Small, unusual, interesting.....Finished.
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24 24 August 2021, 17:01
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Following. Getting those delicate parts separated from the spruces will be fun 👍
24 August 2021, 17:37
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Trying to make sense of the instructions, and cleaning up the rotary engine, are going to be interesting too 🙂
24 August 2021, 18:02
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Oh, in plastic? I have it in my stash in 1:48, but in resin. If you do not like to clean the rotary, there are matching Small Stuff engines available 😉
24 August 2021, 21:06
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Let's see how it goes, bughunter. I was wondering about the armament, as it will be very visible.
24 August 2021, 21:21
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Yes, you are right. May be Gaspatch, or the wonderful little brass work by MiniWorld ? Not available in 1/48 for my birds 🙁 MiniWorld has also other weapon types, please check your references, which Lewis you need.
Lewis Mk III machine gun (Mini World A7207, 1:72)
25 August 2021, 09:23
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Bughunter, you are a star. Many thanks for your advice and suggestions. Those Small Stuff engines are things of beauty for sure, and that Lewis gun set up is soo much better than the kit parts. I guess I need to do some homework...
25 August 2021, 11:53
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Thanks, glad that I could help!
If you want to see finished Small Stuff engines, you should check my projects. The little Fokker D.VIII Stripdown is equipped with a 1/72 variant, most of the others have the 1/48 versions.
25 August 2021, 13:02
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I feel privileged to be allowed a peep into your wonderful display of finished works. Amazing 👍
25 August 2021, 13:32
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No-one mentioned rigging..... 😉 Def a step too far for me at the moment, Lukasz. But the Amodel challenge? Bring it on!
27 August 2021, 08:39
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Following with interest and pleasure, of course. You're a brave man, Bruce!
27 August 2021, 14:08
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If it all went easily, I wouldn't learn, and I certainly don't have all the answers 🙂 Looking ahead, the wing struts are very thin, and installing the wings will be a challenge for me, for sure. So, for the moment, I'm going to enjoy finishing the cockpit and progressing the engine. I've been tempted and ordered a replacement Lewis gun, but will see what can be done with the three alternative machine guns the kit provides. I have plans for painting the canvas fabric.....
27 August 2021, 14:16
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Many thanks everyone, for your 'likes', I'll try not to disappoint 😉
27 August 2021, 14:17
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These must be exhaust, but I'm not an expert. Have you considered exchanging them for some sort of pipe or thick wire?
27 August 2021, 14:34
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That would explain the curved ends, I guess? I'm thinking about wire, but have never done this before, Lukasz. There's a first time for everything 😉
27 August 2021, 14:41
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Respect to you Bruce for attempting this. The rigging work looks difficult to say the least. 🙂
27 August 2021, 17:52
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That's why I'm not going to attempt it, Guy. I'll be challenged enough with the kit parts. I may be tempted to try rigging a more robust model already completed, after this one is finished.
27 August 2021, 17:56
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Really interesting, a very good start, and very good pictures of all the steps! Go on Bruce! 👍🏻
28 August 2021, 11:25
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Thanks, Thomas and Moreno. Tried to make the engine look more interesting, so tried adding some shiny wires 😉 I'm quite pleased with the prop.
28 August 2021, 11:38
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I remember I built this too as part of my 14-18 collection, but never finished my album, which I completed now. You can hardly see anything of the engine once the front part is located.
And for the machine gun, I just put it loose in the front cockpit.
BTW I have read a story that the French sold this plane to the Russians, as they considered that engine lay-out too dangerous for their own pilots.
Enjoy the build
28 August 2021, 14:43
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Hi Eric, I'm impressed that you cleaned up the thin pieces whist they are still on the very chunky sprue. Your finished plane looks very neat, and the rigging is perfect. I shall not dare to try rigging, so will only take mine so far. You air intake grills work very well too - good tip 👍
28 August 2021, 15:26
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Bruce, nice work. Shame about the paint being removed. Did you de-tact the tape first on the back of your hand..?
31 August 2021, 06:40
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Thanks for the tip, Gary. I'll try that next time. I'm hoping I won't have to strip it and start again. Keep your fingers crossed!
31 August 2021, 06:48
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Fingers crossed for you Bruce. Also make sure you allow proper drying time before masking up. By the looks of it you are keeping your coats thin so that will help with drying time.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. 😉
31 August 2021, 07:07
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I think you have hit the nail on the head, Gary. More haste, less speed.... Many thanks again for your words of wisdom 🙂
31 August 2021, 08:14
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Thanks, Gary, and Daniel too. Slowly moving in the right direction 🙂 More fragile, thin struts to be added next....
2 September 2021, 15:00
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The brass MG looks really nice in real! I guess you learned a lot in this project? Then the next _with_ rigging please 😉
4 September 2021, 12:13
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Yes, learned soo much, and it was a very pleasurable experience. Slow but steady wins the race! Rigging will have to wait a while, but one day I'll give it a go.
4 September 2021, 12:37
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Many thanks, Alec. This Amodel had its challenges but that's half the fun!
4 September 2021, 13:07
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Nice work Bruce - and, yes, the upper wing support struts are meant to attach to the front of the cupola pylon. I've built the SA2 version of this kit (SPAD S.A.2 | Album by Uwe Kaeding (1:72)) and it is a challenge, but rewarding.
4 September 2021, 13:27
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Many thanks, Bruce, I think it was one of the best build I followed and I think the result it's fantastic! Please go on with rigging!!!
4 September 2021, 15:11
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Many thanks for your kind words, Moreno. The kit's struts are very fragile, so I would be sure to destroy it in my first-ever attempts at adding rigging.... so, I will just have to learn Photoshop instead 😉 sorry to disappoint.... 🙁
4 September 2021, 15:16
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Bruce, you could use Albion Alloys nickel Silver rod of .2 of .1 mm for rigging. It is stiff, can be cut with scissors, and glued with ca glue and will not put any stress on the struts. I used it for my Gladiator.
The Lewis gun is fantastic.
4 September 2021, 17:11
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Erik, many thanks for your tip. I am very tempted, and it certainly would add lots to the finished plane. Yes, I am impressed with the quality of the MG, and how inexpensive it was. Def passing on bughunter's recommendation!
4 September 2021, 17:19
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Hey Bruce, very successful construction of a strange but interesting biplane.
1 November 2021, 07:10
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It was bughunter's suggestion, Robert, and I'm glad I got it. Makes a big difference.
1 November 2021, 07:57
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Thanks, Cecil. I learned lots, so hopefully next build will be neater.
13 December 2021, 21:45
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Great model of a great flying machine. Amazing what people put in the air in those days
13 December 2021, 21:46
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Hey, thanks. I enjoyed this A-Model kit, for the challenges as well as the unusual plane 🙂
13 December 2021, 21:50
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Many thanks, Ben, I still need to tidy up some areas though.....
14 December 2021, 09:22