Haris Ali Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hello everyone. After more rummaging around I've found the other 1/72 Silver Wings planes from some years back. I remember being really pleased with the Bulldogs, which has got to be one of my favourite Airfix kits. The trainer version was a simple conversion (no aftermarket extras!) with repositioned wings, new tail and metal panels from plasticard, and a hole in the decking for the second seat. I've included a few extra photos showing the differences. I did the same with the Snipe using Toko's kit - I don't think they were Roden at that point. I've just noticed a few wilting wires in the photos which I didn't catch earlier. The Aeroclub Gamecock unfortunately has suffered a bit but is repairable. Looking at these again has definitely given me the taste for another at some point this year. I was sure I'd built a Fury, but maybe that explains why I've got four Matchbox kits in the Stash! Perhaps I should try one of them next. I built up a lot of experience building these kits as well as having great fun, and with new materials available now it would be a nice challenge to work on another. Thanks for the many positive comments and likes from the previous posting. Haris http://harisali.co.uk/ 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 AMAZING. Can't say anyhing but amazing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Absolutely beautiful. Nicely finished and carefully rigged. I agree, the Bulldog is a lovely old kit. Thank you for sharing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Amazing as usual! Love this kind of rigging! What do you use for it? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Brirish biplanes and their rigging insanity.....you mastered it successfully, awesome work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Fantastic! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haris Ali Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Amazing as usual! Love this kind of rigging! What do you use for it? Andy I think I used 0.1mm fishing line at that time Andy, or maybe something similar coloured with a black marker, pulled through pre-drilled holes and secured with super glue. I've also used haberdashers smoked nylon mending in thread, but now I'm very keen on the range of elastic produced by Eschi van de Rosten (see link) as it's less prone to breakage. http://www.uschivdr.com/products-in-detail/rigging/ Hope this helps. Haris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 superb work they all like great, nice job on the rigging. and schemes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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