Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi In 2008, my family bought me a flight in a Classic WingsTiger Moth from Duxford. I took control and flew the wonderful old girl towards Newmarket race course. I then turned back towards Audley End House near Saffron Walden. I had a wonderful time and would recommend the experience to all. My wife took these pictures (I'm in the front cockpit): When Airfix released the new Tiger Moth, I decided that I wanted to create a miniature version of R4922. Thanks to the generous gift from a friend (thanks mate!), I built and brush-painted her last Sunday afternoon and then applied a mix of kit and other decals one evening during the week (which aren't particularly accurate). I managed to break off two of the cabane struts while trying to remove the "jig" struts that are intended to ensure the correct alignment of the wings.. I applied a coat of W&N Galeria Satin Varnish and then almost lost the will to live applying the rigging and control cables due to my CA accelerator not working as I had hoped. I painted one of the wheels yellow, as in the above picture and attached the aerial cut from guitar string. I nearly didn't post pictures of the model, as I am not 100% happy with the result. The most obvious issue for me is the over-scale EZ-Line control cables. Anyway, here she is, warts and all! Here she is with the models I made following my more recent Classic WIngs experience: 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Looks great, I had a similar experience when work got me a same flight in a Tigermoth as a reward, exchanged it on the day an they took the whole family in the Rapide, Best flight experience ever seeing the look on my son's face and my daughter saying flying it's just like being in a car as we taxied to the runway! Rick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BomberBrit Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Wow, I'm jealous. I would love to fly in a Tiger Moth. One of my favourite planes Always like seeing Tiger Moth builds, you did a great job with a lovely little aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Given all the aggro that came with the build then I think you've done a terrific job. Anybody brave enough to tackle biplanes and that associated rigging deserves a pat on the back. Nice to build a replica of the very aircraft that you've been in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nice build, will look nice displayed with your photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nice build and story to go with it, nice to be able to make a model of it. I'm building the civvie one at the moment and it is giving me moments of despair. The plastic seems very brittle, I had one of the 'N' cabane struts shatter into 3 peices, and one of the forward undercarriage struts snap in 2 twice now, and the tailskid snapped off and went AWOL without me noticing. I have persevered and am winning the battle but it's not been very relaxing. And oh yes one of my 'X' sprues came off between the struts before I had them fixed on. It's a pretty little model though, and I even went and bought the militiary version yesterday, so It cant be too bad! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Very nice, like that a lot, great job on the rigging on something so small!! I've flown in the same Moth, my wife bought me a flight for my 40th in 2006, it was great and took me back to flying a chippie in my ATC days. i've got the old matchbox 1/32 kit in the stash with this same aircraft in mind on the 'to-do' list!! cheers Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I am NOT jealous but happy that there Are some of US who get to enjoy such wonderful experiences And share them with US.. ITS great you shared you old JOY with us minions.. LOVELY photos,. And a smart little build.. Liking the color scheme of your Tiger Moth.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for all the kind words, chaps, it makes all the blood, sweat, tears and profanity worthwhile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanorak73 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 model looks great, and nice to have a story behind it as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 A great little build, good to see this finished and amongst your other classic wings birds.Good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice result and a great back-story; always nice to have a connection with the subject matter. Like your attention to detail, even to the mismatched wheel colours! ATBRick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Great work on your Moth! Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks guys, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my Moth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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