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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on March 11, 2021, 09:05:17 AM

Title: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on March 11, 2021, 09:05:17 AM

Hi all,
Here's the completed model of the Roland D.VIa, Ser No: 3615/18 during 1918 (Pilot and Jasta not known).
Wingnut Wings kit
Decals from Aviattic and ProperPlane
Propeller by ProperPlane
Rigging - GasPatch turnbuckles, mono-folamant and micro-tube.
Figures from Model Cellar
Paints used Tamiya, Alclad and Mr. Colour.
As usual my PDF format build log can be downloaded from my site (link in signature).

Build thread can be found here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11913.0


Thanks for following this build and for you encouraging comments,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol6.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol8.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol9.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol10.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Roland-D.VIa/shots1000/rol11.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Alexis on March 11, 2021, 09:17:37 AM

Truly outstanding Mike !

Alexis

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: crouthaj on March 11, 2021, 10:20:20 AM

Beautiful job on the wood effect, and I think your weathering is spot-on. The overall semi-gloss look is fantastic -- looks like a colorized photo from 1918. Thanks for sharing the model.

Jason

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Dave Brewer on March 11, 2021, 10:46:04 AM

Wonderful result (as usual) Mike, and I love the diorama setting, really brings the model to life.Thanks for producing the PDF once again, it will be invaluable.
Cheers,
Dave.

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: hrcoleman66 on March 11, 2021, 11:26:03 AM

Another outstanding build Mike.

Have very much enjoyed following along.

Cheers,

Hugh

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: macsporran on March 11, 2021, 05:14:41 PM

Glorious model.
Sandy

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Gisbod on March 11, 2021, 05:19:39 PM

Well done Mike,

Lovely. That’s a kit I always wanted to build but it slipped through my fingers!

Guy

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 11, 2021, 07:49:01 PM

Smashing build, Mike.

 ::) ::) ::)

vB

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Dave W on March 11, 2021, 08:34:56 PM

Spectacular Mike, absolutely spectacular! You are one very talented modeller. Thanks for sharing this inspirational model with us.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: PrzemoL on March 14, 2021, 07:55:27 AM

A pure Roland, a pleasure to behold. Looks truly like real thing!

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: lcarroll on March 14, 2021, 12:37:27 PM

    This is spectacular work Mike, it's a really outstanding example of what we all strive to achieve. It's all there, incredible detail, skilled painting and just enough "grunge and wear' to give it a real look. Your efforts just keep getting better, and add a great deal to our Forum!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: Fvdm on March 15, 2021, 01:07:44 AM

Fantastic result Mike. I especially like the fuselage.

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 15, 2021, 11:41:59 AM

Well done in every aspect Mike !!

Ed

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: FokkerFodder on March 24, 2021, 05:21:56 PM

Great job Mike - another great build which has helped me along on my own build. Cheers Matt

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: gedmundson on April 05, 2021, 10:17:50 AM

Fabulous build on your Roland, Mike.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: gbrivio on April 05, 2021, 06:06:26 PM

Spectacular, perfectly realistic plane.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: DaveB on April 06, 2021, 03:30:23 AM

Wow! - georgous Roland, Mike -

Great wood effect to fuselage

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: RAGIII on April 06, 2021, 09:53:55 PM

All of your builds are inspiring and informative and this one is No Exception! Lovely results. Details, painting, and display are all Excellent.
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa
Post by: ModelCellar on April 08, 2021, 09:19:04 AM

Mike,

That looks GREAT !  I like the subtle weathering and the wood effect on the fuselage and the prop - nicely done.  ...and I like the figures too =).

Paul