Wings of War SPAD XIII vs. Reveresco SPAD XIII

sucklingpig · 11-06-2010 12:36

Hello all,

I love all the wings of war miniatures, but the SPAD XIII seems a little small to scale compared to the other planes. The SPAD XIII had a 26'6" wingspan compared to the Camel's 26'11". The miniatures don't seem to represent that little of a difference. I know I'm being a little over-the-top, but was wondering if the Reveresco or Skytrex SPAD XIII is a little more close to scale. Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Pig

**The Cowman** · 11-06-2010 14:24

Unless I am doing my math wrong, wouldn't that scale down to a less than 1 mm difference? I am not sure my 43 yr old eyes would be able to tell the difference...

**AlgyLacey** · 11-06-2010 14:56

I've just offered my F toys Spad VII up to one of my camels and though it does look small the difference seems pretty consistent with scale. - I'm afraid my S7 is my only Spad - over to the rest of you's

**gregbond77** · 11-06-2010 15:51

The F-toys SPAD VII is a little larger than the WoW SPAD XIII, it should be the other way around. I have an unbuilt Reviresco SPAD XIII and it is larger than the F-Toys SPAD VII, as it should be. So short story long yes I think the WoW Spad XIII is a bit under scale. I think the Reviresco is about the right scale, the kit I have is OK but there is some MAJOR work to do in terms of filling in holes in the wings and fuselage. I'm not sure how to fix the wings without ruining the rib detail. So I really can not recommend the kit. If you need more info Max, let me know.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-07-2010 01:46

Originally Posted by gregbond77

I think the Reviresco is about the right scale, the kit I have is OK but there is some MAJOR work to do in terms of filling in holes in the wings and fuselage. I'm not sure how to fix the wings without ruining the rib detail.

If you fill in the flaws with greenstuff, you can use a round needle file and wet & dry paper to reinstate the detail in a very few strokes.
Rob.

sucklingpig · 11-07-2010 10:00

Thanks for the help. So there are holes in the wings and fuselage on all Reveresco kits? I'm new to this level of modeling, any reason why that is?

I love me some SPAD, and it will be nice to have one in all its true grandeur.

**gregbond77** · 11-07-2010 14:27

Originally Posted by sucklingpig

Thanks for the help. So there are holes in the wings and fuselage on all Reveresco kits? I'm new to this level of modeling, any reason why that is?

I love me some SPAD, and it will be nice to have one in all its true grandeur.

There are holes for the inter wing struts on all of his kits.. The other holes were caused by bad casting. It seems to be a common occurance. With time, work, and patience you can correct the mistakes. You just have to be willing to do the extra work. Other than the casting mistakes it is a good kit.

**gregbond77** · 11-07-2010 14:32

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

If you fill in the flaws with greenstuff, you can use a round needle file and wet & dry paper to reinstate the detail in a very few strokes.
Rob.

The problem with this kit is that the wing ribs are so close together. Even my mini-needle file will not fit in between the ribs. The only way to correct the problem, as I see it, is with a folded piece of sand paper.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-08-2010 00:51

Originally Posted by gregbond77

The problem with this kit is that the wing ribs are so close together. Even my mini-needle file will not fit in between the ribs. The only way to correct the problem, as I see it, is with a folded piece of sand paper.

Ah! I did mine before assembly. Sorry.
Rob.