artoor_k Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Another problem - real size of turnbuckles. There is no sense in buing a whole set of turnbuckles to one WWI fighter because I don't think I'll build another So I've made one test turnbuckle. Please, tell me if it's size is correct. I don't know where to check it. Whole turnbuckle has 13 mm in lenght. I have no idea if it's acceptable in 1/24. MikeMaben, Landrotten Highlander, BradG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 A long time ago I snuck up close to the Albatros D.V in the Australian War Memorial museum. A curator squawked at me after I had taken a couple of pics. I didn't have a tape measure, but it seems that the turnbuckle was no longer than my hand, and not much thicker than the wire itself. Dividing by 24, I reckon your turnbuckle shouldn't be longer than 8mm. Even in real life, the turnbuckles don't jump out at you. They're not supposed to add too much drag. It's really no wonder that WNW directions tell you not to worry about them. BradG, KiwiZac and artoor_k 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 1:38 AM, Gazzas said: A long time ago I snuck up close to the Albatros D.V in the Australian War Memorial museum. A curator squawked at me after I had taken a couple of pics. I didn't have a tape measure, but it seems that the turnbuckle was no longer than my hand, and not much thicker than the wire itself. Dividing by 24, I reckon your turnbuckle shouldn't be longer than 8mm. Even in real life, the turnbuckles don't jump out at you. They're not supposed to add too much drag. It's really no wonder that WNW directions tell you not to worry about them. Many, many, many thanks Finally I have real size of that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Your rib tape effect is very nicely done, unfortunately that part wasn't made that way. The fairing was in two parts, split vertically along the axle centreline, and I'm pretty sure was a ply covered box Richard coogrfan and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 20 hours ago, RLWP said: Your rib tape effect is very nicely done, unfortunately that part wasn't made that way. The fairing was in two parts, split vertically along the axle centreline, and I'm pretty sure was a ply covered box Richard Hmmm, now I really don't know what to do with it... https://mbiqmodels.com/gallery/aircraft/fokker-dr-1-hasegawa-18/#jp-carousel-2724 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/gen9G Here are visible ribs on photo from WWI: If you're right then...well...Hoooray, it'll save me a lot of time repainting it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Looks great! But yes, IIRC I think Richard is correct in the landing gear fairing was plywood and made in an upper and lower half sections Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 5 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Looks great! But yes, IIRC I think Richard is correct in the landing gear fairing was plywood and made in an upper and lower half sections Not upper and lower, fore and aft Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 9:07 PM, RLWP said: Not upper and lower, fore and aft Richard Thanks I know how to paint it now I've finished painting with oils. Now it needs some time to dry. Out2gtcha, Landrotten Highlander, coogrfan and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just for your reference, Artoor... I found some decent close up turnbuckle images and a drawing here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/landoni/sets/72157604984202028/?fbclid=IwAR3SfHl5Nr4VeL46tY_NMcvZ54LD9XAbjMqeHuHFXJZFcDfSre5NxwX20Yw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Gazzas said: Just for your reference, Artoor... I found some decent close up turnbuckle images and a drawing here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/landoni/sets/72157604984202028/?fbclid=IwAR3SfHl5Nr4VeL46tY_NMcvZ54LD9XAbjMqeHuHFXJZFcDfSre5NxwX20Yw Thanks for link This is smallest turnbuckle that I could build: Gazzas, BradG and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) Almost there Now...Since my experience and knowlege about WWI airplanes is almost non-existent then can you help me with finishing it? I mean - which varnish I should use? Gloss, satin, flat? Edited May 14, 2021 by artoor_k Landrotten Highlander, Uncarina, MDuv and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Finish! I don't know, maybe I should use flat varnish - this satin is too gloss... Alain Gadbois, ivanmoe, MDuv and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I think it looks really great mate, well done. artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Outstanding, Artoor! Kev artoor_k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Looks great! Finish is just right! Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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