Andy T's 1/48 Tamiya Swordfish (Papa 695's Build a Bi-plane GB)

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks Tony.

The more I mull it over the more I think I could have done better.

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As you can see, one end of the pe (circled) has a tab to bend so that it fits straight into the holes you have opened out in the wings.

The other end slides in at an angle. I reckon I should have enlarged these holes to allow them to slip in more easily. I had to force them a bit, which I think kinked the stainless steel somewhat.

I'd also leave that end unglued, at least until I had them all in place. Turning the model this way & that to reach the others inevitably caused the wings to flex and lozenge, buckling the ones I'd already fixed. If one end could slide freely that might not have happened.

Too late now but I'm still very happy with it and have learned a lesson for next time (don't be so heavy handed!) :smiling3:

Hi Andy
I’ve heard similar stories about the rigging on the 1/32 Trumpeter kit. The wings do flex when being handled and the etch does have a tendency to ping off. Your experience will serve as a lesson for me when I get to that stage.

I have to say though that this in no way detracts from a simply stunning model. Your Swordfish is very impressive.
Cheers
Paul

[Gern]

Beautiful

[Andy the Sheep]

A first class build, Andy, and you are far better at rigging than me!

[papa 695]

Fantastic work Andy. Thanks for joining in.

[Andy T]

Thanks very much gents, and thanks for having me Ian.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
You have every right to be happy with that mate that is a cracking result.

[Steve Brodie]

That looks superb

[Andy T]

Thanks Paul & Steve, much appreciated.

[Airborne01]

That really is rather nice, well done mate!
Steve

[flyjoe180]

Lovely result Andy

[Andy T]

Thanks guys :smiling3:

[Tworrs]

You can be justifiably proud on that Andy, really spot on.

[colin m]

Top result Andy. Paint isn't bad, have you done a bit of painting before ?

[Andy T]

Thank you both

Top result Andy. Paint isn't bad, have you done a bit of painting before ?

The odd job here & there :smiling5:

[Jim R]

That is definitely one to be proud of. Well done indeed Andy.