definite knack to stretching them though. If you pull them straight after heating over candle they just stretch out to a really fine thread. To ensure they come out thicker, remove from flame and then wait about half a minute before pulling out. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Progress is plodding along! The tail is on (or should that be rear fuselage?). The nightmare now is working on it without breaking it, but it is all pretty strong thanks to the fishing line rigging. The precision with which all parts fit is astonsihing, the booms just went in exactly where they were meant to. Rigging them was easy, there are lottle holes ready to take the line and I just zig zagged them along the booms. The control wires a bit more tricky, I did the rudder lines in one sitting, and the eveator line today. Next up are the aileron lines. She's getting closer to finished now. I just popped the wheels on for the photos, they are not ready to fix on yet. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Looking fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOAN Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 STUNNING work !!! amazing quality and very very inspiring job +++++++ thanks for sharing. cheers olivier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmermaniac Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 beautifull build, I can only dream of this standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Looking fantastic. What he said, beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 John - Great work - looking the business now! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Amazing work John Edited April 22, 2012 by Warris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Absolutely tremendous work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Finished and added to the 'ready for Inspection forum! Heres a couple of shots; Its so big I had to take it in the garden to photograph! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Rigging Hell,That's a real beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Too big for me but a marvelous build. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Taureau Qui Rit Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 That is truly one fantastic "Fee". I've got one sitting in the stash awaiting a time when I feel confident enough to give it a go. If mine turns out anywhere as near as nice as this one I shall be extremely happy (not to mention surprised!) Great work. Really superb! D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Beautiful build! One of the best I've seen to date. Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 A quality build John, you should be rightly proud of this. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trubbie Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Truly superb. A question if I may. The fishing line that you have used for the rigging is called Chameleon in colour...what colour is that? I've seen the WNW RAF flat rigging elastic material but that is a very light, off white colour and looks a bit out of place. Trubbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwanda Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 A question if I may. The fishing line that you have used for the rigging is called Chameleon in colour...what colour is that? I've seen the WNW RAF flat rigging elastic material but that is a very light, off white colour and looks a bit out of place. Thank you all guys! The Chameleon line is a sort of very dark bronze. Not 100% accurate, but I agree with you, its better than some of the white/off white elastic threads. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torchy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Totally stunning,you just cost me £60 odd,I've had to have one! Andy and thats if I don't get raped by customs!!! Edited July 25, 2012 by Torchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekenba Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Absolutely amazing! Don't know if Customs are short staffed or something, but my last 3 WNW orders have all escaped their prying eyes. And charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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