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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Dave W on September 07, 2019, 10:44:37 AM

Title: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Dave W on September 07, 2019, 10:44:37 AM

As well as running the Forum, holding down a day job, running a Group Build competition and recovering from two eye cataract surgeries in a month, I also make the occasional model!

So here's the latest lurching off the workbench- Wingnuts' beautiful Junkers D.1 brought to life with Copper State's outstanding ground crew figure. The build was greatly assisted by Ray Rimell's excellent Building the Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 Windsock Modelling Special.

Rather than use the kit supplied machine guns I replaced them with GasPatch Spandau 08/15s which are breathtakingly good enhancements of an excellent kit. They are essential to this model given how visible the guns are on the finished airframe.

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1SMHxPC/fin-13.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWRDbRtD/fin-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbZR889D/fin-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfgVXwHY/20190616-145028.jpg)

As with all of my builds the model is brush painted using home mixed acrylic combos of Vallejo, Humbrol and Citadel paints.

The Copper State Models' growing range of pilot and ground crew figures in their imaginative poses really bring a model to life. In this case the crewman is tending to a machine just off the production line in 1918 so minimum weathering.

Next off the bench will be a Copper State Models 1/35 Lanchester armoured car, an absolute joy to make and a lesson to other manufacturers on how to produce top quality WW1 armoured vehicles.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Alexis on September 07, 2019, 11:00:29 AM

Very nicely done Dave  :) And you are far better at painting figures then I am . Really like the base as well very fitting  8)



Terri

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 07, 2019, 06:34:27 PM

Excellent build, Dave  ;)
Did the Spandau 08/15's slot into place without any drama?

Cheers,
Bob

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Gisbod on September 07, 2019, 09:38:02 PM

Lovely Dave  :)

The figure sets it off beautifully.

Guy

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: RAGIII on September 07, 2019, 10:04:59 PM

Beautiful results Dave! Your brush painting is Outstanding and the figure is very well done.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: lcarroll on September 07, 2019, 11:10:50 PM

VERY nicely done Dave, the figure and base really add to the appeal of the model. It's hard to believe the paint work is all hand brushed, good to see that art form is still alive and thriving! I've seen a completed Lanchester, I'm sure you'll really enjoy completing that little gem.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Juan on September 07, 2019, 11:53:23 PM

Great aircraft, figure and base Dave, just beautiful.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: kensar on September 08, 2019, 12:29:32 AM

A great looking model and the excellent figure really sets it off.  It's hard to believe its brush painted!

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: PrzemoL on September 08, 2019, 02:27:56 AM

Very nice, Dave. Clean and crisp.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: lone modeller on September 08, 2019, 04:47:31 AM

A multi-tasker! Considering all the distractions that you have had to contend with that is an excellent model. The figure really sets it off - it draws the eye to a focal point but does not dominate the model at all. The brush painted finish is as good as any airbrush job - as a fellow painter I really appreciate what you have done. Many congratulations.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Kreston on September 08, 2019, 05:45:12 AM

Nicely done!  Excellent work with the brush.

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings Junkers D.1 and Copper State Models figure
Post by: Bughunter on September 08, 2019, 07:14:47 PM

Looks really like the mechanics found a problem during checking a new machine out of the factory.
Very nice model!

I think, the tyres are a bit on the dark side, but that is criticism on a very high level!

Cheers,
Frank