Eduard 1:48 Airco DH 2

[colin m]

It's finished. I now have what is probably the most delicate model I will ever get my hands on. The rigging, did, surprisingly add a bit of strength to the model, but not much.

I've used Eazy line for the control wires just to differentiate them from the rigging.

The build as a whole was great. Eduard know who to make their kits.

So, what is 5998. From Eduard, 5998, No 24 squadron, RFC, France 1916, was flown by twelve-kill ace Capt. John O. Andrews.

Capt Andrews survived the first world war, spent all his remaining life in and around aircraft only passing away on the 29th May 1989

His most significant victory was over German ace Stefan Kirmaier (an 11 victory ace) but frequently came up against the likes of Max Immelmann and Manfred von Richthofen.

So, some pictures of the Airco DH2,

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Well, time for a little rest, but then again.............................I have got a bit of fishing line left.........

Colin M..

 

[Wendall]

That is beautiful Colin!

Jason

 

[Dave W]

Incredible build colin.Fantastic model .The rigging is superb.Not a drop of superglue in sight,unlike my Gladiator!.

 

[yak face]

That is fan bloody tastic Colin mate !! Hats off to you , if youre going to do a stringy thing then why not go the whole hog and do one of these , it looks amazing . The build is excellent - the paintwork , shading , weathering all spot on . How the pilot got in and out without getting tangled is beyond me though!!!! Truly a Great build , cheers tony

 

[Ian M]

Wow! That is some knitting there! lol.

Serious for a moment. That is a very good build and one that deserves a place of honer in the cabinet. I was one of these on the table at the Danish nationals yesterday and your one is every bit as good, if not better!

Great build.

Ian M

 

[Alan 45]

Wow , fantastic and brilliant , love rigging must have taken you ages , it a great build from me

 

[flyjoe180]

Colin, this is magnificent mate, it was an absolute pleasure to watch the build too. Great build, no doubt about it. Off fishing now?

 

[colin m]

Thanks all for taking a look Gentlemen.

Dave, there may not be any drops of super glue in sight, but believe me, more than a few 'naughty' words slipped out, followed by sanding sticks and paint.

I was wondering as well, as you point out Tony, how did the pilot get in and out, but what about in a crash. All those tensioned wires in front of you - not a nice place to be. There's even a couple of bracing wires placed so that in the event of a failure, it whips around and could take your head off - that would really anoy me.

Ian, thanks for that. Eduard are really good kits, anyone who fancies a bit of WW1 fun, should consider Eduard.

Yes Joe, fishing, or maybe a Roden SE5a........................

Colin M..

 

[papa 695]

Great result Colin it looks truly stunning well worth the great build doodabs

 

[Polux]

Sorry Colin...I missed this thread

It's imposible not to feel overcome with this beauty!

It's a magnificent build!

Regards

Polux

 

[Bari]

An inspirational build and one I shall follow when I summon up the courage to take the Revell 1/72 DH2 off the shelf.

 

[Gern]

I know it's a much over-used word but that's awesome!

Gern

 

[tr1ckey66]

Very, very nice work Colin! Faultless, superb build on every front. Well done mate that is one fabulous model

All the best

Paul

 

[colin m]

Thanks again Gentleman for the positive comments. I think my next build might just have an aerial wire thing, nothing else even looking like a bit of rigging. Well, I say that, but....................................

 

[geegad]

Wow you've done it again amazing build that rigging is sending my eyes funny so god knows how you did it.and the weathering is top notch.one superb build again from you buddy

 

[eddiesolo]

Outstanding workmanship, I love all of it but the propeller just looks sooooooooooooooooooooo amazing.

Si

 

[colin m]

Si, you wouldn't believe how simple the propeller was. Have a search for the build thread I describe it in there.

 

[tommy1drop]

Great work Colin, I cant stop looking at the detail in the kit, excellent!

Tom

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

Brilliant work! Rigging is impeccable

 

[mobear]

5 huge stars from me colin,really nice aircraft and you have made a lovely job on it

mobear

ps u goin fishin with left over line? lol