Ron Bell Posted May 19, 2019 Report Posted May 19, 2019 I'm still at it with these old Aurora WW I biplanes. Found this one at a local show and it's bit rarer than others so I snapped it up. It's the Monogram boxing, so the decal locators were removed from the molds, which made life a lot easier. The only thing I did was add a basic interior and drill out the exhaust pipes and Lewis guns. The kit has a four bladed prop, which was only used on Brisfits with a particular engine. In addition, it has a dual Lewis gun mount, which the gunners did not like as it was bulkier and heavier and more difficult to bring to bear on a target. Anyhoo, here 'tis. 2
ghodges Posted May 19, 2019 Report Posted May 19, 2019 I'll take some credit for influencing (infecting?) you over the years with the desire to build such old beasts.....and this is one I'd skip! Not only did you do a great job in building and detailing an older kit...but any of those WWI designs that require rigging between the struts as well as rigging multiple wing bays is pretty much off of my list! By the way, what paints did you use for the PC10 and Clear Doped Linen? I know Humbrol makes those, but they're tough to come by down here. Did you use anything else that might be more easily available? Nice one Ron! GIL
Ron Bell Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Posted May 20, 2019 The PC 10 was Model Master Green Drab. The linen was also Model Master, but i can't remember it's name. 'Course, Model Master Enamels are now out of production, but you can still find some on the interweb. 1
Bradley25mm Posted May 21, 2019 Report Posted May 21, 2019 Love the build Ron. Paint scheme is my favorite. The rigging lines kick the entire build up a notch. Congrats! Regards Christopher.
Nick Filippone Posted May 22, 2019 Report Posted May 22, 2019 I must say, Ron, that I am always impressed with (and not a little jealous of) the results you achieve with these venerable kits. Well done. Nick
thevid Posted June 1, 2021 Report Posted June 1, 2021 Beautiful work there Ron. I also enjoy building the classic kits from long ago.
Stikpusher Posted June 1, 2021 Report Posted June 1, 2021 Oh I love it! Ya gotta love these old kits. With a little extra attention, they can turn out quite nice! Bravo!
cheveuxroux Posted June 1, 2021 Report Posted June 1, 2021 Wonderful work on that old kit ! What did you use for the rigging and what method did you use to obtain the taught rigging ?
noelsmith Posted June 3, 2021 Report Posted June 3, 2021 Looks good Ron. The Shuttleworth Collection about 5 miles from where I live has one. Have seen it a number of times and your model certainly captures the character of that aeroplane.
Ron Bell Posted June 14, 2021 Author Report Posted June 14, 2021 Rigging is stretched sprue. You get it taught by lighting a match and then blowing it out and putting the line to be tensioned in the smoke. It springs taught as it shrinks. It takes a bit to get the hang of it and you may melt a few lines, but they are easily replaced.
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