Roden Felixstowe F.2a
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88 28 April 2020, 10:56
Mike DanielsHi every body. Yes a tricky subject. I was tempted by the WnW kit but would need to move house to display it. As they now seem to have gone bust anyway not much chance. Hopefully they will pick up again when the world becomes sane again. Welcome aboard.
Felixstowe F.2a Late (Wingnut Wings 32066, 1:32)
28 April 2020, 11:37
Mike DanielsHi Erik. Im gonna cheat a bit on the rigging. I just wrap them around the uprights rather than sticking each one. Tried this awhile back on the little Airfix 1/72 BE2c and it worked well. Its just too fiddly at 1/72 to anchor every line. Mind you I have seen a few that have managed this with superb results. Im just too lazy these days. [img1]
28 April 2020, 12:02
Uwe KaedingGot this one in the stash - will definitely be watching for pointers!
28 April 2020, 12:51
Mike DanielsThanks Gordan. Looks like a stick of sea side rock. Youd certainly spot it in the ocean pretty easily.
28 April 2020, 17:21
Mike DanielsThanks John. Just trying to upload more pics. Not working at the moment.
10 May 2020, 14:04
Jan MarciniakHi Mike 🙂 Can You tell me something more about building this kit? It's in my field of interest and sooner or later I will get one 🙂 (I'm looking for Roden 019kit with this red-white twisting paintjob😉 )
10 May 2020, 15:31
Mike DanielsThanks Laurent. Hi Jan and Rene. Yes sure will do. I will caption photos as i go along. Happy to try an answer any questions. So far im enjoying it. My second Roden kit so i'm getting used to their rather vague diagrams. Its all rather imprecise and prone to interpretation - but thats all part of the fun and skill required.
10 May 2020, 23:38
Mike DanielsTime for some weathering. Not a lot of surface detail to bring out. Have seen a few reference photos and they did get pretty filthy. Just a wash of dilute black/brown then hard brushed off.
14 June 2020, 14:05
Mike DanielsThose wings really were huge. You wonder how it ever got off the water. Amazing they could fly for up to five hours. Sub hunting. Quite a few used by RNAS.
29 June 2020, 11:14
Slavo HazuchaSpectacular build - excellent colors & all the rigging more complex than on a small sailing ship... 👍
25 July 2020, 11:28
Thomas BischoffReally impressive! I'm waiting for a Curtis H-16 to appear in 1:48 one day ...
26 July 2020, 11:53
Mike DanielsWow. You obviously like that one! Thank you all very much for your very kind comments. Yes, a challenging build but turned out alright. Still think the wings droop too much, but couldn't find a decent work around. Next time!! Added a few more pics today. A great kit from Roden.
26 July 2020, 11:53
Spanjaardwebsite says that they have suspended activity due to covid. but they plan to resume when situation is normal.... so not busted. or at least not yet.... that will be sad if happens.
7 October 2020, 09:03
Mike DanielsYes it is sad about Wingnut. It certainly looks like they have gone for good. Staff have been laid off and absolute silence from Weta. Lets hope somebody buys out the stock and re-establishes the brand. A very ready and willing audience awaits Peter!
7 October 2020, 09:12
Predrag IvanovicWOW! Overal amazing build. Spider net rigging is defintely from another world.
7 October 2020, 09:58
Mike DanielsThanks very much Predrag and Erik. Used EZline for the rigging. Makes it sooo much easier.
7 October 2020, 11:19
Gary KitchenWow Mike. Certainly not one for a beginner! This looks complex and challenging but ultimately amazing. Hats off, sir.
7 October 2020, 11:22
Spanjaardi really wanted to get one of those WnW kits... but i was hesitant due to the price... now that they are "collector" item, a quick search made really clear that the prices out there have gone through the roof.... and the few with "cheap" prices, are obvious internet scam shops (be careful with those).... c'est la vie.
7 October 2020, 11:25
Mike DanielsThanks a lot Gary. A little experience certainly helps with Roden kits. They are a bit different from other makes with a lot of balancing/wiggling required. I think a jig might help, especially on this one with those enormous wings.
7 October 2020, 11:26
Mike DanielsDidnt know that Spanjaard. But I guess a lot of former Wingnut customers are probably buying them all up. Thats great for Roden as I understand they are now going to start producing more WW1 kits. I got mine on eBay and if anything this is less than i paid for it. Snap one up!
https://ebay.co.uk/i/1844698..qOPR9gSikE7zqUxoCkYQQAvD_BwE
7 October 2020, 11:30
Mike DanielsI would say yes. But the Roden is 1/72 whereas the Wingnut is 1/32. Hence the rather large difference in price. Wingnut kits are/were just amazing.
7 October 2020, 11:39
Spanjaardand congratulations again for a stunning model. hard to believe it is 1/72!
7 October 2020, 14:39
Mike DanielsThank you. A tough build. Really wish i had strengthened the main wing joints. I could not get them level. Next time!
31 August 2021, 23:24
John FVery well-done build Mike. I have this kit in my stash and as always seeing a beautiful build such as this gives me motivation.
23 December 2022, 17:53
Album info
Not sure i would of wanted to be that top gunner! Must have been a spectacular view!
Hand brushed using Revell email enamels. Fine EZ line for the rigging. 0.5mm brass tube for rudder rigging. Vallejo Matt, Silk, Gloss Acrylic varnishes.
