sandbagger Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hi all, A couple more details. The inspection window in the upper surface of the wing, for the aileron pulley and cable. Also seen is the wing centre joint and head padding on the trailing edge of the wing centre section. Finally the wheels (not weathered yet), Mike LSP_Kevin, Fvdm, Trak-Tor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hi Mike, wonderful attention to detail as always and a great conversion job as well. I'm guessing from the writing on the tyres that you've used some sort of decals, either that or a very, very steady hand with the paint brush? Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hi Andy, Yes they're decals from the base kit, which is the 'WNW' Camel F1. As the 'Swallow' was based on the Camel, I'm assuming the wheels and tyres were the same. Mike monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hi all, Weathering wash ('Flory Models' grime clay wash) applied and once dry, wiped off to leave subtle weathering, which was the sealed with 'Alclad' light sheen (ALC-311) lacquer. The weathering is subtle as this aircraft was only flown as a prototype and saw very limited operational testing. As such it wouldn't have looked 'war weary'. Next is pre-rigging followed by assembly then lastly, the final rigging. After that it's just the display base, Mike LSP_Kevin, Lenny320, TorbenD and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Amazing looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I've been slowly working my way through the pre-riggng stage. So far the the control lines for the Rudder, Elevator, Tail Skid and the cross bracing at the fuselage under shield panel and the undercarriage. Next are the control lines for the ailerons and cross bracing between the cabane struts. Then it'll be wing and tail unit on to complete aileron controls, flying and landing wires and tail bracing, Mike Edited September 24, 2019 by sandbagger LSP_Kevin, monthebiff, Durangokid and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Looks real, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Your attention to detail and workmanship are amazing Mike. A real inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Fantastic. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Hi all, Last of the pre-rigging done on the underside of the wing and on the ailerons. Now the final assembly can be completed then final rigging, Mike Out2gtcha and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hi all, The tail unit has been finally rigged. Included are the elevator, rudder and tail skid control lines. Also the tail plane bracing lines. The line end fittings are 0.4 mm Nickel-Silver tube, finished with an enamel wash. The lines themselves are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament. Time to move onto fitting the wing and all of the rigging, Mike Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hi all, The wing is now fitted onto the fuselage cabane struts. Also fitted are the ailerons and the over wing cable support pylon. Now to complete all of the wing rigging, Mike Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Sweet, looking very very good. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hi all, The final rigging is now complete. This includes: Aileron control lines from the cockpit to the underside of the wing. Cabane strut side and front cross bracing. Over wing landing wires. Under wing landing and double flying wires. I'll post the completed model shots once I've finished the figure and display base, Mike LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Absolutely brilliant build, very much enjoyed watching this come together. Regards.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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