Wingnut Wings - 1/32 scale - AMC DH.9

[zak]

I have opened the box and made a start, the instructions are very comprehensive, but with the odd mistake.
A visit to the Wingnuts website soon sorted the confusion out.
On their site they have a collection of archive photographs and colour photos of the aircraft.
The Wingnuts website provides, hints and tips and lots of other information.

Here is the cockpit floor, it has been undercoated and then sprayed dark brown.

The rudder bars were assembled and painted.

[Roger]

Hope you enjoy the build!

Roger

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
Think you'll enjoy this build. WNW kits are amongst the best there are on the market.
Think you just need to ensure all mating/join areas are free of paint, I've read the tolerances are so fine, that it can throw things out slightly.
I'm sure, that you have already been aware of that.
Supposed it will be finished by next meeting.....?
Bigkev

[zak]

Hi Zak,
Think you'll enjoy this build. WNW kits are amongst the best there are on the market.
Think you just need to ensure all mating/join areas are free of paint, I've read the tolerances are so fine, that it can throw things out slightly.
I'm sure, that you have already been aware of that.
Supposed it will be finished by next meeting.....?
Bigkev

Thanks for that Kevin, yes I was aware of that and it is true.
The fit of parts is excellent.

More work done on the cockpit area last night.

[zak]

Cockpit frames assembled and painted.
Basic Engine assembled and painted and some shadow added.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
looking good. Love the detail on the engine, with nameplate on it.
Super casting!
Bigkev

[zak]

Interior frames and cockpit floor together and details added.

[Bigkev]

Wow!
Looking good and at some speed!
Bigkev

[zak]

More work done on the front and rear cockpit assemblies.
Rigging with 0.15 mm wire.

Plug leads added - 2 spark plus per cylinder.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
looking impressive even at this early stage.
Its like watching the real thing in a factory being built on the production line.
Great Stuff,
Kevin

[zak]

Turnbuckles or not, the jury is out.
In this scale maybe.
It is quite hard to see them on photos of the real thing, you need a real close up.
The Wingnuts site suggest doing without, but I think I need to have a go.
Here are a couple of websites that have information about making your own.
https://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/
http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/608037/22738988/1369163748943/Biplane+rigging+techniques.pdf?token=cz2qquSDwQadkr8a4XeuhUIjaBE%3D

Trying to find out how many, single or double and if just eyelets are needed seems really difficult.
Any way  here are my efforts and thoughts so far.
I bought some Gaspatch ones at Telford.

[zak]

So here is one of the ready made ones and a home made one with a wire loop formed around a 0.3mm drill and then inserted into the Albion Alloys tube.
It is fairly obvious which is which.
The ruler is to give some idea of the size - those are mm.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,
Looks like homemade is the best!
I don't doubt the quality of the Gaspatch items, but the homemade ones look definitely much more delicate, just like you....
Only after the extra Whiskey in the bar at Telford.....
Your build just might tempt me to try at least one WNW.
Bigkev

[zak]

Here is a picture of a real one on a DH9.
They look quick small really.

[Haddock]

Wow!

                                      For what it's worth, here's some thoughts.
                     The gas-patch items look great but I would ask myself, how strong are they? can I drill a hole at the correct angle and how do I attach a "wire" to the eye and trim off the excess to get a neat job. If you don't get a dead straight run from the upper wing to the lower wing, it would look horrible. What would I do if one of the turnbuckles broke off flush with the wing?

                                I'd have the same problem with the home-made items, cutting off the loose end, assuming you would be using a monofilament.

                        I think I would plump for the AA stuff. Using monofilament you'd get a nice straight run and trim the ends beneath the wing where it is less visible. It would be a simple job to slip the tube over the "wire" before installing the lower end and you can slide it into position later. You could colour the brass with blacking agent and your not relying on the turnbuckle for any strength.

       Just my thoughts.
                           Haddock.
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