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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Pete Nottingham on January 25, 2013, 02:46:05 AM
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I've decided to start the topic already although I'm waiting for the kit to arrive.
The scheme I'm planning on doing is this one;
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/scheme_zpsef04caa9.jpg)
I've decided to add some extras that I've ordered;
Faded lozenge decals
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/upperlozenge_zps64c067da.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/lowerlozenge_zps98677890.jpg)
Spandaus
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/spandaus_zpse46bfb1c.jpg)
Engine parts
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/manifoldnuts_zpsd484b968.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/timinggear_zpsfe1e6b71.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/sparkplugs_zpsbd28a8df.jpg)
I'm also adding one of Doug Craners Axial props, which arrived today, it is a beautiful looking laminated prop and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone.
Cheers for now.
Pete.
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Nice one, Pete! Can't wait to see this one move forward. The Roland D.VIa is my favorite German scout.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lets hope it turns out OK Bud.
Cheers
Pete.
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I'm certain it will, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud
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Pete,
No it won't turn out ok. It will be awesome my old friend. Looking forward to the first progress photos.Outstanding aftermarket bits too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Gregory;
I'll try my best.
Cheers
Pete.
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Good to see you coming back, Pete -
Look forward to your pending build log.
Regards
Dave
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Thanks Dave, will post pics when I get started.
Cheers
Pete.
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Wow thats a lot of aftermarket! Those guns look nice, are they a real improvement over the kit parts?
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Eagerly watching this thread, looking foreward to see one of my favourites grow!
Richard
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Nice to see you getting busy again, Pete. Great choice, I'm looking forward to your impressions of the faded lozenge, it's probably my next order.
Cheers,
Lance
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A solid set of extras that will make your build top notch. Looking forward to the progress reports.
Steve
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will be watching this one keenly.
good luck Pete
michael
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Thanks for the encouragement guys, I really appreciate it with the current state of affairs at home at the moment.
Graham, the guns are a great improvement on the kit parts, the barrels are beautifully turned and the cooling jacket is a solid piece, however you do have to use the rear part of the kit gun, but I haven't found it a problem in the past.
Cheers
Pete.
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The add on parts have started to arrive, the Taurus engine parts are now here and very nice they look to.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello Pete,
thank you very much for purchasing. Very nice choose, Roland in very good kit from WNW, but please waiting, we prepare some PE parts on stock during two weeks, I send in PM PE sheet photos. And barrel from Aber are better than Master, more detailed: http://www.nordlandmodels.com/product/a32-040-barrels-for-mg-08-15:15217/ (http://www.nordlandmodels.com/product/a32-040-barrels-for-mg-08-15:15217/)
Cheers,
Vladimir
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Pete,
better is spark plugs D3201
Cheers,
Vladimir
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Hello Pete,
thank you very much for purchasing. Very nice choose, Roland in very good kit from WNW, but please waiting, we prepare some PE parts on stock during two weeks, I send in PM PE sheet photos. And barrel from Aber are better than Master, more detailed: http://www.nordlandmodels.com/product/a32-040-barrels-for-mg-08-15:15217/ (http://www.nordlandmodels.com/product/a32-040-barrels-for-mg-08-15:15217/)
Cheers,
Vladimir
Thanks Vladimir, I've had a look at the Aber PDF for the guns but they look very complex, a bit too much for me, as I don't seem to have any luck working with complicated PE.
Cheers
Pete.
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G'day, Pete. I'm glad to see you making planes again. I take it this one won't be out-of-the-box? :D
I think you made the right choice re the guns, mate. The Aber gun set is fiddly (especially the fore-sights for the guns) and really needs to be soldered, rather than glued (I use solder on Master gun sets as well). But once assembled, they don't look all that better than the Master guns, just a little finer in some details. Having played with both I prefer the Master sets- the extra effort needed with the Aber sets doesn't give a much better result.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Things are starting to look up now, faded lozenge decals have arrived, they look fantastic, kit should be here tomorrow, so we are on the countdown to GO.
Cheers
Pete.
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The Roland kit has arrived, on with the build.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
Outstanding news my old friend.I'm so looking forward to the first progress photos.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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i for one will be cheering you on from the sidelines Pete :)
michael
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The Roland kit has arrived, on with the build.
Cheers
Pete.
Good news Pete... Time to start cutting some sprues eh?
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Pete,
I'm so looking forward to the first progress photos.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Gregory my friend, the camera battery has been charged and is ready to go.
Cheers
Pete.
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First update of the build.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol01_zps5a48f0c9.jpg)
I didn't realise that the cat had struck until after it was dry, hopefully the seat cushion will cover most of it.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol02_zps0df170fe.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol03_zps83f52611.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol04_zps1c343944.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol05_zps613c1121.jpg)
And finally one of Doug Craners superb wooden props.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol06_zps6a19e0c3.jpg)
As usual any comments gratefully received.
Cheers
Pete.
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Great Start Pete, I especially like the footboards. Looking forward to following your build and catching me up!
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Thanks Ian.
Cheers
Pete.
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Lovely work Pete!
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Thanks Bo.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
As always outstanding work my old friend. Your wood work is impressive,especially the floorboards. keep up the good fight my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks Gregory, I ope the build won't be too much of a fight.
Cheers
Pete.
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Great start Pete, i like the job wood grain
michael
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Thanks Michael.
Cheers
Pete.
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Another update, I'm afraid things have been progressing a bit slowly, but at least I'm building again.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol07_zps08577617.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol08_zpsf096c2b4.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol09_zps2247eabb.jpg)
Cheers
Pete.
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You hit the tack on the cranium Pete: You are building and making progress and that is what eventually get's these finished. The Forums and seeing other peoples work and encouragement are what keep me going.
Looking forward to more.
Best
Mark
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You hit the tack on the cranium Pete: You are building and making progress and that is what eventually get's these finished. The Forums and seeing other peoples work and encouragement are what keep me going.
Looking forward to more.
Best
Mark
Couldn't agree more Mark, thanks.
Cheers
Pete.
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Great work Pete, if you dont mind me asking what is the green paint you have used on the petrol tank?
cheers
michael
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Great work Pete, if you dont mind me asking what is the green paint you have used on the petrol tank?
cheers
michael
Hi Michael;
The paint is a mix of Vallejo Model Air Duck Egg Green (71009) and Panzer Aces Splinter Strips (348).
Cheers
Pete.
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cheers for that Pete
michael
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Pete,
Absolutely beautiful work my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Nice start Pete. I love how each little subassembly in these kits feels a complete model in its own right.
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Nice start Pete. Doesnt matter if progress is slow, just enjoy it.
Steve
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Thanks guys, starting to enjoy it as it is now taking shape.
Cheers
Pete.
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Nice start Pete. I love how each little subassembly in these kits feels a complete model in its own right.
How right you are Bo. I think that is why we spend so much time on minutiae that never is seen by human eyes once the fuselage is buttoned up.
I like the color on the fuel tank Pete, a nice touch from aluminum. Looking forward to more.
Best
Mark
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Thanks Mark.
Cheers
Pete.
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Next update, the tub for engine and cockpit completed, had a dry run with fusilage sides they were a good fit with no apparent problems.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol10_zps8a90b8bb.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol11_zps0712ed13.jpg)
Cheers
Pete.
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Looking great Pete :) The fuselage does go on nicely I found..
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Thanks Ian, started on the interior fusilage painting now.
Cheers
Pete.
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Very nice, the palette is pleasing...
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Thanks Bo,
Pete.
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Very nice work, Pete. Looking forward to following this along.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance, we are progressing.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
Outstanding works my old friend. She's shaping up to be one heck of an awesome project.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks Gregory, had a bit of a mare with the interior woodwork on the fusilage sides, but luckily it was oils, so I was able to clean it off and redo it, also made a start on the engine.
Cheers
Pete.
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Real disaster reared its ugly head yesterday, whilst building the engine I had all the Taurus mods painted and ready to go, I modded the kit parts, started to assemble the Taurus parts and as I added the rocker arms I looked and thought that aint right the bits don't line up, tried to reassemble the valve springs and they are hopelessly out of line as are the rocker arms, by now it was too late to move the rocker boxes, it looks terrible.
However the not so bad side is I've an old Merc. DIIIau engine from an uncompleted Roland which I've managed to salvage, so this will have to do, it doesn't look too bad.
I have no luck what so ever with Rolands, methinks I will go back to building Albies which I don't have any problems with.
Cheers
Pete von Builderofkaiseralbies.
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Real disaster reared its ugly head yesterday, whilst building the engine I had all the Taurus mods painted and ready to go, I modded the kit parts, started to assemble the Taurus parts and as I added the rocker arms I looked and thought that aint right the bits don't line up, tried to reassemble the valve springs and they are hopelessly out of line as are the rocker arms, by now it was too late to move the rocker boxes, it looks terrible.
Dont feel too bad. There is an issue with the Taurus D.IIIa camshaft (which Keith pointed out)-- it is about 1mm too long and doesn't line up with the cylinder centers/valve springs without some modification. I'm just getting to this part myself. Keith's solution is to cut it into pieces in order to shorten it; I'm afraid I will have to go this route myself although I'm not thrilled about it because you want that shaft arrow straight and doing this will make that a challenge, to say the least. I plan on pre-boring the camshaft to fit a locating pin before cutting it apart.
Cheers
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Thanks for the info Bo, however the camshaft was well and truly c/a'd on before the problem came to light, we live and learn.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello Pete:
Yes, each model is indeed a learning experience. Luckily, you had an extra engine to put in the model. Sometimes the aftermarket stuff just doesn't cut the mustard.
Looking forward to see how you are progressing.
Best
Mark
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Well it looks like I can go ahead with the new engine, I managed to get the Taurus camshaft off without any damage to the cylinders, so I will carry on building it with the kit camshaft, which I know fits ok, I will see how things go, I can always fall back on the spare engine if disaster strikes again.
Cheers
Pete.
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Your interior looks awesome! Too bad about the Taurus parts. I know you will pull through with flying colors!
RAGIII
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Nice interior work Pete, and the green fuel tank looks just right in the fuse structure. You used oils for the woodwork?
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Thanks guys.
You used oils for the woodwork?
Hi Mike, yes I used oils for the woodwork, I use Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd fast drying oil colours, they are just like ordinary oils but they dry over night so you don't have to wait for a week for them to dry.
Cheers
Pete.
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Next update;
The wash on the inside of the cockpit hasn't come out that well, but most of it will be hidden anyway.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol12_zpsef57fccb.jpg)
This is the engine after the Taurus mishap, having to use the Taurus valve springs, the rest is kit parts.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol14_zps5827b05e.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol15_zps6a74f89f.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol16_zps3caf2a9d.jpg)
If all else fails, this will be the engine that I fall back on.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol13_zpsd120bb0f.jpg)
Cheers
Pete.
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Not a bad looking fall back position, I'd say; pipe details look great
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Pete,
Excellent details on the Mercedes my old friend. Your wash on the interior doen't look bad at all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Great looking cockpit sides and engine Pete!
michael
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Hello, Pete -
I agree with Gregory - I don't think your interior wash looks bad either. Good luck on the rest of your build!
Regards
Dave
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Nice progress. I think the interior is very good and will look good, as you say, when closed up. It cetainly achieves the right effect. Both motors look the part too.
Steve
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Thanks for the response guys.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello Pete:
I have to concur with the rest of the guys here, the wash does the trick. It highlights the interior details to good effect, both engines look the part as well. As Bo wrote, not a bad fall back position.
Looking forward to more progress.
Best
Mark
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Hi Mark;
Thanks for the comments, I have some of the Taurus spark plugs, just trying to work out a way to do the wires and connectors.
Cheers
Pete.
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Looking great Pete :)
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The wood grain looks good from here Pete on all of it.That fall back engine makes me wonder why you bought the other.I have got to get a WNW kit just wanting to get a couple other builds under my belt.All in all Pete some very Nice work!
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Thanks guys,
Kevin, the engine is the one that comes with the kit, I just bought some Taurus parts to enhance it, unfortunately they didn't work out too well.
Cheers
Pete.
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Maybe you might want to apply a wash to the engine bay, too? I think this will diminish your feeling about a bad wash for the cockpit, as there will be less discrepancy?
The enine still looks ok. I would not change that, again.
Just go ahead!
Stefan
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Hi Stefan;
Yes I will be applying a wash to the engine bay as well, hopefully it will be a bit more 'oily'.
Cheers
Pete.
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Well the latest update will be some time coming, I'm gonna have to revert to the standby engine, the new engine has gone hopelessly wrong, I've never known more things go wrong on a build, ever, I just don't have any luck on Rolands at all.
Cheers
Pete.
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Well, I've buttoned up the fusilage ok, it's painted and oiled, I'm using the reserve engine, hopefully pics will follow shortly.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
Keep up the excellent works my old friend.Looking forward to the latest photos.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Morning all;
At last an update of the build, ready to start adding the pretty bits now.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol17_zpscdfaa914.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol18_zpsd5db7490.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Roland%20DVIa/rol19_zps57c4972b.jpg)
Cheers
Pete.
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Your clear varnish over unstained wood looks spot on, Pete. The contrast between the fuselage and the lightly golden-stained vertical tail surfaces adds a very nice touch. Lovely build you've got going here!
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Thanks Vickers.
Cheers
Pete.
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I just keep seeing something new everyday - I'm loving the varnish over timber effect - subtle, and beautiful.
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That wood looks very very nice Pete!
how did you do it, if you dont mind sharing your secrets ;)
michael
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I'll add kudos as well Pete. If you have no luck with Rolands it's certainly not apparent here, the wood planking finish is exceptional! It's looking like a a very nice finished product to add to your display.
Cheers,
Lance
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Pete,
Wow that's some of the best light colored wood work I'm seen by anyone. I absolutely love what you've done. OUTSTANDING!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks for the comments guys, I really appreciate them.
That wood looks very very nice Pete!
how did you do it, if you dont mind sharing your secrets ;)
michael
Hi Michael;
For the wood effect, I used Vallejo Model Air Sand (71075) for the base coat, then for the fusilage I used Winsor & Newton Griffon Alkyd fast drying oil colours, these are the ones that dry overnight, very useful, I mixed White and Burnt Umber to get the light effect and thin coated the fusilage, I added some more Burnt Umber to darken the mix a bit and put a few streaks on and brushed them in, I then let this dry overnight, then put some random dots of the mix on and using a very large dirt encrusted finger rubbed them in.
For the vertical tail, same base colour, then for the paint mix I used White and Raw Sienna using the same technique as the fusilage except for the large finger part.
Cheers
Pete.
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Excellent work!!
Steve
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Cheers Pete it looks stunning
michael
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Cheers Pete it looks stunning
michael
Pleasure.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello Pete:
The wood is stunning! This is really coming together nicely and I look forward to seeing you progress. Thanks for sharing your technique as well. I have this kit and will give your technique a go.
Best
Mark
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Hello Pete:
The wood is stunning! This is really coming together nicely and I look forward to seeing you progress. Thanks for sharing your technique as well. I have this kit and will give your technique a go.
Best
Mark
Glad to share it with you Mark, hope it works ok for you.
Cheers
Pete.
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Looking good Pete - glad to see you seem to have overcome the problems you encountered earlier on.
Regards
Dave
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Thanks Dave, the build seems to be going a bit smoother now.
Cheers
Pete.
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Sorry guys, but I missed out a step in my method for doing the wood on the fusilage, after putting the streaks on and brushing them in, I left the fusilage to dry overnight before putting the dots on and rubbing them in.
Cheers
Pete.
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Great work on the fuse Pete and great progress. Looking forward to more shots soon ;)
Andrew
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Many thanks Andrew.
Cheers
Pete.
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Oh boy, just finished a marathon decalling session with the Wood and Wire decals, are they fragile, you bet they are and it doesn't seem to matter what you do to them either, however I have managed to get the bottom wing finished at long last, so I hope I can progress ok from here.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
The wood effect looks superb. Well done mate ;)
vB
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Many thanks vonB.
Cheers
Pete.
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Sorry about the lack of updates guys, but at the moment I'm having a little time away from modelling, things at home, which I have mentioned earlier are no better, in fact if anything, they are getting worse, but no doubt I will return in the not too distant future to bore you all with my models.
Cheers
Pete.
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I think you are doing a super job on the Roland, Pete, despite
engine and other problems. Your wood effects are nothing short
of spectacular. Wishing you the best.
Cheers,
Ernie
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we will be hear to cheer you on when you get back into it Pete - take care
michael
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Take your time Pete - but remember to take YOUR time. You deserve to get to a personal sanctuary too.
Steve
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Pete,
Lovely wood work! Stunning!
RAGIII
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Thanks for your great comments guys.
Cheers
Pete.
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Nice build. You can find some inspiration here http://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=71828
Regards Jan