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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Dave W on June 19, 2019, 01:44:05 PM

Title: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Dave W on June 19, 2019, 01:44:05 PM

If you're looking for a great project while recuperating from hand surgery I highly recommend the Wingnuts Junkers D.1.

It's a very straightforward build with no vices and Ray Rimell's book on making the kit ( reviewed here at: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9635.0 is a major help in the project.

Here's where I am with the build so far:

(https://i.postimg.cc/DzjNjNP9/20190616-144859.jpg)

And a special shout out to GasPatch for their amazing Spandaus which I used to substitute for the kit guns.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Td1FLRRf/20190616-144833.jpg)

The guns were reviewed on the forum and the link is: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9803.0

The model is being painted in the distinctive green & mauve scheme, using home-mixed blends of Vallejo, Humbrol and Citadel acrylics all brush painted.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Manni on June 19, 2019, 03:42:15 PM

Great result Dave,
very clean and crisp build and paintjob. Looking forward to see your next update.
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: aliluke on June 19, 2019, 05:46:45 PM

This looks great Dave. It warms me to a a subject that wasn't on my list. And if that is recovery from a dodgy hand?? You are doing very, very well indeed! My hands are fine but I'd struggle with that colour scheme let alone the corrugations.

Cheers
Alistair

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: GazzaS on June 19, 2019, 08:20:35 PM

Very nice, Dave!

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Juan on June 19, 2019, 09:15:12 PM

Therapy is working out just fine.....    ;D

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: kensar on June 19, 2019, 09:46:47 PM

Very nice, Dave.  You're well into this one already.

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Ryan on June 19, 2019, 10:07:47 PM

Fine effort Dave, I have this kit in the holding pattern too.

Please continue.

Ryan

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: RAGIII on June 19, 2019, 10:32:24 PM

Looking incredible Dave! One could never guess it is hand painted. Beautiful work all around!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Alexis on June 20, 2019, 10:54:23 AM

Nice job so far on painting the camo by hand  :)




Terri

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: pepperman42 on June 21, 2019, 12:00:35 AM

Great work!!

Steve

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: lone modeller on June 21, 2019, 03:58:49 AM

If that is the result of 1 1/2 hands work you are doing very well indeed. It looks as though you are making a good recovery - let's hope that continues apace.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Dave W on July 01, 2019, 05:18:10 PM

An update on the Wingnuts Junkers D.1 project.... almost finished now.

The aircraft is being modelled as a new construction on the factory floor in 1918. So no weathering this time.

The crew figure is one of the excellent German crew figures produced by Copper State Models which really enhances this model as do the GasPatch machine guns used to replace the kit's guns.

(https://i.postimg.cc/52Vnq3dG/Junkers-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqynbr0b/Junkers-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dqWjLv1g/Junkers-3.jpg)

The factory timber floor is a railway scenics mat from a hobby shop.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Dave Brewer on July 01, 2019, 05:42:20 PM

Well done indeed Dave,I'm also astonished at the results you get with your brushwork.The sculpting of that figure is outstanding isn't it?

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: RAGIII on July 01, 2019, 09:17:58 PM

Awesome work Dave! You have achieved a beautiful finish on the Model and figure. The Machine guns look great as your painting gives just the right look to them!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Juan on July 02, 2019, 12:48:03 AM

Looks fantastic Dave.   :D

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Bughunter on July 02, 2019, 02:25:28 AM

Dave, this is a great corrugated iron Junkers!
I will be happy, if my unbuilt 1/48 Roden looks one one like your model.

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: coyotemagic on July 02, 2019, 02:38:31 AM

Extraordinary work all 'round, Dave!  Love the look of the guns and the exhaust, in particular.  Very realistic.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: lone modeller on July 02, 2019, 05:07:36 AM

As others have written Dave, that is a stunning model and figure: I would never have guessed that you have been recovering from hand surgery looking at the photos of that model.

Stephen

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: lcarroll on July 02, 2019, 05:22:38 AM

    That's a lovely little model Dave, and doubly so given the health issues you've been dealing with. It's nice to see you getting some time for yourself and relaxing a bit with this Build ................... keep it up and have another ready to go when this one is completed! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: Dave W on July 02, 2019, 05:06:08 PM

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement everyone. It means a lot to me and I really appreciate the support.

Lance... Thanks to forum member Ryan I have another Wingnuts kit already underway. I had stalled on a Pfalz DXII and abandoned it last year but after Ryan posted about his AMC DH9 problems and his determination to salvage the project, I was motivated by his enthusiasm to drag the Pfalz off the shelf of shame and re-start it. So huge thanks to Ryan for the motivation and it's proof of how everyone here helps one another with shared enthusiasm.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Wingnuts Junkers D.1 progress
Post by: pepperman42 on July 03, 2019, 07:46:58 PM

Nice work!!

Steve