Knights of the Sky II- The End

A DH.2?  RIght on Stephen!

Are you thinking the Eduard weekend kit?  Just say the word and I'll add it to the list.

Here you go Frank a couple for the collage.

As promised the end is here.  Finished I say finished!  With this build anyway.

 Here is the end of this tail uh er tale! Frank put this one down as done.  STL

Luftwoller wrote:

Another stunner cracking along. Love the camo. . .Guy

Thank you Guy.  I have to admit I am enjoying a bit of inspiration.

Daywalker wrote:

You're really cruising with this build Stephen.  What colors/brand did you use for the camo on this Spad?

But this round I used the Misterkit acrylics.  I must say they are aces and some of the best applying acrylics I have ever used.

See here.

Another stunner cracking along. Love the camo.

...Guy

The French 5 colour Camouflage is applied.  This profile will represent parts from 2 different Manufacturer applications.  The top wing is from the Bernard Co.. The fuselage and lower wing is from the parent company S.P.A.D. Co.

Remember the Karaya Hispano - Suiza 300hp?  Well its now a 220hp Hisso. Almost.  I lost one of the "induction pipes" So I fitted a brass one. Just to see if your paying attention what is wrong with the fixtures so far (for a 220hp.)

For the Karaya engine review Click Here.

Also dear folks I have added images to the review not seen elswhere.

See here.

wing_nut wrote:

I am callingh this one done.  This build went infinately better than the 1st one back in KOTS I.  A couple of rigging mistake on my part that mucked up a cople of the struts right at the wing but not that noticable. I know it's there so it pisses me off a bit.  But I sure am likingthe WWI stuff so you will probaly see more of me in the A/C forum inthe future.

Hey Marc I remember you were surprised over the mention of a 144 scale Camel.  Here could be your next build!

Now for a simulated engine. . .

Next then here the instruments  are added to the shelf. I actually replaced 2 gauges with items closer fitting the original types equipment.

Roger that Stephen, added your Spad to the list!

Great news from WNW!  Any ideas when the Fokker and the Albatros will be available?

Wow, there is some beauty in a post. WnW have really gone the extra mile. As you may know the Gotha is the lad for me but the Alby has my name in it as well. Im hard pressed to think of another company (Maybe Eduard) who has come to this game and caused such a stir in such a short period. Thier range of figures as well looks huge and special.

Congratulations Wingnut Wings, you rule,

...Guy

WNW has just revealed their next 1/32 issues.

Click here.

And the same here.

Stephen, the Walfish came out great. You are a machine. Also you are so lucky to be part of the foundation. That camel looks fantastic.

...Guy

Next up is the Eduard 1/48 kit #8196 Spad XIII.

Sorry Frank so tired last night. Use either one or both of these.

Well done Stephen!  I updated page 1 for you.

Do you have a single photo you prefer for the GB collage?

Well here it is the finished build.  I had to backdate the kit Spandau machine gun to match the 1915-16 version. Frank mark this one completed.

 Hey Stephen, That is one sweet looking Camel. I take it this will be for airshows in the future? Thanks for posting the photo, very cool indeed.

 I like the looks of the CII. Sorry to hear about the problem with PE. Is the PE brass?

I have done roughly 250 1/48 kit guns and never had an Eduard set go this way. 

Here is what we are upto at the Lafayette Foundation / Vintage Aero.  Still a long way to go for its A&P Cert.
 

Thats definately some wierd stuff. Ive done a few muzzle jackets and never had a problem. When you anneal it, how far do you go? I hold a lighter under the fret till the part im interested turns visibly blue then pull the lighter away quickly.

...Guy

Daywalker wrote:

That is some good looking work Aaron, keep those pics coming! Stephen- I had a similar problem with the PE gun barrels on the E.V I built last year.  Thought it was just my ham-fistedness at the time!  Perhaps it is something with the metal.

I tested the main fret and it is brass covered in a silver nickel.  The brass should be ok.  More for me to ponder.  Usually the silver nickel by itself is fine. You don't have to anneal it.  (See the Fokker D.VII frets for silver nickel).  Together there seems to be some kind of problem.  Not sure yet.

That is some good looking work Aaron, keep those pics coming!

Stephen- I had a similar problem with the PE gun barrels on the E.V I built last year.  Thought it was just my ham-fistedness at the time!  Perhaps it is something with the metal.