feep

hey Don good to hear from you. You're right I like the freedom you get from doing something yourself. Self confidence is good. It allows you to try things that you may not otherwise. Well I have the shoes, now all I need is the outfit to go with it. Actually I'm going to redo the markings on my Eindecker to ""509"" and then maybe begin a scratchbuild of it. I know Proctor makes a kit in 1/4 scale but I want to try my hand at scratchbuilding.

D-Humphrey

Great thread all.............

However, the question I have is what process / materials do you use to put the authentic cover over the spokes? I have a 1/3rd scale Balsa USA Sopwith Pup, and I would like to cover the spokes with a realistic paint scheme.

Thanks.

abufletcher

Nifty looking Pup! Given the high cost of spoked wheels most modelers are reluctant to cover them up! More typically they just go with a non-scale hub and modify it as discussed in the following thread:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_17...tm.htm#1775839

Wheel covers on the original WWI era Palmer Cord Aero Tyres (as on the Pup) were held on with hooks that attached to holes in the rims.

BobH

My Feedback: (2)

Make that 30 hooks per rim. An alternative would be to cover your wheels in ABS plactic shaped like the covering and some added detail for spokes.

I think maybe you could try and cover those baby buggy wheels and see how they look. You could drill small holes in the rims for the hooks. Or as an alternative put the covering under the rim and glue it in place. It's worth a try ya know.

albertomi

I like so much this trhead, TKs

troppo

i am always amazed at the skill you guys show