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Old 05-17-2018, 06:21 PM
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Thanks for sharing the construction technique! Results speak for itself
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Old 05-18-2018, 09:11 AM
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You are making Louis B. very proud young fella. I am pretty sure he supervied the construction on most of his early aerioplanes.

The anniversary of his flight is coming up July 25th. You should be ready to swing yer prop well before that time at this rate.
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Old 05-18-2018, 12:53 PM
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Builds like this make me humble. veeery humble.

fantastic work.

PS: I'm going to write the same comment in at least one other thread and I'll be forgetting so many other master builders.
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Old 05-20-2018, 02:21 PM
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Here are the final photos of the finished model.

Some mistakes are more visible than others. But overall it looks fine.

Most of all: the primary goal was achieved, and it was to finish it.

Very complex model. Not for beginners. But fun to build sometimes because it
leaves room for creativity and for the application of different techniques.

I understand there is a laser cut set for the truss and wing ribs, as well as
a photo-ecthed set for the cockpit and wheels. All from GPM themselves.

I'm sure that would help a lot to get even more precise and best-looking parts.

I probably would have enjoyed a lot more, and would have achieved a
better result if this was made at a bigger size (1:16 probably). But I really doubt
I will build this plane ever again.



Brief summary:

Model: Bleriot XI
Scale: 1:33
Kit: GPM #239 (10-2005)


When I got the kit I wrote to GPM asking for English instructions. They kindly replied
with a file containing the English text of the instructions. That is very useful
if you are planning to build this kit.



Movable parts:
  • Wheels (only rotation, no steering, no suspension).
  • Propeller.
  • Elevators (not connected to controls)
  • Rudder (connected by threads to control pedals)

Wood parts:
  • Truss, replacing original cardstock parts.
  • Cylinders of the engine.

Rigging:
  • Silver embroidery thread.


Most of the internal structure of wings and rudder used the original parts of the kit.
But the wing and rudder skins were replaced with a lighter textured paper.

Landing gear, front frame and engine made using mostly the original parts of the kit.
But painted over with Revell Aqua Color paints.

Propeller was built using only the kit's parts, layered, soaked in CA, sanded,
and painted with markers. Coated with matte transparent Revell Aqua Color paint.



























Thanks a lot to all the people who have commented in this thread.

I know it is not perfect. It could have been much better. There are some
ugly details (like that wing that drooped, the many CA stains on the skin,
and the several wrinkles).

But I really enjoyed completing, and attempting things I had never tried before.

Until next time.

Thank you!

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Old 05-20-2018, 02:40 PM
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Outstanding model!!
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Old 05-20-2018, 04:11 PM
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Simply stunning! Your closeups really do justice to your skill.

I have seen the English Channel. To get into that thing and fly across must have really taken some XXXL Cajones.
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Old 05-20-2018, 05:21 PM
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Splendid work Rubén! A true masterpiece.
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Old 05-20-2018, 10:15 PM
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this is a great model.
Very professional and very special work.

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Old 05-20-2018, 10:24 PM
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Ready to cross the Chanel!!!
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Stunning job! What a bit of history....
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