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John M Oshust, Comment for image # 944706 Oct 08 16:22
Thanks...Jack Draw directed me to a site with colorful Spads from the "Hat in the Ring Squadron". I have picked one out and will probably spend two weeks trying to duplicate the paint. I hope the process will be theraputic. I need to find a lot of stars!!!
Creosotewind, Comment for image # 944706 Oct 08 15:37
John, the Squadron book SPAD Fighters in Action has a nice profile and top wing in color for the Hat in the Ring SPAD. It should be available at most hobby shops or through Amazon. Apparently they were painted up after the war, when camo wasn't so critical.The weight of the paint adversely affected the plane's flying ability.
Creosotewind, Comment for image # 944006 Oct 08 15:32
Not to take anything from John, but if you haven't seen Jack's SPAD, go take a look. He is exceedingly modest in what his plane looks like. And it flies! The flight photos are absolutely inspiring.
Barnstormer, Comment for image # 946006 Oct 08 04:32
Outstanding work John, looks excellent.
John M Oshust, Image # 946005 Oct 08 20:25

I wound up scratch building the cowl. The radiator louvers and radiator are also not furnished with the kit.
John M Oshust, Image # 945905 Oct 08 20:22

One more section to cover on the belly of the fuse. Methinks I will also add the landing gear.
John M Oshust, Image # 945805 Oct 08 20:20

Well we have a compled nose and cowl.
John M Oshust, Image # 945404 Oct 08 22:26

The master plan. Totally finish the fuse. MGs, LG, and paint. Then build the wings.
John M Oshust, Image # 945204 Oct 08 22:23

I hope to have the cowl and nose finished tomorrow.
John M Oshust, Image # 945104 Oct 08 22:21

I think I found the handle for the cowl. I got most of it roughed out this PM.
SteveM, Comment for image # 944704 Oct 08 17:52
Jack, comments are interpreted as html. The down side is that white space and newline characters are ignored, the up side is that if you know some basic html you can control the content of your comments far better than with simple text, including adding links like I just did.
John M Oshust, Comment for image # 944704 Oct 08 12:42
Jack....Thanks I am very pleased with the grill and radiator. Looking for a spad painted similar to the Dumas kit. Like a flying American flag. If you know of a picture local please send it via e-mail...johnmoshust@att.net This way I can get you email address.
jack daw, Comment for image # 944704 Oct 08 11:36
ouch, sorry, didn't realise I put them all one behind the other....
jack daw, Comment for image # 944704 Oct 08 11:35
That looks superb ! Here are several links to Spad-schemes... http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/29/0 (some Polish spads) http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/3/0 (American Spads) http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/21/0 (French Spads) http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/21/1 (more French Spads) http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/65/0/1 (Japanese Spad !!!!!) http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/255/4/0 ( Spad) http://www.wwi-models.org/app/album/Acn.php?base=%2FImages%2FFlake1%2FSpad&hdr=Spad+Aircraft&picInx=20 http://www.yessy.com/hubert-cance/gallery.html?i=22243 http://albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/escadrille003.htm (this site is all about the French 'storks-squadron'
John M Oshust, Image # 944704 Oct 08 11:07

Jack....these rings...installed. If you can point me to a site with paint schemes for Spad XIII plese do so johnmoshust.att.net
John M Oshust, Image # 944604 Oct 08 10:49

Jack....Problem solved. I made a plate, fabircated radiator louvers, and installed a screen. The rings will glue on to this plate.
jack daw, Comment for image # 944004 Oct 08 07:59
If i recall well, the cowl is made of three (thick) rings of balsa, one smaller one in balsa and on top one or two rings in ply (I didn't use them, because they got broken. I replaced it with an balsa ring and then coated the whole thing in thinned epoxy). Once the rings are glued it's time for a lot of sanding and shaping. :-)
John M Oshust, Image # 944203 Oct 08 19:24

Not much here today. I was helping a friend drop 3 large maple trees. I did get the elevator sheeted and studied the cowl.
John M Oshust, Comment for image # 944003 Oct 08 19:22
Jack I still cannot figure the cowl sequence. Maybe I misplaced a ring. Do not go away. Post pictures of your Spad.
jack daw, Comment for image # 944003 Oct 08 19:02
a true word... I admire al the work and dedication I see here and your builds are awesome... (the rat and the tri-motor are just mind-blowing and not only because you hardly see them being build!) So the moment I saw this thread I was very excited. I will return to the background, watch and steal with my eyes ! ;-)
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