sandbagger Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Hi all, The underside of the upper wing, landing gear, aileron control horns and aileron control cables have been pre-rigged. Monofilament of 0.12 mm diameter with 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale Anchor Points and Type C turnbuckles. The rudder and elevator have been fitted to the fin and tailplanes with added photo-etch hinges. The modified ailerons have been fitted to the upper wing. Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Hi all, The pre-rigged upper wing assembly has now been fitted. I never use wing alignment rigs or jigs, but fit wings and struts by 'eye' This wing fit was easier to do most of the other models I've built. Now it's onto final rigging, Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 14, 2022 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2022 You’re sure turning this into a masterpiece. There were several close ups up you took that showed a lot of soft, vague detail, but your refinements and detailing have brought it to life. Beautiful work so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted October 14, 2022 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2022 Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Hi all, Getting close to finishing the Lloyd C.V model. Final rigging done, tail unit completed, landing gear, radiator and gun cannister fitted. Just a few bits to add - observers weapon, windscreen, crew steps, flare racks and propeller/spinner. Then it's onto the figures and display case, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Hi all, Aileron control cables fitted. Blackened 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Hi all, A few more bits added. Propeller and spinner, exhaust pipes and flare rack. Just the windscreen, crew steps, observers gun/mount and an anemometer to fit, plus. Also, final weathering, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Hi all, Final bits added. Observers machine and ring mounting. Windscreen, which was modified from the kit supplied as it was too large. Airspeed Anemometer added to forward, left interplane strut ('Gaspatch' with scratched photo-etch mounting). Crew steps added - made from photo-etch and 0.5 mm diameter wire. The only thing left, if it can be done satisfactorily, is to add the metal cover plates over the flying wire turnbuckles at the lower wing roots. Then it's onto the figures, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Double post 🙄 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Mike I have been watching and looking in as with all your builds you are truly a Master at your craft of WWI A/C!Have you ever done something outside of the WWI? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Hi all, I've represented the cover plates that were fitted over the flying wire turnbuckles at the lower wing roots. These were made from 0.2 mm thick plastic card. The raised centres were pressed out using the small 'ball' end of a paper embossing tool. Holes were punched through the plates to represent the securing bolts. Painted with 'Alclad' Duraluminium (ALC102) and weathered with 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash. That's it for the model itself. Just the figures to finish, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, KevinM said: Mike I have been watching and looking in as with all your builds you are truly a Master at your craft of WWI A/C!Have you ever done something outside of the WWI? Hi Kevin, Thanks but 'Master' 🥴 Back in the day I modelled other stuff. F1 cars, WW2 aircraft, Napoleonic figures etc. However, from an early age my interest was always aircraft and specifically WW1. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Hi all, Figures done. Both are the 'Yellow House' German aviators (YH32005) set. Brush painted with 'Tamiya' acrylics, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, sandbagger said: Thanks but 'Master' 🥴 You do work Mike one would expect for commission and top dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hi all, Completed model shots are now up in the 'Aircraft Finished Work' page.Thanks for all of you comments and encouragement, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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