Airfix 1/72 Tigermoth Done

It looks a lot better than the an untouched kit, good job.

One question, you mentioned lead foil, what exactly in that?  I heard of it in the past but have never seen it.  Normally people would use tape, paper, or something similar for the restraints, but not actual lead bcause of its toxic qualities, unless you're talking about lead solder.

I also use tamiya tape sometimes for belts but because the belts in the actual plane is quite thick and stiff I wanted to pose them like that.

he stuff I use is the metal wrapping from the tops of wine bottles, if it is really lead I doubt but I hear people call it that.

Theuns

I'm a big fan of Tamiya tape for belts. It is the right color for some older belts, and paints easily if you need another color.  If the back will show, I double up, putting two layers together.    For the smaller scales I use a toothpick and aluminum paint to paint little adjustment thingies on the tape.

I got the basic assembly of the tiger done, primed and the yellow is now curing.

IMG_20180505_072613 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180505_152212 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180505_152233 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

I need to add the walkway decals , microsol it all and then seal with clearcoat before the fiddly rigging starts.

IMG_20180511_062622 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180511_062646 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180511_062736 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

I like it, don't see many built.

Always loved the looks of the moth....delicate and ellegant, beautiful aircraft.

Real good.

That looks great! I'm looking forward to the finished Moth. How did the kit go together?

Looking great! 

What a great idea

 I was worried that it looked to heavy but at work I am  busy riggin a PT-13d Kadet at the moment and after compating the 2 it looks more acurate to my eye now.

Here you can see the size of the cabane rigging wires

IMG_20180514_092246 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

That looks really good. The scale looks pretty good as well. The work on this one makes the scale appear larger than it really is. Well done.

BK

Thuens, Your work is impeccable.  You are building a unique aircraft that you don’t see on the aircraft Forums.  I always, always love the work you do!!!

Your friend, Toshi

well I am calling this build done.

Airfix new tool 1/2 Dh-82a Tigermoth in South African Air Force 1950's training colours before the used AT-6 to do the primary training.

Nice little kit, self alligning. 

Piant is enamel with decals from spares box and alclad satin clearcoat.

Airfix 1/72 Dh-82 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/72 DH-82 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/72 DH 82 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

airfix 1/72 DH-82 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Airfix 1/72 DH-82 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Looks great.  I really like it.