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**Gern** · 15-05-2010

Well here it is folks.

I've put it on this thread 'cos I've done all I know how to at the moment. I would like to improve the look of the 'ropes' which stop the 'plane swinging around but I don't know how. They still look like string to me 'cos they don't have the natural 'droop' of rope. Any suggestions?

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their suggestions, help and friendly comments during my first GB. Can't wait for the next one!

Gern

**stona** · 15-05-2010

That Sir is a proper beauty!!!! You must be extremely pleased. I've seen the odd Norwegian fjord in my time and your water is stunning. It sets the silty aircraft off very well. I don't remember what you settled on for slings in the end but whatever you did they look great.
I see your point about the ropes but I'll leave the advice to those better qualified.
Top marks from me.
Cheers
Steve

**Richy C** · 15-05-2010

I echo what steve has said 1st class Dave , as for the ropes that your not happy with - take them off your dio tells a story on its own without or without them , Norwegian fjord no wind water very still who needs ropes - job done mate

fantastic work
Richy

**tr1ckey66** · 15-05-2010

Gern
That is excellent. I especially like the missing fabric from the control surfaces. Top notch

If you soak the strings in glue and weight them you could get the sag you're after.

terrific job on the scratch built crane.

Cheers

P

**Fenlander** · 15-05-2010

Nice one Dave. it was interesting discussing this build over a coffee at Hinckley but to see it at last is a real pleasure. A really imaginative dio for the group build. It would have been so simple for the group build to be a pile of FW190s but because of the imagination and creative ideas like this, it has just shown how diverse a single subject group build can be.

**Ian M** · 15-05-2010

Well I saw the photos of the real one whilst looking for ideas for the GB. This build is pretty much like the photo.
Good work Dave.
I have some times used painted wire as rope. Some times it works others it dont.

Cutting all those control surfaces free deserves a medal in its self! Well done.

**Gern** · 16-05-2010

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Nice one Dave. it was interesting discussing this build over a coffee at Hinckley but to see it at last is a real pleasure. A really imaginative dio for the group build. It would have been so simple for the group build to be a pile of FW190s but because of the imagination and creative ideas like this, it has just shown how diverse a single subject group build can be.

Hi Graham,

The only reason we were able to produce such a wide range of builds is 'cos the rules were left nice and open at the start. I'm sure you've seen group builds on other forums where you almost have to end up with a whole group of identical kits, due to the rules and regulations on the build.

As a personal opinion, I hope we can keep future group builds open enough to give us this sort of leeway. It's been a lot of fun and there's been loads of interesting stuff in terms of history and modelling techniques from the folks involved. Just what the doctor ordered!

Gern

**Gern** · 16-05-2010

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.

I'll have to have a look at your suggestions for ropes. If I get something to work I'll let you know.

Gern

PS Steve - I used some 3mm wide decorative ribbon for the slings. In 1/48, that scales out to just under 6" wide which is just about right for heavy duty slings. Thinking about it, it would be ideal for loading straps on 1/24 trucks.

**Caledonia** · 16-05-2010

Wow thats a beauty. Like the oily swell in the water, and the seabed mud settled on the aircraft. Very artistic. ***** Cheers Derek

p.s. Can I see a current load test certificate for the Crane please, we can't have Forum Members breaking HSE Regs now can we.