Shar2 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is a actually a commission build I'm doing for The Kingston Aviation Heritage Trust through the West Middlesex Model Club. Due to one thing and another I haven't been able to do much with it until now and I've got till the end of the month to complete it. It's the first time I've built something like this but have been really enjoying the build so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nice work! but you are really going to have to motor to meet that deadline! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ok Looking good , heard a lot about these kits do you think their a easy build?? Love to try one as like WW1 planes but the rigging looks daunting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 The rigging needs to be planned ahead but it's not that bad. The kit is going together really well, only the detail painting taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 That's the cockpit pretty much finished, just the crash pad and guns to add. Have noticed that a cable has come adrift, as has a foot board but they are easy to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 looks delicate watching with intrest on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Looking good. Nice wood grain effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Very nice work Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nice work Dave, the woodwork looks excellent. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nice one, the shortest month of the year to build a Triplane no pressure there then. Seriously a really neat bit of work you've done there Shar. Can I ask if you have you used oils to simulate the wood effect or some other medium, it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks guys. Neil, I've used the Lifecolor weathered wood set. First time I've used this and it's proving particularly easy and surprisingly effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks for that I'll have to hunt that down, I'd say it speedier than oils by along way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 The kit is practically falling together, even though I haven't been able to spend too much time on it due to a quite painful back. Still, I feel I'm on target for the deadline. The slightly bent starboard strut has since been straightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 What colour are you painting this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's Xtracolour Royal Flying Corps Khaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Coming out very nice Dave WNW are cracking kits, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 If they are all like this one then I will be buying some more, in fact I've already ordered a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 If they are all like this one then I will be buying some more, in fact I've already ordered a couple. Addictive are they??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 great work on cockpit wood effect,is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Wings on, guns and undercarriage fitted, just the decals and rigging to do now. Engine, cowling and prop dry fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 You brave man. God, I'm jealous - such a wuss with rigging though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Fast work Dave! I really like that shade of PC.10. Finished by the weekend? Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks guys. John, I hope to have it finished by Sunday night. Just deciding whether to do the decals first or the majority of the rigging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Finished, bar a couple of lengths of rigging which I only noticed were missing when taking the photos. The rigging diagram on for this kit was not exactly the easiest to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That's coming on nicely Dave Can't be too much left to do now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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