Der Rote Kampfflieger

[Duke Maddog]

Nicely done!...like the wooden effects

Luiz.

Thanks Luiz, you're being kind. It didn't pass the Cindy test, she thought it looked like mustard. :idonno

Maybe she was hungry when she looked at it. :woohoo: I think it looked great. I'm just a basic modeler though, so take that as you will. B)

 

[Sherman 18]

The wood finish looks really good

 

[errains]

Looking really good with convincing wood... :v

 

[moon puppy]

Well this is the product of my week's session at the bench.

Saw it on a youtube but sure can't find that video now. These are the sparkplug leads. I made a bunch to pick out the best looking ones.
.6mm tube, "mash" one end and drill hole for spark plug head, string other end with thin wire (haven't found that wire yet.

Wasn't planning on super detailing the engine but figure the spark plugs were pretty visible so needed to up that game.

 

[Iron Mike]

If you have a fishing related store, see if they have lead wire used for tying flies. It is easier and more durable than solder and comes in lots of sizes.

Cool idea on the connectors.

 

[moon puppy]

If you have a fishing related store, see if they have lead wire used for tying flies. It is easier and more durable than solder and comes in lots of sizes.

Cool idea on the connectors.

I thought it was one of the videos you sent me but I can't find it in my ytube history. :idonno

 

[moon puppy]

Here's the fruit of my labor today.

Replacement ignition harness. Got the magnetos drilled out now all I have to do is assemble.

 

[Iron Mike]

Nice work!

 

[phantom II]

Cool

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Paulw]

James turned me onto some wire called Nichrome 60 34 ga. which Ill use for rigging when I get to my Albatross.

 

[moon puppy]

James turned me onto some wire called Nichrome 60 34 ga. which Ill use for rigging when I get to my Albatross.

Nice, bet that would make the rigging a bit rigid also.

 

[moon puppy]

One side done, now the easy side.

As I told Mike, I better be able to see this shit when it's buttoned up!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

That's pretty cool! I like the look of it Bob, nice work.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

You can always leave some of the cowling off as being worked on.

This engine looks really nice Bob! Keep up the good work!

 

[moon puppy]

I was thinking these terminals are over stated, too big. Let's see what they look like when paint is on them. Didn't realise the service plate on that side of the block is the ignition wiring diagram...I hope I got the right order!

 

[errains]

Will I Think the terminals look great. Sometimes it's not a bad thing to overstate details to help draw the observer's eye. :v

 

[MrT]

 

[Sherman 18]

Wow!

Looks fantastic!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Remember Bob it is WW1. Most stuff on aircraft engines were a bit on the overstated side.

 

[Iron Mike]

Like I told you yesterday, I think it looks cool. Details make the build.