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hat ein neues Fotoalbum hinzugefügt.
52 1 June 2021, 16:53

Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone - all are much appreciated 🙂 This is a nice kit - so def recommended.
12 July 2021, 17:45

Thanks, Alec, that's very kind of you. I can't be certain, but I think is was Ocher, Humbrol enamel No 83. I may have adjusted it a little with Pale Stone, 121..... The instructions give two options: 'bright green', or match the picture! I tried to match the plane displayed in Prague's Technical Museum 🙂 I'll see if I can up-load some piccies, but the plane is very dusty!!
13 July 2021, 14:40

Thanks, Robert 🙂 The Technical Museum is full of inspiring vehicles of all sorts.
13 July 2021, 16:27

Indeed, Bruce, I have been in this museum several times before reconstruction.
13 July 2021, 16:59

Just giving this a bump, as some have expressed an interest.
27 April 2023, 13:07

Many thanks for your 'like', Bughunter. No tiny add-ons or rigging here though.... 😉 Still, a very nice kit to work on.
27 April 2023, 17:14

Many thanks, Rui. I can see why EZ Line is so recommended.... Very thin sprue is tricky to do well...
25 June 2023, 06:56

Looking back on this learning experience, Ludvík, I am tempted to make another from start to finish. But I need to order some EZ Line too 😉
25 June 2023, 20:44

Bruce, your progress with the rigging is noticeable. You've discovered for yourself how rigging improves the look of a model. I'm convinced that rigging with flexible fibers will take the look of your models much further.
As I wrote, the flexibility of the fibers will make the rigging evenly stretched. Also, the thickness of the individual rigging strands will be the same throughout the model. And you'll appreciate the mechanical durability of the flexible fiber rigging. If you accidentally bump the rigging rope, the rope will not break or snap (thanks to its elasticity). It just stretches and then returns to its original length.¨
I look forward to your next model... maybe it will be a new model built from start to finish 🙂
26 June 2023, 08:03

Many thanks, Guy. I'm learning from the experience, so hope the next one will iron out a few imperfections.
1 July 2023, 15:49

Děkuju, Petr. a všichni. Doufám, že příští letadlo bude lepší. Ve Praze je dobré inspirace 👍🙂
1 July 2023, 15:53

Daniel, thanks for your 'like', too. I am always inspired by your creations 🙂👍
1 July 2023, 16:00

Many thanks, Rolf. It should have been better, but very thin sprue is not so stiff, so tends to be saggy. Stretchy rigging line for the next one 🙂
4 July 2023, 12:15

Many thanks for your 'likes' guys, but I think I need to take Ludvik's advice, and try to use elastic rigging. Let's see how things develop...
7 May 2024, 10:42

Nice work on aircraft and rigging. I don't think there is a single solution for rigging. I recently used guitar wire in my only biplane, so far.
12 May 2024, 18:58

Thanks, Rudy. I've seen a few options work well, but I think I need to practice on something at 1:48, so there is room for my beginner,'s fingers!
12 May 2024, 20:41