miamiangler 101 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 2 Qvarre and MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey 254 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTroll 495 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiskytngofxtrt 17 Posted April 20, 2013 Willi--Inspiring work on your engine! Thanks for inviting us along! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamiangler 101 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamiangler 101 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,235 Posted April 20, 2013 Willi, Congrats on winning the lovely kit first. And a brilliant start to a classic airframe. This triplanes is just an awesome looking WINGY thingy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTroll 495 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamiangler 101 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgem37 7,213 Posted April 21, 2013 Love what you've done so far with that engine! Sincerely, Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTroll 495 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamiangler 101 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 1 MARU5137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,235 Posted April 21, 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamiangler 101 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
