Group Build Description: Multi-genre subjects from the Great War. Ships, figures (I saw that box of figures that just arrived - StormTroopers), that female Mk IV, the biplane, the zeppelin, etc.
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I haven’t done a group build for a while, got 2 in mind, Albatross DV 1/48 Edward, or Airfix HP O/400. Decisions, decisions. My other possibility won’t complete in time, HMS Jackal, destroyer, 1/72 scale scratch build.
It’s an oldie isn’t it. I think the only game in town though. Did WNW ever release their 1/32 before they went OOB?
I’ve had one to build for years, but never quite sure where to begin with it.
I’ve narrowed my choices down to CSM’s Romfell, Autocar, Minerva or Renault AC.
And there are also a couple of ICM’s Ford T’s I keep meaning to start.
I had a look at it today, I think the main problem is the heavy rib detail on the lower wing and possible twisting of the fus. Assembly of the wings looks challenging, but nothing to a Roden BE2c
Yeah I remember the ribs looking a bit funny. I think they tried to replicate the tapes, but they came out too thick. It’s the limits of the moulding technology of the day. Sure a rub down with some wet and dry will improve them.
I remember the interior detail being quite good though for it’s age.
Good choice. It’s a really nice kit. They’re about to release a resin interior set for it, but it’s not difficult to scratch one together. Not much can be seen through the driver’s port or rear doors.