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Started by kitbasher, November 01, 2011, 03:55:29 PM

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kitbasher

November 01, 2011, 03:55:29 PM
Which evil genius came up with the idea of rigging biplanes, and which fascist sadist decided that rigging scale model biplanes would be a wizard wheeze????? :banghead: :banghead:
Will probably clear out the few biplanes I have in the stash after this ordeal is over!!!!!
;D ;D
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The Rat

#1
November 01, 2011, 05:03:09 PM
Leave them unrigged for a simple and automatic 'what if'!
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

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kevincallahan

#2
November 01, 2011, 07:19:20 PM
As a scarred and pyschologically damaged veteran of biplane rigging, my only advice is persistence and vast amounts of mind-altering substances.
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PR19_Kit

#3
November 02, 2011, 02:11:49 AM
I've only ever built one bi-plane, just because of the rigging issue. That singelton was one of my Dad's favourite Audax and was a labour of love of course, but I still didn't enjoy the rigging.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#4
November 02, 2011, 02:53:07 AM
I don't mind rigging in larger scales as you can use things like "Bob's Buckles" - but 1/72  :banghead: :banghead: Avoid them like the plague now

What are you building ?
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kitnut617

#5
November 02, 2011, 06:02:38 AM
Aeroclub do a very nice biplane rigging jig specifically aimed at 1/72 scale but does allow larger ones to be built out of it. I'm going to get one as I have quite a few biplane to build.
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

Rheged

#6
November 02, 2011, 06:22:02 AM
Quote from: kevincallahan on November 01, 2011, 07:19:20 PM
As a scarred and pyschologically damaged veteran of biplane rigging, my only advice is persistence and vast amounts of mind-altering substances.

Hot sweet tea!..............Britain's answer to just about everything.........................or failing that, Highland Park Single Malt
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

Joe C-P

#7
November 04, 2011, 08:01:25 PM
Bipes are scary until you've tried a full-rigged ship.
Good luck! And don't give up!
In want of hobby space!  The kitchen table is never stable.  Still managing to get some building done.

philp

#8
November 04, 2011, 08:55:18 PM
They said I was daft trying to train spiders to rig model biplanes but I will make my fortune yet, muhaha.
Phil Peterson

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The Rat

#9
November 05, 2011, 04:59:39 AM
Quote from: philp on November 04, 2011, 08:55:18 PM
They said I was daft trying to train spiders to rig model biplanes but I will make my fortune yet, muhaha.

Not sure if they can be trained, but they can be influenced - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhTjifulPB8
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

GTX

#10
November 05, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
In the October 2011 issue of Model Airplane International there is a mention of using Albion Alloy Round Nickel Silver Rod for rigging. 

0.1mm diam for 1/72
0.2mm diam for 1/48
0.3mm diam for 1/32 and possibly for 1/48 (dependent upon subject)

Might be worth investigating.

Regards,

Greg

All hail the God of Frustration!!!

PR19_Kit

#11
November 05, 2011, 12:54:54 PM
Quote from: GTX on November 05, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
In the October 2011 issue of Model Airplane International there is a mention of using Albion Alloy Round Nickel Silver Rod for rigging. 

0.1mm diam for 1/72
0.2mm diam for 1/48
0.3mm diam for 1/32 and possibly for 1/48 (dependent upon subject)

I saw some of that stuff at the Southern Expo at Hornchurch this Spring and it looked pretty good too.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit
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