Biggles wandered into the back of the hanger and stopped short with amazement.
"Bertie!" he exclaimed "by the anti clockwise propeller of my sainted aunt, what the deuce has The Professor done to this poor old DH2?"
"Well old chap" Bertie replied adjusting his monocle "he's jolly well gone and fitted it with what he calls a 'jet' engine. Says it's going the be the coming thing and pretty soon every bally kite will be flying around looking like its tails on fire".
"Hah! That'll be the day. I'm sure this'll just be another flash in the pan. That's if it even works at all. Shall we take it up? Come on, give me a hand pushing it out. I don't suppose you know how to start it do you?"
"I suppose we just light the blue touch paper. Here, take my lighter..."
The starting point. A bagged Revell 1/72 DH2 and an almost built A&A Klimov VK-1
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53060942736_bf8482efcd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oQPcEh)Airco DH2 + Klimov VK-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2oQPcEh) by Fred Maillardet (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156376527@N06/), on Flickr
And here is todays progress. You can see that the engine is in three large parts - not completely built.
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First issue is engine positioning. In order to retain a CoG roughly similar to that with the original rotary engine I shall have to make room by removing the rear portion of the fuselage nacelle.
The rudder will also be an issue being directly in line with the jet exhaust.
Quote from: zenrat on August 05, 2023, 03:20:57 AMThe rudder will also be an issue being directly in line with the jet exhaust.
It won't be for very long................. ;D
Reckon I have a pretty good idea of where you got Klimov's Nene. ;) :thumbsup:
I thought the original use was the waste of a good engine, too. Mine's floating around in the spare parts, somewhere. ;D
;D ;D
Unusual, most creative but not totally unexpected; this being whiffworld!
Can we expect "Biggles Baffles the Boche" (1915) "Biggles Bewilders the Bolsheviks" (1919) or possibly just "Biggles Flies Apart" as a result of this creation?
Possibly "Biggles goes into Orbit"?
Holy crap Fred ..this will be the fastest DH2 ever built..admittedly not for very long but I love this ;D :wacko: :wacko:
Biggles Burns Up?
You are correct Womby. No way I was hiding such a nicely detailed little gem inside that fuselage.
Trouble is the DH2 doesn't do it justice being fairly crude (and having ejector pin marks everywhere including on the wing undersides).
I'm hoping adding detail and rigging will help.
Today I cut down the cockpit nacelle and painted the engine silver (as a base coat for various metalisers).
Cockpit detail is completely non-existent so I need to find a suitable seat (whicker not bang) and instrument panel.
Are you going to add a few more instruments to the panel? :wacko:
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Apparently, there were at least 3 ways to put a fuel tank on a DH.2. Which one are you going to pick - or all of them?
Quote from: perttime on August 06, 2023, 11:31:18 AMApparently, there were at least 3 ways to put a fuel tank on a DH.2. Which one are you going to pick - or all of them?
With a jet engine, maybe all 3 will be necessary.
I am curious about where the air intake will go, and hope for Biggles safety that the wing structure had been suitably reinforced...
Quote from: perttime on August 06, 2023, 11:31:18 AMApparently, there were at least 3 ways to put a fuel tank on a DH.2. Which one are you going to pick - or all of them?
Jet powered..all three I think ;D
Maybe even more.
Compared to the Opel Rak.1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_RAK.1), this DH.2 sounds like a rational design.
Not many instruments there. I may add a Machmeter... ;)
I haven't thought as far ahead as the fuel tank(s). But they'll be gravity fed obviously. :mellow:
Engine will be uncowled (why hide all that detail) so there will not be an intake in the conventional sense. The centrifugal compressor will draw air in through the inlets like those seen here (mesh covered) on this Rolls Royce copy of the original Soviet Klimov design.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Rolls_Royce_Nene.jpg)
Not sure how powerful the "suck" would be but Biggles might like to ensure he is strapped in.
Next re-engine a Vampire with a Gnome-Rhône
;D
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1:72 Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal J1Y3 "アカエイ" (Allied reporting name "Ron"); aircraft "(210-)20" of the 210th Kokutai, Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJN); Kokubu airfield (Japan), April 1945 (Whif/converted Heller D.H. Vampire kit) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJYmzW) by Dizzyfugu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzyfugu/), on Flickr
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Needs the cowling stripped back though.
Quote from: zenrat on August 07, 2023, 05:00:15 AMNot many instruments there. I may add a Machmeter... ;)
I haven't thought as far ahead as the fuel tank(s). But they'll be gravity fed obviously. :mellow:
Engine will be uncowled (why hide all that detail) so there will not be an intake in the conventional sense. The centrifugal compressor will draw air in through the inlets like those seen here (mesh covered) on this Rolls Royce copy of the original Soviet Klimov design.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Rolls_Royce_Nene.jpg)
Not sure how powerful the "suck" would be but Biggles might like to ensure he is strapped in.
;D ;D
The funny thing about the Nene - VK-1 thing is that Klimov was well into the design process
before an exampleof the Nene had arrived in the Soviet Union or he had actually seen one. Klimov based the design on information,including a general arrangement drawing, published in aviation journals he used the general layout of the Neneand enlarged it slightly - primarily to compensate for known and potential materials issues, but it wasn't really adirect copy of the R-R engine. Somewhat amusingly, the first examples of the VK-1 were undergoing tests beforethe first RD-45 was ready, which was a direct copy. Less than 10% of the parts were interchangeable between the VK-1 and the RD-45, those that were interchangeablewere primarily standardized things like electrical and plumbing connectors, fasteners etc., many of the basic parts thatare even interchangeable with a piston engine.
I love this idea! Is the tail going to be made from metal or is it going to be a twin boomer?
Good question.
I will retain a single rudder but relocate it above the horizontal tail elements. The jet efflux will pass below this through the open end of the tail framework. Some of which will be made of metal.
Something like the engine/propeller fairing/rear fuselage of the Vickers Type 161?
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Jon that's a cool looking plane ..they tried their best to stream line it it seems.
Quote from: jcf on August 08, 2023, 09:49:08 AMSomething like the engine/propeller fairing/rear fuselage of the Vickers Type 161?...
Ummmmm, no. Not really.
But I do like the COW gun.
I've always liked the look of the 161, but the position of that roundel gives it a cartoonish air ;D
I think the COW gun, did anyone call the RSPCA ? :angel: , was used on a couple of flying boats as an anti U-Boat weapon, but it wasn't up to much. It was developed into the "S" gun though. It does look good though :thumbsup:
Quote from: zenrat on August 09, 2023, 04:16:08 AMQuote from: jcf on August 08, 2023, 09:49:08 AMSomething like the engine/propeller fairing/rear fuselage of the Vickers Type 161?...
Ummmmm, no. Not really.
But I do like the COW gun.
I meant the jetpipe running in a similar fashion to the empennage in terms of appearance.
Was that some sort of Shrage Musik installation, meant to fire upwards into the enemy bombers/Zeppelins?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 09, 2023, 08:07:53 AMWas that some sort of Shrage Musik installation, meant to fire upwards into the enemy bombers/Zeppelins?
Similar yup.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 09, 2023, 08:07:53 AMWas that some sort of Shrage Musik installation, meant to fire upwards into the enemy bombers/Zeppelins?
Primarily bombers rather than airships, as by the time 161 and its more convention Westland counterpart were designed and flew, 1931 and 1930 respectively, the airship was no longer considered as a realistic offensive weapon.
Quote from: jcf on August 09, 2023, 07:07:15 AMQuote from: zenrat on August 09, 2023, 04:16:08 AMQuote from: jcf on August 08, 2023, 09:49:08 AMSomething like the engine/propeller fairing/rear fuselage of the Vickers Type 161?...
Ummmmm, no. Not really.
But I do like the COW gun.
I meant the jetpipe running in a similar fashion to the empennage in terms of appearance.
I got that. The jet pipe from the donor kit is short but has detail moulded into the surface which I want to keep. It'll end at a point not far behind the trailing edge and the burning hot gases will then mostly pass through a space under the stabiliser and between the ends of the booms - hopefully not charring too much on its way.
I like the 'hopefully' bit................
I expect Biggles does too!
Detail painting on the engine today which needs to be done before it can be assembled completely which needs to be done before I can organise mountings etc.
This is sounding better and better even you post something Fred . ;D ;D
Engine is in one piece.
Now I need to figure out some mounts.
Quote from: zenrat on August 12, 2023, 05:40:30 AMEngine is in one piece.
Now I need to figure out some mounts.
Exceptionally strong, fireproof, string?
Quote from: zenrat on August 12, 2023, 05:40:30 AMEngine is in one piece.
Now I need to figure out some mounts.
Square made of tube with 8 more tubes..2 at each corner to mount to the fuselage.
I was thinking gaffer tape and occy straps... ;)
Quote from: zenrat on August 13, 2023, 05:17:48 AMI was thinking gaffer tape and occy straps... ;)
It's a shame cable ties weren't invented yet 😊
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One of my favorite fighter in WW1
I draw this for my friend's project, which is about drawing weapon girls like other games but only from WW1, because no one does! what a nice concept, isn't it?
:thumbsup:
Progress.
Engine is together and had been offered up the the rear of the cutdown fuselage nacelle.
This has allowed me to plot the way ahead.
I will need to construct a jig to hold the upper and lower wings in the correct position relative to each other while the 8 individual interplane struts glue dries.
Today I also removed ejector pin marks from under both upper and lower wings. This also removed the moulded on fabric pattern (not necessarily a bad thing as it is very coarse).
I can see why this kit has a bad reputation.
Does anyone do a decent 1/72 DH.2?
Eduard did one, which you can probably pick up on line, but even that's one of their first kits and nearly 20 years old. Other than that Pegasus did one, but that comes with the normal Pegasus baggage.
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 18, 2023, 05:59:49 AMEduard did one, which you can probably pick up on line, but even that's one of their first kits and nearly 20 years old. Other than that Pegasus did one, but that comes with the normal Pegasus baggage.
Pigasus would be more appropriate for some of those kits.
;D :wacko:
Thanks. I might look out for an Eduard one.
Built jigs and attached the upper wing to the lower today. Only Interplane Struts were glued.
My original jig design would have held the wings in alignment very rigidly and would have been impossible to remove once the glue had dried.
Luckilly I realised this BEFORE I spent too much time building it.
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Now this is done the plan is to construct an engine mounting frame which includes cabane struts and which will slide perfectly into place between the wings behind the nacelle.
Of course, we all know the old saying about plans and their survival...
I'm pondering some sort of Dieselpunk (or is it Keropunk?) 'chute powered ejector seat.
Impressed with your work sir, I can vaguely remember just how fiddly that was :unsure:
Quote from: zenrat on August 19, 2023, 03:47:48 AMI'm pondering some sort of Dieselpunk (or is it Keropunk?) 'chute powered ejector seat.
All RFC/RAF got parachutes or just James Bigglesworth esq. ? :angel:
Well this is The Professor's prototype, so just this one.
I'm thinking about a seat mounted to rails attached to the upper wing. A packed chute is mounted on the upper wing which when opened drags the seat out of the nacelle up the rails and away.
Quote from: zenrat on August 19, 2023, 05:09:25 AMI'm thinking about a seat mounted to rails attached to the upper wing. A packed chute is mounted on the upper wing which when opened drags the seat out of the nacelle up the rails and away.
An elegantly Kerbal Space Program-esque solution.
But will the parachute pack say ACME?
I can't help thinking that some hefty elastic bands should be involved somewhere................ ;D
Quote from: scooter on August 19, 2023, 05:38:03 AMQuote from: zenrat on August 19, 2023, 05:09:25 AMI'm thinking about a seat mounted to rails attached to the upper wing. A packed chute is mounted on the upper wing which when opened drags the seat out of the nacelle up the rails and away.
An elegantly Kerbal Space Program-esque solution.
But will the parachute pack say ACME?
It will now. :thumbsup:
I'm assuming the parachute will be a re-purposed 'chute from an observation dirigible? :unsure:
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 19, 2023, 05:59:05 AMI can't help thinking that some hefty elastic bands should be involved somewhere................ ;D
Right again, Kit! A very early collaboration between Messers Martin and Baker. The M&B spring-loaded elastic whoopee cushion! The prototype model was constructed, or so it is believed, from Valentine Baker's grandfather's "Everite" braces (one source claims that the elastic from Baker's grandmother's underwear was used) and a large second hand bedspring from a redundant mattress..
When the ejector pin was withdrawn, the combined power of the compressed spring and elastic in tension hurled the intrepid aviator violently upwards along the seat rails, over the upper wing and out to the left (thus avoiding the propellor of the DH2) whilst a further long elastic band pulled the ripcord on the parachute pack when the ejected individual was a reasonable distance from the stricken machine. Manufacture was sub-contracted to the Aeroplane Construction and Maintenance Establishment at Farnborough...............hence the letters A C M E stencilled on every installation. Pilots were told that if the aeroplane was in terminal difficulties, "pull the pin and twang out to safety"
Other members of the group will (I hope) add further information on this unique piece of kit.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sounds a bit like the mechanism in Billy Connolly's Jobbie Weecha ;D
Hmmm, yes.
Very good technical description Rheged.
:thumbsup:
Having removed the jigs and offered up the engine I realised the main mounting point for it could be a pin fitted between a hole drilled in the back of the engine and the original rotary motors boss which is moulded on the back of the firewall. This means that the engine subframe doesn't have to actually mount the engine securely, just look like it does.
This is a good thing.
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Can I ask where the jet's air intake is ? Or does it come in between the pilots legs ? Curry night in the Mess Thursday's ? :angel:
No rockets involved in the ejection system?
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With out your hand there in the pics mate I had no real idea just how small this is ...it's small!!!
Even more qudos to ya for the size Fred :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
It's looking pretty good so far to ..by the way ;)
Quote from: NARSES2 on August 20, 2023, 06:05:08 AMCan I ask where the jet's air intake is ? Or does it come in between the pilots legs ? Curry night in the Mess Thursday's ? :angel:
The ring just forward of the wing strut, with lots of "V" shaped supports & simulated mesh, is where the air enters the engine, the front is made up of sundry systems drawing power from the turbine shaft.
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CFBV
Quote from: Old Wombat on August 21, 2023, 02:28:07 AMQuote from: NARSES2 on August 20, 2023, 06:05:08 AMCan I ask where the jet's air intake is ? Or does it come in between the pilots legs ? Curry night in the Mess Thursday's ? :angel:
The ring just forward of the wing strut, with lots of "V" shaped supports & simulated mesh, is where the air enters the engine, the front is made up of sundry systems drawing power from the turbine shaft.
Ah, right :thumbsup:
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Intake issue already explained on pg.2.
Quote from: zenrat on August 07, 2023, 05:00:15 AM...Engine will be uncowled (why hide all that detail) so there will not be an intake in the conventional sense. The centrifugal compressor will draw air in through the inlets like those seen here (mesh covered) on this Rolls Royce copy of the original Soviet Klimov design.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Rolls_Royce_Nene.jpg)
Not sure how powerful the "suck" would be but Biggles might like to ensure he is strapped in.
"Radial flow"? :o
Compressors of that sort are usually referred to as "centrifugal" flow and have been for a very long time and well before the invention of the turbo-jet engine. I don't believe I've ever seen one referred to as "radial flow" in any of my books about engines, aircraft, ground vehicle or marine, piston or turbine.
Quote from: zenrat on August 20, 2023, 03:52:58 AMHmmm, yes.
Very good technical description Rheged.
:thumbsup:
Having removed the jigs and offered up the engine I realised the main mounting point for it could be a pin fitted between a hole drilled in the back of the engine and the original rotary motors boss which is moulded on the back of the firewall. This means that the engine subframe doesn't have to actually mount the engine securely, just look like it does.
This is a good thing.
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This
Is
Wonderful !!
Engine subframe roughed out. Needs a few fillets on the corners but it's basically done.
Now to move on to the tail.
Every time I see this I smile.. it is a great wacky idea.
I really do like that engine, as you allude to... it would be quite useful in a lot of builds
Progress pic.
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"Bertie" Biggles asked "is that my armchair from the mess?"
"Yes old chap." Bertie polished his monocle " The Professor said it was better used here than it was supporting your jolly old backside in front of the fire"
"That's debatable. But why is it attached to that length of rail wth what look like a couple of pairs of roller skates?"
That looks scary Fred...love it 😅
Are you going to paint the engine cage so that it looks like bamboo? ;)
Quote from: jcf on August 27, 2023, 03:59:39 PMAre you going to paint the engine cage so that it looks like bamboo? ;)
I am now. Excellent idea Jon. :thumbsup:
Airframe modifications are now complete and what little PSR that is required (mostly on the cockpit nacelle) has begun. Carefully for this is one fragile build.
The straight sections of the engine cradle have been painted and look like either bamboo or over-ripe banananas.
"Bertie."
"Yes Biggles."
"Is that bamboo?"
"Bamboo?"
"Yes. On the frame holding that, whatchermacallit, jet? engine Is that bamboo?"
"Absolutely old bean. Absorbs vibration according to The Professor. Clever chap. Remember theArt Deco Aluminium coffee service Mlle Yvonne used to use to bring us our coffee in bed every morning? Well he melted it down and cast the fittings that holds the jolly old Chinese sticks."
;D
This gets better every time I look at it ...............and it was an amazing idea in the first place.
Quote from: Rheged on August 31, 2023, 07:12:12 AMThis gets better every time I look at it ...............and it was an amazing idea in the first place.
Agreed and the size still gets me ..I'd destroy that if I hiccupped :o
Great work Fred 👏 👍
Thanks folks.
Have you thought that maybe I have really big hands?
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The Professor engineered a gap in the rear bracing for the jet exhaust.
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Quote from: zenrat on September 01, 2023, 07:42:27 PMThe Professor engineered a gap in the rear bracing for the jet exhaust.
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"Well, of course I had to. Can't have the tail be burned off by the engine. You'd never get airborne, like that madman Roshon's multiplane. Then we'd be right out and the airscrew would never be replaced. And we can't have that, now can we?"
Woah ! This is amazing ! Not just the crazy/cool idea, the whole thing ! Great job so far.
This does have a very large coolness factor because it's so damn small.
I'm not sure whether it's the Biggles story or the jetification of that old DH2 that's entertaining me more here.. :wub: :o
It has occurred to me (and no doubt to many others) that there is a Gnôme Monosoupape 9-cylinder rotary engine lying around unused from this wondrous conversion. I am wondering where that will appear...............perhaps as the motive power for a coastal motor boat, or a hydrofoil, or ........................................ Suggestions, please!
Quote from: Rheged on September 02, 2023, 03:29:20 AM...............perhaps as the motive power for a coastal motor boat, or a hydrofoil, or ........................................ Suggestions, please!
A Whiffed X-15 perhaps? ;)
The 1/72 Monosoupape is indeed spare but TBH it's not much more than an oddly shaped blob.
Still, waste not want not. Where's that 3d printed dinghy...
Quote from: zenrat on September 01, 2023, 07:42:27 PMHave you thought that maybe I have really big hands?
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No, because I know how big (small) that engine is. ;D
Quote from: zenrat on September 01, 2023, 07:42:27 PMThe Professor engineered a gap in the rear bracing for the jet exhaust.
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Neat solution :thumbsup:
Yeah, but i didn't think to check if there should be any rigging between the booms.
Still, it's non existence can explain the fact that the tail is slightly twisted.
Quote from: zenrat on September 03, 2023, 06:58:09 AMYeah, but i didn't think to check if there should be any rigging between the booms.
Still, it's non existence can explain the fact that the tail is slightly twisted.
Ahhh just think of it as overpowered slightly and in flight it straightens up :thumbsup:
Quote from: zenrat on September 03, 2023, 06:58:09 AMYeah, but i didn't think to check if there should be any rigging between the booms.
Still, it's non existence can explain the fact that the tail is slightly twisted.
Add diagonals between the verticals.
;)
Quote from: Wardukw on September 03, 2023, 11:52:59 AMQuote from: zenrat on September 03, 2023, 06:58:09 AMYeah, but i didn't think to check if there should be any rigging between the booms.
Still, it's non existence can explain the fact that the tail is slightly twisted.
Ahhh just think of it as overpowered slightly and in flight it straightens up :thumbsup:
I like the way you think :mellow: :lol: ;D
Quote from: zenrat on September 03, 2023, 06:58:09 AMStill, it's non existence can explain the fact that the tail is slightly twisted.
As possibly is it's builder ? :angel: ;D
:mellow:
Paint on today. Not having any suitable undoped linen paint for the fabric covering I have painted it all with Vallejo Deck Tan. I may mask all the ribs on the upper wing and give it a coat of lightened paint like i've seen done in all the magazine Wingnut builds. But there's a lot of ribs to tape. I'm certainly not bothering to do the underside or the lower wing.
You can use lots of shades for unpainted linen, it's not as though there was an official spec.
And remember Fred those Wingnut birds are all 32nd scale..not 72nd..much easier to do with the big birds...reckon it would look great if ya did tho..would break up a solid single colour 👍
1/32? That would be even weirder than 1/48! :wacko:
Tis done. Wasn't too hard as I just did the top of the upper wing and the horizontal tail. Rigging it will be harder.
I just cut strips of 0.5 mm tape and stuck them down over the moulded ridges where the ribs were.
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 06, 2023, 06:16:38 AMYou can use lots of shades for unpainted linen, it's not as though there was an official spec.
Technically speaking
clear-doped linen (CDL)
is painted. ;)
Quote from: zenrat on September 07, 2023, 06:16:11 AM1/32? That would be even weirder than 1/48! :wacko:
Tis done. Wasn't too hard as I just did the top of the upper wing and the horizontal tail. Rigging it will be harder.
I just cut strips of 0.5 mm tape and stuck them down over the moulded ridges where the ribs were.
At your age I don't want to shock you to much Fred but there's many many many different scales out there not just 72nd.
I know you'll say "Say it isn't so" but I'm afraid to say my good friend that yes it's ture. :wacko: :wacko:
Quote from: jcf on September 07, 2023, 10:09:46 AMQuote from: NARSES2 on September 06, 2023, 06:16:38 AMYou can use lots of shades for unpainted linen, it's not as though there was an official spec.
Technically speaking clear-doped linen (CDL)is painted. ;)
I know that. I forgot what it was called. Senior moment.
Quote from: Wardukw on September 07, 2023, 12:04:11 PMQuote from: zenrat on September 07, 2023, 06:16:11 AM1/32? That would be even weirder than 1/48! :wacko:
Tis done. Wasn't too hard as I just did the top of the upper wing and the horizontal tail. Rigging it will be harder.
I just cut strips of 0.5 mm tape and stuck them down over the moulded ridges where the ribs were.
At your age I don't want to shock you to much Fred but there's many many many different scales out there...
Yes. Other than 1/72 for aircraft there is 1/144 for bigger aircraft (and ekranoplans), 1/25 for cars, 1/35 for armoured cars, and 1/48 for...
...tanks. ;D
Quote from: jcf on September 07, 2023, 10:09:46 AMQuote from: NARSES2 on September 06, 2023, 06:16:38 AMYou can use lots of shades for unpainted linen, it's not as though there was an official spec.
Technically speaking clear-doped linen (CDL)is painted. ;)
Technically speaking, yes ;D
Quote from: zenrat on September 08, 2023, 05:47:52 AMQuote from: Wardukw on September 07, 2023, 12:04:11 PMQuote from: zenrat on September 07, 2023, 06:16:11 AM1/32? That would be even weirder than 1/48! :wacko:
At your age I don't want to shock you to much Fred but there's many many many different scales out there...
Yes. Other than 1/72 for aircraft there is 1/144 for bigger aircraft (and ekranoplans), 1/25 for cars, 1/35 for armoured cars, and 1/48 for...
...tanks. ;D
You're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Old Wombat on September 08, 2023, 08:17:21 AMQuote from: zenrat on September 08, 2023, 05:47:52 AMYes. Other than 1/72 for aircraft there is 1/144 for bigger aircraft (and ekranoplans), 1/25 for cars, 1/35 for armoured cars, and 1/48 for...
...tanks. ;D
You're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
Sounds perfectly normal to me. ;D
Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 08, 2023, 10:31:34 AMQuote from: Old Wombat on September 08, 2023, 08:17:21 AMQuote from: zenrat on September 08, 2023, 05:47:52 AMYes. Other than 1/72 for aircraft there is 1/144 for bigger aircraft (and ekranoplans), 1/25 for cars, 1/35 for armoured cars, and 1/48 for...
...tanks. ;D
You're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
Sounds perfectly normal to me. ;D
Nope I'm with Guy on this one :o :unsure:
Quote from: Old Wombat on September 08, 2023, 08:17:21 AMYou're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
You only just worked that out?
Quote from: zenrat on September 09, 2023, 05:17:08 AMQuote from: Old Wombat on September 08, 2023, 08:17:21 AMYou're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
You only just worked that out?
Oh, Hell, no, it's just the first time I've felt the need to express it. :wacko:
Quote from: Old Wombat on September 09, 2023, 05:20:23 AMQuote from: zenrat on September 09, 2023, 05:17:08 AMQuote from: Old Wombat on September 08, 2023, 08:17:21 AMYou're a weird, weird man, Fred! :rolleyes:
You only just worked that out?
Oh, Hell, no, it's just the first time I've felt the need to express it. :wacko:
Yeah, it's all about not shattering someone's long-held self-delusions... ;D ;D
I still have the school report my form tutor wrote when I left school.
"Fred is eccentric..."
My proudest moment.
Transfers on the DH2. Luckilly one of the two rudder options could be flipped.
Presumably the roundels were that size so the Fokkers could find them easilly...
You can just see where I masked the rib tapes. It's very subtle.
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looking really good :thumbsup:
The ribbing is subtle but very good! :thumbsup:
That's looking very good mate :thumbsup:
Quote from: zenrat on September 10, 2023, 04:21:22 AMI still have the school report my form tutor wrote when I left school.
"Fred is eccentric..."
My proudest moment.
My favourite was at the end of my second year and written in vivid green ink by Mr Callaghan our GMD (technical drawing) master who wrote " Edwards has neither interest nor aptitude for the subject and thus spends most of the lesson in attempts to keep the rest of the class amused. He's very good at this." I dropped GMD at the end of that year :angel:
We had report cards here and I still remember one of the most contradictory remarks I've ever had on one card from 2 different so called teachers.
One said I work great by myself and needs to learn to work better in a team .
The other..complete opposite..on the same card..even mum and dad were scratching their heads.
Quote from: Wardukw on September 10, 2023, 11:52:36 AMWe had report cards here and I still remember one of the most contradictory remarks I've ever had on one card from 2 different so called teachers.
One said I work great by myself and needs to learn to work better in a team .
The other..complete opposite..on the same card..even mum and dad were scratching their heads.
Different subjects, different interest levels, different aptitude; all can play their part. ;)
Painting is mostly complete. More colours on it now including some fake wood effect on the struts.
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Lookin' good! ;D :thumbsup:
Thanks mate.
It just needs some clear on the bare metal areas (I satin cleared over them :banghead: } and then I can permanently attach the engine and begin the Joy Of Rigging. :mellow:
You should get extra points for doing rigging ;D :thumbsup: looking a beauty :thumbsup:
Hitting the mark there Fred.. very good work
Brilliant stuff Fred...this will be fun with the rigging..but man it's gonna look amazing 😉
I can't not rig it. But it'll be more a suggestion of full rigging than an accurate full on t's crossed i's dotted effort. Enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
Quote from: zenrat on September 25, 2023, 03:41:37 AMI can't not rig it. But it'll be more a suggestion of full rigging than an accurate full on t's crossed i's dotted effort. Enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
Sensible :thumbsup:
Do you have a scale budgerigar to put in there before you rig it?
My Dad swore they put one inside the rigging of the Audaxes when he was on 4 (AC) Sqdn, before a re-rig, and if the bird got out afterwards they knew they'd missed a wire............
When I build my Gotha bomber it's kinda strange but I'm looking to the rigging side of it ..it's just not complete without it and it looks like something is missing..yeah the rigging :banghead: :wacko:
its looking good so far Fred, its going to be Jewel like in its beauty when finished :thumbsup:
Still plenty of chances for me to f**k it up...
Rigged.
As I said above, not all the wires but enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
My rigging technique is improving but some touching up now required.
Quote from: zenrat on September 29, 2023, 05:45:54 AMAs I said above, not all the wires but enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: zenrat on September 29, 2023, 05:45:54 AMRigged.
As I said above, not all the wires but enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
In 1/72 that's exactly the way to do it. (To miss-quote Punch and Madness :angel: ) In 1/72 "accurate" rigging can quite often look far to cluttered.
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 29, 2023, 06:33:28 AMQuote from: zenrat on September 29, 2023, 05:45:54 AMRigged.
As I said above, not all the wires but enough wires to look like there are enough wires.
In 1/72 that's exactly the way to do it. (To miss-quote Punch and Madness :angel: ) In 1/72 "accurate" rigging can quite often look far to cluttered.
In 1/72 accurate rigging on a DH2 would drive one insane.
If one were to use accurately scaled wires to rig a 1/72 biplane would they be visible to the naked eye?
Quote from: zenrat on September 30, 2023, 05:08:36 AMIf one were to use accurately scaled wires to rig a 1/72 biplane would they be visible to the naked eye?
Maybe not. This is a 1/72 Hawker Audax I built for my Dad from an Airfix Hart and an Aeroclub conversion originally produced for this model by John Adams, and later incorporated in his range of lovely stuff. John recommended some of his rigging stuff for it, which I used, and it was VERY fiddly, but I managed it, and you can see (or not....) that it's only JUST visible.
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Quote from: zenrat on September 30, 2023, 05:08:36 AMIn 1/72 accurate rigging on a DH2 would drive one insane.
If one were to use accurately scaled wires to rig a 1/72 biplane would they be visible to the naked eye?
To do accurate rigging you'd also need to use turnbuckles for a lot of aircraft. I think some types had the attachment point "buried" in the wing, but I'm not sure. I've seen them done in 1/32 and the occasional 1/48 model, but not in 1/72.
Nice Audax Kit :thumbsup:
Thanks Chris, it's the one and only biplane I've ever built.
I did it as an 80th b'day pressie for my Dad, and he came closest to breaking down when I gave it to him that I ever saw. It was his fave aircraft by far. ;D
Audax looks great Kit.
:thumbsup:
So, one GB build done and dusted and this one is close.
I've got the escape-seat in place and today carved and sanded a parachute pack from a blob of hardened putty.
I've painted a gun and am adding black wash to add depth to the decal (as they like to say in the magazines).
Joystick needs a touch of paint and can then be attached.
I found an AI generated text website and decided to see what is could come up with in the way of a back story.
I typed in "Biggles and the Dastardly Hun".
Biggles was an ace pilot dusring WWI, a brave and heroic figure who fought against the forces of the dastardly Hun. Biggles was a master of aerial combat, and he was known to never back down from a challenge. He flew a number of different aircraft, from the Sopwith Camel to the De Havilland DH.2, and he was an expert at out-maneuvering and out-flying his opponents. He was also a master of deception, often leading the enemy into traps and ambushes, and he was known to be extremely daring and courageous in the face of danger. He was constantly on the look-out for new and innovative ways to beat the enemy, and was always ready to take on any challenge. Biggles was a true hero of the skies, and his bravery and skill made him an inspiration to generations of pilots who followed him.
I won't be using it, but it shows what they can do now...
Write like a primary schooler?
Write like me on a slow day.
What could it come up with when asked to include the jet engine in the story though? ;) ;D
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 04, 2023, 04:25:55 AMWhat could it come up with when asked to include the jet engine in the story though? ;) ;D
Maybe i'll find out.
Finished this today. No pics yet. Well other than one on my phone which you'll only get to see if you are at Adelaide Model Expo on Satyrday. :mellow:
And because i'll be in Adelaide over the weekend there will be no more pics taken until next week.
OK, here's a different website's attempt at a Biggles story.
I typed in the title and the AI did the rest. This took under a minute to produce. All I have edited is to correct from american spellings.
Biggles Flies a Jet Powered DH2.
Introduction:
In the world of aviation, few names command as much respect and admiration as Squadron Leader James Bigglesworth, better known as Biggles. Throughout his illustrious career, Biggles has piloted a wide array of aircraft, leaving his mark on the history of flight. Among his numerous daring exploits and ground-breaking missions, one particular adventure stands out – the time when Biggles flew a jet-powered DH2. This unprecedented undertaking not only pushed the boundaries of what was previously thought possible but also showcased Biggles' exceptional skill and bravery in the face of adversity. Join us on this incredible journey as we delve into the story of Biggles' extraordinary flight powered by a jet-propelled De Havilland DH2.
Chapter 1: The Genesis of a Revolutionary Idea.
It all began one stormy night at Hangar 17, a place where Biggles and his resourceful team would brainstorm their wildest aviation dreams. Fuelled by innovative ideas, they pondered the notion of marrying a ground-breaking jet engine with the legendary De Havilland DH2, a biplane known for its exceptional manoeuvrability and stability. Little did they know that this idea would birth one of the most audacious and awe-inspiring flights in aviation history.
Chapter 2: Converting the DH2
With the genesis of their idea, Biggles and his team set to work, meticulously planning the modifications required to convert the DH2 into a jet-powered marvel. The aircraft's wings were redesigned to accommodate the jet engines, which necessitated substantial reinforcement for the added weight and enhanced performance. The cockpit underwent significant changes to ensure optimal control and navigation, making room for additional dials, switches, and levers required for jet propulsion.
Chapter 3: The Test Flight
After countless hours of dedicated work and multiple setbacks, the moment of truth arrived. Biggles took to the skies in the newly modified DH2, ready to test his ground-breaking creation. As the engine roared to life and the jet propulsion kicked in, Biggles experienced an exhilarating rush like never before. The aircraft soared through the clouds, effortlessly gliding through the air with immense speed and precision. It was a sight to behold, a testament to Biggles' ingenuity and audacity.
Chapter 4: Facing Challenges
As with any remarkable undertaking, Biggles encountered unforeseen challenges during his jet-powered DH2 flight. One such hurdle came in the form of the aircraft's increased weight due to the added jet engines. Biggles had to masterfully adapt his piloting techniques to compensate for the altered centre of gravity and maintain stability. Additionally, the newfound speed brought unexpected turbulence, pushing Biggles' skills to their limits. Yet his unwavering determination and undying passion for flight propelled him forward, steadily overcoming each obstacle in his path.
Chapter 5: Triumph and Legacy
In the end, Biggles' flight in the jet-powered DH2 was an unequivocal triumph. He successfully demonstrated the incredible potential of combining jet propulsion with a classic biplane design, forever opening new doors in aviation innovation and inspiring future generations of pilots to push the boundaries of what is possible. Biggles' audacious feat stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of human exploration and serves as a reminder that dreams can become reality with determination, skill, and a little bit of daring.
Conclusion:
Biggles' flight in the jet-powered DH2 remains one of the most significant milestones in the history of aviation. It showcased the power of innovation and determination, proving that even a legendary aircraft like the DH2 could be transformed into something entirely new and awe-inspiring. This ambitious endeavour not only solidified Biggles' place in aviation folklore but also left an indelible mark on the future of flight. Through his daring and adventurous spirit, Biggles continues to motivate generations of aviators to push the boundaries of what is possible, forever inspiring us to reach for the skies and beyond.
Cool, waiting patiently to see it. Unfortunately there is no way I'll be able to attend the show. Will you be driving over to Adelaide via the coastal route by any chance?
Quote from: Flyer on October 05, 2023, 03:08:23 AMCool, waiting patiently to see it. Unfortunately there is no way I'll be able to attend the show. Will you be driving over to Adelaide via the coastal route by any chance?
Inland probly. We are transporting a 14yr old niece over and are on a deadline. Leaving at 5am tomorrow to avoid city traffic.
Bugger. Nutha time then. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Flyer on October 05, 2023, 03:59:27 AMBugger. Nutha time then. :thumbsup:
Definitely. When we have more time. I prefer the scenic route but it does take longer.
That 2nd Biggles story is somewhat worrying. :-\
If a MACHINE can come up with that in a few seconds, what are the prospects for any future authors? It reads just as if one of us had written it, except it's a trifle 'wordy', a few too many syllables perhaps, but otherwise it's pretty good.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 05, 2023, 04:26:56 AMThat 2nd Biggles story is somewhat worrying. :-\
If a MACHINE can come up with that in a few seconds, what are the prospects for any future authors? It reads just as if one of us had written it, except it's a trifle 'wordy', a few too many syllables perhaps, but otherwise it's pretty good.
That's why WGA (resolved), SAG-AFTRA, and SAG-AFTRA (for computer games) went on strike; while several authors, including Grisham and GRRM are suing AI writing sites for copyright infringement.
I've now got to decide if we can award AI a Whiffie ? :angel: ;)
Quote from: NARSES2 on October 05, 2023, 06:13:08 AMI've now got to decide if we can award AI a Whiffie ? :angel: ;)
If she looks like Caprica 6 or Boomer, I say give them anything they want... :wub: :wub:
Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 06, 2023, 01:25:51 AMQuote from: NARSES2 on October 05, 2023, 06:13:08 AMI've now got to decide if we can award AI a Whiffie ? :angel: ;)
If she looks like Caprica 6 or Boomer, I say give them anything they want... :wub: :wub:
:thumbsup:
Or #3 :wub:
Quote from: scooter on October 06, 2023, 01:36:22 AMQuote from: Rick Lowe on October 06, 2023, 01:25:51 AMQuote from: NARSES2 on October 05, 2023, 06:13:08 AMI've now got to decide if we can award AI a Whiffie ? :angel: ;)
If she looks like Caprica 6 or Boomer, I say give them anything they want... :wub: :wub:
:thumbsup:
Or #3 :wub:
True - I had forgotten Lucy... :wub: and she's a Kiwi Gal, too! :thumbsup:
No AI here. Just me.
Airco DH2 Jet.
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Biggles wandered into the back of the 266 squadron hanger and stopped short with amazement.
"Bertie!" he exclaimed "by the anti clockwise propeller of my sainted aunt, what the deuce has The Professor done to this poor old DH2?"
"Well old chap" Bertie replied adjusting his monocle "he's jolly well gone and fitted it with what he calls a 'jet' engine. Says it's going the be the coming thing and pretty soon every bally kite will be flying around looking like its tails on fire".
"Hah! That'll be the day. I'm sure this'll just be another flash in the pan. That's if it even works at all. Shall we take it up? Come on, give me a hand pushing it out. I don't suppose you know how to start it do you?"
"I suppose we just light the blue touch paper. Here, take my lighter..."
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"Bertie" Biggles asked "is that my armchair from the mess?"
"Yes old chap." Bertie polished his monocle " The Professor said it was better used here than it was supporting your jolly old backside in front of the fire"
"That's debatable. But why is it attached to that length of rail with what look like a couple of pairs of roller skates?"
"It's what he calls an Evacuator Seat. Says that it's a major contribution to air safety. Says that pretty soon we'll all be flying in them. Apparently what y'do is pull on this cord here which causes the ACME (Aeroplane Construction and Maintenance Establishment) parachute up there to open, dragging the seat up the length of rail whence it will fly clear of the plane. He says you'll then drift down to earth safely ensconced in a comfy chair. See, it even has straps to hold you in. Probably got a pot of tea and a plate of bikkies as well so you can have a spot of tiffin on the way down.
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"Bertie."
"Yes Biggles."
"Is that bamboo?"
"Bamboo?"
"Yes. On the frame holding that, whatchermacallit, jet? engine Is that bamboo?"
"Absolutely old bean. Absorbs vibration according to The Professor. Bally clever chap. Remember the Art Deco Aluminium coffee service that cute little Mlle Yvonne used to use to bring us our coffee in in bed every morning? Well he melted it down and cast the fittings that holds the jolly old Chinese sticks."
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"Bertie" said Biggles "pass me a cigarette would you".
"Sorry old chap, no can do. This edition has just been reprinted in 1975 in a children's book cub edition and you're off the jolly old smokes now until at least 1996 when nostalgia brings back unbowdlerised texts for the adult market".
"Heck's bells that's unexpectedly disappointing" ejaculated Biggles with a scowl "I'm so darned annoyed I'm off to the mess for a stiff glass of pink lemonade. Oh dear, not that as well. Gosh!.."
And with that he shrugged on his leather flying coat, knotted his silk scarf around his neck, lit the blue touch paper and roared off into a crisp Flanders dawn to hunt down Von Stalhein because he knew that while the prigs and the do-gooders might take away his fags and his gin, deep in their shrivelled little black hearts they still had one thing in common with him, the joy of shooting a racially stereotyped arch enemy out of the sky in a ball of fire.
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The Model.
Revell 1/72 Airco DH2.
A&A Klimov VK-1 engine (from 1/72 Lavochkin La200b).
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:thumbsup:
just utterly brilliant, and the backstory is smile raising as well.
Sweet! :wub:
Having had a sneak preview of this on the weekend, it certainly doesn't disappoint! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Backstory(Lies/BS/Confabulation)'s right on the money, too! ;D ;D
BRILLIANT BUILD! ;D :mellow: :mellow: :mellow: :tornado: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Absolutely marvellous old boy ;) :bow: :bow:
OUTSTANDING!
One of the best ever models ever seen on here Fred. Absolutely the BUSINESS.
And the backstory is an absolute hoot too, superb. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Out standing..absolutely outstanding build :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Backstory is a great read 😀 👍
Love this Fred 😁😁
As has already been noted, old chap! ;D :thumbsup:
Pip-pip!
Superb!! A cracking good model and a well constructed backstory. Whiffery as it should be done.
Just following along with the previous accolades... superb build in all respects :wub:
Sweet! :thumbsup:
Seriously tempted to build something very similar for R/C. :mellow: not having financial means of owning a model turbine though I'd have to substitute with an electric ducted fan for propulsion.
Thanks folks for all the compliments.
I've been thinking about a jet biplane for years (keen reader of the Trigan Empire comic strip) so when I saw the quality of the engine included in the La 200b it just had to be done.
Brilliant in every way! Bravo, Fred! :bow: :bow: :bow:
Fantastic build! The rigging itself would have made it outstanding.
That is incredible! Brilliant.
Dave
Now that is really something ! Thanks for the laugh as well. Cheers
Thank you men.
Quote from: zenrat on October 12, 2023, 02:19:05 AMThanks folks for all the compliments.
I've been thinking about a jet biplane for years (keen reader of the Trigan Empire comic strip) so when I saw the quality of the engine included in the La 200b it just had to be done.
Very fine idea and build , everything works on that for me , biplanes are very interesting , that Steam and Dieselpunk style offers a lot of ways :thumbsup:
AI doesn't stand a chance against the proper insanity of a bonkers human mind in a right state boosted by tea and egged on by co-conspirators of equal or greater dementedness.
Though I expect that tail wouldn't last the first flight, no matter what dope one slathers on. :wacko:
OK, did a double take when I saw it posted in the Chance to Sway the Whiffies thread so I just had to come take a look.
I love the evacuator seat being produced by ACME but looking at the fuel tank I really don't think it will make it to the end of the runway before running out.
Backstory is also great.
Thanks for the smile.
Fantastic!
Quote from: JoeP on October 15, 2023, 12:40:52 PMAI doesn't stand a chance against the proper insanity of a bonkers human mind in a right state boosted by tea and egged on by co-conspirators of equal or greater dementedness.
I suspect/think/hope you're right... though if AI ever is able to do so, we're in a whole lot more trouble than we are already... ;)
Beautifully bonkers build and a great story to go with it
Love it !
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Thanks folks.
Phil - I thought that too so I added an extra fuel tank. ;D