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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on February 06, 2024, 07:32:44 AM
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After a little Albatros in 72 a large DH.9 in 32. I am going to build the Greek famous Spetsai.
(https://i.ibb.co/H7K2mZw/20240205-220131.jpg)
Many thanks to our aceww1 Spyros who provided me with lots of material on that plane including the contact to a Greek company producing corrected decals. Let me just say that the rays on the undersides will be red not blue in my model.
And here is the beginning. The dark wood has just been painted. And the main block of Puma engine assembled.
(https://i.ibb.co/3k3ZKNx/20240205-215707.jpg)
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I will be watching you closely ;)
Spyros
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As will I, but for different reasons! A great start Prze!
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Yay! What a start!
Im looking forward to this one - got two in my own stash and have thought about this scheme too :D
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Looking forward to seeing this, I have a DH9 in the pile to do, so I'm hoping to learn a lot from this build :)
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Thanks ;)
I will be watching you closely ;)
Spyros
I was kind of hoping for this. You may save me some serious blunders. Thanks in advance :)
Some more colours
(https://i.ibb.co/WtRtBR8/20240207-082751.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xm2DtqY/20240207-082758.jpg)
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Dear Przemo
Don't forget to put the mesh in the observation port between the pilot's feet.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78044.JPG) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78044)
And the wires to the electric dashboard lights.
Spyros
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Dear Przemo
Don't forget to put the mesh in the observation port between the pilot's feet.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78044.JPG) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78044)
And the wires to the electric dashboard lights.
Spyros
Thanks :) I will add the mesh. But the wires are so tiny, I may not be able to add them...
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Beautiful work so far Prze!
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A new Przemo build log is always something to look forward to, and this one more than usual since I've got the DH.9 and Ninak both sitting in the cupboard awaiting that far-off day when I'm finished with the Eindecker project...
Dutch
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A new Przemo build log is always something to look forward to...
Dutch
Definetly agree! A Greek profile is moreover something seen very rarely...
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You are very kind and intimidatingly over-trusting in me. Anyway, I will do my best.
So here is some more progress. First, note that I have added the grill in the pilot floor window and that I have not added the electric wires on the instrument panel - I am sorry for this Spyros.
Besides I am glad to announce that in the starboard truss rigging I have used my self-made eyelets for the first time!
One more note, the wash on the camera still needs a retouch...
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Dear Prezmo,
Very nice work.
Something doesn't stick to me in the coloring of the camera.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78048.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78048) (https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78047.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78047)
Spyros
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Dear Prezmo,
Very nice work.
Something doesn't stick to me in the coloring of the camera.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78048.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78048) (https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78047.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78047)
Spyros
I have followed the colour guide from the WNW instruction. Maybe there were various colour versions. Anyway, I think I will leave mine as it is.
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That interior is looking amazing already Prze, top notch work!
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Some more bits put together.
(https://i.ibb.co/rt3803x/20240208-233352.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/rMb9Hd2/20240208-233202.jpg)
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That's looking very nice indeed. And another lovely instrument panel! That is one of the great things about 1/32 scale, things like the instrument panel can look very realistic.
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Blazing ahead faster than I can read! And it's looking mighty fine, great work on the details ;D
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Absolutely lovely work, Przemo, your painting skills are a source of constant wonder.
Regarding the camera, I think we can safely assume that if the instructions called for those colo(u)rs, it's because somewhere in a climate-controlled warehouse belonging to Peter Jackson, there are a half-dozen originals sitting on a shelf that the WnW team had to use for reference. Richie W posted a photo of the Type C a few months ago in his epic BE.2 build:
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVDMXnd6/IMG-4719.jpg)
Slightly more red finish, maybe, which would photograph on orthochromatic film as looking very dark like the ones Spyros posted. So maybe both interpretations are right...? ;)
Dutch
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Dear Prezmo,
Very nice work.
Something doesn't stick to me in the coloring of the camera.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78048.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78048) (https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/1fe173d08e/78047.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/78047)
Spyros
I have followed the colour guide from the WNW instruction. Maybe there were various colour versions. Anyway, I think I will leave mine as it is.
Although there was obviously some variation in colors on the L Type camera, Prezmo's looks pretty good to me
(https://i.ibb.co/D80C7PG/camera-Ltype-IWM.jpg)
From the Imperial War Museum collection
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30004931
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Thank you everyone for your input on camera colours. I will leave mine as dark yellow as WNW instruction is calling.
Also thanks for your kind words on this project.
Now I will make a one-week break, it is my winter holidays, you know :)
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The holidays are over and I am back to reality. Luckily, it also includes modeling.
I did the cockpit assembly and dryfit the innards into the fuselage halves. The fit is fine, the slots will disappear with a small pressure and quick glue.
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Beautiful work, Przemo. It's somewhat startling to realize how far aviation progressed during the Great War; both began as observation machines, but this large "office" crammed with gear is a world away from my little Eindecker with its handful of instruments and two tiny trap doors in the floor.
Hope your holiday went well, do they really have Canaries in the Canary Islands?
Dutch
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Beautiful work, Przemo. It's somewhat startling to realize how far aviation progressed during the Great War; both began as observation machines, but this large "office" crammed with gear is a world away from my little Eindecker with its handful of instruments and two tiny trap doors in the floor.
Hope your holiday went well, do they really have Canaries in the Canary Islands?
Dutch
You are right, the cockpits of early and late WW1 aircraft differed a lot.
As for Canary Islands, I read the name came from Latin word 'canis', i.e. the dog. There are indeed no canaries there. Yet, I have not seen too many dogs, except for the ones brought there by tourists.
And, yes, thank you, the holidays were fantastic - we love such a tropical break in the middle of winter cold and greyness.
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Another very nice PrzemoL job that I follow with great attention.
As I follow the blog, two questions come to mind.
Was the control column of the observer's station fixed or removable? And if so, how was it stored?
In Bombing configuration, was the camera taken away?
Richard
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Excellent work, and good to see that everything has gone together really nicely. I have this one to do and it is encouraging to see the interior going together so well.
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Another very nice PrzemoL job that I follow with great attention.
As I follow the blog, two questions come to mind.
Was the control column of the observer's station fixed or removable? And if so, how was it stored?
In Bombing configuration, was the camera taken away?
Richard
I can answer the first question. Indeed the observer control column was removable and it was stored on a shelf on the left side of the cockpit - WNW kit has this option.
As for the camera in the bomber variant - I do not know if it was present or removed. I would guess it depended on the mission type.
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The fuselage is put together, the seams are being treated. After 10 years since my first DH.9 I have forgotten the weird technological break out of it and overly tight tolerances designed by WNW. It will take some time before I am happy with those...
(https://i.ibb.co/Wx6GBbH/received-1410764412871727.jpg)
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The work on Puma engine. First colours on and a couple of missing pipes prepared.
(https://i.ibb.co/FwWdDgN/20240225-114945.jpg)
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Lovely work on the interior Prze and I'm sorry for your tolerance issues. All the best for the next steps!
The holidays are over and I am back to reality. Luckily, it also includes modeling.
Now that's my kind of reality! ;D
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Very nice progress, this is a good looking kit and a good looking build. It will be very helpful when I get around to doing this one.
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Thanks, Zac and Nigel.
Puma for Spetsai assembled awaiting the wash to stain it and bring out the details.
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Factory fresh and awaiting test runs!
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Looking very good, the extra pipe work adds to the realism.
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Thanks.
Some more work.
The engine test fit into the fuselage but it will be mounted only after all airbrushing is done to ease the masking. The exhausts tips moulded as solid had to be drilled out. And the upper engine cowls which I will have in open position - thinned down for a better realism.
(https://i.ibb.co/rc0kV0v/20240226-205428.jpg)
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Lovely work Prze!
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More preparations. The camo scheme drawings from the kit instructions scaled to 1/32, mirror imaged for the tape to be attached overleaf and cut and corrected at few spots basing on the photos of Spetsai kindly provided by Spyros.
Also, the control surfaces armed with wire inserts to reinforce the joints.
And Tamiya acrylic paints for the camo acquired :)
(https://i.ibb.co/BjvZK8q/20240302-161231.jpg)
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Love following along with this build… beautiful and elegant work as always, PrzemoL. What did you use to paint the engine?
Dutch
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Thanks, David for your kind words.
For metal bits I am using Vallejo acrylics from Metal Color range. Here I mixed Dark Aluminium with Silver.
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This is looking really good, it's going to be an impressive scheme. Thanks for sharing the step by step pictures, they are very helpful.
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Thanks, Nigel.
Stings are being prepared.
(https://i.ibb.co/dpKydGm/20240305-220325.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DwjLxFZ/20240305-220248.jpg)
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Today just a small step - a handful of control horns, cleaned and armed with self-twisted eyelets.
(https://i.ibb.co/Sm8Gpww/20240306-184838.jpg)
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A small step, perhaps, but done with your usual sense of fine craftsmanship.
I was friends with the late Leo Opdycke from WWI Aero magazine, who built a 1:1 Bristol Scout in his basement over a period of about ten years. I asked him how he managed to do it once and he said “I made sure I did something on it every day. Sometimes it was just cutting out a rib or drilling a hole in a fitting, but I always managed to do something.”
And just think, the best part is that you won’t have to knock a hole in your basement wall in order to get the D.H. out like he did with his plane!
Dutch
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Lovely work, and more helpful photos for those of us with the kit in the stash :)
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Just awesome work! Much to learn and great tips given - thanks :)
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Thank you :)
A small step, perhaps, but done with your usual sense of fine craftsmanship.
I was friends with the late Leo Opdycke from WWI Aero magazine, who built a 1:1 Bristol Scout in his basement over a period of about ten years. I asked him how he managed to do it once and he said “I made sure I did something on it every day. Sometimes it was just cutting out a rib or drilling a hole in a fitting, but I always managed to do something.”
And just think, the best part is that you won’t have to knock a hole in your basement wall in order to get the D.H. out like he did with his plane!
Dutch
Good points, David.
I indeed tend to do at least a small bit every day. It is also because of my addiction. If I do not spend some time a day at my bench I become anxious...
So here are some recent steps. The colouring has started at the undersides. Self made masks are at work. There will be some small retouches required around the rib tapes, but it works fine overall.
(https://i.ibb.co/zZnMRHp/20240311-185254.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/q16Ghnx/20240311-190453.jpg)
And here are the decals which arrived exactly today from LMDecals to replace the apparently wrong-coloured and some wrong-shaped kit decals.
(https://i.ibb.co/d6fWvRv/20240311-190312.jpg)
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I like it
:-* Spyros
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Yay, more masking for the people! Those rib tapes really are a nuisance when masking, but this looks good!
/F
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You’re a braver man than I am, PrzemoL. No way I’d attempt masking like that… but it looks gorgeous.
DV
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Wow, this is going to be very colourful! Great work with the masking, a few touch ups will have it looking superb. Excellent research on this one as well.
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Superb work! :o :o :o
Bob
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Thank you very much for your kind words.
The retouches were straightforward. And first LMDecals on - they are easy to place, conform to the rib tapes almost without any pressure, very highly recommended.
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Spyros
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That is a truly spectacular masking job Prze, bravo!
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Thank you very much for your kind words.
The retouches were straightforward. And first LMDecals on - they are easy to place, conform to the rib tapes almost without any pressure, very highly recommended.
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Hi Przemol,
I took a look at LM Decals and the don't seem to make 1:32nd scale decals normally.
Closest are !:35th.
Were your decals a special order?
Mike
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Thank you very much for your kind words.
The retouches were straightforward. And first LMDecals on - they are easy to place, conform to the rib tapes almost without any pressure, very highly recommended.
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Hi Przemol,
I took a look at LM Decals and the don't seem to make 1:32nd scale decals normally.
Closest are !:35th.
Were your decals a special order?
Mike
Mike, they have LMX series which are printed on order in any scale. Mine is LMX0032 set but without the blue arrow decal which was for earlier Spetsai scheme. I decided to skip it to reduce the cost which depends on the decal area. It is an advantage of that series, you can pick up what you really need.
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Przem,
what color did you use for the linen and red?
Spyros
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Superb work, Prze. Not sure how I've missed this one before.
Lovely stuff
Sandy
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Thank you, everyone.
Przem,
what color did you use for the linen and red?
Spyros
Linen is Pactra A112 Mid Stone, red is Vallejo RLM23 red. It is all going to be postshaded along the rib tapes with beige.
Also note, that the WB in my mobile phone camera is not perfect.
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Fantastic work PrzemoL! I 've seen that the roundels on LMDecals do not have the white circle which is present in WnW decals (like the RAF ones). Is this considered to be more accurate in case of Greek Navy?
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Fantastic work PrzemoL! I 've seen that the roundels on LMDecals do not have the white circle which is present in WnW decals (like the RAF ones). Is this considered to be more accurate in case of Greek Navy?
Hi statz
The (Royal) Hellenic (Greek) Navy followed British standards. so the lower wing roundels did not have a white border like the English ones. Those of the upper wing had a white border.
Spyros
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Thank you, Spyros, for answering in my stead.
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Thank you Spyros! Again, excellent job Przemol
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It is going very slowly... but always forward ;)
The undersides shaded. Now for masking and spraying the upper surfaces with a narrow overlap on the undersides...
(https://i.ibb.co/935QtD6/20240321-183030.jpg)
Also the background for wooden struts is done.
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And more work on the struts and control horns.
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Everything is still looking splendid! It's really drawing attention to itself.
/F
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Fabulous work, I love your treatment of the discolouration of the CDL. Subtle but incredibly realistic. This is going to be a stunning build when it's done....
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Thanks!
And now onto the upper sides.
(https://i.ibb.co/QrQ809T/20240326-200014.jpg)
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Elegant and beautiful work as always, my friend. It’s a privilege to be able to follow along with your builds, I learn something from nearly every post.
Dutch
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Looking good. A question for you - it looks like you do not apply an undercoat before the top coat. If that is the case, do you ever have any problem with the top coats of paint lifting off?
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Thanks!
Looking good. A question for you - it looks like you do not apply an undercoat before the top coat. If that is the case, do you ever have any problem with the top coats of paint lifting off?
Indeed, I prime the surfaces only occassionally. I will probably do it with the fuselage, as the joints there still require verification.
Sometimes I have to repair the damage on very rare occassions. Washing the elements with a detergent and weakening the masking tape glue usually does its job.
And the current progress - the upper surfaces will now undergo the shading. And the fuselage is being prepared for the primer.
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Gorgeous work! The tiny loops in the control horns, are fantastic. That is some really tiny work.
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Glad to see you're making progress, PrzemoL, everything looks up to your usual amazing standards!
Dutch
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All I can do is shake my head in amazement. Wonderful progress Prze!
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Indeed, I prime the surfaces only occassionally. I will probably do it with the fuselage, as the joints there still require verification.
Sometimes I have to repair the damage on very rare occassions. Washing the elements with a detergent and weakening the masking tape glue usually does its job.
Thanks for that. That might help me build quicker!
Your build is progressing beautifully, this is going to look fantastic when done.
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Thanks for kind comments!
The upper sides shaded
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Cool, look like "SPETSAI"
Spyros
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Great, clean and precise work. DH9 is gaining momentum.
Regards
Lukasz
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Brilliant work! And, as stated before, the painting really makes the model stand out and draw attention to it self!
/F
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Thank you.
Today I continued with the rudder. And scratched two non-standard elements at the gunner cockpit wall.
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Lovely work, those additions are very precise and and will really add to the finished model. And you can see them as well!
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I don’t get it… what’s the point of spending time on details that are actually visible?
Dutch
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I don’t get it… what’s the point of spending time on details that are actually visible?
Dutch
;D
;D ;D ;D
More of the slow progress. Fuselage under paint work, wings and tail feathers just dry fit to pose for these photos.
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This is looking stunning so far, that scheme is really striking in the correct colours.
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Thanks, Nigel.
And today the fuselage got its colours.
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Absoultely gorgeous, PrzemoL. Or Πολύ όμορφος, as they'd say in Greece... (I think, anyway!)
Dutch
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Nice masking work! Lovely clean finish on the camo.
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What can I say that the others haven't already pointed out? You are a true master of your craft.
Seeing this is making me kick myself for not getting this kit before the only way to get it was through the parasites on ebay, who want $300USD+ for it. Same is true of SO MANY other WNW kits. :'(
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What can I say that the others haven't already pointed out? You are a true master of your craft.
Seeing this is making me kick myself for not getting this kit before the only way to get it was through the parasites on ebay, who want $300USD+ for it. Same is true of SO MANY other WNW kits. :'(
It is one of the few kits that you can still find in the market.
https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/en/Aircrafts/Aircraft-Models-1-24-1-32/Aircraft-WW1/AMC-DH-9
Spyros
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What can I say that the others haven't already pointed out? You are a true master of your craft.
Seeing this is making me kick myself for not getting this kit before the only way to get it was through the parasites on ebay, who want $300USD+ for it. Same is true of SO MANY other WNW kits. :'(
Closer to you and for less:
This kit can be had for $100 + Shipping + Tax
https://andyshhq.com/products/wingnut-wings-32035-amc-dh-9
Just in case you are interested
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Thanks!
And, yes, go and grab one of these while they are still there. I would do it if it was not the third DH.9/9a in my collection.
And this one finally got the name together with the last remaining markings.
(https://i.ibb.co/JjVpWYG/20240413-161203.jpg)
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And 100 self made eyelets for the rigging. Should be enough even with a small provision for the insatiable carpet monster ;)
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Just catching up on this one - more Prze magic, I love it!!
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Cheers,
BC
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Wow! Just wow! It really is a impressive masking job and its looking truly amazing! ;D
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I feel as if it took me ages to complete but finally the paint work, shading and wash are done. And the final assembly could begin!
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Marvelous. I really can't wait to see this big beast completed...
Dutch
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That is all looking very lovely! I really like the subtlety of your shading/weathering, you are really bringing the parts to life without overdoing it. Beautiful work.
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Again I feel compelled to hang my paint brush up in surrender, knowing i'll never be able to achieve such wonderful painting! :o
Amazing work as always Prze!
Cheers,
BC
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That looks really very nice!
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Thank you...
Brad, do not exaggerate. Your modelling is one of my inspirations.
Today's progress - the undercarriage complete, the tail surfaces rigged, all those lovely details under the centre upper wing are being added.
(https://i.ibb.co/CJJvFZf/20240425-213215.jpg)
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Some more details added before it will become a biplane - fuel lines, cabane struts and rigging lines and the rigging in the wing root opening.
(https://i.ibb.co/kJ5vnHw/20240427-232125.jpg)
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Not only is this your Usual Gorgeous work but it is being done using a unique scheme! Simply Stunning Przemo!
RAGIII
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More stunning work. And this thread will be so helpful for when I get round to doing mine.
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Extraordinary detail Prze, and another beautiful example of our Hobby's very best! As always a truly enjoyable experience to follow your progress.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you for these kind words, gentlemen
Here is more steps - inner interplane struts were attqched, then the upper wing jumped on. The wing cellule requires a couple of props (two paint jars and the bottle of paint thinner ;) ). When the glue is set I will squeeze the outer struts and then will remove the props hoping that the geometry will be preserved. If not, then there is still a chance to correct it by the structural monofilament rigging ;D
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I think we all learn something from each and every one of your build threads, PrzemoL, at least I know I do. Your work is an inspiration!
Dutch
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I really enjoy following this build come together! Its just so well done!
The amount of rigging is looking a bit scary. Hopefully im up to the task once I get to the one in my stash :)
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Outer struts onboard. Rigging of the wings cellule well underway.
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Awesome Przemaslaw! It is amazing that even an outstanding build like yours looks even better once the rigging starts!
RAGIII
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Awesome! You say you are using monofilament for the rigging, could you briefly describe your method, especially your process for the attachment points. And apologies, you've probably explained this somewhere else on another thread..... ;)
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Thank you, Rick and Nigel.
Awesome! You say you are using monofilament for the rigging, could you briefly describe your method, especially your process for the attachment points. And apologies, you've probably explained this somewhere else on another thread..... ;)
Indeed, I have ;)
You can find it in the tutorial in this forum:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7902.0
in its second part devoted to structural rigging in 32nd scale.
Here in DH.9, in the absence (almost everywhere) of the turnbuckles, it is the basic version with wire eyelets and polyimide tubes.
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Being the great lover of language that I am I'm wondering whether anyone can explain how the phrase "I am going" — if that's actually the translation of σπετσαι — applies to this aeroplane? Some metaphorical meaning, maybe, since it participated in the victory flyover of Constantinople at the end of the war...?
Dutch
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I believe everything probably already has been said, but this is a really fun build to follow and the rigging is absolutely, as Rick mentioned, lifting it a notch higher.
/Fredrik
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Being the great lover of language that I am I'm wondering whether anyone can explain how the phrase "I am going" — if that's actually the translation of σπετσαι — applies to this aeroplane? Some metaphorical meaning, maybe, since it participated in the victory flyover of Constantinople at the end of the war...?
Dutch
After the capitulation of the Ottoman Empire, a Greek Squadron led by Plotarch Aristides Moraitinis flew to the airport of Ag. Stefano, in Constantinople (Istanbul).
The squadron consisted of 4 DH.4 and 1 DH.9. The flight over Constantinople took place on November 1, 1918 with a landing at Ag. Stefano.
Moskovinos also participated among the pilots. During the return of the squadron, at the airport of Mundros (Lemnos), the plane of Moschovinos overturned during landing.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/5f4a8d465e/77973.JPG) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/77973)
The "SPETSAI" of Moskovinos was painted in the typical colors of the British planes of the time (PC 10 and Linen).
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/5f4a8d465e/77964.jpg) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/77964)
The drawing made by Przemo is from the "SPETSAI" flight over Smyrna (Asia Minor) in May 1919.
(https://www.mchost.gr/thumb/5f4a8d465e/77974.JPG) (https://www.mchost.gr/v/77974)
SPETSES is an island in the Argosaronic gulf, between Athens and the Peloponnese, famous for its maritime tradition.
Together with the other 2 famous islands (HYDRA and PSARA) they formed the largest percentage of the Greek fleet in the fight for independence (1821-1829).
The Greek Navy traditionally names its ships and the rest of its vessels with the names of islands, naval battles, archaeo-Hellenic deities, names of Heroes, etc.
Dear Przemo, I apologize once again for abusing your space.
Spyros
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Dear Spyros, please do not apologize. Quite contrary, I am grateful for that extended explanation. In the matter of fact I like very much to know the history background of every aircraft I am modeling. Without it the model would lack a true soul in my eyes.
Another evening which brought me closer to completion of Spetsai. The main rigging is done. The bombs release mechanism on board, also the cooling water tank jumped on.
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That is really nice as is all you builds
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You can find it in the tutorial in this forum:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7902.0
Thanks, I should have looked there - I have seen that sub forum but not clicked on it!! Doh! ::)
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Tail feathers connected.
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One step closer to completion! And Spyros, ευχαριστώ!... like PrzemoL, knowing the history behind the aircraft adds a great deal of enjoyment for me.
Dutch
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One step closer to completion! And Spyros, ευχαριστώ!... like PrzemoL, knowing the history behind the aircraft adds a great deal of enjoyment for me.
Dutch
Παρακαλώ!
Spyros
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Even more close...
Now just the engine connections, propeller, windshields and Scarff with Lewis are missing.
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Awesome!!!! Looks great with the Engine in place!!
RAGIII
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Nothing but thumbs up from here! 👍👍👍
/F
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Wow! Admiring the build! Top quality stuff as always!
The red on the bottom is really lovely :D
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Thank you.
Spetsai is almost ready. I just need to touch the scratchbuilt bottom valve at the radiator with a steel colour. I have almost forgotten adding this bit.
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Gorgeous!
RAGIII
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Stunning!
And fan-fold computer paper. I haven't seen that since the 1980s!!
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Thanks...
Stunning!
And fan-fold computer paper. I haven't seen that since the 1980s!!
Unearthed from an old office drawer. Now I am using it as a table cover during airbrushing and as a backdrop for quick photos ;)