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jablackwell
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jablackwell got a reaction from Torbogdan in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Robin Lous in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Continued work on the elevator today - all done, now. Once the rudder is complete, I'll snip away the central support (left from the manufacturing process) and then have a completed empennage.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Continued work on the elevator today - all done, now. Once the rudder is complete, I'll snip away the central support (left from the manufacturing process) and then have a completed empennage.
~john
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jablackwell reacted to aviaamator in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
I love this plane!
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jablackwell got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
David: nice to have you on board!
Ron: thank you for the review. I am happy that the MA kit is wood: I am enjoying that a lot. The wing ribs are about as accurate as laser cutting can make them without them getting too fragile. Seeing real Sopwith's in the shop, all their components are more fragile... they were pretty light weight with thin components.
This week finished the wings' wooden components and am about to add their compression bars and tensioning wires. I am ...just... almost concerned about cutting free the ailerons. We'll see how that goes!
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Jack12477 in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Continued work on the elevator today - all done, now. Once the rudder is complete, I'll snip away the central support (left from the manufacturing process) and then have a completed empennage.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from FatFingers in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Continued work on the elevator today - all done, now. Once the rudder is complete, I'll snip away the central support (left from the manufacturing process) and then have a completed empennage.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Top and bottom wing now have tensioners. The trailing wing edge has been added. Ailerons have been separated from the wings (using a small XActo saw... very nerve wracking). Now to hinge the ailerons and then move onto the fuselage.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from JohnB40 in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Jack12477 in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from FatFingers in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from thibaultron in Sopwith F.1 Camel by jablackwell - Model Airways - WOOD
Wings, top and bottom, completed. Dihedral added to the lower wing. Hinges added to the ailerons. Now working on the empennage (elevator first). Lots of metal bending going on ;-)
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from CDW in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Piet in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from mtaylor in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Awesome work! The detail is fabulous, Jesse.
~john
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jablackwell reacted to JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
More progress on the longboat. Added cap rail and molding. Painted hull. Added bowsprit step, iron strap for bowsprit and oarlocks. Still need to do the splash panel, gudgeons and oars.
Jesse
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jablackwell reacted to 6ohiocav in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
LATEST PHOTOS OF THE NIAGARA.
And here are some updated photos of the Niagara in its new shipyard.
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jablackwell reacted to 6ohiocav in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
CATHARPINS PRACTICUM
I thought I would share with you my method of installing the catharpin on the lower shrouds of my main mast. I have seen other modelers use this method. The Niagara plans call for thimbles for attaching the lanyard. I elected to use the kit supplied brass rings that I blackened.
Since this has to be tied on to the model, it is a bit tricky. Using elongated pieces of .018 black rope (as per the plans), you can pull the ends far enough away from the shrouds to tie the knots.
The pictures show the process that I chose. I don’t know if this is the correct way, but it worked from me and at this scale looks good.
As an aside, I have come to a better understanding how and why a sailing ship’s rigging is engineered the way it is. Together with the futtock shrouds and the ratlines, the catharpin, when added to the main shrouds, really tightens up the entire system. It is rather incredible how everything works so well together.
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by Heronguy - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Doug,
I am aiming to get to it as soon as I can finish the <ahem - not a ship> model of a Sopwith Camel. I am well into the wings... but then the empennage and fuselage must follow. I would day some time in September I will be into the Syren. As you note in your post, there are a lot of really good logs for the Syren here on MSW: some finished and others in progress. The Syren will be my first POB build, so I am taking as many notes as possible from the masters out here. ;-) I see you also had issues with the provided plywood. Interesting. I'll have to check my parts and see if I have been given the same dreaded material. Looking forward to your progress. Have fun with your build!
~john
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jablackwell reacted to Torbogdan in Fokker Dr.I by Torbogdan - FINISHED - Model Airways
Some pictures finally! They are not that good but ok. I took them fairly quick just to get some pictures up.
Some more vacation coming up so no time to build or update for a few weeks. But these are hopefully better than nothing.
So whats left? Well attaching the upper wing, attaching the landing gear (which is causing some trouble as the space between the wings and the body is too tight for the landing gear struts to fit. Will have to do some thinking there. I got a nice tight fit between the lower wing and body only to find out that it is too tight for the landing gear...)
Then there is some covers over the "engine compartment" and attaching the wires for the ailerons. Oh, must not forget the raison etre for a fighter, getting the Spandaus in place!
Then it should, more or less, be finished. So maybe some time in October
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