Brandy Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 No idea how I have managed to miss this, but she's looking wonderful. This looks like a pretty good kit too. I have already built a D.VII so am unlikely to build another, and I did the MAC kit. If this had been available then it would have been the go-to choice, no question! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Rigging. One of the attractions of the DVII (and the DrI) is that there is very little of it compared to most WWI types. I started with the tail planes bracing wires. I use smoke coloured invisible mending thread. A length of this is threaded through pre-drilled holes in the fin and tail planes and secured with a small drop of CA: when this has set the wires are carefully pulled tight, small bulldog clips attached to maintain the tension and the wires secured to the tail planes with small drops of CA: The undercarriage bracing is treated similarly: threading very fine thread through tiny holes in a black model is great fun! This will be left to cure overnight, then the wires will be trimmed off with a sharp blade and the undersides touched up. Thanks for looking. AW 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I've made a note about the clips, what drill size works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 14 hours ago, Broadway said: I've made a note about the clips, what drill size works? I used a .2mm, slowly and carefully. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I've done about a half dozen WWI types in my life and they were all before I cared about such things as rigging. However, with about 10 more in the stash, this is really helpful information! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Last few bits and pieces done. The pilot’s boarding step and the two ground handling handles fixed in place and given a spot of German grey-green. I had to use the plastic step as the PE one pinged off never to be seen again. Finally the wheels and prop were attached and it’s finished: More photos in RFI shortly. Thanks for looking and special thanks for those who made encouraging comments! AW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 That looks quite superb. Great job on the lozenge & rib tapes. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Liked this. I have got one and in time I will get on and build it after being inspired with your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 12 hours ago, Paul J said: Liked this. I have got one and in time I will get on and build it after being inspired with your build. Build it! It’s a beautiful kit and possibly the easiest biplane I have ever built. I have several more in the stash so I can do a few more of the fabulous colour schemes carried by these planes. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Andwil said: Build it! It’s a beautiful kit and possibly the easiest biplane I have ever built. I have several more in the stash so I can do a few more of the fabulous colour schemes carried by these planes. AW After my present build of a Hurricane =, I probably will make a go of it next.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 That is just beautiful! Since I haven't done much WWI, there's not much I could contribute, but it looks like you had the build well in hand. Looking forward to the RFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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