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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #345 on: December 10, 2022, 12:37:46 PM »
Still struggling with this, the etched brass for the rear gun mounts are very fragile, so some re-thinking will be required here.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #346 on: December 30, 2022, 05:39:17 PM »
I am working on this, but  it is slow going.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #347 on: January 01, 2023, 02:50:36 PM »
Sorry for the lack of posts, I am building a couple of aircraft for A.N. Other.
A DH5 and an Armstrong Whitworth FK8, mid version/ I have built these already for myself and so it seemed pointless posting the builds.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #348 on: January 01, 2023, 03:13:19 PM »
Its fine - we look forward to seeing anything you post - even if its just to take the mickey out of you - hohohho - happy new year Zak ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #349 on: January 02, 2023, 02:35:45 PM »
Here is the Polikarpov, undercarriage and decals added, a few small parts to add and also rig.
This has been a real challenge.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #350 on: January 03, 2023, 02:06:46 PM »
Looks excellent though.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #351 on: January 05, 2023, 05:57:06 PM »
Rigging with lycra thread from Infini Model.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #352 on: January 09, 2023, 10:04:11 AM »
Declaring this as finished as it will ever be, some models just fight you all the time.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #353 on: January 09, 2023, 11:34:26 AM »
MOST of mine do  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #354 on: January 09, 2023, 01:01:04 PM »
Looking very nice Dave.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #355 on: January 10, 2023, 09:08:32 AM »
Declaring this as finished as it will ever be, some models just fight you all the time.
Still looks OK.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #356 on: January 10, 2023, 02:59:48 PM »
Another great build for the collection.

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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #357 on: January 10, 2023, 03:23:58 PM »
Thanks for the comments,
Now on with the commissioned builds.
Here is the DH5, it is a different scheme and colour to the last one.My matt varnish is not matting, it may need a few more coats.
This is Vallejo matt.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #358 on: January 10, 2023, 03:26:40 PM »
Excellent.
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Re: Biplanes and rigged aircraft
« Reply #359 on: January 11, 2023, 10:52:17 AM »
I am now building an Armstrong Whitworth under commission.
It is being painted at present.
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