nimrod54 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 This was my first Blitzbuild attempt which I failed to complete within the 24hr deadline. Poor planning on my part and a new Cocker Spaniel puppy didn't help matters, so I have decided to open a thread here to complete them. Here is how things stand after todays work to open the slot in the chin of the cowling, attachment of the cabane struts and some further painting. The second kit painted up and awaiting assembly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Unhappy with the nondescript lump provided in the kit for the Vickers machine gun I thought that I would have a go at scratch building one. Kit part with scratch replacement above. Now all I have to do is paint and fit the little rascal without the carpet monster snaffling it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Very neat work on the Vickers. I'll bet that was fun to build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Yes Murdo, I had a lot of fun trying keep things lined up, though surprisingly I didn't lose anything. Not half so much fun as I have had today whilst trying to make wipers for a 1/72 Beagle Basset. Bits pinging off all over the place, and I am still not sure if I will be able to bend the wire arms into position without them coming away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 As you can see, I have added the decals to this and sealed them in with a matt coat. I then made a start on the rigging using Uschi van der Rosten super fine thread. by John Leigh, on Flickr by John Leigh, on Flickr by John Leigh, on Flickr I had a slight issue when I started to fit the inter-plane struts, the etch parts seemed to be a little short, but the reason for this could have been due to my construction technique. To resolve this I have decided to scratch some from plastic strip before adding the fore and aft flying wires. I will try adding these struts first on my second build and then I can make new cabane struts if needed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I've got these to do, hopefully in the Great War GB next year if it happens. How are you securing the etch and keeping it at the angle it needs to be while it dries? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 This must be tiny in 1/144. Look forward to seeing the rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 6 hours ago, charlie_c67 said: I've got these to do, hopefully in the Great War GB next year if it happens. How are you securing the etch and keeping it at the angle it needs to be while it dries? Charlie, I use a tiny amount of Loctite applied with a homemade wire applicator which allows me enough wriggle time to check things against the location points on the upturned upper wing. Once things have set up I add further small amounts of glue to secure things properly, I must say that this method does take a lot of patience but it works for me. You could use a medium viscosity glue or a gel type which would give you more time for adjustment but again I would use a small amount to start with. Another alternative would be to replace the etch pieces with plastic strip of similar thickness and cut to the shape of the etch, and that way you could use a conventional poly glue. I am sure that there will be other methods that are far simpler but as I said this one works for me I still have to assemble the second kit so I will try to take some photos as I go through this phase of the build to show how I go about it. HTH 4 hours ago, abat said: This must be tiny in 1/144. Look forward to seeing the rigging. They sure are abat, wingspan is around 2.25inches and fuselage length about 1.5 inches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I’ll file the loctite tip. Never thought of that before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 I added the rigging to the upper wing strut locations last night, for this I used small amounts of cyano and this was applied to the side of the kit location point from where the line will run. I have just finished applying some Tamiya Clear Orange over Humbrol 110 to give the look of varnished wood on the replacement struts. by John Leigh, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 I had a bit of a disaster with this yesterday, with all the cabane to interplane strut rigging completed I was about to add the last of crossbrace rigging on the interplane struts, when there was a crack and one of the cabane struts had come loose. I must have a applied too much at this point and caused the structure to collapse. After a quick damn, damn, double damn, two b***dy 'ells and a b****r, I had calmed down enough to look at things objectively and removed all the previous work including any loose struts and left this one alone for the rest of the day. Here it is almost back at square one, I think that I am now going to rig this with lengths of nickel silver wire and use a more conventional method of rigging on the second kit, that way I won't damage the decals on this one. by John Leigh, on Flickr Of course that meant that I had more time to spend with Molly. Was it really 5 weeks ago that we picked her up? The dreaded Ch will soon be upon us. by John Leigh, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 After last weekends debacle, I returned to this build last night and repaired the struts then made a start on re-rigging it with wire, managing to complete one half before leaving things to set up. I'll try to complete the other side over the weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I wrapped up the wing rigging on this little Sopwith Pup tonight by adding the last few lengths of wire, just a bit more on the undercarriage and then I can get the wheels on. For the other kit I plan to use a more conventional method of rigging, if the term conventional can be applied to the nut daft enough to rig a 1/144th model. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've added the last few bits to this tonight (wheels, props etc) to make it one down and one to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) On 18/10/2017 at 11:25 PM, nimrod54 said: I wrapped up the wing rigging on this little Sopwith Pup tonight by adding the last few lengths of wire, just a bit more on the undercarriage and then I can get the wheels on. For the other kit I plan to use a more conventional method of rigging, if the term conventional can be applied to the nut daft enough to rig a 1/144th model. Yeah mate, I know exactly what you mean! Edited October 23, 2017 by Murdo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 A fantastic job with the rigging on what must be a tiny DH.2 Murdo. I don't think that I will be able do a full rig on my second build, but it should look more to scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I guess double flying wires are out of the question... Fantastic building...so small! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 55 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: I guess double flying wires are out of the question... Fantastic building...so small! Thanks John. I do like your idea and it may be fun to try, but drilling two holes in such a confined space would probably result in one large hole. Perhaps that is the way to go with a wire glued on opposite sides of the hole. Now look what you have started. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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