Brandy Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 At the beginning of the lockdown there was talk of a "lockdown group build" on the Vacform modellers facebook page so I decided to jump in. I dug out one of the first kits I acquired when I restarted the hobby back in 2011, The RAF FE8. I knew from the start it would be a challenge: my first "pusher", only my 3rd vacform, and it wasn't very accurate! I had a Small Stuff engine for it, a PE seat, and an Aeroclub prop and wheels which could be modified, so I went for it! The subject is 7624 of 40 Squadron, RFC, based at Treizennes, France. On November 9th 1916 this aircraft, piloted by Cpt T Mapplebeck, was damaged by Anti-Aircraft fire and forced to land behind German lines. Capt Mapplebeck was made a POW. There is a full build log here. Paints are Misterkit and it's rigged with .06mm monofilament fishing line. I hope you like her! Merry Christmas to all BMers, and here's to a much better 2021! Stay safe! Ian 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Wow that is fantastic, all that rigging, especially in 1:72, I doff ones hat in awe! Great job. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Stunning detail, stunning result. Great job Ian Happy Christmas to you and yours too and here's to a happy and healthier 2021! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Fantastic modelling.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 That came out great Ian, well done! Regards, Pete in RI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Must've been a lot of fun rigging this little wonder. Superb modelling in evidence! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Absolutely gorgeous little aeroplane - really stunning modelling Ian, brilliant stuff!! Merry Christmas and a Happy and hopefully better 2021 to you and yours too Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 What a superb model, Ian. I am in awe of your rigging work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Well done, Ian! Outstanding result Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Anyone who builds a Vac form deserves respect but a pusher biplane as well!!. That looks amazing- the rigging must have taken days- well done sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Wow! A fantastic result, Ian, at the end of a very interesting WiP thread. Nicely done. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 That’s gorgeous! And very very impressive rigging. 🏆 AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ologist Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 That's absolutely sublime. And to keep everything so straight during the rigging is an incredible feat. Jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Wonderful job! Congratulations on bringing it successfully across the finish line! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What a fantastic build, great work and have your WIP now use when I get enough practice to crack on with my first Vacform Biplane too. Very informative WIP so thanks for sharing. You haveca stunning model, congratulations on a job well done Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Fantastic build for such an extraordinary little airplane. Simply perfect... Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 For a vacuform that is excellent Ian - I could not tell that it was from one. One of the best FE 8 builds that I have seen too. First class. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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