Biplanes and rigged aircraft

[zak]

Slow progress on the Siemens Schuckert DIII applying the lozenge camouflage to upper and lower wing surfaces and then rib tapes.

[Bigkev]

Slow progress on the Siemens Schuckert DIII applying the lozenge camouflage to upper and lower wing surfaces and then rib tapes.

Hi Zak,
You may think you're going slow and steady, but you're like a racehorse compared to the rest of us.
Nice, if painstaking work.
Bigkev

[chriswil42]

Models looking good Dave. I agree with Kevin  - the rest of us are snail-bound.

[zak]

At present I have a Sopwith Pup on the go, it will be one that was locally based.
B2218 was based at Owthorne (Withernsea) part of No 251 Squadron RAF in 1918.
C288 was based at Beverley with No36 training Squadron.
Decaling in progress.

[chriswil42]

Speedy.

[zak]

The progress of the Siemens Schuckert DIII has been slow, I can only describe this kit as a challenge.
Here it is to date. Decals and seatbelts still required, weathering and wheels, and then rigging.
Remind me not to tackle old kits, nearly 40 years old.

[cph64]

Ah but, taking on 'Classic Plastic' is what turns us into modellers not just kit builders. Oh I forgot you're in that category already, lol!!!

[zak]

Ah but, taking on 'Classic Plastic' is what turns us into modellers not just kit builders. Oh I forgot you're in that category already, lol!!!

Thanks Chris, maybe I wish I wasn't!

[chriswil42]

Looks good though Dave. You're an inspiration to us all.

[zak]

A well worn and used Sopwith Pup based in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

[MSea]

Another excellent model for your airforce - how many now - or have you not got that many fingers and toes 

[zak]

Another excellent model for your airforce - how many now - or have you not got that many fingers and toes 

Probably too many!

Here is the Siemens Schuckert DIII as finished as it will ever be.

[chriswil42]

Excellent models.

[zak]

Now it's onto a Sopwith Dolphin in 1/72 scale, mine will be finished as one from Eastburn/Driffield No.2 School of Aerial Flying - C3854

[MSea]

Another masterpiece in the making