theplasticsurgeon Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Declaring completion on this one: First the underside, and torpedo. 815NAS, RN FAA Taranto. with rigging 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Browsing BM, I came across your build and thought "ah, a Swordfish, I might be able to pick up some tips on rigging for when I do one of the ones I have in the stash" but no, you sneak the rigging in right at the end and don't she how you did it. Frankly, I feel cheated. Apart from that minor gripe, I think you done a good job on quite an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Beard said: Browsing BM, I came across your build and thought "ah, a Swordfish, I might be able to pick up some tips on rigging for when I do one of the ones I have in the stash" I use a tiny blob of Uhu glue on the end of a cocktail stick. Touched at each end of a wire, forms a string. This model took me less than an hour. Can't honestly say that biplanes are my thing, so this is probably my last. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Congratulations on bringing this one in Tim. The Swordfish looks particularly menacing in black. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Tim, at the risk of being thick (gotta be good at something. ) your rigging wires are just a filament of stretched Uhu glue? or are you using the Uhu to stick a fine wire in place? Sorry, I'm a bit disturbingly literal at times & can confuse myself at the drop of a hat. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 3 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: I use a tiny blob of Uhu glue on the end of a cocktail stick. Touched at each end of a wire, forms a string. This model took me less than an hour. Can't honestly say that biplanes are my thing, so this is probably my last. Thanks for sharing an interesting technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: your rigging wires are just a filament of stretched Uhu glue? or are you using the Uhu to stick a fine wire in place? Confirming a filament of stretched Uhu glue. No wires or other materials used. I can tell that I've generated some interest with this, so I'll try to post some action-photos later tonight. I built a Lifelike Bristol Boxkite model about 1976, rigged in this manner. Very easy and impressive - AND I won a regional model contest with Air Training Corps. I've not rigged many models since - but somehow the result doesn't seem as good now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Interesting approach with the UHU. How long lasting is that? I imagine any temperature changes in your house will cause stretching and shrinking of the filament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 12:23 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: Confirming a filament of stretched Uhu glue. No wires or other materials used. I can tell that I've generated some interest with this, so I'll try to post some action-photos later tonight. Apologies - but this will be delayed now. Called out for a curry with @Seahawk, and I've important other stuff to discuss with him. Followed by a VERY busy weekend. Putting off action photos of rigging until next week - but it's not forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 18 minutes ago, SoftScience said: Interesting approach with the UHU. How long lasting is that? I imagine any temperature changes in your house will cause stretching and shrinking of the filament. I'll get the other two Swordfish down from the loft for group photos. That Boxkite lasted well, never noticed any sagging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) That Stringbag looks very nice! I have the new Airfix kit, but I might have a go at the old one, as it looks reasonably accurate and a nice, easy build. Or maybe I'll go for the Matchbox/Revell kit, or the old Frog/Novo version whilst I get up the courage to finish my new Airfix Swordfish (very nice kit, but all the little bits and bobs have me a bit intimidated). Regards, Jason Edited September 22, 2017 by Learstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 10:52 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: As alcohol laden as it says. I've just returned from Cotswold Arms, Chelt, seeing a mate's band play there. And Swordfish was on draught - well rude not to partake, but I have promised to show the bar staff photos is all my Swordfish next time I visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Impressive Stringbag Well done Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard502 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Thank you for the info on the big "4A" on the lower wing surfaces. For once, just in time to get something right on my build (Tamiya 1/48 using Aeromaster decals) Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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