109 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Fabulous! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Fuselage together - plodding along slowly... Couldn't decide whether to remove some of the top... But went for it - will have the framework added afterwards... Thanks for looking Guy Vandy 1 VX 4, 109, Kagemusha and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Robinson Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's really looking great Guy. I have to admit I like your approach to the color of the wood better than mine. When I compare pictures of yours to mine, mine is way too dark. This really looks more like mahogany. Are you using the Gaspatch turnbuckles? I've just ordered a bunch for mine. I've never sued them before so I'll have to play around with them. What did you use to crimp off the ends of your lines where they loop through the turnbuckle? I'm looking around for some 30 gage or smaller single conductor wire to strip the insulation from but haven't had any luck so far. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's really looking great Guy. I have to admit I like your approach to the color of the wood better than mine. When I compare pictures of yours to mine, mine is way too dark. This really looks more like mahogany. Are you using the Gaspatch turnbuckles? I've just ordered a bunch for mine. I've never sued them before so I'll have to play around with them. What did you use to crimp off the ends of your lines where they loop through the turnbuckle? I'm looking around for some 30 gage or smaller single conductor wire to strip the insulation from but haven't had any luck so far. Cheers Mike Mike, I found 30 gage at Radio Shack - it's called wrapping wire. You can also find it here... http://www.amazon.com/Kanthal-Gauge-100ft-254mm-Resistance/dp/B00D9FPCLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Robinson Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Great info Bill. Thanks for letting me know. Was that online or at a store? I went to the store in Geneseo to see what they had and the person working there had no clue what I was asking for. I hunted around on my own but didn't find anything. I'll check online and see what they have. Thanks for the heads-up. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Beautiful and patient work! Very nice!! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks That's really looking great Guy. I have to admit I like your approach to the color of the wood better than mine. When I compare pictures of yours to mine, mine is way too dark. This really looks more like mahogany. Are you using the Gaspatch turnbuckles? I've just ordered a bunch for mine. I've never sued them before so I'll have to play around with them. What did you use to crimp off the ends of your lines where they loop through the turnbuckle? I'm looking around for some 30 gage or smaller single conductor wire to strip the insulation from but haven't had any luck so far. Cheers Mike Hi again Mike, I'm using the Gaspatch turnbuckles just for the ones mid line, but for the attachment points - they'll all be good old Bob's Buckles - I much prefer them - the Gaspatch ones are great, but very difficult to perfectly align with the rigging in my experience. The line on mine is fishing line looped through brass tube and superglued then cut - hope that helps? Yours looks great and coming along fast! Cheers Guy Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Guy, Mike and Bill S Following you guys on your build's and learning a lot, Thank you guys. Guy this bird looks awesome, Like the removable top. Are you folks using 1/48 or 1/32 Gas patch turn buckles for your rigging? Or 1/32 for rigging and 1/48 for ailerons and rudders? @ Bill S this wire you found, 30 gauge at Radio Shack - it's called wrapping wire. Is it Flat wire? You can also find it here... http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B00D9FPCLK Cheers Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
322SqnNL Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Fascinating amount of detail, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Guy, Mike and Bill S Following you guys on your build's and learning a lot, Thank you guys. Guy this bird looks awesome, Like the removable top. Are you folks using 1/48 or 1/32 Gas patch turn buckles for your rigging? Or 1/32 for rigging and 1/48 for ailerons and rudders? @ Bill S this wire you found, 30 gauge at Radio Shack - it's called wrapping wire. Is it Flat wire? You can also find it here... http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B00D9FPCLK Cheers Danny No Danny - it's single strand insulated round wire. I've also found smaller diameters at craft store under "beading wire" Some of it is really hard to cut; it's steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo.b Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looking good, I'm thinking of going down the bobs buckles and ezi line rout but will be watching yours and Mikes builds with great interest!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Simply brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackerjazz Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I can just imagine the work involved to do the rigging. And that woodgrain is so realistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi guys, I'm not into WW1 aircraft but this is a stunning, museum quality (and then some!) model that I will follow closely from now on. Stunning work, excellent wood, instruments and that gorgeous wood! Did I mention the wood? And the rigging! As an ex-RAF technician I can really appreciate your work, it reminds me of my days as an apprentice at Halton in the '60's where they still taught rigging skills. Regards, Bruce Crosby Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Guy Gorgeous work ... just simply stellar Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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