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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: RAGIII on September 06, 2021, 09:03:12 AM
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So after the SE5a disaster I really felt the need for a build that would make Me Feel Good about My Hobby 8) So I started building the WNW DFW CV "Late". I am doing scheme A as downed by APF Ryhs-Davids and Keith Muspratt from 56 squadron RFC. Pretty close to OOB. Just some wires added to the engine and of course the control wires in the interior.
RAGIII
Wood Tones are the usual oils over acrylic beige.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb5KJXG6/IMG-20210817-161727746.jpg)
Starting to pick out some details and further construction:
(https://i.postimg.cc/fTMC6fM9/IMG-20210818-190441187.jpg)
ready to close up the fuselage:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vmzzKkkk/IMG-20210822-172913457-BURST000-COVER.jpg)
Closed up and primed:
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xB8jFmK/IMG-20210830-173435353-HDR.jpg)
Painting Started:
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZ38J9xX/IMG-20210831-181219048.jpg)
Applying the basic markings:
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0gJk0Yf/IMG-20210904-091917673-HDR.jpg)
Upper wing attached:
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6NRDCcv/IMG-20210905-172238688-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBcphMQP/IMG-20210905-172303723-HDR.jpg)
All paints are the Tamiya colors called for in the WNW instructions.
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A nice quick build log here. Looks like you are near the critical step - rigging. I like this paint scheme.
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It’s certainly making me feel good! :D
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What a nice one! I really like your DFW and the paint scheme is one of my favored. Great to hear that it gives you a good feeling, like William said: it also gives us a good feeling to look at :)
Andreas
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I already thought is was soooo quite....
Have you secretly been withholding this from us Rick?
;)
This looks like another great build, and a beautiful paint job.
Glad to see you back in the saddle!
Willem
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I think you've deserved a good build! Well done so far, it feels like it's just the home stretch left now.
/Fredrik
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Good luck.
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+++ Attention +++ SPEED +++ Attention +++
A speed build - from cockpit to finish (minus rigging) in one update! ;)
But cool, it looks like you had fun, which is the most important part of the game.
Cheers,
Frank
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Good to see you back Rick, and with another of your first class builds. Good to read that it is making you feel good too, especially after your recent disaster. I agree with the others - it makes me feel very good to look at it too. (And envious of such a fine model!)
Stephen.
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Great one, Rick -
Good to see you are moving forward after the SE5a disaster. This looks wonderful so far and, wow, quick work!
Regards
Dave
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A nice quick build log here. Looks like you are near the critical step - rigging. I like this paint scheme.
Thanks Ken. Yes, Rigging then some more decals, and finally weathering.
RAGIII
It’s certainly making me feel good! :D
Thanks !
RAGIII
What a nice one! I really like your DFW and the paint scheme is one of my favored. Great to hear that it gives you a good feeling, like William said: it also gives us a good feeling to look at :)
Andreas
Thanks Andreas. I really feel the Need to Win One !
RAGIII
I already thought is was soooo quite....
Have you secretly been withholding this from us Rick?
;)
This looks like another great build, and a beautiful paint job.
Glad to see you back in the saddle!
Willem
I have been working on this one since the SE5a went west ::) I just waited until I was sure the upper wing went on with No Issues 8) ( Although I did Lose an Interplane strut for about 24 hours)
RAGIII
I think you've deserved a good build! Well done so far, it feels like it's just the home stretch left now.
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik!
RAGIII
Good luck.
;D
RAGIII
+++ Attention +++ SPEED +++ Attention +++
A speed build - from cockpit to finish (minus rigging) in one update! ;)
But cool, it looks like you had fun, which is the most important part of the game.
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank!
RAGIII
Good to see you back Rick, and with another of your first class builds. Good to read that it is making you feel good too, especially after your recent disaster. I agree with the others - it makes me feel very good to look at it too. (And envious of such a fine model!)
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen, I always appreciate your comments!
RAGIII
Great one, Rick -
Good to see you are moving forward after the SE5a disaster. This looks wonderful so far and, wow, quick work!
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave!
RAGIII
and the Rigging is started. Using Mono and structural rigging as usual.
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/y81SXDSM/IMG-20210906-193445482-HDR.jpg)
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Good recovery on the strut and an excellent start on the rigging. Fingers crossed for a successful completion this time.
Stephen.
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Good recovery on the strut and an excellent start on the rigging. Fingers crossed for a successful completion this time.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Mounting the upper wing was a Breeze with the WNW positive strut locations! I have said before that this is the One Large area that Roden needs to embrace on future kits!
So far the rigging has been pretty straight forward although drilling the holes was challenging. I broke about 12 or 13 bits while doing the wings. I thought I had a bad batch but when I tested the bits on a Roden wing it went perfectly. I think the WNW plastic was just too hard in this case 8)
RAGIII
PS: Prior to construction I looked at the "Hints and Tips" section on the WNW site for this model. ( Something I don't always do) I am glad I did because there was a correction for the assembly sequence. The Gear Must Be Attached prior to mounting the wings! Opposite of the printed instructions in the kit!
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All of the main wires are now in place but I ran out of thin CA so won't be tightened until tonight :(
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxQtT9bX/IMG-20210908-212015809-HDR.jpg)
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I go away for awhile and already you almost have another build done ! Excellent work so far Rick :)
Alexis
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I go away for awhile and already you almost have another build done ! Excellent work so far Rick :)
Alexis
Thanks Alexis. Nice to have you back! All of the wires are now tightened. I also added the ailerons and control wires after this photo was taken.
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKV7JnDN/IMG-20210909-171031131-HDR.jpg)
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This is amazing. Looks great and absolutely smashing progress too. I can barely glue two fingers together over the course of a weekend!
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8) ;)
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This is amazing. Looks great and absolutely smashing progress too. I can barely glue two fingers together over the course of a weekend!
Thanks for the kind comments!
RAGIII
8) ;)
:D
RAGIII
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Not a lot further along but some New photos. Ailerons added and another clear coat prior to final decal application.
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6h9sWb7/IMG-20210910-162142558-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvfFtC7D/IMG-20210910-162145556-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTVbgVWn/IMG-20210910-162206031-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mryWX1ss/IMG-20210910-162230681-HDR.jpg)
PS: I have already fixed the cross bracing wire on the right interplane strut 8)
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Looks excellent, Rick. Great to hear you found that lost strut! I loved building the WnW DFW model.
Cheers,
Gary
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Looking good Rick!
Commiserations on the SE5 also, old chap. Sorry to hear the poor gubber snitched a parcel sausage end and went goose over stumps frog side.
Cheers,
BC
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Nice. 8)
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Looks excellent, Rick. Great to hear you found that lost strut! I loved building the WnW DFW model.
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks Gary. I have had your build bookmarked since I decided to go for the DFW 8)
RAGIII
Looking good Rick!
Commiserations on the SE5 also, old chap. Sorry to hear the poor gubber snitched a parcel sausage end and went goose over stumps frog side.
Cheers,
Thanks Brad !
RAGIII
Nice. 8)
Thanks Ken.
RAGIII
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That looks really super Rick. I hope that this is helping to restore your good feelings - it jolly well ought to!
Stephen.
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Wow Rick, this has not taken long at all. Despite that it is looking fantastic. It's good to see you having fun with the hobby after the SE5a. Sorry to be so late to the party, life has been getting in the way for a few weeks.
Richie
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Well done! Speedy as well as well executed.
/Fredrik
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I dozed off for a moment and now I've opened my eyes again.
And here it is: another great model from the hands of Rick The Master!
I am so glad to see you have your mojo back Rick.
Willem
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I stuned on how quick this one is going for you Rick , she is looking outstanding so far .
Alexis
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Really looking the part now, Rick -
Look forward to seeing next update
Regards
Dave
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Rig, it will be a showstopper when you finished ricking ;)
Andreas
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Beauty, Rick! Lots of MoJo there... :D
Dan
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Looking great!
I have the early version, but was really torn between the two. I intend to build mine as a Dutch interned aircraft, and some of the better documented examples were all early ones. This scheme, despite the fact that in can't be called colourful or exotic, somehow appeals to me!
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That looks really super Rick. I hope that this is helping to restore your good feelings - it jolly well ought to!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. So far this build has been a joy as with all WNW kits. Providing I don't fumble the ball it will be OK even thouygh as always there are some glitches 8)
RAGIII
Wow Rick, this has not taken long at all. Despite that it is looking fantastic. It's good to see you having fun with the hobby after the SE5a. Sorry to be so late to the party, life has been getting in the way for a few weeks.
Richie
Thanks Richie! Life can certainly play a part in our builds, even if retired like Me ;D
RAGIII
Well done! Speedy as well as well executed.
/Fredrik
Thanks Fredrik! I have slowed down just a bit :o
RAGIII
I dozed off for a moment and now I've opened my eyes again.
And here it is: another great model from the hands of Rick The Master!
I am so glad to see you have your mojo back Rick.
Willem
Thanks Willem! Mojo is good right now!
RAGIII
I stuned on how quick this one is going for you Rick , she is looking outstanding so far .
Alexis
Thanks Alexis!
RAGIII
Rig, it will be a showstopper when you finished ricking ;)
Andreas
Thanks Dave! I think your Roden DH2 has inspired My next build!
RAGIII
Rig, it will be a showstopper when you finished ricking ;)
Andreas
Thanks Andreas! Nothing really special but I am enjoying this one ;D
RAGIII
Beauty, Rick! Lots of MoJo there... :D
Dan
Thanks Dan!
RAGIII
Looking great!
I have the early version, but was really torn between the two. I intend to build mine as a Dutch interned aircraft, and some of the better documented examples were all early ones. This scheme, despite the fact that in can't be called colourful or exotic, somehow appeals to me!
Thanks Jeroen! The scheme is certainly not exotic although it is somewhat different from the "Normal" German 2 seater scheme. I had to do this one as it fit so Nicely with My 56 squadron collection 8)
RAGIII
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and where I am Now. Major markings and rigging complete. I painted the rigging wire steel,and since the photos were taken I added the tail suppoert struts. I am now ready for the final push!
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVwwYmQX/IMG-20210915-173759020-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZ93Y1Yx/IMG-20210915-173010836-HDR.jpg)
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That looks fabulous, congratulations. It must be a real pleasure to build a wingnut kit. I hope they will make a comeback one day.
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Lovely! :)
Andreas
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Cool stuff, Rick!
Luckily I have this type in my stash (resin in 1/48). If I see your pictures I'm tempted to start it!
Cheers,
Frank
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wow, i look away for a few days and you've almost finished an awesome looking new build. What a great mojo booster after you got roden'd on the se5. Glad to see you back at it and doing some great work
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Lovely! :)
Andreas
Thanks Andreas!
RAGIII
Cool stuff, Rick!
Luckily I have this type in my stash (resin in 1/48). If I see your pictures I'm tempted to start it!
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank, I am sure when you do a DFW it will be Spectacular!
RAGIII
wow, i look away for a few days and you've almost finished an awesome looking new build. What a great mojo booster after you got roden'd on the se5. Glad to see you back at it and doing some great work
Thanks for the comment!
RAGIII
and just a small update. rigging is complete , except for elevator, rudder, and landing gear wires, and weathering has been started:
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/440s9mk3/IMG-20210919-184410111-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKyZF44x/IMG-20210919-184517544-HDR.jpg)
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Rick,
Brilliant - glad this one is coming together for you!
Regards
Dave
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This is excellent Rick, it's great to see a build coming together so effortlessly. The weathering looks superb already. 😀
Richie
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Great work, Rick.
Beautilul scheme and great weathering. I love easy builds to push the mojo up again and with this great kit you made a wise choice.
Bye,
Manni
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Looks like a great start on the weathering. This should be another awesome build!
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You are really fast 8)
...and I like your beautiful plane.
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looking great, please don't fling it across the room :D
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That is super Rick. Please just follow EBF's advice this time!
Stephen.
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Rick,
Brilliant - glad this one is coming together for you!
Regards
Dave
Thanks Dave!
RAGIII
This is excellent Rick, it's great to see a build coming together so effortlessly. The weathering looks superb already. 😀
Richie
Thanks Richie. As of today just a little more to do and it is finished!
RAGIII
Great work, Rick.
Beautilul scheme and great weathering. I love easy builds to push the mojo up again and with this great kit you made a wise choice.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni. There is something about doing a WNW kit to build confidence back to where it should be 8)
RAGIII
Looks like a great start on the weathering. This should be another awesome build!
Thanks Ken. I am pretty well pleased so far :o
RAGIII
You are really fast 8)
...and I like your beautiful plane.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
RAGIII
looking great, please don't fling it across the room :D
Thanks! If this one were to crash it would be totaally accidental ;D
RAGIII
That is super Rick. Please just follow EBF's advice this time!
Stephen.
\Thanks Stephen!
RAGIII
and now it is almost there. After these were taken I added the elevator and rudder control wires. Just a bit more weathering and the final clear coats left.
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/gkrVLCKp/IMG-20210922-183828847.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jh3ZWMRN/IMG-20210922-183844070.jpg)
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So nearly there and looking great, the prop looks fantastic too. I hadn't noticed it before. You must be really pleased with your work here. It's so good to see you back on your best form Rick. :)
Richie
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Totally agree with Richie: this is you at the top of your form - setting a standard for the rest of us to aim for.
Stephen.
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So nearly there and looking great, the prop looks fantastic too. I hadn't noticed it before. You must be really pleased with your work here. It's so good to see you back on your best form Rick. :)
Richie
As always thanks for your support and comments Richie!
RAGIII
Totally agree with Richie: this is you at the top of your form - setting a standard for the rest of us to aim for.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
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I added some oil dot filter work and applied the clear coats. This one is finished and in the case! Thanks to all for the support!
RAGIII
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNPzWpWn/IMG-20210926-122012749.jpg)
PS: This one "Could" be Next 8) But done as McCuddens' 29 squadron Mount
(https://i.postimg.cc/6px1Mtcr/IMG-20210926-123729537-HDR.jpg)
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Great Rick, that you pushed a project over the finishing line without some problems on the last inches.
I like this bird in this interesting livre.
Cheers,
Frank
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Congratulations Rick - and I sincerely hope that it makes you fell a good deal better.
Looking forward to you building a real aeroplane next - there is nothing like a pusher to make you feel very much better......
Please could you explain to those of us who are completely ignorant of different painting/finishing techniques, (ie me), what the "oil dot filter" method is.
Stephen.
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Excellent Rick, both the model and possible choice for the next project.
Richie
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Great Rick, that you pushed a project over the finishing line without some problems on the last inches.
I like this bird in this interesting livre.
Cheers,
Frank
Thanks Frank. Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
Congratulations Rick - and I sincerely hope that it makes you fell a good deal better.
Looking forward to you building a real aeroplane next - there is nothing like a pusher to make you feel very much better......
Please could you explain to those of us who are completely ignorant of different painting/finishing techniques, (ie me), what the "oil dot filter" method is.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. It does feel good to finish one without a major issue 8) As for "Oil Dot Filters" it is pretty much like it sounds. Dots of Oils, in this case burnt umber, raw sienna, black, and white, are brushed on randomly. They are then blended together. The last step is a damp brush to remove what you don't want. It leaves subtle color variations without totally changing the original paint color.
RAGIII
Excellent Rick, both the model and possible choice for the next project.
Richie
Thanks Richie. I have lived in Fear of building a DH2 for years. As a matter of fact this is the fourth one I have owned. 3 WNW and 1 Roden. I traded the others away over the years :o
RAGIII
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What a beautiful end result!
Somewhere you wrote that building a WNW kit is good for building your confidence. Well, it really seems to have worked!
Somehow your build also inspired me to take out my WNW Albatros B.II (to be built as a Swedish version). So you've gained momentum and you've inspired others with your work - how great is that?!
Cheers Fredrik
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Excellent Rick, both the model and possible choice for the next project.
Richie
Second that!
Willem
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Nice to see this one over the finish line without issue, Rick. I hope you will add more pictures in the 'completed' section. It looks great.
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What a beautiful end result!
Somewhere you wrote that building a WNW kit is good for building your confidence. Well, it really seems to have worked!
Somehow your build also inspired me to take out my WNW Albatros B.II (to be built as a Swedish version). So you've gained momentum and you've inspired others with your work - how great is that?!
Cheers Fredrik
Thanks Fredric! I am looking forward to seeing that Albatros!
RAGIII
Excellent Rick, both the model and possible choice for the next project.
Richie
Second that!
Willem
Thanks Willem. Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
Nice to see this one over the finish line without issue, Rick. I hope you will add more pictures in the 'completed' section. It looks great.
Thanks Ken. Here is the link to completed Models"
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12524.0
RAGIII
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Thanks for the description of the oil dot filter: a technique with which I was not familiar. I may have to try to use it but am not sure whether it would work on True Scale modles.
Stephen.
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It became a very beautiful plane.
I like the painting sceme, I never seen this before (okay I don’t see this plane very often) ;)