Spad XIII American Eagles
Building starts with various cockpit elements
Found easier to glue top first then bottom.
Cockpit finished.
Belts done.
For a correct fit of the top fuselage a lot of persuasion was required.
Seams filled and smooth
Primed with Tamiya primer decanted from the can. A first for me.
Took some time to cut and put masking tape for the ribs
Preshaded
underside
Lot of intrigate masking.
Finally done!
Looks better with decals
Weathered
Done!
Comments
1 20 September 2015, 21:03
Kerry COXIn image 5. Is that a model in there or are you designing a sci-fi beast of your own. ? LOL 👍
I must say, 'The wood looks good'. 🙂 👍
Great progress. 🙂
18 October 2015, 21:50
Bernhard SchrockThe invested time for the masking was worth it: excellent finish Oliver! I like the individual instruments on the panel.
15 November 2015, 18:41
OlivierMany thanks all for your comments! Now going for the rigging. It will take some time for sure...
16 November 2015, 17:43
Bill GilmanVery good progress - the masking is superb. And so is your "woodworking." 👍
16 November 2015, 19:05
Curtis CadenI like the way your paint went on. It really looks like it is on fabric on wood frame. Great details.
16 November 2015, 19:13
Wim van der LuijtYour Spad looks really good. What are the patches on the sides of the fuselage? Repaired bullet holes?
26 November 2015, 19:53
Kerry COXA wonderful result Oliver, A most impressive rendition of one of the all time greats of WW1. 👍 👍 👍 🙂
26 November 2015, 22:43
OlivierTo all many thanks! @Wim, yes these are bullet holes repaired. There is a picture of an original fabric part on the Ohio AF museum website.
27 November 2015, 08:45
