Dan Hayward Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 This is a really nice kit which goes together very easily for such a spindly biplane. I borrowed some techniques that I've seen on the forums to replicate the translucent nature of the clear-doped wings and I'm happy with how that turned out. Markings are for a 16 Squadron machine which carried the legend "St. Catherines Ontario" on the forward fuselage. I made decals for that and the tail code on my laser printer, the roundels are from the kit. I rigged the control runs with EZ-Line and the rest of the rigging was done with Nitinol wire. I kept track of how much went into it this time and was amazed to find that I fully used 55" of wire! Hope you like the old bus! -Dan 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 A great looking build. The translucent wings is very effective and I like the other pics showing how tiny the model is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Got to have a go at a biplane sometime, its just the rigging that puts me off. Superb job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, DaveyGair said: Got to have a go at a biplane sometime, its just the rigging that puts me off. Superb job. If you can drill small holes and thread fishing line through them, you can do rigging! I'll be showing a step-by-step of my methods on my Muromets and Sopwith Triplane threads if you need any guidance. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Incredible work in such a small kit! Rigging is outstanding, I'm also have rig-o-phobia, but would love to build the Turnhouse based aircraft from the box, I may need to try and overcome my fears! Can you possibly point me in the direction of where I can source such fine wire? Beautiful work, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hayward Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, eng said: Incredible work in such a small kit! Rigging is outstanding, I'm also have rig-o-phobia, but would love to build the Turnhouse based aircraft from the box, I may need to try and overcome my fears! Can you possibly point me in the direction of where I can source such fine wire? Beautiful work, Eng I buy .005". nitinol wire from Amazon.com here in the states. It is cheapest when bought in 72" lengths which ships in a long, heavy cardboard tube so that may not be very cost-effective for you. Ian's method using drilled holes and fishing line or invisible thread also works well. I used to do it that way but found I liked nitinol wire better and there are no holes to drill. -Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Like it?........ I love it, what a beautiful job you`ve made of this tiny little treasure,..... so envious of your rigging skill too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 It was the First World War aircraft that really drew me into aviation history as a kid, and this beautiful build makes me all nostalgic! DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Very special model, looking good, have one to do in my stash, hope Airfix tool some more WW1, aircraft, and some armour, be nice 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Gorgeous! Brilliant paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 This is a piece all modellers can appreciate. At times the smaller the finished subject is the more beauty it holds. Extremely well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 What a beautiful little model. The simulation of the translucent fabric is superbly effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 That's a really lovely build, you've made a great job of the translucent wings, very convincing. I'm very impressed with your rigging skills, too. It was rigging that put me off building biplanes, I was building in 1/48, so I can't imagine how it is rigging in 1/72. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Spectacular work on the wings, Sir! Just wonderful. It is a kind of 'Holy Grail' of doped linen to get that light effect right, and you nailed it here perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Fantastic job there Dan, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Very fine work, Dan - Well done Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Beautiful job Dan, truly excellent. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Stunning job! That translucent effect is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Stunning replica - great job! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 a fab tiny kit - really makes me want to nip home and stick my Wings DVD on the telly great work there - a real tribute to the RFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That's beauty . Nice work. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Beautiful, can't believe the detail in such a small build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Like that a lot! Wonderful modelling, and painting of the translucent wings is stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That is a splendid model. The wings, let alone the rigging, are just fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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