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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Kreston on December 08, 2014, 03:35:03 AM

Title: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on December 08, 2014, 03:35:03 AM

Next up on my workbench is the WNW Roland DVIa.  I will be using the new cookie cutter lozenge from Aviattic and Gaspatch machine guns.  I will be portraying Jungwirth's blue Roland with the speculative butterfly on the fuselage sides.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20141207_112216_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20141207_112216_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/roland-d6a-361218.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/roland-d6a-361218.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on December 08, 2014, 03:38:20 AM

Early stages of the cockpit.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20141207_105655_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20141207_105655_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on December 08, 2014, 04:46:14 AM

Really Nice start! Looking forward to your build!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Alexis on December 08, 2014, 12:55:13 PM

Looking forward on seeing how this turns out ....




Terri

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on December 08, 2014, 01:04:54 PM

There is much speculation on the coloring of this Roland based on the one photograph in the WNW instructions and the Jack Herris book.  I am going to use the lozenge on the undersides of the wings in lieu of the possible light blue coloring.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 08, 2014, 03:40:30 PM

Hello to all,
Nice work, I'm going to follow your build. I did it, a lot of pleasure.
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Ernie on December 08, 2014, 07:25:49 PM

Great start, Kreston.  The D.VIa is a great looking
aeroplane and I look forward to seeing yours take
shape.  Nice work on the cockpit! :)

Cheers,
Ernie L)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Des on December 08, 2014, 07:44:32 PM

Lovely work on the cockpit Kreston, looking forward to seeing further update on this model.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on January 03, 2015, 03:44:01 AM

Haven't posted in a while but still have been plugging away...lower wing covered with Aviattic lozenge and fitted temporarily and fuselage base coated in blue.  I will be adding washes of W&N Indigo oil paint to pop the details and then give it a bit of weathering.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20141231_173953_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20141231_173953_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20141231_174003_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20141231_174003_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on January 03, 2015, 06:08:18 AM

Your build is very nice.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Des on January 03, 2015, 07:02:22 AM

Coming together very nicely Kreston, the Aviattic decals look great.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on January 04, 2015, 07:12:22 AM

Working on the fuselage washes and getting some of the details to "pop".

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150102_153517_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150102_153517_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: drdave on January 04, 2015, 07:24:22 AM

More inspiration. I've just started mine. I'm having a Rolanduary, with a DVI and CII.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on March 06, 2015, 02:27:43 AM

Haven't had a lot of free time for modeling as of late but I did manage to work on fitting the GasPatch Spandau guns to my Roland.  Just a bit of trimming away some resin and the guns seated right in place.  GasPatch has done a first rate job with their machine guns.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150301_131542_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150301_131542_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on March 06, 2015, 03:20:55 AM

That is a very fine update Kreston.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on March 06, 2015, 05:14:14 AM

Thanks for that tip about the cowls!

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: LukasTheLight on March 06, 2015, 09:51:01 AM

Hello Kreston!!!

Magnificent looking build!!! I'm not sure what I prefer Gaspatch vs. Master :D I think I like the jacket from Master better but I like Gaspatch body :D First world problem I know ;) I only have Vickers and Lewis from Gaspatch now... guess I will try the others soon - hopefully :)

Happy modelling
Lukas

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on March 22, 2015, 07:04:13 AM

After some sanding, cutting, and scraping I managed to get the cowlings to fit.  More of an issue than I thought it would be.  Still have to add some oil washes and paint to get the details to pop.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150321_145751_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150321_145751_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: bluemax on March 22, 2015, 08:09:59 AM

very nice work. Strange to hear of fit issues with a WNW kit?

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: BigBlue on March 22, 2015, 01:03:15 PM

Looks great, Kreston. 

Chris

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: petrov27 on March 22, 2015, 02:30:55 PM

Really looking good there - love the blue fuse with the lozenge wings

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on March 23, 2015, 12:39:19 AM

Thanks for the comments!  The Aviattic lozenge is just great to work with...highly recommended!

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on March 23, 2015, 02:48:21 AM

Looks very good.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 05, 2015, 07:33:47 AM

More progress...slowly but surely...
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150404_152615_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150404_152615_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 07, 2015, 01:55:38 AM

Tail is in place but still needs another wash or two with Indigo oil paint, followed by a spray of glosscote, to match the fuselage.  I am using GasPatch turnbuckles for the first time and you can see one of the first four I have in place.



(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150405_212518_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150405_212518_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 07, 2015, 01:57:11 AM

A couple of pics at the workbench showing off Aviattic's wonderful lozenge.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150406_102803_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150406_102803_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150405_211232_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150405_211232_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on April 07, 2015, 01:57:49 AM

Very good to all details Kreston.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on April 07, 2015, 02:07:11 AM

Excellent work all around! The Aviattic Lozenge looks terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: drdave on April 07, 2015, 03:55:46 AM

It's such a pretty, delicate good fitting model. I loved it.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: coyotemagic on April 07, 2015, 09:42:00 AM

Outstanding work on the painting and lozenge application, Kreston!  She's really looking sharp.  By the way, where did you get that jig?
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 08, 2015, 02:18:54 AM

The jig is from a company called Vertigo.  I wouldn't recommend ordering from them though....the jig came missing the piece which holds the tail of the aircraft.  I have been emailing them constantly for a replacement and keep getting jerked around.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 24, 2015, 04:16:56 AM

More decal work.  The white really stands out but will look better after weathering.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150419_101151_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150419_101151_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150419_110854_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150419_110854_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on April 24, 2015, 05:33:53 AM

Very, very nice Kreston.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Alexis on April 24, 2015, 09:33:31 AM

Sweet !




Terri

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: rolanddvi on April 24, 2015, 11:41:45 AM

Fantastic work Kreston! What paint did you use for the blue?

Mike

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on April 24, 2015, 02:06:48 PM

I like what you are doing with the blue and the markings look great!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 24, 2015, 10:46:17 PM

Thanks for the comments!

For the blue I started with Misterkit French roundel blue and added a bit of Vallejo flat blue to darken it.  When the acrylics dried I gave it several washes of Windsor & Newton Indigo oil paint letting each wash dry before applying the next.  When that was finished I applied a final wash of an oil paint called Sepia Extra.  After the decal work is finished I am going to try some new weathering techniques which I will post here.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on April 27, 2015, 09:15:26 AM

A little more progress...decals and GasPatch turnbuckles.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150426_165417_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150426_165417_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: jknaus on April 27, 2015, 09:44:26 PM

I love that colour scheme and those markings. Fantastic looking build.
James

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Adam on April 27, 2015, 11:25:18 PM

Very nice paint scheme.  :)

Adam.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on April 27, 2015, 11:49:30 PM

Good update Kreston.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on May 14, 2015, 11:16:43 AM

Adding the GasPatch turnbuckles.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150512_175543_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150512_175543_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Des on May 14, 2015, 12:04:12 PM

Beautiful work on the fuselage painting and decal application, it certainly is a very attractive scheme.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2015, 09:19:44 AM

The buckles are looking great! I am looking forward to seeing rigging lines installed in them!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on May 17, 2015, 03:54:58 AM

The buckles are very good.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Ernie on May 17, 2015, 09:01:21 AM

Beautiful work, Kreston! I really like the paint scheme and you are making
a superb job of it!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on May 23, 2015, 12:37:10 AM

Upper wing attached and still needing to paint some of the radiator details.  All rigging points in place and ready for EZ line after weathering.



(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/b3d43c59-ca4d-4e28-a46c-ccd5832588fd.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/b3d43c59-ca4d-4e28-a46c-ccd5832588fd.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/1f818603-a617-49bb-8aac-3923b8d43255.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/1f818603-a617-49bb-8aac-3923b8d43255.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on May 23, 2015, 12:50:31 AM

Your build comes realy very nice together.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: boggie on May 23, 2015, 01:12:41 AM

Quote from: Kreston on May 23, 2015, 12:37:10 AM

Upper wing attached and still needing to paint some of the radiator details.  All rigging points in place and ready for EZ line after weathering.



(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/b3d43c59-ca4d-4e28-a46c-ccd5832588fd.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/b3d43c59-ca4d-4e28-a46c-ccd5832588fd.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/1f818603-a617-49bb-8aac-3923b8d43255.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/1f818603-a617-49bb-8aac-3923b8d43255.jpg.html)

Very good looking model Kreston!  :)

I notice your ailerons have yet to be positioned?

Looking forward to your next update  :)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Alexis on May 23, 2015, 01:29:24 AM

Looking most excellent so far  8)




Terri

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on May 23, 2015, 11:20:14 AM

Looking terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on May 24, 2015, 11:56:13 PM

Looking very beautiful.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on June 15, 2015, 03:18:24 AM

Almost calling it finished!  Rigging completed using EZ Line and a combination of GasPatch and Bob's Buckles.  This is only my 3rd WNW (and WWI) kit...the first two being DVII's.  Once I was underway the rigging was not quite as daunting as I had imagined and not only did I learn the true virtue of patience but also many things I can take forward into my next build.  Here are a couple of quick pics.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/Rigging3.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/Rigging3.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/Rigging1.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/Rigging1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2015, 04:20:46 AM

I want to comment but no photos are showing for me? I am sure you will sort it out...or I will if it is just me  ::)
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: Kreston on June 15, 2015, 04:34:22 AM

Now can you see them?

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: radio on June 15, 2015, 05:15:45 AM

Very good work.
Martin

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2015, 05:17:16 AM

Quote from: Kreston on June 15, 2015, 04:34:22 AM

Now can you see them?

Absolutely YES! Like Justin said, BEAUTIFUL results! A stunning build from start to finish!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: uncletony on June 15, 2015, 05:18:15 AM

Beauty!

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: coyotemagic on June 15, 2015, 10:26:45 AM

She's gorgeous, Kreston.  Causing me to consider this scheme for mine.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 18, 2015, 05:42:40 AM

Dittos, nicely done , a pretty a/c.

Ed

Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIa
Post by: BigBlue on June 20, 2015, 11:38:26 PM

I'm late but will echo the others' comments: gorgeous!