Chief Cohiba Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 After I finished my long-running build of Trumpeters Swordfish (those who are interested to follow it, can do so here) I'd like to post it here as well for you - my first RFI. A brief summary: Started in March 2015, initially planned to do it OOB, then decided to do the rigging with EZ Line thread, used Gaspatch metal turnbuckles, and added a Gaspatch Vickers K instead the basic one. Had a hiatus of almost four years due to moving to another flat, changing jobs, starting my own company, family troubles and solving them, and all those issues that come running along while living everydays life. I'm sure you know of these things and how builds can suddenly take longer... 😉 For the build: it went together well, the rigging was easier than expected (though the Gaspatch Turnbuckles definitely required some learning lessons and some new tools), and after all, it was a joy (not each and every moment, but in general: thumbs up for kit as well as upgrades). There are definitely some flaws and chances for imporvement, in it, but I'm pretty happy with the result... So, here are the pictures: 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 And, adding some pictures of various random details... Many thanks and awaiting your kind remarks, greetings from Vienna, yours, Guenther 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 That looks very sharp, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I really enjoyed your build log and the finished article is first class rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Beautiful job on the Stringbag! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Outstanding Swordfish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 hours ago, shortCummins said: I really enjoyed your build log and the finished article is first class rgds John(shortCummins) John, many thanks, your comments were very appreciated. Hope I could motivate building your own stringbag a bit. It's fun and could be done in considerably less time than mine! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Superbly done! I have a friend who has this kit in his stash and it is a nice production (though rather demanding skill-and time-wise I daresay). I'm sure he would find you work inspirational as I do. Great job indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Well worth the effort. Looks great. It must be rather big at that scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Very nicely done, must ferret out the build log. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Greg Law said: Well worth the effort. Looks great. It must be rather big at that scale. Well thanks. And yes, it is quite big. Initially I thought of it as a biplane, can't be that big - but It did proof me wrong. Don't tell my wife, but there is a P38 of that scale in those piles hidden sommewhere... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Very nicely done, must ferret out the build log. Pete There should be a link on the 'here' in the first line. But what the ever, here it is... (Mind the start date, please...) 😉 Edited November 11, 2019 by Chief Cohiba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Very nicely done, must ferret out the build log. Pete Ah, yes - and someone who's quoting Pinky and the Brain, must be a good one. With a sense for slight madness, but definitely a good one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutcastJoel Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I am glad you added the aftermarket rigging, it looks brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hello Chief, As mentioned above "BRILLIANT". Regards, orion - The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 That looks grand, you have made a fine job of it, rigging and all. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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