Inspired by Marco
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That's going to be a challenge for such a ham-fisted person, like me 😄
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Surprisingly, there were some sinkmarks that needed filling...
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Both airframes ready. I drilled holes for the rigging before glueing wings and undercarriage...but this will be a challenge, I suppose.
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Ready for masks. Next to the matchstick head are transparent canopies...
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I used the vinyl masks provided with the kit on the R-1, but the ones for the fuselage did not work well - masks are quite stiff and the adhesive is weak...
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Thus, for the fuselage masks for the R-2 I cut them from the Tamiya kabuki tape, using the ones from the kit as a pattern.
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After some touch-ups.
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Ready for decals.
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I have managed not to loose any of the canopies to the carpet monster. Also I have installed them both. Hoooray!
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Decalling underway...
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Rigging on the R-1 done
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Rigging on the R-1 done
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R-1 finished - lesson learned... I will try to finish R-2 better...
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Obligatory photo with a matchstick
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...and with a bottle of paint
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Not the best, but better than the model of R-1
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Together with AeroBase 'skeleton' GeeBee
Comentários
67 23 May 2022, 17:17
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I've seen larger bumblebees! Watching with interest, of course, Robert.
23 May 2022, 20:42
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Beautiful work Robert. The suspended equipment is ready ... but where is the main model? 😄 😄 😄
I wish the construction is successful and I will follow with interest.
23 May 2022, 21:54
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Feel warmly welcomed, Mates! I have not expected such an interest...
@Łukasz - I read medieval manuscripts (for money in a sense 😉 ), so my sight is already condemned...
@Greg - I am afraid that the undercarriage won't be strong enough to withstand motors... 😉
@Ludvik - I was looking for the main model in the box, but found only these, even though it is written on the box that there are two complete kits inside... LOL 😄
24 May 2022, 07:29
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... and what to believe when you can't even rely on information from the manufacturer. 😄 😄 😄
I am very curious what the finished models will look like.
24 May 2022, 10:47
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OMG! so tiny!
Only crazy people do something like this 😉Try not to swallow them 😂
3 June 2022, 13:03
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You make me consider starting my Chupacabra Robert, but the biggest challenge stopping me so far is the canopy scratchbuilding.
3 June 2022, 13:20
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These look neat already, but I can't wait to see them in their full glory. I wish you steady hands, Robert. Don't sneeze!
3 June 2022, 13:32
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Thanks for your interest, Mates 🙂
@Łukasz - go for it!!!
@Robin - this is the plan for now, but first I have to find Uschi van den Rosten elastic thread I put somewhere...
3 June 2022, 13:55
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Thank you very very much, Maciej! 🙂 and Bughunter too, of course 😉
3 June 2022, 19:37
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Robert, making rigging on such small models is almost on a par with shackling a flea. I wish the model building to go well. 👍
5 June 2022, 21:48
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Thank you, Ludviku! Fortunately, the rigging is relatively simple here...I hope 😉
6 June 2022, 04:55
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Your two dwarfs look very good! 👍 I look forward to seeing them finished.
2 July 2022, 17:03
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Thank you for your interest, Bruce and Ludvik - I am back by the bench 😉
2 July 2022, 20:15
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You're making good progress on the tiny racing bees. Masking them must have been troublesome?
3 July 2022, 07:31
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Thank you, Robin, much appreciated. To be sincere, it was troublesome - vinyl masks on small but complex areas do not work well...
3 July 2022, 07:33
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Thank you, Robin, you're too kind to me. I will try better with the R-2...
20 July 2022, 07:23
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Thank you all, Mates - but the journey has not finished yet... the R-2 is still to be rigged and finished... @Bughunter - how have you noticed that, Frank? 😉
20 July 2022, 08:43
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Wow - fantastic work Robert!
I'd be happy if I did a 1/48 Gee Bee that well.
20 July 2022, 08:47
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You're too kind, Łukasz. I am sure it will look much better (from my own experience - be careful with the decals...)
20 July 2022, 08:47
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Superb, Robert, I'm very impressed by your workmanship. How on earth did you paint the frames on the tiny canopies? Very neat results 🙂
20 July 2022, 09:26
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Thank you, Bruce, much appreciated! To be sincere, the frames are the decals provided with the kit - one of the most thoughtful features of it IMHO.
20 July 2022, 10:27
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The decals certainly give a very neat result, Robert. (I've used spare black lines for the same purpose, for 1:72 canopies, but black isn't the right colour on my project). These tiny canopies must have needed a good eye and a steady hand! 🙂
21 July 2022, 09:56
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Cleaning and installing the canopies was perhaps the most nerve-shaking process during this build, Bruce. But one should not forget that assembling plastic models is a relaxing hobby... 😉
Thanks Roland!
21 July 2022, 11:54
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Wow! Looks grate. Incredible! Congratulations! It looks better than my 1/48 Gee Bee 😉
22 July 2022, 06:29
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Keep that one away from children… they're liable to pop it in their mouth! Sweet!
23 July 2022, 06:20
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Lovely Chupacabra pill, looks great despite the masking difficulties!
23 July 2022, 08:14
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My best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Can you still smell something? I couldn't even smell Tamiya Extra Thin or Alclad - very strange!
23 July 2022, 10:32
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Really great work. To build such a nice model in this scale is beyond my comprehension. 👍 I think you could also shackle a flea. 🙂
23 July 2022, 12:20
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Thank you all, Mates, for your kind words 😆... I'll try better with the R-2, I promise...
24 July 2022, 05:23
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@Robert, are you planning to build the AeroBase one too? That's even tinier!
@Bughunter: I'm just fine, can smell Mr Levelling Thinner at least (sorry for the off topic, Robert)
24 July 2022, 07:34
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Thank you, Guy 🙂
@David : I built the AeroBase GeeBee and it is bigger,in fact.
24 July 2022, 09:54
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@David: No worries, I am happy to hear that you recovered, too. Take a look at my project photo, there it is (AeroBase GeeBee). Still all aff them are piece of cake compared to your Handley Page...😉
25 July 2022, 06:23
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Thank you, Simon, much appreciated 🙂 I've tried to do my best....
21 August 2022, 08:05
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Very nice dwarf. I admire your patience and watchmaking precision. Well done! 👍 👍 👍
21 August 2022, 09:39
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I suppose the abstinence from coffee was equally important factor... 😉
21 August 2022, 12:22
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Wow! The final pair together are astonishing, Robert! Truly superb 👍👍👍
21 August 2022, 15:09
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I must refrain from asking if you are tempted to turn that match stick into a propeller.... Something tells me you would succeed 🙂
21 August 2022, 15:11
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Incredible. Such a high degree of detailing and cleanness in such a small scale! 👍
22 August 2022, 10:05
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Thank you very much, Neuling, I feel honoured with your comment. 🙂
22 August 2022, 10:07
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What a nice comparison between those nice two models!
The only bad thing about the Aerobase kits is the availability in Europe.
22 August 2022, 13:29
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Thank you, Bughunter, much appreciated... I am sorry about this fact, too
22 August 2022, 13:45
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Incredible builds Robert !! Have seen Delmar Benjamin fly the R2 on numerous occasions, now in a museum. One of the most incredible showcases of flying I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing !!
17 October 2022, 02:28
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Thank you, John, you're too kind 🙂 I would love to see the R2 in flight, you lucky man 😉
17 October 2022, 04:37
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I have to agree with the previous posts. Great work and incredible detail on a model in this scale.
Congratulations Robert! It's certainly a little gem for your collection. 👍
17 October 2022, 11:33
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Very good, Robert, my congrats! I have this kit in my stash, too. Your build report is a welcome inspiration. ☺
9 December 2022, 12:58
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Thank you, Peter - I will be happy to be of any assistance to you 🙂 Thank you, Torsten, for your kind words.
9 December 2022, 16:09
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Fantastic work! My eyesight would not be up to this and it trashes any excuses I have for not rigging 1:72 biplanes.
26 December 2022, 12:44
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Thank you, David, much appreciated. I take advantage of the elastic thread in such cases, which is quite user-friendly.
26 December 2022, 15:08
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Thank you for reaching this out of my finished kits, Nathan. And you're too kind to me...
4 February 2023, 21:35