sandbagger Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi all, Subtle weathering applied and sealed. As usual I used 'Flory' Dark Dirt fine clay wash and sealed it with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer (ALC-311). So now it's onto some sub-assembly and pre-rigging, Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looking fantastic Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Hi all, Apart from the cross bracing wires, the landing gear is complete. The lozenge wheel covers were cut out using a 'Thinnerline' circle cutter. I'm now working on pre-rigging, the first of which are the aileron control lines. These are 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament and 0.4 mm diameter tubes, chemically blackened. Turnbuckles are the metal 1:48th scale from 'GasPatch'. Holes of 0.2 mm diameter were drilled through the ends of the upper wing control levers (for the rigging lines). These can't be finished until the upper wing has been fitted. Now onto the rest of the pre-rigging, Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi all, All of the pre-rigging of lines is now done and ready to be attached to the various parts of the model before assembly starts. The tricky areas were the rudder and elevator, which need to be rigged before assembly starts. All turnbuckles still need their centre section painted, Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Mike Simply beautiful work and the detailing is superb Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi all, The actual aircraft model is more or less complete now. However, I'm still waiting for the figures from 'Model Cellar' to arrive from the USA. So for now this model completion is hold. A few shots of the fitted 'ProperPlane' propeller and 'ReXx' exhaust. Of all the rigging, the trickiest were the aileron control cables from their levers in the upper wing. So, whilst waiting for the figures, I can start thinking of the next model to start? Mike 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Really amazing work. Those scarpf joint decals are fantastic! I have to say that I wasn't sure if the Rexx products were worth the price, but wow, that exhaust pipe is incredible! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Yes the 'ReXx' exhausts are very good but also fragile and are easy crushed, due to the thin the material used, Mike 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, sandbagger said: Yes the 'ReXx' exhausts are very good but also fragile and are easy crushed, due to the thin the material used, Mike You’re not a modeler Mike, you‘re an Artist! Simply stunning! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I'm just blown away - brilliant work and the finish - spectactular Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hi all, Today the 'Model Cellar' figures finally arrived from The States, so they've been painted now. I'm just waiting for the display case to arrive, hopefully tomorrow. Then I can wrap this one up and post the completed shots, Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Well done !!.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Mike Awesome work Keep ‘em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Hi all, Completed model shots are now posted in the Ready for Inspection thread, Thanks, Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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