Geoffers
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It’s coming together very nicely Pete.
Geoff.
Geoff.
That is correct. Called a shadow scheme, RAF Dark Green fuselage and upper wing with RAF Dark Earth. Lower wings RAF Light Earth and RAF Light Green.Interesting choice for a “simple” build Peter, a biplane Looks good on the sprue though….
As to colours, I think, but I might be wrong, that RAF biplanes of the period had lighter versions of the Earth/Green colours on the lower wings.
Thanks Barry and Tim, but do you have any references for the use of that 'shadow scheme'? Air Ministry order A.926/40 para 6 (i), states that "The upper surfaces of all land planes... are to be camouflaged in the temperate land scheme". I can't find any reference to the shadow scheme in "British Aviation Colours of World War Two", published by the RAF Museum, Hendon.That is correct. Called a shadow scheme, RAF Dark Green fuselage and upper wing with RAF Dark Earth. Lower wings RAF Light Earth and RAF Light Green.
Thanks Tim, I was also thinking of applying the decals to the lower wing, and maybe attach the rigging to the lower wing before assembly. I'm thinking that the second end of the EZ-Line will be more difficult to attach, so if I mess it up the mess will be less visible under the upper wing.Looking good Peter. No need to apologise, by the way, your model, your rules! Might be worth fitting the rigging to the upper wing before you attach it? Working between the wings is awkward and that way you only have one end to fit in the small space.
Thanks Colin - which CA do you use? I was going to use gel with kicker, but I've just found out my kicker has dried up so I might try with a fast-set CA.All looking great Peter. I've rigged a few WW1 bi-planes, but in 1:48 scale were I make eyes to attach the rigging to. Unfortunately, in 1:72 I find it's just a case of a load of blind holes and very careful application of CA glue. I have tried 'zip' kicker in the past, but don't bother these days.
I've used ZAP CA, thin in the past. I've just checked mine, it's solid ! As I think you've discovered, a thick super glue offers too much resistance. With the thin stuff, you can push the EZ line etc, into the hole, and drop a tiny amount of thin CA onto the hole, which will wick its way into the hole. Then breath on it. Apparently the moisture in your breath can accelerate hardening of the glue.which CA do you use?
I don't recall were I learnt the breath trick, so it might have been you !Sounds like a good plan Colin. I also huff on thin CA to get it to go off. Never yet used accelerant. The moisture in your breath catalyses the reaction necessary for it to set.
Perhaps we learned it off of each other Colin LOL….I don't recall were I learnt the breath trick, so it might have been you !
Post some pictures Peter, it will be interesting. I wonder if it will be painted in the temperate FAA shadow scheme LOL……apparently Faith, Hope, and Charity were……Picked up some thin CA yesterday, and made myself an applicator:
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I've drilled some tiny holes in a piece of sprue and will have a few practice goes later. Just finishing a cuppa, then I'm off to the Shuttleworth Collection to have a good look at their Gladiator. Actually it's a Sea Gladiator, but the rigging will be the same.
Pete
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