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Title: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 24, 2024, 05:45:15 AM

Here is my current build, after large scale, the time has come for 72nd scale. I am so happy Lukgraph decided to release their newest models in 72nd scale. It is a Polish trainer aircraft from 1930s, which I like very much because it is a biplane!

I was already busy with removing the 3D printed elements from the trees, polishing the print traces, priming with One Shot primer. It looks like a pleasant side project.

(https://i.ibb.co/9cvmcjt/20240823-213424.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QjBs4xZ/20240823-212738.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cgfy97C/20240823-212720.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/h75FkVP/20240823-212343.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/VWmdXgK/20240823-212415.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3d3mcmp/20240823-213241.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w4NgY6C/20240823-213132.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: DaddyO on August 24, 2024, 06:05:37 AM

Looks a really nice little project and great start  8)

Paul

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: RAGIII on August 24, 2024, 09:28:49 AM

I will, of course, follow along!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 24, 2024, 11:27:09 AM

Looking forward to this one, as I do all your builds! It looks to be a beautiful little kit and I'm sure you'll work your usual magic on it.

Dutch
PS - Is that a J-5 Whirlwind, or do my eyes deceive me?

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on August 24, 2024, 05:54:10 PM

Best of luck with this one. I am sure you will overcome any challenges.....

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: hadzi on August 24, 2024, 09:42:28 PM

oooo! 1/72 again! Do you have the kit with corrected struts and undercarriage?

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 24, 2024, 09:54:43 PM

Quote from: Dutch522 on August 24, 2024, 11:27:09 AM

Looking forward to this one, as I do all your builds! It looks to be a beautiful little kit and I'm sure you'll work your usual magic on it.

Dutch
PS - Is that a J-5 Whirlwind, or do my eyes deceive me?

Yes, it is, a licensed version from Polish Škoda factory.

Quote from: hadzi on August 24, 2024, 09:42:28 PM

oooo! 1/72 again! Do you have the kit with corrected struts and undercarriage?

Yes, I have  :)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 26, 2024, 12:40:43 AM

Some fun with interior tiny bits.

(https://i.ibb.co/BN5ZzNY/20240825-155621.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fG2mHK7/20240825-155726.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1Xwc13D/20240825-155757.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tXhBtCd/20240825-155824.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7Qj2jdk/20240825-155917.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jwdKs8H/20240825-155952.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 26, 2024, 06:18:16 AM

Ready for closing

(https://i.ibb.co/rfc2qPr/20240825-220121.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MCrQMgn/20240825-220132.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/VLGHTS0/20240825-220148.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MD6QRkp/20240825-220201.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hKK5JtT/20240825-220214.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DKV5GMh/20240825-220259.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 26, 2024, 04:20:17 PM

It looks like a very nice kit! And it's always a joy to follow along and see you do your magic  :)

A great start already!

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 27, 2024, 04:47:19 AM

The magic of wire inserts holding the bits together without any glue  :D

(https://i.ibb.co/rHJbPyp/20240826-203458.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/V2cJj78/20240826-203434.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QrYgCmz/20240826-203423.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TkHTncq/20240826-203347.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mFzTmb/20240826-203338.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HHFGr80/20240826-203333.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on August 27, 2024, 04:52:48 AM

Wow, nice engineering!

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 29, 2024, 07:59:41 AM

Cardboard rig used to fix the geometry of the lower wings. Liquid CA glue poured into the seams.
Stabilisers were glued earlier and their seams are already filled and sanded.

(https://i.ibb.co/BGFZ57f/20240828-234522.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fx7RC57/20240828-234548.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NtMkXSr/20240828-235201.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/99Nsrsk/20240828-235221.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on September 22, 2024, 02:55:14 AM

Finally some progress on this model. Khaki airbrushed, markings on kitbashed to get 81-148 7-F markings for a plane from the training squadron of 3rd Poznań Air Regiment.

(https://i.ibb.co/nCSMRCb/20240921-184332.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GJkCKsf/20240921-184242.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/s5swgDw/20240921-184309.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Zhv4xY3/20240921-184259.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3Y8xh4q/20240921-184222.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on September 23, 2024, 08:11:22 AM

And some more...

(https://i.ibb.co/TmgQNG8/20240923-000555.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7yxthcw/20240923-000657.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mvpH741/20240923-000805.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: RAGIII on September 23, 2024, 10:28:40 AM

As always, your work is neat, clean, and well detailed! Looking terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on September 23, 2024, 08:21:30 PM

I can't believe I haven't noticed this one before. As usual your turning it into another masterpiece.
Alan.

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on September 24, 2024, 06:03:53 PM

This is looking very nice (but no surprise there...... ;))

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 01, 2024, 08:13:46 PM

Thank you but we have to wait to see the final outcome....
The progress on this little is damn slow. But finally, some preparations for the shading.

(https://i.ibb.co/Lr9zp35/20241001-084257.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/W2qq9NJ/20241001-084313.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GFN9RYP/20241001-084323.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 03, 2024, 03:22:58 AM

The engine unit and shading done. Now for some wash to bring out the tiny details of surfaces.

(https://i.ibb.co/SQQzTVj/20241002-191207.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/B3jyVMC/20241002-191149.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2kQhvtn/20241002-185848.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/J5y6rjP/20241002-185909.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/n8qnWXg/20241002-190109.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on October 03, 2024, 06:22:30 PM

That looks really good, I really like the subtle shading effects. They give a good visual effect without being overdone.

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 07, 2024, 06:08:26 AM

Thank you, Nigel.

More progress.
First, wash is applied

(https://i.ibb.co/pvS25WY/20241006-212332.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wWm0Jg4/20241006-212345.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FbPjQMX/20241006-212433.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QmpVdLh/20241006-212445.jpg)

PE control horns attached

(https://i.ibb.co/bLkxPcR/20241006-212539.jpg)

Wheels painted, windscreens assembled from PE and acetate

(https://i.ibb.co/n6qcz3k/20241006-212615.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dPy31nQ/20241006-212636.jpg)

And one more cardboard rig used to assist the assembly of interplane struts - they are not in parallel planes.

(https://i.ibb.co/jW0xKWW/20241006-212241.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TcGZvqb/20241006-212252.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZB7Cx0P/20241006-214348.jpg)

And when the glue dried test fit to check the geometry. Acceptable!

(https://i.ibb.co/C7yZsNX/20241006-214204.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5nMTjhj/20241006-214216.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tQQ2SwV/20241006-214258.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: FAf on October 07, 2024, 04:18:05 PM

Looks good and you're, as always, both doing a fine job and a fine presentation of it.

Is this a completely 3D-printed kit or are there cast elements as well? I've been drawn to Lukgraph's homepage a lot lately, but I'm a bit hesitant about the extra work connected to the 3D-printing technology.

/Fredrik

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 10, 2024, 05:10:35 AM

Lukgraph turns to pure 3D pribt, no more cast resin. New kits, including this one are made in this technique, they are replacing selected older kits, too.
My opinion is that 3D print is less cumbersome than cast resin. And also the detail is much finer here.

And in the meantime my PWS became a biplane  8)

(https://i.ibb.co/G9VJTpp/20241009-195107.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3Rtc2H6/20241009-195125.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/C1kDQsD/20241009-195408.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9gMxQbb/20241009-210043.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0DWwGS4/20241009-210058.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on October 10, 2024, 05:51:49 PM

That is looking really impressive. Lovely work in a tiny scale!

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 11, 2024, 08:02:12 AM

Thanks, Nigel.

Main rigging lines tightened.
Elevators attached.
Holes on the upper wing under treatment.

(https://i.ibb.co/SrkjZms/20241010-232424.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/m0pkrCT/20241010-232444.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sQWsFQV/20241010-232520.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WsVF0Z7/20241010-233100.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 14, 2024, 08:01:18 AM

Completed! Now back to WW1 subjects  ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/jJd0sy8/pws26-01.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2KQb8Kb/pws26-02.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xsf6S09/pws26-03.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QXStqBL/pws26-04.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RYmdcNy/pws26-05.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gmhxt9y/pws26-06.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sC587J6/pws26-07.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GHLb3QD/pws26-08.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/VCvZ361/pws26-09.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nLCcR9H/pws26-10.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fFdb8yk/pws26-11.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tQ9Qgjf/pws26-12.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3yrXfjT/pws26-13.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cbsbKTY/pws26-14.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qkYFFBy/pws26-15.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/G0RRcV8/pws26-16.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Pt41R4m/pws26-17.jpg)

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: NigelR on October 14, 2024, 05:53:06 PM

That's an absolute gem Przem, well done! Looking forward to your next WWI build.....

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: hadzi on October 15, 2024, 12:23:14 AM

I love that bird, well done Przemek!!! Congratulations!
Best regards from Rotterdam - this time :P

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 15, 2024, 02:51:49 AM

Thank you, Nigel and Jurek.

BTW, I have changed the photos.

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: RAGIII on October 15, 2024, 04:51:43 AM

Sorry I missed most of this! As always beautifully painted, rigged, and detailed! Yet another gorgeous addition to your collection!
RAGIII

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on October 16, 2024, 12:07:04 AM

Another masterpiece from you (and I don't know how many times I have written that now).
Alan.

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: FAf on October 16, 2024, 01:14:37 AM

Looks good and I'm clearly tempted to buy one myself.
/Fredrik

Title: Re: PWS 26 (1/72, Lukgraph)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 20, 2024, 04:21:13 PM

Thanks, Rick, Alan and Fredrik. I am glad you like my little PWS.