SPAD XIII c1 by modeller_masa - Roden - 1/32 - PLASTIC

[modeller_masa]

It was a really difficult kit. Avoid unwarranted challenges.

[ccoyle]

Looks great!

[DocRob]

Indeed, a great looking SPAD. Nice job on the rigging and the faded paintjob.

Cheers Rob

[Javlin]

For the troubles the build might of caused you cannot tell ...beautiful looking AC.

[davec]

looks great!!

[GrandpaPhil]

Excellent work!

[CDW]

I love it! Came out beautiful. What parts did you find most challenging? I have the same kit and would like to be prepared.

[modeller_masa]

1 hour ago, CDW said:

most challenging

Almost everything that modellers expect.

 

- Bad mould : lots of scraps around the edges

- 3D printed-like kit design : no gimmicks for easier assembly.

    No positive and negative tips for two surfaces. This isn't the comventional LEGO like assembly, but rather stacking plastic blocks without any guide.

    After stacking all the parts, I found the skin of the hull is twisted and there are many gaps around the skin parts. It happened frequently when I did hull planking.   

    Parts are divided unnecessarily. Determining painting color may be difficult. 

- The worst water slice decal : Not clear color. The material tears easily. When I pasted the bird on the side hull, it split into 6 parts. 😞 I gathered each part carefully.

 

There are several great build logs in largescalemodeler.com.

Also, please read the manual carefully. Read the paper backwards from end, so that you can imagine a clear position of the tiny parts.

I'll try the SPAD XIII again with the Trumpeter (Merit) 1/24 scale kit.

Edited October 17, 2024 by modeller_masa

[CDW]

2 hours ago, modeller_masa said:

Almost everything that modellers expect.

The best thing I know to say about Roden: they produce kits that no one else produces.

Thanks for your reply. Your description sounds par for the Roden course.

[Canute]

Yes, a not very well done limited production. I think Popeye had issues with some of the Roden kits he's built.

[GrandpaPhil]

What did you use for rigging the wings on this model?

 

It looks really good!

[modeller_masa]

2 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said:

rigging

It is a famous Lycra flexible thread. Also, it is known as the EZ line. There are no turnbuckles.

 

+ The thicker lines are 0.30mm brass rods. I tried to apply the brass rods to all... and ran away.

Edited October 31, 2024 by modeller_masa

[CDW]

There is a video up on YouTube where a modeler builds a beautiful 1:32 DH.2 from the Roden kit. It can be done but it takes time and perhaps some scratch building.

I have a 1:32 SE5 by Roden, the fuselage is warped like a banana. It will take a lot of work to build that one well.