Xmald Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks to the CSM team I have a huge pleasure of building the brand new F.K. 8 kits. I must admit that the number, as well as the quality of details, is breathtaking and if the fit as good as in the case of the Caudron model I`m expecting a pure joy. The decals have been designed by Melius Manu - you may probably know them since they produce high-quality custom made decals - and printed by Cartograf. There are two sheets - the main one with cockades etc. and a tiny one with an absolutely gorgeous prop logo and a nameplate (printed using metallic colours). The prop logos are pieces of art in my opinion! What`s more in the premium edition you get a resin Beardmore engine and superb metal exhausts. Both kits represent different versions of the plane: Mid and Late. The most visible difference between them are the huge radiators and Oleo undercarriage in Mid version. The nose in the model is designed as PE - so taking engine covers is super simple. Due to its complicated nature there are spares in brass PE sheet!!! In total there are three separate sheets of the PE! The wire fittings are there (yeah!) The instruction sheet is very clear and printed in colour. I think the most colourful schemes are already in both kits, so I`ll have a problem with choosing which one I want to build The overall quality of the kit seems superb so it`s high time to build both of them right away An inbox contents: Edited July 4, 2017 by Xmald 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Time has NOT been on my side lately. The kit comes together brilliantly, the fit is so good that parts stick together without glue. WnW builders are probably used to that but for me, it`s something totally new. Here`s the part of the cockpits. Some more to come in no time (at least I hope so Edited July 4, 2017 by Xmald Bucket... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 What a great start - looks an excellent kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Good start to what looks like another "must have" for the stash. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 That is just a thing of beauty...which is an interesting choice of words for an aircraft that wasn't exactly brimming in the looks department. When I look at kits like this, I wonder what could be done with a series on, say, the Schneider Trophy racers. Hint HINT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Excellent start to what looks to be another excellent kit from CSM. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for your kind words! Here`s another update. I`ve done the absolutely superb instrument panel and the seat. I`ve also added some control wires. The instrument panel decals are the best ones I`ve had the pleasure to use so far. They fit like a charm and they are almost readable. MeliusManu has done a great job here. The kit is a true joy to build so far and I don`t expect it to change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Great work there Xmald. Just waiting for one of these to appear in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Many thanks, Courageous! In the meanwhile, I`m working on the Beardmore 160HP resin engine. I think it`s very nice with all the details like the spark plugs and the PE rocker arms. The plastic one is also very decent. There is one thing that made my heart beat faster with joy - the little nameplate decal printed on a separate sheet - I think because there are some metallic colours used. The engine in the pictures is built OOB with an extensive weathering. Now, I`m planning to add some wires, pipes and an oil tank - which will be similar to the Beardmore used with the FE2B flying replica. I use the pictures of the latter taken by Jamo_kiwi. What do you think - may I use them and apply an analogy to the F.K.? It`s important because I want to leave some of the cowling off to show the engine. The resin Beardmore is great but pictures show a lot of spots, where I need to do touch ups. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 On 28/06/2017 at 4:39 PM, mhaselden said: I wonder what could be done with a series on, say, the Schneider Trophy racers. Hint HINT!!! Uuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 7.07.2017 at 19:55, TallBlondJohn said: Uuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhhhh... On 7.07.2017 at 19:55, TallBlondJohn said: Uuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhhhh... If you think that the CSM is planning to release Schneider Trophy planes you might be disappointed Maybe Sopwith Schneider but frankly speaking I haven`t heard anything about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 This kit is really superb - everything comes together nicely and almost without putty. I`ve started to add plumbing and wiring to the Beardmore. The right side is almost done, now I need to work on the right side. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Another small update - I`ve scratched the oil tank since there are no pictures of the port of the engine bay of F.K.8 (at least to my knowledge) I had to figure things out on my own. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'm liking the look of this one very much. Engine work is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks, Darby! I use my leave as constructively as I can... Another small but important update. I`ve managed to prepare the cowling elements for the paint job. I must admit the nose cowling is time-consuming but well rewarding at the end. I simply love the AW logos. Again everything falls into its place. Just notice the small nuts in one part of the side cowling and the holes to accept them in the other. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 This model is a true joy to build and it`s quite biggish I`ve glued the cowling, leaving the top off to show the engine. I`ve painted it with my mixture of Tamiya`s Olive Drab (PC 10) and Ocean Grey (Battleship Grey). There`s also some shading which might not be visible in the pictures. Now the extremely pleasant moment lies ahead - putting it all together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 My progress is relatively bigger than usual because the kit is great! I put the Cartograf`s decals as it is easy to guess their quality is superb. I`ve chosen the most colourful scheme (and the most popular one ) The struts fittings are in place along with some other details. I`ve weathered the bottom of both wings. The weathering appears exaggerated in the pictures, in reality, it`s very subtle. Now I`m going to weather the PC10 covered surfaces along with the cowling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 I`ve cut the ailerons to make them look as separate surfaces. I`ve scratched the Rotherham pump and made most of the rigging. Gee, you can see how much is to be corrected in the pics... I really like the wheels decals - they`re very well designed. I`ve also painted the Cooper bombs. Not much work left till she`s finished. I really fell in love with the Big Ack. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That is fantastic, a joy to watch this build. One question - how did you get the wood effect on the interiors?? Thanks for sharing the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Really wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Got to agree with the others - a superb build and incredible detail. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Really enjoying your build, currently building Eduards Bristol F2b Fighter and will by starting either CSM Dolphin or the FK.8 next! Can't decide which yet, as both are excellent kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 That looks like a fantastic kit and you're doing a great job with it so far. I might have to pick one upas I've lays liked the Big Ack and started to screatch build one a few years ago. Now I don't need to. Thanks for sharing. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireGap Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Excellent stuff, particularly like that oxidised metal effect on the what I assume is the fuel tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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