sandbagger Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Hi all, A few updates on the build. The upper wing is fitted and, as expected when using the kit supplied struts, there were problems. On test fitting the upper wing onto the interplane and cabane struts, I found the cabane struts did not reach outboard enough to contact their attachment lugs on the underside of the wing. This necessitated drilling out the interplane locating holes in the upper wing enough to allow the struts to insert deeper into the wing. This reduced the distance between the wings enough for the cabane struts to fit correctly. I've also fitted and braced the landing gear. Also fitted are the twin aileron control wires from the cockpit to the underside of the upper wing. NOTE: The struts look squared in the photographs, but they are in fact aero shaped. Now it's onto the completing the tail unit, Mike olgerd83, MikeMaben, patricksparks and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Hi all, The aircraft model is complete. I've rigged the ailerons, rudder and elevator. Also added the external Anemometer and a windscreen. Just the figure to paint now. I'll post up completed model shots once it's in the display case. Than for your comments - appreciated, Mike scvrobeson, Sasha As, Troy Molitor and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Excellent work as always, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Always stellar work Mike, and I envy the speed that you're able to crank these builds out. Looking forward to your next project Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Hi all, One last shot. The pilot figure, which is the 'Elan13' German pilot WW1 (EL25). Painted with 'AK Interactive' and 'Tamiya' acrylics. Flesh painted with 'Citadel' paints. Mike MikeMaben, scvrobeson and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Hi all, Completed model shots now up in the Ready for Inspection page, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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