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17 September 2009, 01:42 PM
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Beautiful job on the engine. I like how you did the insulation wrapping on the manifold pipes. I wish I'd have taken the time to do that to the engine on my LVG but I was afraid I'd have a fit problem by making them too fat. What did you use for that on yours?
I look forward to seeing more pics. Cheers, Eric |
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17 September 2009, 04:18 PM
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Two-seater Pilot
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Thanks guys for all your comments.
Eric...I used the left over frets from PE sheets in my spares box, I found some the correct size, cut them to length and wrapped them around the manifold. I held them in place with a drop of CA then painted them. The PE bits are good because they are very thin and can be bent to nearly any shape. Like you, I should have done this to my LVG, but, as I have only come back to modelling just recently I am still learning and hopefully I will get better with each build. Good luck with your projects. Des. |
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17 September 2009, 06:07 PM
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Ace of Aces & Old Bone
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Beautiful work. I am in the middle of this kit myself. One of the changes I am making is the instruments and gauges. Copper State Models has some great sets.
Copper State Models 1:32 gauges
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22 September 2009, 04:38 AM
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Two-seater Pilot
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Just a quickie update. I have started the painting, fuselage is nearly done, lower wing upper surface painted, rudder has a coat of gloss white ready for the decals. I'm doing this as 134/17 Flieger Abteilung (A) 263, hence the two tone green on the fuselage.
  Progress has been slow this last week, I've been battling a few health problems but all seems ok now. Hope to have some more updates soon. Happy modelling Des. |
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, ........but your work is very beautiful, beeza 
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24 September 2009, 10:33 PM
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Two-seater Pilot
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One mistake WNW's made with this kit was the 3mm gap at the inner end of the ailerons on the upper wing. I filled this gap by extending the outer wing attachment panel, it matches the layout of the bottom wing. I realise that it is probably not correct but it was an easy fix and I think it looks ok.
 I will post more pictures as I progress further. Cheers Des. Last edited by beeza; 24 September 2009 at 11:16 PM. |
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