Bristol F.2b 1/32 Wingnut Wings

[thug626]

Here is my second WnW kit that I built back in 2017. It was OOB with the exception of EZ Line for the rigging. It's too bad WnW folded, but it seems that there are a fair number of other manufactures picking up where WnW left off.
Sorry there are a couple of pictures that are not so crisp.

[jeaton01]

These are spectacular models, especially when built this well!

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 14:06:04 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

These are spectacular models, especially when built this well!

Thank you. There were a couple of skill sets learned and polished along the way. When I started the rigging, I could not get the CA glue to take hold on the EZ Line, no matter what I did. It was a couple hours of work on the port wing, and at the end, it wasn’t done. I came back to it a couple of days later. Fresh eyes and cooler mood, and the rest of the rigging went off without a hitch.

[atomicholiday]

Wow, that’s a beautiful old war bird. Excellent craftsmanship!
I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing a wnw kit in person.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 14:27:11 GMT -5 atomicholiday said:

Wow, that’s a beautiful old war bird. Excellent craftsmanship!
I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing a wnw kit in person.

Thank you kindly. They are beautifully molded kits. There tends to be a lot of detail that is very subtle, and it’s not terribly evident until you start to get some colors laid down. Especially with dry brushing.

[deafpanzer]

That's an outstanding build! The rigging job scares me but you made it work. I do have couple of EZ Lines so I will have to give it a try one day. So you had to tie the lines instead of using super glue?

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 15:52:02 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

That's an outstanding build! The rigging job scares me but you made it work. I do have couple of EZ Lines so I will have to give it a try one day. So you had to tie the lines instead of using super glue?

Thank you. Planning your rigging will give you success. At first it can seem daunting, but thorough prep will yield excellent results. Visually, rigging is quite stunning.
I did end up gluing them. I never figured out what happened that day.
CA glue and an applicator for accelerator are a must. At least for myself

[adt70hk]

That is an absolute masterpiece!! Very well done.

Andrew

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 17:20:27 GMT -5 adt70hk said:

That is an absolute masterpiece!! Very well done.

Andrew

Thank you kindly Andrew. I’ve got their Felixstowe lurking in the stash. No idea where I’ll put it once I build it. First world problems.

[dupes]

Rigging is the bane of my WWI aircraft modeling. I'm so scared to screw that part up, I don't even want to start my kits. Ugh.

[stikpusher]

Gorgeous work! Simply gorgeous! The Brisfit was a fine looking machine and you have done her justice here.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 20:50:17 GMT -5 dupes said:

Rigging is the bane of my WWI aircraft modeling. I'm so scared to screw that part up, I don't even want to start my kits. Ugh.

It’s one of those skill sets where slow and steady wins the race. Manufacturers are much better about including rigging diagrams.
Pick one that isn’t so intensive with the rigging.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 21:14:59 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Gorgeous work! Simply gorgeous! The Brisfit was a fine looking machine and you have done her justice here.

Thank you kindly. It was a tribute build to my grandfather. He got me into aircraft and took me to most of my air shows.

[chromdome35]

I admire anyone who can create this beautiful of a build. These kits look crazy hard to me.

[thug626]

Dec 5, 2023 23:26:31 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

I admire anyone who can create this beautiful of a build. These kits look crazy hard to me.

Thank you. I get that. I used to look at rigged kit and think to myself “no freakin’ way”. Fortunately, WnW kit came along. They are well engineered and the instructions are well laid out. That being said, it often is not a good idea to stray from the instructions. Follow them and the kit will build out nicely.

[406 Silverado]

I saw this thread yesterday while I was at work and couldn't view the pictures and was looking forward to viewing it at home to where I could view them. The wait was definitely worth it as this the detail on display here is off the charts.....crisp photos or NOT. Beautiful work on this one Dave.

[thug626]

Dec 6, 2023 6:17:55 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I saw this thread yesterday while I was at work and couldn't view the pictures and was looking forward to viewing it at home to where I could view them. The wait was definitely worth it as this the detail on display here is off the charts.....crisp photos or NOT. Beautiful work on this one Dave.

Thank you kindly Joe. I am looking forward to building another "string bag"