Hi John,
I made sure the elastic bands were not too tight.
Just enough to stop the struts dislodging while I rigged the wings,

Mike

You've done an amazing job already, Mike @sandbagger
Those final details and parts will result in a fine Bristol.

Hi all,
The Bristol Scout 1260 model is more or less complete.
Added details include open access panels, refueling funnel with removed tank filler cap, external starter switch and all rigging.
Also an over wing Lewis machine gun with gun sight, butt latch on decking panel and trigger cable.
Finally a pilot and mechanic figure stood on a trestle.

I still have to make the display for this model.

Once done I'll of course post final photographs and upload my PDF build log to my web site.

Thanks for your support and comments during this build,

Mike

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Fantastic, Mike @sandbagger
This Scout looks so realistic.
Looking forward to the final pictures, well done.

Hi all,
This is the 1:32nd scale ‘Copper State Models’ model of Bristol Scout C, Serial number 1260 of No.5 Wing (RNAS), operating from Dover as part of Home Defence in 1916.
As usual, a fully detailed build log, which includes all materials, modifications, rigging etc for this build can be downloaded from the 'Logs' page on my site.

https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/

Thanks for your comments and support throughout this build,

Mike

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Speechless, Mike @sandbagger
Those results are so amazingly realistic.