Group Build: Biplane - barnstormer to fighter

[Ron2]

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The kit has a lot of good molded in details and not a lot of flash. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the rigging, mainly because I have never done rigging before.

How bad can it be?? Haha. I have only done one of these biplanes and gotta say I did not enjoy the rigging! Also did not enjoy trying to attach the upper wing- that is much more tricky than the rigging.

 

[Pantherman]

This is is falling together. No flash, excellent fit, great details.

The interior is almost non-visable when the fuselage is fitted together so I decided to leave the decals on the instrument panel rather than try to correct the position.

Got to slow down but the engineering on this new tooled kit just says bring it on. Pantherman

 

[Bob T]

Well, these showed up in the mail yesterday...

 

[BarleyBop]

Looks like we're off and building!
Great to see these old birds on the bench!
I'd like to get through my Vickers tank interior, so no room to start quite yet!

 

[Tommergun]

Uh, yeah, about that.....

 

[wjbrandel]

I may have accidentally started as it's the weekend and wouldn't really be able to do much on the 1st as it's midweek. I can only hope I'm forgiven....... Pantherman

I forgive you Pantherman, after all I'm doing the same...I just can't wait to start

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Sheesh... and here I was yesterday saying to myself. Okay I know you started building and you took a bunch of pictures already but let's not get these guys upset cuz you started early so we'll just wait till tomorrow or the next day. Yeah right

 

[BarleyBop]

 

[Bob T]

 

[Ron2]

In the meantime I started a helicopter…

 

[wjbrandel]

I just built most of the engine. Here is a warning for Roden models, they fo fit well only minor sanding necessary but locator pins...forget it. They are either none existent or incredibly small.

 

[kevin]

Looks like I'm late to the party......
This will be my first build from Eduard.

I am very happy they supplied stickers for the camo pattern for the wings. I am going to model the one on the left.

After opening the box, I wish I would've gone with a 1/32 scale instead of the 1/48. Looks a fun project anyway.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Looks like I'm late to the party......
This will be my first build from Eduard.
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I am very happy they supplied stickers for the camo pattern for the wings. I am going to model the one on the left. View attachment 194462
After opening the box, I wish I would've gone with a 1/32 scale instead of the 1/48. Looks a fun project anyway.View attachment 194462

 

[Rockin' Rob]

What's up with the forum? I don't have any pictures

 

[kevin]

Same here.......

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Let me try adding in some pictures. Working on sub assemblies and then paint a bunch all at once

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Works fine for me. I think it's on your end, kevin.

 

[Ron2]

What's up with the forum? I don't have any pictures

Me either

 

[kevin]

weird ........I can see my pics if I go to "my media", but can't see them or anyone's else in the threads

 

[Pantherman]

Got the primer and first coat of silver on. Light sanding and ready for top coat tomorrow morning.

Got some of the engine together, have to say it fits beautifully.

If anyone is thinking of a quick build with no fuss, then you have to buy this kit. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Got a little more done this morning while waiting for the top coats on the wings and fuselage to dry and set. Still some touching in to do on the little part's but might do that after fixing in place. Pantherman

 

[wjbrandel]

The engine is fully built, ready for paint

Lots of little parts and pipes. They are so small and thin I had a hard time cleaning them.

 

[BarleyBop]

Wow! You guys will be ready for the Canada Day Fly-by!

 

[Bob T]

Found this site, seems rather interesting. New to me, but maybe not to everyone.

ww1aircraftmodels.com

 

[BarleyBop]

rather interesting

Nice! Some amazing scratch built, as well as kit built!
Will have to check it out for tips on rigging and other early aviation technology.

 

[Bob T]

Broke open the bag with the Staggerwing in it. Was going to go with the I-135 "Chaika" fighter, but I ordered the wrong scale 3D decals.

Anyway, I'll start with the Beechcraft for now, and see how it goes. Looks pretty simple (except for the rigging)

Some of the parts will need some serious flash cleanup, though.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Broke open the bag with the Staggerwing in it. Was going to go with the I-135 "Chaika" fighter, but I ordered the wrong scale 3D decals.

Anyway, I'll start with the Beechcraft for now, and see how it goes. Looks pretty simple (except for the rigging)

Some of the parts will need some serious flash cleanup, though.

Wow! You're right. I haven't seen flash like that in a long time.

 

[kevin]

I have the internal sub assemblies built and primered. It didn't take long!
So far I'm impressed with the quality of this Eduard kit. Nice detail for the scale, and almost no flash at all.

Starting this build prompted me to dust off the DVD player. I'm going to re-watch this oldie but goodie tonight, the aircraft get alot of screen time.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Got the primer done on various components and right now working on the instrument panel. Trying something new, for me at least. Clear instrument panel so I put the decals on the back upside down. We'll see if it works.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Hmm. Kinda came out 3-d ish?