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Title: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 18, 2021, 11:18:51 AM
Yes, I know, but I had to do something while watching the transfers on the Fokker set and dry.

A lot of nice etched brass parts in this kit.
I did scratch build one of these many years ago and so treat myself to a proper model.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 19, 2021, 09:22:34 AM
Cockpit interior.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Bob C on December 19, 2021, 06:27:56 PM
some good detail, plenty of metal work.

Bob c
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on December 20, 2021, 09:00:21 AM
That's certainly some detail there. Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 21, 2021, 10:08:26 AM
Fuselage closed up.
Lower wing fixed.
Bothe wings painted.
Attachment points for the rigging.
Struts at the correct angle.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: MSea on December 21, 2021, 01:03:00 PM
What speed would you sat you are working at  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 21, 2021, 02:11:56 PM
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Bigkev on December 21, 2021, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: zak on December 21, 2021, 02:11:56 PM
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.

Have you asked Santa for one?
Bigkev
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 21, 2021, 05:35:47 PM
Quote from: Bigkev on December 21, 2021, 03:31:55 PM
Quote from: zak on December 21, 2021, 02:11:56 PM
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.

Have you asked Santa for one?
Bigkev
Two!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on December 22, 2021, 02:25:26 PM
Moving on at quite a pace Dave. Exquisite.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 23, 2021, 12:52:31 PM
Rear Lewis gun and bombs.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: MSea on December 23, 2021, 01:45:50 PM
Looking great the brass adds to the gun a LOT
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on December 24, 2021, 01:58:26 PM
Excellent detail.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 29, 2021, 02:33:45 PM
Rigging.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: MSea on December 29, 2021, 02:56:19 PM
Rigging looking good but what will Haddock say ?
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Haddock on December 29, 2021, 03:15:29 PM
Spiffing!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: MSea on December 29, 2021, 03:53:57 PM
Well done Zak - you have passed the Haddock test with flying colours - YoHoHo
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: cph64 on December 29, 2021, 04:47:42 PM
Just caught up with this build and really impressed with it.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 29, 2021, 05:35:26 PM
Still lots more rigging to do.
Those double wires at the rear of the wings.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Bigkev on December 29, 2021, 08:08:06 PM
At least it will keep you out of trouble.
Looks really good so far.
Bigkev
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on December 30, 2021, 01:04:10 PM
The rigging looks ecxellent Dave. You and Haddock certainly come up trumps with the rigging .
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 30, 2021, 02:15:57 PM
Thanks for the comments.
Decals - transfers added.
Gun and prop being painted
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on December 31, 2021, 03:02:10 PM
Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 31, 2021, 06:21:53 PM
Matt varnish just about finished.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on December 31, 2021, 06:22:37 PM
That rigging wire needs sorting!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Bob C on December 31, 2021, 08:38:15 PM
Really good build, rigging look good to me. Fantastic.

Bob c

Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Haddock on January 01, 2022, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: zak on December 31, 2021, 06:22:37 PM
That rigging wire needs sorting!
Sure does!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on January 01, 2022, 11:58:09 AM
Quote from: Haddock on January 01, 2022, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: zak on December 31, 2021, 06:22:37 PM
That rigging wire needs sorting!
Sure does!
I have fixed it.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Haddock on January 01, 2022, 03:27:11 PM
Quote from: zak on January 01, 2022, 11:58:09 AM
Quote from: Haddock on January 01, 2022, 11:48:39 AM
Quote from: zak on December 31, 2021, 06:22:37 PM
That rigging wire needs sorting!
Sure does!
I have fixed it.
Super!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: MSea on January 01, 2022, 03:28:54 PM
Duper
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: cph64 on January 02, 2022, 03:52:46 PM
Indubitably!!
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: chriswil42 on January 03, 2022, 12:43:32 PM
An excellent model Dave.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: zak on January 04, 2022, 03:16:58 PM
Especially for Haddock.
Title: Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
Post by: Haddock on January 04, 2022, 03:37:25 PM
So the "correction" must be done internally (which would be counter-intuitive) or you pull back the stick to drop the nose,
push to lift it.
Haddock.