Dave Ward's Eduard 1/48 SSW D.III - Brad9826's WWI Memorial GB

[Dave Ward]

Here's a link to the YouTube video * Humbrol DecalFix* on how they recommend how it should be applied. It being a single part solution, it is used differently to the 2 part MicroSol/Set
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Bottom wing and fuselage offered up for the first time
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It makes you wonder why, after going to the trouble of printing the complex lozenge camouflage canvas, the planes were then painted in such bright colours? A complete contrast to the drab RFC/RAF PC10!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

The engine and cowling added - a little jiggling needed to get things to fit, and the machine guns added.
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Now begins the tricky bit - top wing, and the centre section rigging, this is not something you can rush, you have to have steady hands, so no double espresso for me today!
Dave

[papa 695]

Looking very good Dave, and good luck with the top wing fitting.

[colin m]

Hello Dave,
I've built a couple of these Eduard kits and really like them. Although to be honest, with all these decals, I might avoid this one. But hat's off to you for tackling it. It's certainly turning into quite a colourful beast.

[Dave Ward]

Top Wing added - all struts present and correct
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Sadly, my rigging on the centre section went awry, so I'll have to revisit that - but tomorrow, when my hands will be steadier........
Dave

[Fernando N]

Looking good Dave, good luck with the rigging.:thumb2:

[Dave Ward]

Wing rigging added - !!!! PHEW !!!! - I used 0.1mm elastic line ( like EZ-Line ). I found out that it didn't like my Loctite CA - it didn't 'grab', so I had to revert to my backup el-cheapo unbranded...................
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At the moment they are natural white colur, but I'll use Vallejo Game Ink to give a dark grey finish. All the rigging holes in the wings will be made good - the lozenge decals will cover up a lot! A lot of squinting, holding my breath and blasphemy has got me over this hurdle! :smiling6:
Dave

[papa 695]

Nice work with the rigging Dave, I've got mine to look forward too

[Guest]

Superb rigging Dave, this is coming together very nicely !

[colin m]

Top job with that rigging.

[Guest]

Looking good Dave keep up the good work.
Pete :thumb2:

[Dave Ward]

Took me most of the day, but the upper and lower surfaces are now prepped for the decals[ATTACH]311480[/ATTACH]
Getting close to a finish.............................
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Final large lozenge decals added. I added the two 'V' decals on the fuselage - the port one took me longer than adding the top & bottom lozenges! It developed a twist, and a fold, and I had to get it back onto the backing paper to sort it out..........[ATTACH]311511[/ATTACH][ATTACH]311512[/ATTACH]
The propeller has had it's 4 makers badges applied - although you can barely see them.
Next, all those rib tapes on top & bottom wing, and all the ailerons - oh joy!
Dave

[Guest]

Great stuff Dave, lovin it.