Biplanes and rigged aircraft

[zak]

Now this is the Airco DH5 under construction.The staggered back wing was an attempt to give the pilot a good forward view. This is a 1:48 AMG kit and has plenty of etched brass and a metal engine. This aircraft had a shorth lifespan at the front and was soon replaced by the S.E.5a.

[Bigkev]

Looks like it had a short wingspan too!
Bigkev

[chriswil42]

It certainly looks 'dumpy' or is that the photo?

[zak]

It certainly looks 'dumpy' or is that the photo?

It may be the photo, but it does have a large body.

[zak]

Decals applied.
The stitching was decals too.

[Bigkev]

Very unusual.
Didn't know of this one.
How did the stitching decals work?, because they look really good.
Bigkev

[zak]

I have yet to apply some varnish over them, I am not convinced yet.

[chriswil42]

Looks good though Dave.

[zak]

None of the rigging diagrams show cross bracing on the struts supporting the upper wing. But this video shows that they were braced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtu37mPiRgI

Back to the model, more work to be done!

[zak]

I am quite pleased with the way the stitching looks.
Now I need to add the cross bracing.

[zak]

Cross bracing added, some shading and a coat of matt varnish.

[Haddock]

Looks good. I think you're becoming addicted to this rigging lark.
Haddock.

[zak]

Looks good. I think you're becoming addicted to this rigging lark.
Haddock.

You may be right.

[Bigkev]

Now, I really like that Zak.
Biplanes seem to suit you.
Have you another one 'rigged' up and ready to go......!
Bigkev

[zak]

Now, I really like that Zak.
Biplanes seem to suit you.
Have you another one 'rigged' up and ready to go......!
Bigkev

Yes, the old SMER SE5a and some 1/72nd ones as well.