Harold55 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Have not seen this kit completed here so I thought I would post this as it is my last bi-plane which I finished toward the end of 2018. This is Roden’s kit #430 in 1/48 scale. It represents a variation of the standard DH.4 in that the engine was replaced by a 230 hp Siddeley Puma. It was not particularly successful but ended up being used anyway because of the lack of other suitable engines. This particular aircraft was built by Westlund and was known as “Sultan Selim II” N.6416 of F. Squadron 62 Wing RNAS, in the Aegean during the Dardanelles campaign during the Summer of 2018. Clearly not too concerned about camouflage. I have pretty much settled on using Uschi van der Rosten rigging thread as it is extraordinarily stretchy and very thin. Up to now I have used the .02 thickness but have on order the larger thickness as I want to see how it works. I also use 2lb test fishing line where I need to add strength. I make my own rigging anchors using 32-gauge beading wire twisted around the point of a needle and then glued in with CA. Have not made the leap to turnbuckles. I know people knock Roden but other than their decals (which I think is only a problem with their older kits) I like their kits and this was typical of their efforts in that the parts fit well with lots of detail. The most time-consuming piece being the fun paint scheme and the rigging. I also painted the tail as I figured the decals would not work anyway. I also got myself a 300-Watt mini blow dryer/heater which helps the decals lay down (but be very careful as it will melt them quickly). This is not a perfect model but I love how the paint scheme came out. And yes, that is a lot of snow out my window. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Well done Harold,......You have done a superb job of a lovely aircraft in a spectacular scheme,.....very nice indeed. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Whar a striking scheme! Unusual to see such a colourful aircraft with PC10 uppers. Very well made too - no need to worry about criticism there. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Excellent work,great scheme too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Excellent work and very interestimg scheme ! ... Scary thing is It reminds me of the Arizona state flag ? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Arizona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent work and very interestimg scheme ! ... Scary thing is It reminds me of the Arizona state flag ? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Arizona You are right! I had not even noticed that until you mentioned it but it is remarkably similar. Arizona was admitted to the Union in 1912 so maybe this was a popular graphic around then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Really nice paint job, it must have driven you mad! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Cracking scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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