The Migrant Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Eduard's 1/48 DH-2 (Profipack version), finally finished after 3 months of frustration. Not because it's a bad kit (it's a beautiful kit), I just kept stalling because of its complex nature. Next project will be a 1/72 tank, all green. The DH-2 should be appearing in article form in a future issue of Model Airplane International magazine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Oh my. :blink: Mike, that's a stunning piece of work. Very, very nice. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I.Illes Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Holy cow! Amazing job! I would say I am a patient person, but this kind of job requires more than patience! Very impressive! István Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Nice! I have the 1/72 version in the stash. Questions: what did you rig her with? That elastic stuff? What's the story on the aileron on the port, upper wing? How'd you do the "see through" effect on the lower surface of the upper wing? or do I have to buy that issue of Model Airplane International to find out? :D I probably will if I can find it out here in the sticks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Porteous Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Gobsmacked ! Just beautiful. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason C-C Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) Oh my word. :D Very nice indeed. Rigging like that has to be my nightmare build! How'd you do the "see through" effect on the lower surface of the upper wing? Don't want to speak for Mike, but he describes his 'translucency' technique here: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/bristolscoutmg_1.htm If I'm not mistaken, that's the Scout in the background of pic #2. :P Jason Edited January 24, 2006 by Jason C-C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Wenman Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Mike hi That is stunning. I'm off to take up gardening, or needlecraft, Outstanding model Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ResinBuilder Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Mike thats a realy great build...Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alistair Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Beautiful plane! this kit has been on my wish list for some time...definately going to have to buy one now! Thats a work of art major respect for all the rigging - could see myself pulling my hair out over that looks pretty intense! Excellent! Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ForestFan Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Superb as usual Mike, can't wait to read about it in the magazine! Bryn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Ditto that. The magazine article should be a very entertaining read. ;) And talk about timing, the engine is on its way now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrandpaVader Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Fantastic Job! I have that kit in my stash and I have been putting it off until I get the gumption to do the rigging. I was thinking of using wire or thin stips of plastic about .010" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carbine Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ...Truly, an awesome result. Great work Mike, suggest Eduard use your model as a 'poster child' for this kit!! Incredible work.....!! :lol: I have been gazing at these pics for hours, and still dont know how you did some of the rigging...... :o Those ARE pulley blocks on the struts? Yikes....... :D I can't wait to see the magazine article.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ummmmmmm I am speach less. Much rigging but the second photo that shows the ribs showing through the covering and the roundels on the top side of the wing is more than perfect. You have a show stopper there, not just a well done model. What are the wings covered in so you can see the ribs and roundels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Simply amazing. A project like that would definitely give me pause. It looks fantastic from every angle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Now you've done it again you ruined the hobby cause noone will be able to do one better than yours. LOL- Mike, as aways OUTSTANDING!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks for all the positive comments! Nice! I have the 1/72 version in the stash.Questions: what did you rig her with? That elastic stuff? What's the story on the aileron on the port, upper wing? Dave, the main wings are rigged with monofilament to give the model extra strength, I also used stretched sprue and ceramic fibre for the other rigging. The upper and lower wings of the DH-2 were completely interchangeable, and so therefore so were the ailerons. My model depicts an aircraft whose upper-aileron has been damaged and replaced by a lower-wing aileron from another a/c, which also explains the difference in blue of the roundel. How'd you do the "see through" effect on the lower surface of the upper wing?or do I have to buy that issue of Model Airplane International to find out? laugh.gif See Jason's answer And talk about timing, the engine is on its way now. Oh, thank you MoFo. Well, I'll just tear out the rigging around the existing engine, rip the super-glued kit part from its fuselage mounting, paint/weather/glue the new resin part and simply re-do the rigging. What are the wings covered in so you can see the ribs and roundels? Thanks Ron. See Jason's answer Now you've done it again you ruined the hobby cause noone will be able to do one better than yours. Thanks Greg :huh: I know you're only joking, but seriously there are lots of shortcomings on the model which are apparent when looking at the model in real life but which aren't so visible in a low-res web image! I'm just happy it's done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Mike, That is just a work of art, gorgeous... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 :blink: What can I say abt this masterpiece? Oh well: nothing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I saved the pics in my "Master Modelers" folder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Crikey!! A lovely and complicated build Mike. Well done. I have always liked the DH-2 but the complicated rigging is a real turn off. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plheure Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Master Modeler, indeed Mike. I have the 1/72 version in my stash. Now that I have the photos saved of this truly awesome build, I can go to school on you, good sir. All the best, and happy modeling Pete ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 What can I say that hasn't been said before? A stunning model of a favorite subject. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 just tear out the rigging around the existing engine, rip the super-glued kit part from its fuselage mounting, paint/weather/glue the new resin part and simply re-do the rigging. :D What, you're not going to strip and re-paint the model too? Talk about half-assed jobs! I'd have thought you'd be really keen to re-live the build experience. :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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