miamiangler Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 This is the kit I won on Swanny`s WW1 contest . This kit will be a little more of a challenge then the WNW`s kits. I`ll be detailing the engine and interior . There`s no decals for the instrument s on the dash board so some work will be done there . I`m going to start with the engine first . I will replace all of the round bumps on the engine block with Vector Cut nuts . the spark plugs will be made from rods and tubing . the push rods will get the same work done by replacing the oversized plastic with metal tubing . Before: After: Added the nuts and using .25mm rod as a guide for the push rods . More to come later . Thanks , Willi Qvarre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Willi, great start on your kit. will be following your build closely. I got the WNW Sopwith Triplane open box drool on it and put it in the pile until I get several others off the bench. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just curious...are you going to use the kit's short fuselage or are you going with the Pheon/Brian Fawcett corrected fuselage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskytngofxtrt Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Willi--Inspiring work on your engine! Thanks for inviting us along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just curious...are you going to use the kit's short fuselage or are you going with the Pheon/Brian Fawcett corrected fuselage?I didn't know there was a problem with the fuselage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks Ron, It does look 100% better .I just can`t find a web site from where I can purchase the set . Willi Edited April 20, 2013 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Apparently the kit fuselage is correct for one of the prototypes but not for the production version Triplane. Contact Pheon Decals at pheon@pheondecals.com to see if the correction set is still available. Edit - or just go here: http://www.fawcettmodelsandpatterns.co.uk/1-32-scale-resin-detail-correction-parts Edited April 20, 2013 by OldTroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Apparently the kit fuselage is correct for one of the prototypes but not for the production version Triplane. Contact Pheon Decals at pheon@pheondecals.com to see if the correction set is still available. Edit - or just go here: http://www.fawcettmodelsandpatterns.co.uk/1-32-scale-resin-detail-correction-parts Many thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Love what you've done so far with that engine! Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Your work with the engine has it looking as good (or better) than the after-market ones available. I am looking forward to seeing your work on the rest of the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Willie Outrageous start. Great to se you digging into the Roden kit and working your magic. Looking forward to the enjoyment of following the build Keep e'm coming' :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks guys, Well after two days and 150 pieces later. I got the front end of the engine done . All I have to add is the exhaust and spark plug wires . Then the engine will get a wash . Thanks , Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Willi ...the engine looks SPECTACULAR ... So very effulgence in appearance ... I have a thing for engines..LOVE IT... Seeing how good..no, hang fire, BRILLIANT you are at wood effects I am just hanging around to see the triplanes wings... Thanks Maru5, The kit looks pretty good except for the soft plastic ! I am starting on the interior .I love doing the wood effects on WW1 aircraft I have been checking the WNW`s site and using that as a guide . I am going to get the resin Fuselage since it is a lot easier then lengthening the fuselage by 6mm. More later , Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammut08 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Willi, Engine looks great, love the spark plugs. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Hi Willi, Engine looks great, love the spark plugs. Dave Thanks Dave , They are not to hard to make . I used the nuts and bolts from Vector Cut ,tubing was .6mm ,the rod was .25mm. I finished the back end of the engine . I added the copper wire and exhaust . Thanks , Willi Edited April 24, 2013 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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