TallBlondJohn Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Another thought - as you will have noticed, the top wing will be very flimsy. The rigging will fix this, but if there is to be tension in it - stretched sprue, elastic line or nylon line - be careful to add it in matched pairs on each side/edge before carefully tensioning so that you don't pull it to pieces! But it will look great properly dressed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 Sums up my evening quite nicely! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hi Shellie, Ā I suggested Paracetamol and a paperĀ bag, not CO2-rich bubbles floating in Ethanol!!!!! But as long as you hare having fun... Ā JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 So after 2 evenings the Camel is half rigged! I have to admit I have found one side easier than the other (which I am guessing is normal, and to do with your dominant hand.). I like the elastic line, it is however very fine and ultra frustrating, especially when your tweezers aren't the best. But that said, I'm going to take my time and am fairly happy with my progress. Ā Ā 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 That looks really good to me Michelle - good job! Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Very nice work with the rigging so far! Ā HĆ„kan Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Looking good. Rigging can be a real struggle but it looks great in the end.Ā š Ā johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 I haven't been neglecting the build, just resting my eyes a little and not wanting to get too frustrated by the rigging. I hope to try and finish it off tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Rigging looks good so far! Ā Keep at it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Seconded!Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Taking your time is crucial, all the time you need! And lay off the bubbles! Great show! Ā JR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, jean said: Taking your time is crucial, all the time you need! And lay off the bubbles! Great show! Ā JR Excellent advice, right up to the point you mentioned laying off the falling over juice! Ā MartianĀ š½ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 So last night.....with out the aid of bubbles (other than Coke zero) I carefully finished off the rigging and the build. Taking time, stopping when things didn't go right and coming back to the build with fresh eyes is definitely the way to deal with rigging. I have learnt afew things, and will approach my next biplane with a little more skill (hopefully). For an old kit, it has been a great way to cut my teeth and I have enjoyed entering a whole new building world. Thanks for joining me. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Well played Michelle! Now go and have some more bubbles to celebrate.Ā šŗ Ā MartianĀ š½ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Lovely build! Well done! Ā Need to kick myself in the butt and finish mine! Ā HĆ„kan Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Nicely done! Ā Rigging gets better with practice. Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Great stuff! That was a fun build. Really neat Finnish with some nice rigging to boot. šĀ Any ideas what you want to build next? Ā john. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice Michelle - that rigging looks very neat; good job Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 18 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Great stuff! That was a fun build. Really neat Finnish with some nice rigging to boot. šĀ Any ideas what you want to build next? Ā john. Thank you! I'm about to start 2 spitfires, one Airfix and one Eduard.....fingers crossed it will be a smooth build. Thanks Michelle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Very neat work MichelleĀ š 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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