mozart Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 So everything's pretty much ready for the top wing to go on, then rigging. The only thing I'm not happy about are the wind shields, they are rather thick and at present don't seem to fit too well: I'm thinking of trying to cut some frames from 10 thou plastic using the Silhouette cutter and put some clear plastic behind them. Worth a try I reckon. And a warning to future builders, the wing/fuselage join, even though supported by extra rods, is worryingly fragile. Due to the angle of the wing there is not a lot of surface area to put glue onto, so every time I handle the model and put it down, I'm conscious of this. I'm hoping and expecting that the top wing and rigging will strengthen it all. Landrotten Highlander, Out2gtcha, Kagemusha and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 That looks gorgeous, Max! I have to confess, I'm really anxious about the rigging stage with mine. Haven't rigged a biplane since I was a kid! Kev mozart and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 I know what you mean Kev, it is daunting but if you're methodical and you're certain about which way you're going to do it, it's not too bad. I'm using stretched sprue for the wires in front of the cockpit into the nose and maybe between the fore and aft interplane struts. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 That looks wonderful Max. As to the windscreens............ All this talk of printing plastic card on the Silhouette..............I was thinking the same, making a pattern from paper of the outside of the screens, then x-fer onto some thin card stock, to be cut out from the Silhouette. From there as you say, insert some clear plastic for the front and sides. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Taking a few measurements: to base my drawing on: and ready to cut, just 7mm high: and for Silhouette users, the cutting details for 10 thou plastic sheet: The end result looks promising, it's worth just running a sharp point around the cut line to ease getting the frames out: The one standing up was the prototype which is why it's a bit wonky on one side!! Just a coat of yellow and some glazing now.... Edited November 19, 2020 by mozart Kagemusha, Rockie Yarwood, VW Chris 1969 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Superb job Max. I think there's a market for them. mozart and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Lovely...... If you have any extra, set one aside for me Max, and Id purchase one! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Thanks Guy, and sorry Brian, they're not for sale! I'll send you some free, gratis and for nothing.....but sell? Nah, sorry! I added to the design slightly this morning, small tabs which hopefully will help with keeping them in place: and with a new blade in the cutter (the previous one has lasted 6 years, so not bad!): The clear panels are simply the front framework but outline only, also cut on the Silhouette. And painted and looking OK! Some tidying up to do tomorrow when all is dried: Grunticus, Kagemusha, BradG and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Couldn't resist a quick trial fit! A little trimming, and I'm going to take off the SW moulded markers, this is where their thicker windshields would have interfaced with the fuselage. geedubelyer, Phantom2, Out2gtcha and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Whoa, that's brilliant! I love what you have done with those screens...brilliant! Hmmm, I might have to chat to you sometime about 2 sets (my 2 finally arrived this week...love what SW have produced!)...must resist starting one LOL Out2gtcha and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Very happy to send you some too Anthony, t’would be my pleasure. Glad to hear yours have finally arrived, I think a real Tiger Moth would have flown to NZ a damned site quicker! Edited November 20, 2020 by mozart Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Brilliant solution Max, really looking the business now mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Excellent work, Max! Very creative use of the Silhouette cutter. Just send Brian the cut file, and let him cut them himself! Kev mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: Excellent work, Max! Very creative use of the Silhouette cutter. Just send Brian the cut file, and let him cut them himself! Kev Thanks Kev. I’ll certainly put all of my Tiger Moth files over on https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/index.php for anybody to use if they wish but I’m equally happy to send out any cut frames and windows. geedubelyer, LSP_Kevin and Kagemusha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 What an excellent result Max. Your custom windscreens are so much better than the kit parts and definitely enhance the overall finish. Will you reinstate those fuselage elements designed to suit the thicker kit parts? mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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