1/48 Spad XIII C3

B_one fixer

Member since
April 2014

1/48 Spad XIII C3

Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:26 PM

Well our IPMS chapter here has theme nights on even months. This months theme is WW1. Since I did not have anything even remotely WW1 in my stash, I hurried to ebay and purchased this $4.00 kit just so I could bring something to the meeting.

Now I have 0 experience building WW1 aircraft. So I did some research on the rigging, weathering and if they had a gloss, semi, or flat finish. I got alot of reference from theaerodome.com.

Here is the result of my 4 day build and first attempt at building a early type aircraft.

For 1/48 scale this thing was tiny.

I added the rigging and the elevator support struts from reference photos and to give it a little bit of life. Overall I actually enjoyed this build. more WW1 era aircraft will definately be in my near future,

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Big Blue

Member since
October 2013

Posted by Big Blue on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:46 PM

Looks great! I look forward to seeing more of your future WWI builds.

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:50 PM

That's a cool build!

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B_one fixer

Member since
April 2014

Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:53 PM

Thanks all, it was a nice break from modern aircraft.

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Buckeye

Member since
February 2007
From: Brunswick, Ohio

Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:17 AM

Very nice job. Would love to try one myself but the rigging keeps scaring me away.

Mike

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gregbale

Member since
March 2003
From: Towson MD

Posted by gregbale on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:37 AM

Very nicely done!

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."

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freem

Member since
September 2005
From: Central Nebraska

Posted by freem on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:18 PM

Ain't nuthin wrong with that! Good Job!!

Chris Christenson

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B_one fixer

Member since
April 2014

Posted by B_one fixer on Thursday, August 21, 2014 1:27 AM

Thanks !

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ruddratt

Member since
February 2006
From: Smithers, BC, Canada

Posted by ruddratt on Friday, August 22, 2014 10:34 PM

That's a nice looking build. Love the color scheme, and the rigging looks nice & tight like it should. One small observation though, and it concerns the landing gear. From here, it appears to have been installed backwards. Should be an easy fix. I'm glad you enjoyed your first of what I hope will be many bipes.

Mike

"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

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B_one fixer

Member since
April 2014

Posted by B_one fixer on Friday, August 22, 2014 11:26 PM

Oh man you are right ruddratt. I assembled it per the instructions. after looking at pics of the real deal it is indeed on backwards. Well I that's what you get for 4 bucks I guess. But thanks for the heads up.