Stew Dapple Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks gents; with regard to the rigging, the bit I do find intimidating is drilling the holes, after that doing the actual rigging with elasticated thread is pretty straightforward and really just a matter of how successfully you cover up the holes afterwards I fitted the undercarriage - at last - and added the wing registration transfers: The transfer is still a bit crumpled from the (Humbrol) Decalfix but the fuselage registration codes settled very well with this stuff, it is the first time I have used it and I can confirm that it has no adverse reaction with Citadel acrylics - I read somewhere on this forum that it does not get on well with certain Tamiya paints. Oh yes, and I realised that I had not fitted the prop when I stuck the cowling on, so I will have to add that on as an afterthought and consequently it will not rotate, thereby rendering this an unsuccessful model by my childhood definition of these things So just a bit more tidying, a coat of satin varnish and the addition of the prop and windscreens and we will be done - I have a day off tomorrow so hopefully I can get this wrapped up then... Cheers, Stew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 A very smart little Tiger Stew, lovely work. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I just found this one Stew, so another member of your fan club has arrived. Beautiful work so far, it makes sense that the Tiger Moth would agree with you - it is a very Stew Dapple type of aeroplane in my opinion. And another member has arrived - even later! Echo everything cooky says. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Looking really good, Stew! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks Max, thanks Fritag, thanks Jaime I'm calling this one done: More pics in the gallery here. Thanks to you all for coming along, sticking around and chipping in Cheers, Stew 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Congrats, Stew! The little bird is beautiful in blue, the paint finish and the rigging are excellent! did you paint the rigging lines after installation? Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 And from me - lovely little Moth Stew and beautifully finished as usual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Probably my favorite of the Tiger Moth builds but could be because I love that color scheme. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Looks very nice Stew great work. All the bestChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Lovely Stew; beautiful airplane, beautiful model - great combination 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That looks super! Double rudder rigging too - very nice. I'm glad you got on with Humbrol Decalfix (presumably the new one that smells of ammonia) - I have found it makes the decal stage almost pleasurable for me, so it makes a big difference! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Congrats, Stew! The little bird is beautiful in blue, the paint finish and the rigging are excellent! did you paint the rigging lines after installation? Cheers Jaime Thanks very much Jaime - I did paint the rigging at the end - as it is elasticated, if you paint it before you fit it, the line stretches and flexes when you attach it and all the paint falls off and leaves tiny flecks of silver paint everywhere... And from me - lovely little Moth Stew and beautifully finished as usual Thank you very much Ced, you're too kind Probably my favorite of the Tiger Moth builds but could be because I love that color scheme. Great job. Thanks Phil it is a lovely scheme isn't it? I am surprised no one else fell for it and built one in the same markings. Looks very nice Stew great work. All the best Chris Thanks very much Chris Lovely Stew; beautiful airplane, beautiful model - great combination Thanks Fritag; it is a nice little kit, but quite delicate even when it is finished... I think if it was rigged with sprue, or fishing line, or something less elastic, that would add to the strength and rigidity of the kit, but with the elastic thread, not so much. I have put it on the shelf and don't intend to so much as touch it unless it is absolutely necessary That looks super! Double rudder rigging too - very nice. I'm glad you got on with Humbrol Decalfix (presumably the new one that smells of ammonia) - I have found it makes the decal stage almost pleasurable for me, so it makes a big difference! Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian - I don't know why I bothered with the double-rigging on the rudder, it all got twisted up somehow and just looks like one cable now, plus it is quite noticeably overscale... I think if it did it again I'd use something thinner for the cabling at the back end, perhaps thinly stretched sprue, as it really isn't that noticeable on real Tiger Moths. Yes I wanted to give the Decalfix a try so I added a bottle to my most recent Hannants order - and yes, it does smell of ammonia... I'd read on this forum somewhere that it's a pretty 'hot' mixture and doesn't get on with some acrylics so I approached it with a certain amount of trepidation but aside from giving a slightly glossy finish it didn't produce any ill- or side-effects and it did what it was supposed to do. I'll definitely use it again but I think cautiously in the initial stage, at least for the first few times. Thanks all for your attention and input Cheers, Stew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Wonderful Tiger Moth Stew, and what a scheme, just beautiful. On to the TWO Beaufighters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniele0865 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Very nice model in a striking livery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Bloody beautiful Stew. Really well done mate. That is one sweet little Tiger. Now that I have my civvie Tiger decals I want to do thisone. If mine comes uphalf as good as yours I'll be stoked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red five Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Very nice...I must have a bash at this aircraft with the old 1:32 Matchbox kit. Need a bit of blue in the cabinet. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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