Eindecker IV

[JSteinman]

I actually got some and tested it. Could not get tension on it enough to straighten it out. wasn't very forgiving. It would work for a lot of stuff in modeling but not rigging biplanes imho.

What about the next size up or twisting two or three strand together to make a cable?

 

[moon puppy]

The looping would be over stated for the scale. Looks like the monofilament fishing line is best for appearance and strength, plus with a little heat you can tighten up the line if some slack appears.

I think Ships rigging and Aircraft rigging is comparing apples to oranges. I read on a ship forum that they wanted some natural sagging of the rigging to show.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Impressive work Bob. I like the cable too; I might have to look into that for some of my work.

John's idea sounds good too.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[moon puppy]

I'm happy. Not going to paint and detail up the gun because it's all hidden under the cowl. Yeah I ran a bead of solder down the seam but I didn't get a good picture, sorry.

 

[lupanzer]

I remmenber, Bob that you did this same job in another cowling some years ago. Am I sure?

Luiz.

 

[jeaton01]

Looking real good, Bob. One can never have enough different types of rigging materials. I got some of that ceramic wire but it scares me when I read that part about it shattering.

 

[moon puppy]

I remmenber, Bob that you did this same job in another cowling some years ago. Am I sure?

Luiz.

Thanks Luiz, yeah I did the Eindecker EIII about 5 years ago. Slightly different technique, this one is better result I think.

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[MrT]

 

[moon puppy]

Making progress.
Gun package.

Probably can't see it but I got the fishing line attached to the back of the cockpit and threaded out the ports.

Got the top sealed up and there ain't gonna be no seam on this one!

Progress...

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good!

 

[errains]

That package looks good...
I didn't realize that you ran the rigging all the way from the cockpit...crazy...in a good way

 

[moon puppy]

I've seen guys fully rig a build with moving surfaces and all. You don't have to do it this way but its easier than fishing for the strings when everything is built up. Ask me how I know...

 

[moon puppy]

Never worked a seam like this in my life.

Might be part of my problem!
Still had a shadow back in the back. Finally wised up and took my #11 and started planing it down. Still had some inperfections but I think my last layer primer will work and i'll have some paint on it soon.

 

[Barney]

WOW! I have one of these in the stash, that will probably be left to someone in my will.

This build looks great. I'm takin notes... someday... maybe... I'll build a WW1 plane

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Nice seam work
looking good boss

 

[Iron Mike]

You'll be glad you spent the extra time when you paint.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

The paint is only as good as the prep work. Flaws in the plastic stay as flaws in the paint. Doing Good Bob!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Wow, you fixed that exceptionally well! Way to go!