sandbagger Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Hi all,Photographs of Frank Luke Jnr's Spad ‘26' of the 27th Aero Squadron show evidence of surface dirt and paint chipped surfaces and it looking to be in a fairly ‘war weary' condition. Therefore I decided to create this ‘dirty' effect with the weathering on the CDL surfaces. As usual I used a fine 'grime' clay wash from 'Flory Models' to create the effect. The clay wash is very simple to use and you can add or remove as much as you like using a dry or a damp brush, then seal it all with a top coat of appropriate sealer. Mike Alain Gadbois, Gazzas, Model_Monkey and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi all,The underside is finished now so it's onto the topside camouflage colour scheme now. Mike Alburymodeler, Hubert Boillot, Out2gtcha and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Looking excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi all, The underside is finished now so it's onto the topside camouflage colour scheme now. Man, that looks terrif. The weathering is spot on for my tastes. Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hi all,Thanks.The three figures are done now. Mike MikeMaben, bstachel, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hi all,The Upper surface camouflage is done with the engine, rudder and forward 'mesh' grills fitted. Mike Hubert Boillot, Vandy 1 VX 4, LSP_K2 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Man, I love the way that is turning out! bstachel, CANicoll and Model_Monkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Mike: Super nice job all the way around - from the scratch building to the finish. I Love these SPADs as they were so colorful - really pleasing to the eye and the weathering is terrific. Lovely how you are turning a very old kit into something really special. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Great work on this Spad, and it shows in the end result Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) Hi all,Many thanks for your encouraging comments - much appreciated.The engine bay is done now, apart from the upper wing to engine fuel and coolant pipes and the cabane strut to engine bulkhead cross bracing wires, which can't be installed until the upper wing is fitted.The last details I've added are:The supply pipe from the pipe block at the rear of the radiator to right of the bulkhead (cockpit water temperature gauge).The two 'stay' rods attached from the fuselage sides to the rear of the gun cooling jackets.The throttle control rod from the bulkhead to carburetor.The rear 'bead' sight for the guns forward 'ring' sight.The engine radiator and cowl assembly.The standard Vickers .303 machine gun.The 11 mm Vickers (Colt) 'Balloon' gun.The windscreen . Its now onto working the wing support struts prior to fitting the upper wing. Mike Edited June 2, 2018 by sandbagger Out2gtcha, chukw, Model_Monkey and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi all,Just a small update as I'm waiting for turnbuckles to arrive.I've filled the time working on a few minor bits, such as display base accessories and the wheels, and fitting the exhaust pipes with micro-tube support brackets, the foot step and at the rear the fuselage lifting straps. Mike bstachel, Jeff, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Very impressive! I love it! I feel I should get one of those SPADs. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 LSP_Kevin, bstachel, chukw and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hi all,Just as an update, I'm working on the final rigging and once that's done I should be finished, apart from the propeller, which be on in a couple of weeks, Mike bstachel, Jeff, Gazzas and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi all,Getting close now - rigging, aileron controls and propeller and it's done, Mike Twobad, Trak-Tor, chukw and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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