Steve Scanlon Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 One of the guys at the club turned up with his second WNW biplane and I succumbed, I have just ordered an SE5a Hisso and rigging thread, these WNW models look so bloody amazing and always having had a penchant for WW1 aircraft what could I do? start the car mother!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted April 20, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2014 Oops! Here we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 20, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2014 You know it makes sense Steve We should have the Roland C.II coming soon, so watch out for that one too if you need a further fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 yeah when I decided to give in I found it hard to choose, did not want to tackle something to difficult first time but I have my next few in mind if I manage to complete this one, from what every one says about the ease of construction of these kits I expect to be doing a few more and a change discipline will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 20, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2014 If you're a rigging virgin, the D.VII might have been an easier option, but the Hisso isn't too difficult. Can't understand why you didn't go for a DH.2 or an FE.2b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If you're a rigging virgin, the D.VII might have been an easier option, but the Hisso isn't too difficult. Can't understand why you didn't go for a DH.2 or an FE.2b I was semi-smart and am cutting my rigging teeth on a D.v Hopefully, I'll have all but the rigging done in another week or so. I swear, the DH.2 and FE.2b look like they ran through a spider web! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 They are on my list for the future, I find it hard to be completely practical, so I had to pick an aircraft that appealed to me as well, I am a big fan of a lot of the RAF types, though I really like the triplanes, I fancy a go at a few German ones later, hell what am I saying!!! slippery slope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 If you're a rigging virgin, the D.VII might have been an easier option, but the Hisso isn't too difficult. Can't understand why you didn't go for a DH.2 or an FE.2b You know I shy away from WW1 just because of the rigging. It scares and intimidates me, lol! We should have a forum with step by step lessons/instructions for us scared virgins out here, lol! Ralph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Know what you mean Ralph but there is info out there, you just got to search around but I agree it would be helpful but I decided to just throw myself in and get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 The SE5A Hisso arrived today, all I can say is wow what a beauty, oozes quality everywhere and quick delivery, first instinct was to drop everything and start it but I am going to be patient, would I be better getting the turnbuckle set from Gaspatch for this or is it fine out of the box? I will certainly be doing a few more of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ah Steve...YOU are DOOMED now! I did the same thing. I thought yeah I'll get the Hisso and then that will be that. Have touched it yet due to the Eindecker GB, but now I have five more WNW kits on the shelf. I dont have the slope thing, mine is more slippery CLIFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Scanlon Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Lol. yeah I know what you mean Johnathan, I have found myself checking out more stuff already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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