Out2gtcha Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wow! Tremendous scratch work going on here. That strut maker seems really handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hi all,Still working my way through pre-build modifications.All of the required rigging fittings are done now.Now I'll be starting on the engine proper.Below is a shot of the pipes fairing, which covered the pipes from the upper wing centre section down to the decking panel.It was made of linen, wrapped around the three pipes and stitched at the trailing edge. It was meant to give some environmental protection for the fuel and coolant pipes inside.I've modified this to have the angled slot, through which the left cabane strut cross-bracing wire passed. Also I've added the fourth exposed pipe line, which is not supplied in the kit.Not all Spad XIII's retained this fairing as I guess it restricted the pilot's view. However the Spad of Frank Luke I'm making had the fairing fitted. LSP_Kevin, LSP_Paul, Uncarina and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Some beautiful scratching going on here - lovely to see and follow your progress. Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Hi all,I've completed the basic engine for the Spad XIII. It's a Wingnut Wings Hispano-Suiza engine for their SE5a, which I've heavily modified to represent the Hispano-Suiza fitted to the Spad XIII. Modifications carried out:Forward engine support beams.Air intake for the carburettor manifold.Coolant filler and return pipe assembly.Coolant return pipes from manifold and both cylinder blocks.Manifold fuel intake primer valves.Ignition leads.Ignition lead support tubes.Ignition lead connections to both magnetos.Coolant temperatures sensor.Forward external gear oil supply pipes.Forward camshaft external oil supply pipes.Air breather valve and pipe. The following will be fitted on engine installation into the fuselage:Carburettor control linkage.Coolant temperatures sensor.Fuel pipe connection to carburettor.Coolant supply connection to filler and return assembly. Now it's on to the cockpit detailing!! Uncarina, Tnarg, LSP_Paul and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Beautiful work! Your engine could easily be displayed separately. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hi all,Moving onto the cockpit detailing now.The kit lacks certain pipes so again, these were made from various sized micro-tubes and soft soldered where required.The shot below shows these pipes dry fitted and prior to painting. Mike MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin, Hubert Boillot and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Mike, Exquisite work, and one of my favorite subjects! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi all,The cockpit is finished now and the fuselage closed up. As usual most of the modifications etc can't be seen once the 'lid' is fitted but hey-ho.The last three shots show the 'lid' and engine dry fitted. Mike Shawn M, LSP_Kevin, MikeMaben and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 splendid work, shame to hide it all... the modelers mantra is valid "but I know its in there!" CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Hi all,Many thanks for your support and comments - its appreciated, especially given how complex changes to the basic model were.I forgot to mention the changes carried out to the cockpit: Mike - Fuel, oil and vent pipes- Cockpit frame wire bracing- Additional instrumentation- Instruments pipes/cables- Gun firing cables- Fuel rip panel T-bar handle- Mallet (freeing gun stoppages)- Pilot's seat cushion- Rudder bar foot straps- Top frame above pilot's head- Rudder, Aileron and Elevator cables- Pilot's seat belts. Edited May 10, 2018 by sandbagger Uncarina and Twobad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Lovely work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Mike, Simply outstanding! I will be following your lead with my build, particularly when it comes to the rigging. Thanks for sharing your work. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hi all,Well I'm onto construction and painting at last!!First off is to represent the internal structure on the underside (CDL) surfaces.Although most photographs of the Spad show very little 'see trough' from the underside, I wanted to give this effect, otherwise the look would be very 'flat'.That said, applying the masking took a lot of time and patience but much quicker taking it all off!!This shot is the airbrushed effect, but has yet to be 'knocked back' and weathered. Mike Tnarg, Bruce_Crosby, Hubert Boillot and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hi all,Yeah it was.I've over sprayed to 'knock' it back. So now on goes the clay wash for weathering. Mike Tnarg, Bruce_Crosby, Uncarina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Mike, Very meticulous work, and your finished model will be amazing. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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