Colin M's Bristol F.2b Fighter. 1/32 wingnut wings

[Peter Gillson]

Superb.

[Fernando N]

Superb looking engine and office Colin, turning into a real gem.:hungry:
Great paint job of the wings too.:thumb2:

[colin m]

Thanks for the interest gentlemen. I haven't posted in a while, but I have been busy doing the odd job on my build.
If you look carefully in this picture, you will find lots of little bits of Bristol F.2b, honestly, it's there somewhere.
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Something more obvious, the PC10 has been painted along with my choice of Battleship grey. Now, whilst in this dismantled state, it's time for decals. Funny how these WW1 things go together. So, I've just slapped a couple of coats of 'Klear' on the wings ready for the decals. Whilst this is all drying, I've now reached that 'awful' stage of the F.2b build, and that is fitting the lower wing to, well nothing. The lower wing doesn't meet the fuselage, it just passes straight underneath attaching to the fuselage by some little tiny struts - an alignment nightmare. Wish me luck, I'm going in.
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[papa 695]

Just caught up Colin, that's looking great, love the paint work on the wings.

[colin m]

Well that's a bit of a cock up. I've painted the ailerons of two wings up side down. Oh well, not difficult to fix. Although, many parts on these aircraft were interchangeable, that's got me thinking a bit. But look at that amazingly bright decal, not to worry, it's in for some 'treatment' to blend it in a little bit better later.
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The fuselage is basically built. Not many decals to add, which is quite nice compared to modern aircraft. I'll probably go for a satin varnish before carrying on with the weathering, I'm not sure a mat varnish would be quite right for a WW1 RFC aircraft.
You can see here what I was on about earlier when I said the lower wing didn't actually meet the fuselage. To align this little lot up I resorted to good old liquid poly cement. A nice slow drying time to give me a chance to align it all up. More extra bright decals to 'deal' with...
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[papa 695]

Looking very good Colin

[Guest]

Wow!

[Tim Marlow]

Going along nicely Colin, glad I’m not the only one that makes mistakes like that....
Tim

[Steve Jones]

A real stunner Colin. You must be very pleased with the look. Keep up the great work sir:thumb2:

[colin m]

glad I’m not the only one that makes mistakes like that

Oh I make plenty. I just haven't worked out an excuse for this one yet.

Thanks for stopping by gentlemen, another small update.
I'm slowly getting used to this oil weathering thing some people do. It's actually not too difficult, the only real downside is waiting a while for the oils to dry. So, slap some dots of oil on,
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The brush them around a bit, and blend with some thinners, and you get a very subtle result. It's not easy to see in a photo, but look at the wing under the fuselage, that hasn't been oiled.
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You can also see above my attempt at a bit of bungee cord around the landing gear struts - stop laughing at the back, I did say attempt. This detail is moulded, but bit soft. Unfortunately, some earphones paid the ultimate price to assist me here. Paint will be applied to make them a bit more bungee coloured and not Kevlar coloured - Kevlar in WW1...…...

And finally, as all that oil is drying, I've started fitting the rigging eyes. I don't know how you spent your Sunday evening, but it WAS more interesting than fitting these little things. How many are there, I have no idea, it's just something I'll do, a few at a time, then I'll go and watch the grass grow, just for excitement.
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One wing done, oh joy.

[colin m]

Time to start the rigging. I know what you're thinking, he's lost the plot, he's got no wings. Well yes, but there's enough rigging up front to deal with first, and flipping great big wings will only get in the way.
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[Steve Jones]

Terrific work on the oil dots Colin. It really has taken the build to the next level. Did the rigging come with the kit or are you using something of your own?

[colin m]

Terrific work on the oil dots Colin. It really has taken the build to the next level. Did the rigging come with the kit or are you using something of your own?

Thanks Steve. Oil is still a bit new to me but I like its flexibility. As for the rigging, you provide your own. I'll be using two types of fishing line and maybe some EZ line.

[Fernando N]

Looking great Colin, love the oil work on the fuselage very subtle.:smiling:
Nice rigging work too.:thumb2:

[Guest]

It's a cracker thus far. Really nice work.