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1/32 Boeing F4B4
- Thread starter Paulw
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I think that would be correct Paddy. Honestly, I haven't been able to get one of those Accurate Miniature kits to cooperate yet.
Beading wire for riggin, well that'll take care of the slack lines I deal with.
Looking good Paul :coolio
Paulw
Well-known member
Slow and steady wins the race. I test fit the upper wing on the cabane struts and the fit like a glove. The only difficulty I have is the rigging isn't perfectly straight or square but being that this is my first rigging job.
silver dope finish on the underside of the top wing. Back in the early years of Navy Aviation it was regulation that all flight surfaces that are covered in fabric be painted silver dope and all other surfaces be gray and that's excluding squadron colors.
I am going to shoot the fuse with some future and let it cure for a few days before I get going again.
silver dope finish on the underside of the top wing. Back in the early years of Navy Aviation it was regulation that all flight surfaces that are covered in fabric be painted silver dope and all other surfaces be gray and that's excluding squadron colors.
I am going to shoot the fuse with some future and let it cure for a few days before I get going again.
phantom II
Master at Arms
Coming right along Paul B)
Slow and steady wins the race. I test fit the upper wing on the cabane struts and the fit like a glove. The only difficulty I have is the rigging isn't perfectly straight or square but being that this is my first rigging job.
silver dope finish on the underside of the top wing. Back in the early years of Navy Aviation it was regulation that all flight surfaces that are covered in fabric be painted silver dope and all other surfaces be gray and that's excluding squadron colors.
I am going to shoot the fuse with some future and let it cure for a few days before I get going again.
excellent! :coolio
Paulw
Well-known member
This is the latest installment. I finished the rigging, not bad for a first timer. Although there are some areas to fill and sand a bit the hardest part will be along the wing root and the struts where the rigging goes through.
Right now I am waiting for some decals to show up and then the engine goes on as well as the fiddly bits.
I know there are some crooked items on it but remember that this is my first rigging attempt and it is just that, an attempt. I wont be tackling a string bag any time soon. :gogo
Right now I am waiting for some decals to show up and then the engine goes on as well as the fiddly bits.
I know there are some crooked items on it but remember that this is my first rigging attempt and it is just that, an attempt. I wont be tackling a string bag any time soon. :gogo
Can't see any issues, keep on rollin'
Paulw
Well-known member
Re: 1/32 Boeing F4B4 (All secured )
I got it done, woo hoo, and I like the way it came out. Only a few small issues to speak of but nothing major for my first attempt at rigging. I did learn some lessons and Ill be a little more willing to do rigging in the future. No Swordfish though.
Wendell, the pilot, didnt fir so I had to amputate his legs to get him in the pit. Decals are Yellow Wings courtesy of nsmekanic. Thanks Tim. I am kinda wanting to do some more like this for a Navy build.
I got it done, woo hoo, and I like the way it came out. Only a few small issues to speak of but nothing major for my first attempt at rigging. I did learn some lessons and Ill be a little more willing to do rigging in the future. No Swordfish though.
Wendell, the pilot, didnt fir so I had to amputate his legs to get him in the pit. Decals are Yellow Wings courtesy of nsmekanic. Thanks Tim. I am kinda wanting to do some more like this for a Navy build.
phantom II
Master at Arms
Re: 1/32 Boeing F4B4 (All secured )
Looking very nice Paul !
Cheers, Christian B)
Looking very nice Paul !
Cheers, Christian B)
Dave The Chef
Member
Very charming Paul, well done! B)
I LOVE IT!
Pilot has that Smilin' Jack attitude on his face, nice subtle weathering coming out from under the cowl. Outstanding job Paul!
Pilot has that Smilin' Jack attitude on his face, nice subtle weathering coming out from under the cowl. Outstanding job Paul!