Next one off the conveyor belt..the Revell version of the Spad XIII. In some ways it´s better than the Academy one in others..it´s not.
It´s bigger, more chunky . The fit is better but..there are still gaps in the couling cover and the tailplane section. Not as good as the academy one, the fusealage / Wing details aren´t as defined.
The decals (there is a choice of two designs) are better than the shiny plastic ones from Academy.
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I´m finally getting the hang of making the props look like they are made from wood. |
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The rigging between the wing struts was a pain! |
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The nice thing about this Revell kit, the wingflaps are pre-scored so a small slice into each and they can be hung as if in a resting position. |
Both variants together. Note how much bigger the Revell version is compared to the Academy one.
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The top wing sits higher above the fusealage on the Revell version than the Academy one. |
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Wider, longer wings, much bigger fusealge. |
Now which one to do next? Another
KP Avia B.21 but in racing colours this time? A Roden
Fokker D.VII(OAW)mid-war version? An Esci
Sopwith Camel? A Toko
Pfalz DXII ? or an Airfix
Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 ? Or just pick one of the other kits randomly from the stash?
Very nice.
ReplyDeletePilot's nitpick: The wing 'flaps'(ailerons) move in opposite directions (ie: one down while the other up) to roll the aircraft.
ReplyDeleteModeler's praise: Good job! ...nice to see someone tackling the old birds.
Are those for the Khandibarian Air Force?
ReplyDeleteWow! Now we are flying.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Paul, that rigging looks amazing; brilliant work Sir.
ReplyDeleteGreat modeling! The prop look real-shrunkdown. Back in the '60s and early '70s, I was an aircraft mechanic and refinisheda number of these wooden-spliced-together props. Thanks for the sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteLove the prop work. I was just thinking Wow that prop looks good when I read "Just getting the hang..." I'd say you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteIan
Very nice! I need some of these for my Quar :)
ReplyDeleteA pain you say, surgery would be easier Paul, amazing work on the rigging mate.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, keep it up!
ReplyDeleteGreat work and thanks for the comparison. Just pick a next one and surprise us ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.be/
I like both of them... but I'm not a specialist!
ReplyDeletethis kind of planes are really nice.
your work is very good.... like always!
Splendid - really excellent. Keep going!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool Paul, I like how the side covers are removed. It was flown by Frank Luke Jr when he served with the 27th Aero Squadron. Was this the color scheme given with kit? Most examples I have seen show a blue nose band and blue/white yin/yang wheel cover. Excellent rigging and prop.
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