kkarlsen Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, monthebiff said: what rigging line did you use? That is a very good question Andy. I have tried almost every kind of 'easy' rigging thread there is, EZ-ine, Uschi, Modelkasten, Infinity. I seem to have difficulties using these products, as they are very difficult to thread through the small brass tubing. So I returned to using monofilament (what I used on the S.e.5a builds). I found the recipe of late Des Delatorre and ordered some of the fishing line he used. "For years I have been using Maxima Chameleon 2lbs 0.12mm monofilament for my rigging. It is a very strong line, extremely flexible, CA adheres well and it doubles through the turnbuckles quite easily, the brownish colour is very good as is but I always paint my rigging with Mr Metal Color Stainless. This is my preferred choice of fishing line for rigging in 1:32 scale." (Des) The description by Des is quite accurate to what I experienced using Maxima monofilament, it's really the first time I've 'enjoyed' rigging (I never though I would) So I'm forever grateful to Des for this tip. Now I do not have to fear the rigging no more! The greatest advantage of using fishing line, is the tremendous strength it adds to the wings, it really works like the real thing. Cheers: Kent monthebiff, Trak-Tor, TorbenD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, RLWP said: Well, now we know! She's an absolute beauty Kent Thank you Richard, that's mighty kind of you! In fact I'm experiencing some kind of 'Limbo' or 'vacuum' after finishing this one. I have been so immersed in this build, focusing only on solving the next problem... Now I can't quite believe that I'm finished and I'm really not sure were to go next? Cheers: Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 37 minutes ago, kkarlsen said: That is a very good question Andy. I have tried almost every kind of 'easy' rigging thread there is, EZ-ine, Uschi, Modelkasten, Infinity. I seem to have difficulties using these products, as they are very difficult to thread through the small brass tubing. So I returned to using monofilament (what I used on the S.e.5a builds). I found the recipe of late Des Delatorre and ordered some of the fishing line he used. "For years I have been using Maxima Chameleon 2lbs 0.12mm monofilament for my rigging. It is a very strong line, extremely flexible, CA adheres well and it doubles through the turnbuckles quite easily, the brownish colour is very good as is but I always paint my rigging with Mr Metal Color Stainless. This is my preferred choice of fishing line for rigging in 1:32 scale." (Des) The description by Des is quite accurate to what I experienced using Maxima monofilament, it's really the first time I've 'enjoyed' rigging (I never though I would) So I'm forever grateful to Des for this tip. Now I do not have to fear the rigging no more! The greatest advantage of using fishing line, is the tremendous strength it adds to the wings, it really works like the real thing. Cheers: Kent Very interesting comments Kent, I have always struggled with Ez Line etc and never been really happy with the finished article with visible twists always there. I too found Des's favourite fishing line and I'm super impressed. The first build I used it on was a Fokker E.I and even with the lower wing loosely rigged the structure of the whole thing was so good. Regards. Andy kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Staggeringly impressive build, Kent. There was never any doubt that you'd finish this conversion, and in fine style too. Congrats on creating such a wonderful model! Kev kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Some of the best work I've seen mate. Well done, I will add you to the gallery. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Quite wonderful work Kent - Fearless stuff!!! So much skill on display here and I for one have really enjoyed watching you bringing this one together and learning a trick or three along the way. Very much looking forward to the the next project that you tackle. God Jul Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 4 hours ago, TorbenD said: Very much looking forward to the the next project that you tackle. Tusind tak for det Torben! I'm really not sure what to do next Torben, 'there are so many' projects, I still want to do. WWI, Golden Age, WWII, scratched or not scratched... too many options. Maybe I should just wait for someone to put up the next deadline... That usually helps me to decide. Cheers: Kent TorbenD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Awesome build Kent! Very nice with the figures and all, and that you can see the figures inside! Håkan kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine_marty Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Stunning. Really great work kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Yesterday the Wingnut Wings Fans 10 year Anniversary group build was decided... I'm very thankful to Wingnut Wings for picking my 'Aeromarine' entry, there were so many wonderful builds participating. Richard Alexander said: "Everyone really loved looking through the entries and it was very (very) difficult to choose our top three. Not everyone agreed with other peoples choices but I think in the end we all agreed that these are very worthy entries. The top 5 models were very close indeed with the exception of the amazing Aeromarine conversion which almost unanimously everyone's 1st place choice. A BIG thank you! to Richard Alexander and Wingnut Wings for this recognition of my work! Cheers: Kent Starfighter, Out2gtcha, Trak-Tor and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 What a masterpiece Kent! Absolutely beautiful work there, one of the best builds I have seen in a long time. Cheer's, Jeff. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Well deserved, Kent! Congratulations! Juraj kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 'A BIG thank you! to Richard Alexander and Wingnut Wings for this recognition of my work!' It was only a matter of time before the rest of the world caught up. Congratulations, Karl. I can't think of anyone more deserving. Sincerely, Mark kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just incredible Kent, very well done with the build, the problem-solving and the prize-winning, that really is an accolade! Many congratulations. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Congratulations on the accolade, though it doesn't surprise at all. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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