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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: eclarson on April 23, 2020, 02:41:41 PM

Title: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: eclarson on April 23, 2020, 02:41:41 PM
Presenting my WNW Post-War "Ninak".   Started last September and completed yesterday, it features Pheon and kit decals, Pheon wire wheels, and HGW seat belts.  Paints were mixed using Gunze Mr Color for the dark blue and Hataka lacquers for the light blue.  Rigging is a mix of EZ-Line (undercarriage), Inifini Model Rigging Thread (control lines), and Maxima Chameleon 2-lb test monofilament fishing line (wings). 

If interested, more details can be seen in my build post:  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10490.0


(https://i.imgur.com/iVoxlbo.jpg)

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Cheers,
Eric

Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: PrzemoL on April 23, 2020, 06:37:11 PM
Beautiful! I realy love those ugly lines of Ninak (and DH.9, too). Your model does justice to the great kit. There are so many fine details, one cannot stop watching and finding more and more. And it gave me the final incentive to make this lovely boxing my next project, when Pup is finished. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: RAGIII on April 23, 2020, 10:12:24 PM
As always I enjoyed following your build log. The results are Beautiful! Simply outstanding Model from the interior to the rigging!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: Juan on April 23, 2020, 10:40:53 PM
Truly beautiful build Eric.  Enjoyed your journey following your build log.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: lcarroll on April 24, 2020, 12:16:49 AM
   A long haul Eric but worth every minute of your efforts! The quality of your finish is remarkable, and the detailing "top drawer". I really like it, you've done a wonderful job!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: lone modeller on April 24, 2020, 02:40:35 AM
That is super! The details that you have included and the wire wheels take this model to a different level. That is a model which I would be very happy to have in my display cabinet!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: Mmarchal on April 24, 2020, 05:42:12 AM
Very nice indeed. Lovely finish and as others have said before, those wheels really make a difference.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: smperry on April 24, 2020, 09:29:21 AM
The spoked wheels look nice and all, but it's the desert dust all over them that is so incredibly realistic. You really hit it out of the park on this one Eric.
sp
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 24, 2020, 02:10:49 PM
Very nice indeed. Lovely finish and as others have said before, those wheels really make a difference.

BIG DITTO !!!

eD
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: kensar on April 25, 2020, 01:43:20 AM
As I said on another forum, great result, Eric.  The weathering looks perfect to me.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: Bughunter on April 25, 2020, 03:56:16 AM
I really like colorful birds, and this is for sure a very colorful biplane!
You put a lot of effort in this model, and together with a great WNW kit this pays back. Great job, Eric!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on April 27, 2020, 02:56:36 PM
Now that's just cool...I just saw a real DH-4 in early March and those suckers are LARGE. Your model really gives that same feel.

Neat-oh!
Dan
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: jeroen_R90S on April 28, 2020, 02:13:26 AM
Gorgeous! In addition to what's been said already, I love the contrast between the wood interiour and the light/dark outside and the "moved" stripe of the camera hatch as well.
How did you do the arming vanes on the Cooper bombs?
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: eclarson on April 28, 2020, 03:29:26 AM
Gorgeous! In addition to what's been said already, I love the contract between the wood interiour and the light/dark outside and the "moved" stripe of the camera hatch as well.
How did you do the arming vanes on the Cooper bombs?

Thank you!  I debated over having the camera hatch opened or closed, as I figured on the ground it would normally be closed, but I decided having it open looked cooler.  Not to mention it lets you see the camera lens.  :)

The arming vanes come with the HGW RFC Bomb detail set #132020.  I also used the fin braces from that set on the larger bombs but didn't replace the fins themselves though they are provided.  I didn't feel the difference was enough for the work involved.

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: jeroen_R90S on April 29, 2020, 06:41:20 AM
Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for that for my Camel :)

Jeroen
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: gbrivio on April 29, 2020, 03:23:11 PM
Great model, beautifully built and detailed, congratulations and thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: Jimbo on May 22, 2020, 12:37:18 PM
Eric, I have to say - man I could look at this model all day long. It is simply stunning. Just so well done and a joy to see. A great example of the benefit of aftermarket decals in achieving a truly unique scheme. Love the wire wheels too. I’m just amazed. Thanks for sharing.

Jimbo
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Post-War DH.9a "Ninak"
Post by: eclarson on May 22, 2020, 10:38:46 PM
Eric, I have to say - man I could look at this model all day long. It is simply stunning. Just so well done and a joy to see. A great example of the benefit of aftermarket decals in achieving a truly unique scheme. Love the wire wheels too. I’m just amazed. Thanks for sharing.

Jimbo

Thank you Jimbo, and all the others, for those very kind words!   
And welcome to the forum.   :)

Cheers,
Eric