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Excelsior1


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Hi

This has perhaps been covered already here, but I'll ask anyway.

Is it possible to buy a  separate 1/72 scale Lewis Gun for a DH2 I'm doing?  The one that came with the Revell kit is rubbish so I'm looking for a good one.  Also: any tips on doing the wires?  First time for me.

Thanks

(I can't paint figures in artificial light and TV's consistently dreadful)



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Hi Excelsior,

You didn't say it had to be cheap did you?

This looks rather nice,  there's a link to some good photo of the MG as well    http://air.scale-model-kits.com/products/Lewis-Mk-II-machine-gun-MINI7206.html

I had to slip this in, I don't think anyone else will spot it !!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4eTBQGbrBU



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Excelsior1


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Great.  Thanks for that.

The You Tube footage at least tells me where to put the rigging, if not how!

However, TV is consistently crap so I can devote myself to going round the bend every evening...

I have an understanding wife.



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Hi Excelsior

Rigging on WW1 aircraft has always been a nightmare for me (I've not done it on my wargames models as they are prone to reverting to kit form - often with more pieces than the original kit!) but I have tried once or twice for other models.

There are several model aircraft websites that give you ideas but you might like to try www.priswell.com/index.htm If you look at the DURAS system that gives you an idea. Most systems seem to focus on drilling very small holes, superglue and fishing line.

And remember - you gotta get in to get out.....

Cheers

Paul



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Excelsior1


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Thanks, Paul. Useful advice.

And yes, you certainly have. But which one of the 32 doors?

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Don't know, better ask Lilywhite Lilith - she can lead you right!

 

Paul

 



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