Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde
Oops - sorry, Fred.
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde
That's okay .PaulBradley wrote:Oops - sorry, Fred.
Any luck on the rigging yet, Bert?
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde
I'll wing it, Ernie.
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde
You'll have to tailplane and fuselage it too...PaulBradley wrote:I'll wing it, Ernie.
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C'est finite! Well, 99% complete - the PE wire-spoke wheels are still on the way, and probably won't arrive now until after the end of the build, so I've used the kit wheels in the interim.
Rigging was effected using Mr. Adams' Incredibly Useful Stretchy Thread, aka Aeroclub elastic thread. This has all sorts of advantages, but mainy it is stretchy, so can't be knocked loose, and it's very fine, for scale effect.
I did much of the work using a magnifier on my desk, as my eyesight isn't up to doing this 'freehand' any more. Here, you see the tail under glass:
...and the end results:
The thread is laid across the wings here - it was raised into place once all the lines were in place - another advantage of its strechiness.
After adding all the rigging around the undercart, this is what it looks like (sorry for the poor picture...)
Some small parts were added, including gluing the pilot, Mr. D. G. Gilmour, esq. in place, and it was finished.
More in the Gallery.
This was a fun build - certainly way off my usual beat, but very, very satisfying to complete. Many thanks to my Secret Santa (you know who you are!); this has given me the confidence to tackle the other Inpact/Lifelike kits on my stash - though the Avro Triplane might be the last to get done....!
Rigging was effected using Mr. Adams' Incredibly Useful Stretchy Thread, aka Aeroclub elastic thread. This has all sorts of advantages, but mainy it is stretchy, so can't be knocked loose, and it's very fine, for scale effect.
I did much of the work using a magnifier on my desk, as my eyesight isn't up to doing this 'freehand' any more. Here, you see the tail under glass:
...and the end results:
The thread is laid across the wings here - it was raised into place once all the lines were in place - another advantage of its strechiness.
After adding all the rigging around the undercart, this is what it looks like (sorry for the poor picture...)
Some small parts were added, including gluing the pilot, Mr. D. G. Gilmour, esq. in place, and it was finished.
More in the Gallery.
This was a fun build - certainly way off my usual beat, but very, very satisfying to complete. Many thanks to my Secret Santa (you know who you are!); this has given me the confidence to tackle the other Inpact/Lifelike kits on my stash - though the Avro Triplane might be the last to get done....!
Paul
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde
That looks amazing, Paul.
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....
Re: Paul has a Handasyde
Paul,
It's well out of my thematic area of interest, but even I can see that's a great finish. Well done! Be proud of that one!
regards,
Martin
It's well out of my thematic area of interest, but even I can see that's a great finish. Well done! Be proud of that one!
regards,
Martin
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
Super finish on that Paul.
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
Super-duper work Paul. For a monoplane it has a surprising amount of rigging. The decals have worked great and I never knew it was flown by Pink Floyd's lead guitarist
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
Thanks, guys - much appreciated!
Here's a link to a short biography of Douglas Graham Gilmour, one of Britain's earliest pilots:
http://www.leatherheadweb.org.uk/mickle ... ilmore.htm;
Well, he does have his own collection of warbirds....but I don't think he was around in 1911....JamesPerrin wrote:Super-duper work Paul. For a monoplane it has a surprising amount of rigging. The decals have worked great and I never knew it was flown by Pink Floyd's lead guitarist
Here's a link to a short biography of Douglas Graham Gilmour, one of Britain's earliest pilots:
http://www.leatherheadweb.org.uk/mickle ... ilmore.htm;
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
Oh very handy, nice work, the subtle decal trick very cool.
Cheers
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Awsome.
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
Thanks guys.
Incidentally, I have a spare set of the lower wing and rudder decals if anyone wants them for their kit.
Incidentally, I have a spare set of the lower wing and rudder decals if anyone wants them for their kit.
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Re: Paul has a Handasyde **FINISHED** 1/26/13
That's brilliant Paul, a great finish.
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Narayan
Impressive. Most impressive. Obi-Wan has taught you well. You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me.
A:B
2013 01:01 2010 44:12
2012 20:05 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
Overall 194:52