LSP_Kevin Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Nice work, Mike. What's the rigging material? Apologies if you've already mentioned it. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 What do you use to airbrush the rigging with? Just a simple flat coat, or is there color involved? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 11 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Nice work, Mike. What's the rigging material? Apologies if you've already mentioned it. Kev Hi Kev, As you probably know, the BE2c was rigged with RAF Aerodynamic 'wires', apart from flight controls and bracing, which were wire wound cable. Some modelers have had success using flat photo-etch rigging. However, I'm yet to be convinced the effect is worth it, given the lack of structural strength it gives to the model. Therefore I use mono-filament of 0.08 or 0.12 mm diameter, as it does provide structural strength, Mike LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 8 hours ago, scvrobeson said: What do you use to airbrush the rigging with? Just a simple flat coat, or is there color involved? Matt Hi Matt, Once the model is fully rigged, I airbrush a light coat of semi-matte clear coat, usually 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) over the rigging. This is the same clear coat used over the model so it blends well. The clear coat dull down the bright sheen of the mono-filament and makes the rigging more obvious. The one thing to remember is to cover any transparencies first, or they'll get contaminated by the clear coat, Mike scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Hi all, The aileron control line have now been rigged. It's difficult to make out on the photographs as it's a larger models to focus on. Next up is the landing gear before I move onto the rudder and elevator controls, Mike MARU5137, Landrotten Highlander, scvrobeson and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Thanks for the helpful build on this Mike. Really enjoying it. Matt MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Hi all, The kit supplied landing gear comprises two ‘V’ struts and the axle/fairing. The axle is intended to be glued to the bottom of the two ‘V’ struts. However, there is nothing to retain the axle at the bottom of the struts, except the CA adhesive under the axle and onto the bottom of the struts. The weight of the model bearing down on the axle and wheels with only the CA adhesive taking the weight is a joint failure waiting to happen. Therefore this needs to be addressed. Also the ’bungee’ suspension cords are retained between two discs on the ends of the axle, which are not represented in the kit. Finally the internal strengthening rod within the axle protrudes from either end for mounting the wheels. However, the protrusions do not go far enough into the wheels, which is another weak point. Onward, upward, Mike Fanes, scvrobeson and Rocat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Hi all, Landing gear and tail skid now done. I managed to twist and pull the axle metal rod from the axle fairing. This was replaced with a brass rod, which was longer to fit deeper into the wheels. The axle retainer discs for the bungee suspension cords were cut from 0.2 mm thick plastic card with a central hole to fit onto the axle rod. The axle assembly was held into the 'V' struts with CA adhesive, backed up with 0.2 mm diameter annealed copper wire. The bungee cord, represented by 'EZ' line White (heavy), was then wrapped across and around the axle ends, between the retainer discs. The model now needs to be held by the fuselage. Therefore, before adding the elevator and rudder controls and wires, I'll need to fit the remaining parts to the forward fuselage. Mike Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin, Fanes and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Hi all, A few more updates. Bombs and bomb control quadrant and cables added. Hand operated fuel pressure pump added. Engine exhausts with retaining frames added. Windscreens added. Upper wing straps added. Ammunition drum rack added. Pilot and observers machine guns added. The tail planes and elevators added. The fin and rudder added. Kit supplied 3D printed wing skids replaced with 0.6 mm diameter blackened Brass tube. The kit supplied CFS Mk.4 bomb sight has been binned. It was so frail it literally fell off in bits!! I'll need to make a representation of one instead. Also the propeller will be fitted (last). Finally the rudder and elevator controls and cables are still to be added. Mike themongoose, sky, Rockie Yarwood and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Wow !!! Excellent work Mike MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Hi all, Bomb sight recovered from kit part with extras added from 0.3 mm diameter tube and 0.2 mm thick plastic sheet. Also the pitot tube added from 0.3 mm diameter tube (blackened). Just the elevator and rudder controls to add then it's onto the figures, Mike LSP_Kevin, scvrobeson and Landrotten Highlander 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Hi all, Elevator control cables rigged. Now onto the rudder, Mike Fanes, olgerd83, Landrotten Highlander and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Looks great Mike! Did you have to bulk up the tail skid at all, or does it hold the weight without issue? Wouldn't want to risk a collapse down the line. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Hi all, The tail plane bracing wires added. Rudder control cables added. Propeller fitted. That's it for the aircraft. Now onto the figures, Mike LSP_Kevin and Landrotten Highlander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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