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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #270 on: May 13, 2022, 11:06:26 AM »
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.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #271 on: May 13, 2022, 12:48:15 PM »
Looks like it had a short wingspan too!
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #272 on: May 17, 2022, 01:15:52 PM »
It certainly looks 'dumpy' or is that the photo?
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #273 on: May 17, 2022, 02:37:14 PM »
It certainly looks 'dumpy' or is that the photo?
It may be the photo, but it does have a large body.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #274 on: May 17, 2022, 02:54:04 PM »
Decals applied.
The stitching was decals too.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #275 on: May 17, 2022, 06:58:54 PM »
Very unusual.
Didn't know of this one.
How did the stitching decals work?, because they look really good.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #276 on: May 18, 2022, 07:10:47 AM »
I have yet to apply some varnish over them, I am not convinced yet.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #277 on: May 18, 2022, 02:24:45 PM »
Looks good though Dave.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #278 on: May 19, 2022, 08:06:57 AM »
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

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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #279 on: May 19, 2022, 08:11:21 AM »
I am quite pleased with the way the stitching looks.
Now I need to add the cross bracing.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #280 on: May 19, 2022, 02:11:54 PM »
Cross bracing added, some shading and a coat of matt varnish.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #281 on: May 19, 2022, 04:18:20 PM »
Looks good. I think you're becoming addicted to this rigging lark.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #282 on: May 19, 2022, 05:51:37 PM »
Looks good. I think you're becoming addicted to this rigging lark.
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You may be right.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #283 on: May 19, 2022, 06:44:55 PM »
Now, I really like that Zak.
Biplanes seem to suit you.
Have you another one 'rigged' up and ready to go......!
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #284 on: May 20, 2022, 01:14:05 PM »
Now, I really like that Zak.
Biplanes seem to suit you.
Have you another one 'rigged' up and ready to go......!
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