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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on September 24, 2019, 05:33:56 AM

Title: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Gisbod on September 24, 2019, 05:33:56 AM
Hello all,

The Ninak is done  :)

Beautiful, beautiful kit, I think this is the best Wingnut’s kit I’ve made, and that’s saying something! I can’t think of any flaws at all.

I can’t get over how much drag this aircraft must have had with all the extras hanging in the airflow - how it flew is beyond me..

The paint masks were beautiful (thanks Fredrik ;) ) and lift the kit a notch.

 I hope you like the pictures, any feedback welcome as ever.

Thanks for following along with the build log too.

Guy

Ps apologies... lots of pictures!





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Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: RAGIII on September 24, 2019, 05:57:08 AM
Simply superb build. Everything is top notch, painting, rigging and weathering! Outstanding results!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: kensar on September 24, 2019, 06:36:09 AM
I agree with Rick.  Everything is top notch.  Weathering is awesome.
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: PrzemoL on September 24, 2019, 06:57:52 AM
Not too many photos after all. I could easily takke much more and watch them endlessly. Yes, DH.9 and DH.9a have something to them. And you did all the justice to this lovely kit. I wish mine looks half as good as yours - I have one in my stash. Maybe next project, after RE8.
One remark - left rear outer interplane strut seems to have caught banana disease virus... Maybe some delicate push to straighten it would help...
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: lone modeller on September 24, 2019, 07:14:42 AM
Wow Garry that is a simply outstanding model. I agree that with all the bits hanging off the airframe it is a wonder that these machines ever flew. However you have truly captured the characteristics of these aircraft, and presented a most realistic model. Like Prez I do not think that there are too many photos, but it is the right rear interplane strut which has the banana disease. Nothing that a gentle nudge will not put right though.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Juan on September 24, 2019, 07:48:02 AM
Stunning work on this beauty, congratulations.
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Robin on September 24, 2019, 08:27:38 AM
Ok...these are the photo's of a real plane...now the photo's of your model please.  ;D

Geez man...this is fantastic!

Robin :)
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Manni on September 24, 2019, 02:44:12 PM
Superb build, Guy. The plane looks very realistic, all these different tones  of silver and the massive amount of details...just great.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 24, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
A stunning finish and in rapid time - Well done, Guy!!

Amazing!

von B  :o
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Gisbod on September 24, 2019, 05:18:26 PM
Thanks Bob, Manni, Robin, Juan, Stephen, Prze, Ken & Rick!

Yes, only just noticed the bendy strut  :o  I remember rigging that end as I glued the top wing to hold it in place - and I pulled that one (too) tight!


Guy
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: FokkerFodder on September 24, 2019, 06:02:30 PM
Beautiful build - I really love this silver wings era. Cheers Matt
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Whiteknuckles on September 24, 2019, 06:07:08 PM
Great work Guy, this beastie looks a treat!! :)

Andrew
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: FAf on September 28, 2019, 12:36:39 AM
Beautiful, beautiful kit, I think this is the best Wingnut’s kit I’ve made, and that’s saying something! I can’t think of any flaws at all.


The paint masks were beautiful (thanks Fredrik ;) ) and lift the kit a notch.


Guy!
Not a problem! But you make it sound as if you didn't have anything to do with the result. No matter how good the kit is (or the masks), it still needs a master to turn it into a masterpiece! Looking forward to future builds! /Fredrik

Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Bughunter on September 29, 2019, 05:00:36 AM
Guy, your model looks great and shows a huge amount of details. I also like the paintwork with the light wheatering.

You talk about a perfect kit - I think it would be perfect, if WNW put metal struts into the box. It should be possible to do that, as Eduard is creating bronze gears for some of their kits. I heard, that in long term the thin struts (due to scale size) could not keep the rigging load, and one of your outer struts seems already start to bend :(

Great work again, I like you style!

Cheers,
Frank
PS: Crazy - never noticed a biplane with a replacement tyre, and this located just below the exhaust ;D
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Gisbod on September 29, 2019, 05:46:17 AM
Thanks Fredrik, Matt, Andrew & Frank.

Guy, your model looks great and shows a huge amount of details. I also like the paintwork with the light wheatering.

You talk about a perfect kit - I think it would be perfect, if WNW put metal struts into the box. It should be possible to do that, as Eduard is creating bronze gears for some of their kits. I heard, that in long term the thin struts (due to scale size) could not keep the rigging load, and one of your outer struts seems already start to bend :(

Great work again, I like you style!

Cheers,
Frank
PS: Crazy - never noticed a biplane with a replacement tyre, and this located just below the exhaust ;D

Yep, metal struts would be nice, but as I mentioned, it was my fault for over tightening that end..

Yes, I thought that too re the positioning of the tyre, but I have seen one positioned there on a period photo!


Guy
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Alexis on September 29, 2019, 09:11:43 PM
Beautiful job Guy !




Terri
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: lcarroll on September 30, 2019, 12:07:42 AM
Never too many photos Guy, she's a real stunning beauty and I enjoyed following your progress. The additions placed on the airframe are impressive but "necessity is the mother of invention" as the old saying goes. I'm sure you've seen some of the old photos from here in the Great White North with canoes, moose carcasses, or even whiskey casks strapped to the floats of single engine float planes from the golden age of Bush Flying, no surprises there!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Gisbod on September 30, 2019, 06:43:03 AM
Thanks Terri,


Never too many photos Guy, she's a real stunning beauty and I enjoyed following your progress. The additions placed on the airframe are impressive but "necessity is the mother of invention" as the old saying goes. I'm sure you've seen some of the old photos from here in the Great White North with canoes, moose carcasses, or even whiskey casks strapped to the floats of single engine float planes from the golden age of Bush Flying, no surprises there!
Cheers,
Lance

Yes Lance, a 1/32 moose was obviously the first thing I thought of adding, but on reflection a bit too obvious  :o  ;D

Guy
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: gedmundson on November 05, 2019, 05:48:08 AM
Hello Guy - I'm just catching up on things here in the forums and saw your completed model. I must say, you never disappoint, and this one turned out very well indeed. Your builds serve as continual inspiration, and I'm happy to have one of these kits in my stash - so I'll be referring to your posts frequently in the future.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Postwar DH9a ‘Ninak’
Post by: Gisbod on November 05, 2019, 06:30:49 PM
Ah thank you Gary,

That’s inspiring!

Guy