1to1scale Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Its getting close, I have about 1/3 of the decals left to put on, and it will be final assembly of the wing and struts. Once the decals dry a day or two, I will spray a matte clear coat. and do final weathering. Last step will be rigging. Will post pics later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Here are the results of the decalling session last night. Excuse the setting solution, I have not washed it off yet. Here is my biggest goof up of the build, can you spot it? Yup, I put the aileron on upside down! At this point, I am going to have to just drill the top and fill the bottom, this would require a whole repaint and a new decal sheet, so I will have to live with it. These are the most opaque white decal I have ever seen. LSP_Kevin, BlackMikeModels and Jim Barry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Bummer about the aileron, but it's looking fantastic all the same. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Never woulda noticed the aileron. Looks great! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 12:48 am, my wife is snoring and I just finished all the decals. Now time for about 6 hours sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Decals finished and model master flat clear airbrushed on. I have to say I am not impressed with the clear flat, I thinned it 40% clear to 60% thinner, I put at least three coats on, but it did not get the dead flat I wanted. My search continues. I also got, glued, assembled, and set up my new vector stand. LSP_Kevin, Gazzas and BlackMikeModels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMikeModels Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I'm really enjoying this build, some great tips for those of us who haven't yet built a Wingnuts kit but want to at some point in the future. I will wait and see how the rigging looks before making rash statements about breaking one of these out of stock and making my own start though Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) I have most of the rigging done, I tried to use fishing line, I bought clear, but it would not hold color, so I scrapped that idea. I tried to use bobs buckles on the ez-line, but I could not get the tubes over the line, it's too thick. I only barely got one installed on the undercarriage, so I abandoned them for this build and built it as Wingnut intended us to. I will have to revisit this on the next build. I still have an engine and cowl to install, rudder, and a few paint touch ups, but this will be done this weekend. Edited December 1, 2017 by 1to1scale Out2gtcha and Trak-Tor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 I used both, I started using fine line around the cockpit and the “X†between the strut pairs, but felt the fine looked too thin for the longer lengths. I wish they made a medium size. I ended up ordering some 5 lb test braided fishing line in gray color, I may use that on my next model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 My Snipe is now 100% finished, however, I have not been able to post pictures to imgur in a few days. I will upload pictures as soon as I can. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) It took me a total of 80 days to finish this build, i had to learn how to build WWI stringbags with lots of wood grain oil painting, but I did it. Ready for inspection... http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=72197 Edited December 7, 2017 by 1to1scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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