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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: DaddyO on August 03, 2025, 07:25:32 PM
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Morning all
Plunging straight into this one I had a quick look through the various kits on the shelf and decided that I ought to reduce the stash of Pegasus kits. Whilst the Roden version looks much nicer in terms of detail I've a soft spot for these very simple models and I do have a PART etch set and Roden kit that I can call on if detail replacement bits become necessary :)
Leaning heavily on Mike Sandbaggers lovely 1/32 version of the same aircraft for reference and inspiration I'd recommend you take a look at his build to be found elsewhere on this forum.
First up is the obligatory 'what's in the box image'
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54696458671_abc4691513_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkkDyT)DSC_1731 (https://flic.kr/p/2rkkDyT) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
Main components look accurate enough on first inspection, but first job will be to sand off the wing detail so that I can thin the wings down a bit and cut out the slots for the control horns. After that we'll turn to the fuselage insides for more sanding and scraping and general clean up. I'll discard the cast items and make up struts using filed brass wire as per usual.
Paul
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Good luck on this one Paul. You might call this a 'simpler kit' but I think it is anything but simple. These Pegasus kits, though accurate, need a lot of extra work. I am sure though that you will see it proud.
Alan.
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Good luck on this one Paul. You might call this a 'simpler kit' but I think it is anything but simple. These Pegasus kits, though accurate, need a lot of extra work. I am sure though that you will see it proud.
Alan.
Cheers Alan
Had a go at a couple so I know exactly what you mean. ;)
Perhaps I'm a bit odd, but I do prefer a challenging kit to one that just falls together without any drama (although I am intending this to be a fairly simple build so won't be going to town on stuff that's never seen at least that's the initial idea) ::)
Paul
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I know the kit, it won't be easy. But with your skills, something great will come of it. Good luck!
Joerg
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Paul will knock this out of the park. Looks like a mini Blue Max kit.
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Good choice, it will be nice to see a DI in the tiny scale. If we could see it of course...... ;) ;D
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I know the kit, it won't be easy. But with your skills, something great will come of it. Good luck!
Joerg
Thank you Joerg 8)
(Just checked I've got another which could be made into a DII, both DIII versions, a DV and the two seat CIII as well as a W4. It looks like I could spend the rest of the year only building Pegasus Albatros kits!) :o
Paul will knock this out of the park. Looks like a mini Blue Max kit.
;D That's very kind Allan. Hope I can live up to your expectations with this one
(I think Chris Gannon was responsible for both ranges) :-\
Good choice, it will be nice to see a DI in the tiny scale. If we could see it of course...... ;) ;D
LOL it'll appear soon matey . . . .look I've made a start on the wingy bits ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54700469200_9b73833c8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkGcKW)Pegasus D1 wings (https://flic.kr/p/2rkGcKW) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
Simple rub down top and bottom to thin them down a bit and then scored new rib positions on the top surfaces only (paint and masking will be used to indicate the ribs on the bottom) Then reshaped the trailing edge and cut out the slots for the torque bars(?) on the ailerons, inserted a bit of stretched sprue and finally added some new hinges from 5 thou card.
A quick spray of primer showed everything up and where I was a bit heavy handed scoring lines, so a swoosh of sandpaper brought everything to a point that I was happy. I've left the details on the centre of the bottom wing for the moment, but I suspect most will disappear at the sanding stage and need replacing.
Next up more sanding and scraping to thin down the fuselage (riveting stuff so far eh?) :D
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Will be following when I can ...
Alexis
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Nice start, those scored wing ribs look excellent, very effective in this scale.
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Will be following when I can ...
Alexis
Thanks Alexis nice to have you on board :)
Nice start, those scored wing ribs look excellent, very effective in this scale.
Cheers matey, yes I think in the smaller scales especially ribs are often a bit overdone; I've been experimenting with a similar technique to William (Adair) using masks and primer to build up a rib which looks really good but wanted to keep it simple on this one
In other news a package from Mr Gaspatch has just arrived with some beautifully detailed resin guns for this one and the BE2. I'll try and get some pics later
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Here's what you get when the Sturdy packaging has been removed :o
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54703387418_c28303086b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXaf3)Gaspatch MG's (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXaf3) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
One pair of absolutely exquisite resin machine guns complete with sight on the left hand one. Some careful separation of the gates required, but nothing too onerous. There are also a pair of cartridge belts already shaped to fit into them.
Even with carriage from Greece (which didn't take too long) these are excellent value IMO at ?6.00 a pair + carriage compared with the equivalent miniworld versions currently sold by Hannants for ?7.20each + carriage. Since there is a minimum carriage from Gaspatch I ordered 5 sets of various Spandau, Lewis and Vickers which will keep me going for the next few projects
Anyway enough drooling I'll get the rest of the main components finished shortly so I'll be able to start the actual build
Paul
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As if by magic here they are -
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54703927813_16df603efc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkZVTc)DSC_1732 (https://flic.kr/p/2rkZVTc) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
Obviously lots of thinning for the fuselage sides meant that a very simple framework could be added using strip (Not a great deal will be seen, but the thought is there) ;)
The nose was slightly less than round when I test fitted the halves together so a stip of 15 thou card was added to the bottom edge to add a touch of width.
All the rigging holes have been drilled in a fit of enthusiasm now to tidy up ready to splash some paint about
Paul
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Paul, I admire your skill and perseverance with this kit. Excellent work!
Joerg
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Paul, I admire your skill and perseverance with this kit. Excellent work!
Joerg
Thank you Jorgo :)
Added a splash of paint to the inner surfaces today. Because I'm aiming for a quick build wood grain was done with acrylics rather than oils. A few 10 thou tabs help with alignment when gluing.
A quick check shows that filler and much sanding will be needed so I may leave most of the fine cockpit detailing till after the sides are together and sanded. A seat has been liberated from the spares box and a cushion of putty added for extra interest which will fill most of the space anyway unless you use a torch and close up lens ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54703395318_2e012f9c1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXcAf)D1 inner fuselage (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXcAf) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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This will be fun to watch.
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Great work so far, Paul. I have to admit those 3D printed MG's look quite amazing!
Cheers,
Gary
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Excellent work, this is progressing very nicely. I agree. those MGs look amazing.
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Thank you gents ;D
Yes I'm suitably impressed with the Gaspatch machine guns. At least you'll be able to peek at them with the higher top wing placement on this one (Hopefully they'll distract from other areas) ;)
Paul
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Early morning starts and some weekend time has made quite a lot of difference with this one this week.
First up prop was carved in the usual way (odd shape of hub is so that it will fit underneath the Roden D1 spinner (I'm using this and the cowl from a Roden kit because they have a better shape)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54711128076_1aaed86b07_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rmCQgE)
Fuselage halves were stuck together and the rather large gap filled before adding the tail units and blending them into the fuselage (Just white Tamiya putty which is nice and easy to sand)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54702353202_574471438a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkRRNJ)
Whilst glue/filler were setting on those I spent some time with a seat and tiny dashboard (just scrap plastic some brass scraps and a bit of paint)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54711357249_42d715342f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rmE1oV)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54711127031_3ff7ed0eb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rmCPXD)
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Fitting the lower wing is proving somewhat problematic :-\
Obviously the wing position is a bit vague, but I was able to square things up with scrap plastic and shims which then gave a different issue because of the way the wings are moulded onto the fuselage section -
i) Either flush with the bottom of the fuselage halves which gave a decent depth, but meant the angle of attack on the wings was rather high (ie very noticeable rather than about 3-5 degrees)
or ii) (Which is the one I went with) :)
Having the leading edge nearly flush with the front and the back inset by about 1mm and adding filler to the section to build it up. This one gives a wing angle that looks about right, but means all the detail in this area will need replacing. Going the filler route also meant that I could cheat a bit to add some depth to the fuselage which looks a bit shallow from the cockpit forward.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54703387438_c588ed364b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXafo)Wing position D1 (https://flic.kr/p/2rkXafo)
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Some lovely detail work and a few modelling challenges to overcome! We wouldn't want it to be too easy, would we.....?
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Great work on those tiny details!
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Great progress. Love the instruments.
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Beautiful work all around.
I do love Gaspatch MGs, they're so worth the money.
Did you carve your prop from laminated pieces?
Warren D
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Some lovely detail work and a few modelling challenges to overcome! We wouldn't want it to be too easy, would we.....?
Cheers Nigel. Hopefully once that wing is sorted the rest will be plain sailing . . . ::)
Great progress. Love the instruments.
Thanks Alan (Hopefully they'll distract from the other shortcomings) ;)
Great work on those tiny details!
Cheers Prze appreciate it ;D
Beautiful work all around.
I do love Gaspatch MGs, they're so worth the money.
Did you carve your prop from laminated pieces?
Warren D
Thanks Warren. The Gaspatch stuff is really too nice for me ;) Yes prop is carved from thin plywood layers
Paul
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Paul,
That's wonderful. From where are you sourcing such thin plywood?
Warren D
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Paul,
That's wonderful. From where are you sourcing such thin plywood?
Warren D
Hi Warren it's normal birch plywood used for flying aircraft models. :)
The one I use comes in about about 1/32 thick with 3 layers (plys) I cut out three blanks, sand off one layer of two pieces and sandwich the 'normal' 3 ply piece in between giving 7 layers and almost exactly the right thickness. All you need to do then is carve it ;)
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Thank you Paul, that's a brilliant solution.
Warren D
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Thank you Paul, that's a brilliant solution.
Warren D
No problem Warren (It was Prze who originally came up with the technique I use; I've just tweaked it to suit my skill level) ;)
Had a bit of crisis about this build at the start of the week when I attempted to match the Roden cowl onto the nose (The original in the Pegasus kit isn't round so that would have given issues with the spinner shape). Thanks to the wing tweak he front wing root area was now in completely the wrong place and the nose looks too shallow in side view.Anyway I seriously started to look at the Roden option as a better choice (which it clearly is) and even started prepping bits and stuff for that one before going away for a sulk :P
Coming back after a few days away I could see how I might get it to work by wedging the nose open a bit with some thick plastic card (and filling the resultant split in the top of the fuselage behind the engine area), bending the top cowl down a bit, creating new wing roots from filler and plastic cardand adding plenty of filler which of course meant I would need to reinstate all the details around the nose area ???
Cut a long story and several days work short here's where we have got to
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54726359266_ef19a87cdb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rnYTYo)Albie DI wing root (https://flic.kr/p/2rnYTYo) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
I've just added the scored panel lines (anyone else remember the old Matchbox trench digger?) Mine are a bit rough, but under a couple of coats of paint and a bit of weathering should do (well they'll have to) Next up to add and engine, finish the cockpit and add some details although not necessarily in that order
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54726359256_71dbe3a3fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rnYTYd)Albie DI panel lines (https://flic.kr/p/2rnYTYd) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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You're a much braver man than I Paul! Great work so far sir.
As we used to say at the Benning School for Wayward Boys: "Continue to march!"
Warren D
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Excellent modelling Paul, well done! It would have been bin time for me......
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You're a much braver man than I Paul! Great work so far sir.
As we used to say at the Benning School for Wayward Boys: "Continue to march!"
Warren D
Cheers Warren ;D
Braver/Stubborn - two sides of the same coin ;)
Excellent modelling Paul, well done! It would have been bin time for me......
Thanks matey (Came really close . . . ) ;D
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Great stuff, looks super. Any chance we'll see the Pegasus built?
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Great stuff, looks super. Any chance we'll see the Pegasus built?
Getting there with it Allan (I decided against chickening out and using the Roden kit) so the Pegasus one is what I'm working with. Added some nice brass and plastic details earlier so a picture may be on its way later (once I've finished work, cooked tea, taken the dog out and been to teh dance lesson) :P
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Continues to be a great work on a not too easy kit. Looking forward to the continuation.
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Wonderful work Paul. Thank you for posting your solutions for the kit bashed parts. Someday I?ll get the nerve to carve my own props!
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Continues to be a great work on a not too easy kit. Looking forward to the continuation.
Wonderful work Paul. Thank you for posting your solutions for the kit bashed parts. Someday I?ll get the nerve to carve my own props!
Thanks both (Have a go at carving props Tim - it's not as complicated as it seems and at least with these you don't have to worry about balance and pitch distribution like you do with flying ones) ;)
Anyway as promised here are a few details added to the basic fuz. vents and hatches from spare PART sheets a few bits of 5 thou plastic sanded down and some stretched sprue for connectors on the cowl. With the etch I found that attaching with varnish holds them in place and gives you a bit of time to get them where you want them. Once that had dried overnight I dropped some thin superglue onto them and hopefully by the time I've added some primer they'll be stuck for good :D
The engine is one of Roden's finest with the expansion tank added to the front and some stretched sprue details. Sadly a lot of the lower engine was lost getting it to fit in the available space, but since non would be seen anyway I'm not too fussed
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54733749918_fb2117743d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2roCLXq)Albie D1 etch (https://flic.kr/p/2roCLXq) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54733765174_c3732de384_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2roCRus)Albie D1 etch 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2roCRus) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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Great stuff Paul. You handle the PE stuff in that scale so well.
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Excellent work Paul, especially with those small details in this tiny scale.
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Looking fantastic Paul! Keep it up!
Cheers,
BC
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Thank you gents ;D
With a bank holiday weekend upon us I've been spending a lot of time in the workroom, partially working on this and a companion project which I'll add elsewhere.
Anyway it's all pretty tight around the cowl area with exhaust, guns, struts and engine and it's important that everything fits in it's correct place so a testing and cutting and adjusting meant that I have actually made good progress although it may not look like it :P
The two lovely guns were mounted on a modified Eduard DR1 ammo box from the spares box for convenience in handling and test fitting (I've kept the feeds from this but will need to make up the spent round chutes later) After drilling out the exhaust I replaced the back feed pipe with 0.5mm brass wire and added a 0.2mm pin to the front one which meant I could fit, adjust, tweak and refit knowing that it will go back in the same place. It also allowed me to drill the holes for the front strut without causing any damage to the details
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54741212479_b7cafb247c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rpi2jg)DI details 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2rpi2jg) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
Here's everything dry fitted together; the guns look a tad high in this pic, but look okay overall and I can get the front strut in the correct gap between the exhaust pipes
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54740981086_eb98787520_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rpgQwJ)DI details (https://flic.kr/p/2rpgQwJ) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
Right need a pair of cabanes and then it's time for primer to see what needs further work . . .
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Loverly progress.
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Loverly progress.
Cheers Allan ;D
It's no wonder that I'm so slow. Most of the day spent making up the cabane for this one. :o (Brass rod filed flat and then bent to shape and then a rod soldered across the top and cleaned up) It's just pushed into the holes at the moment so not aligned correctly, but gives you the idea of how it will look. Time to break out the etch primer for this and the struts that I made earlier ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54740633342_3078a055c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rpf4a9)Albatros DI cabane (https://flic.kr/p/2rpf4a9) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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More very impressive modelling skills on display. Great progress on this one.
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I really like the work you are doing on this one Paul , she is turning out super so far !
Alexis
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Excellent work on the cabane struts. I never could get solder to adhere properly to brass. It always just runs off so I gave it up.
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Thanks Guys
I've found the trick with soldering Tim is to get the brass really clean by sanding and then a quick wipe of isopropanol.
Each piece is tinned first (coated with a thin layer of solder at the joint end) I do this by dipping the brass into a tin of Bakers Flux and then touching with a soldering iron that has solder on it. The Flux means the solder should flow onto the piece nicely. Once both pieces to be joined are tinned I jig them together so the joint pieces are touching Filing if necessary to make sure they touch solidly (nothing complicated for the jig, just masking tape or scraps of wood) Add some flux to the joint again and touch with a hot iron and wait a few seconds for it to cool before moving. Tricky part is multiple joints on the same bit of brass which needs heat sinks in between joints or you end up with everything coming apart ::)
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After a bit of primer, sanding, more primer etc. which are pretty dull pictures I got round to adding some paint today. I'll list the colours used later if anyone is interested (all acrylics) Trying a new thinner mix out which seems to work better, but the paint still feels a touch soft at the moment so a few days drying called for. Hopefully it'll harden off and a repaint won't be called for.
Lower wing painted a lightened version of the blue before added some masking; after spraying with the 'true' colour rib tapes can be seen. Made it a bit subtle on this one, but hey ho ::)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54754729448_888c44c9f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rquirs)DI Spraying (https://flic.kr/p/2rquirs) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
And the top view (complete with a couple of patches which I'll touch up later) :P
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54754846170_cbb88482aa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rquU8U)DI top surfaces (https://flic.kr/p/2rquU8U) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
I decided to go for the painted tailfeathers since I thought they'd be easy to do for the ground crew when painting the fuselage and I couldn't see any obvious camouflage lines on the pictures I looked at. I couldn't make out the layout of markings on the wings either so chose a pattern that is seen on another DI just because I quite liked the look of it . . .
I'll paint the cowl areas in a pale grey because it looks like there's a very slight tonal difference in some pictures and I think it likely that the 'dope' colour wouldn't have been continued onto the metal panels. (I think Mike did the same on his, but I can't locate the thread at the moment)
Anyway once the paints hardened I'll add a gloss coat and then go back to finish detailing the cockpit/cowl areas.
Paul
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Nice!
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Thumbs up !
Alexis
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Looking good. You know I much prefer subtle to overdone..... ;) :)
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Thanks you chaps ;D
Bad news is that my usual gloss coat (Gauzy shine enhancer with the green label) which I've been using for the last couple of years immediately started to lift the paint when applied with a brush as usual :'( Wiping off with water and a tissue pad removed the smearing, but also removed parts of the paint finish; I'll spare you horrific photos, but it'll need a repaint. Luckily I started with the top wing and so have tried some W&N Galleria gloss on the other side which is currently drying although it does look a bit crap at the moment :(
Spraying is perhaps the obvious answer which I might try when I've settled down. It must be said that to spray anything I have to clear the workbench and re-route various power cables to set up the spray booth which makes it less appealing than a brush
Incidentally the cause of the issue is the 'new' thinner mix I tried since all the paints used have been fine in the past.
It was recommended by a user on another forum for spraying Vallejo model air paints and it did help spray them beautifully (a mix of vallejo airbrush thinner, retarder and flow improver) Previously I've just used distilled water for thinning without any issues, but some paints did seem to dry in the airbrush rather quickly. Another lesson learned
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Bad news is that my usual gloss coat (Gauzy shine enhancer with the green label) which I've been using for the last couple of years immediately started to lift the paint when applied with a brush as usual
Oh dear, you know I feel your pain! I've decided that my problems were due to a combination of atmospheric conditions and air pressure probably too high. I've started adding flow enhancer which I hope will help, but I can understand it might make the finish a bit more fragile, which maybe what happened in your case.
FWIW I just sprayed some Model Air combined with flow improver and Vallejo thinner, and it did spray netter than usual. But that's scant consolation for you.....
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Sorry to hear Paul and Nigel,
I switched over to acrylics a few years ago and after trying several different brands I settled on Vallejo essentially for the many colors and FS# right on the label.
They work best with Vallejo thinner and flow improver, and just a drop of each at that. I shoot at about 25-30psi for overall coverage. All the Vallejo materials are perfectly at home with Future that I use for my gloss and diluting. Such as when I want a transparent coating of Mahogany for struts and propellers, 50/50 Future and Vallejo Mahogany.
Since going all in with Vallejo and sticking with the Vallejo product line I have had no problems whatsoever with pebble finish, orange peel, adhesion or tip drying. They have never lifted with masking tape and pass the finger nail scratch test with flying colors.
Model building is too much fun to be ruined by under performing paints.
HTH.....
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Thanks chaps appreciate the support :)
I've been very careful in the past and should have stuck to what's previously been okay, but there you go. I do like the Vallejo air colours, but find them too thin for hand brushing or touch ups generally so have moved over to the AK brand in general for most things which seem to work okay for both (I really like the Scale colour Artists tube paints, which brush and spray really nicely, but it does mean mixing a batch up for each colour that might be used or needed for touch ups because they come in a limited range)
In the meantime I've ordered a fresh pot of W&N gloss to use on the rest of the model since the upper wing surface looks okayish. Perhaps the slower drying time or phase of the moon was in my favour - who knows. I'll rub down and repaint the bottom of the top wing and move on; hopefully without too many other hiccups ::)
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Sorry to hear about the need for a repaint Paul. It?s looking great though despite the troubles.
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Well after testing both types of paint on a spare wing using water to thin and brushing on I had no issues with any type of varnish (including a Future equivalent) I can't think that using an airbrush was the reason given the good atmospheric conditions when it was originally sprayed so it looks like the thinner mix was the issue :P
Although the rest of the model looked to have dried okay when I cautiously applied some varnish to an area of the fuselage I could see the surface softening slightly so I decided it wasn't worth the risk and have removed all the paint and the model is back to bare plastic ready to start again with a fresh coat of primer. Managed to lose a couple of small details in the process (hinge, undercarriage band and a brass hatch, but I can replace them and hopefully get this bird painted :)
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Oh dear, that's a real pity. At least you are keeping going with this. I probably would have given up at this stage.....!
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Oh dear, that's a real pity. At least you are keeping going with this. I probably would have given up at this stage.....!
That still might be possible Nigel ::) ;)
Seem to have spent an age on this one already - I'll see how it looks when the varnish coats and decals are on and decide whether to give it a proper old fashioned Viking burial or push on to the finish . . .
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Oh do finish. Letting plastic or paint win just isn't exceptable after all these years we've put in.
60psi and blast a hole in the thing....
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Oh do finish. Letting plastic or paint win just isn't exceptable after all these years we've put in.
60psi and blast a hole in the thing....
LOL ;D
That would certainly be one option Allan ;) (Repainting started today so hopefully some progress shots by the weekend)
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You know ...blasting holes it it at 60 psi , well less surface area to paint ! ;)
I feel for you , been there myself more then just once .
Alexis
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Thanks Alexis :)
Having denuded the paint it was back to where I was a couple of weeks ago -
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54781602772_a3383c0c85_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsS2WC)D1 stripped (https://flic.kr/p/2rsS2WC) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
After a couple of minor repairs it was back to the paintshop (Ha that makes it sound waaay more glamorous than clearing the workbench to drag the spray box into position) ;D
Anyway a new coat of paint was added using the same paints but using only distilled water for thinning and I'm pleased to report no untoward reactions with the gloss coat so we're back up and running again 8)
I did change the fuselage mix slightly and it looks quite dark in this image, but hey ho it's not going to be changed now. I also opted for a much brighter underside blue in line with the datafile colour profile. A new leather surround to the back of the cockpit added with some putty mix (duro + milliput) A few details to be painted on and then I can start putting bits together
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54782453631_4cd96c14bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rsWoSB)D1 painted again (https://flic.kr/p/2rsWoSB) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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Well recovered! That looks absolutely spiffing!
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Cheers matey ;D
Wide awake at 2 am last night so started to add some rigging lines to the top wing before fitting (different from my usual practice, but it seemed like a good idea at the time) ???
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FFS! >:(
I've used several sets of Print scale decals in the past with no issues.
The crosses for the upper wing from the sheet looked a bit big when put in place so they were duly replaced with some Eduard ones in the spares box. Then we come to the 'Co' motif which isn't handed for left and right sides!!!?! Obviously the right side one is not only incorrect in taper, but looks completely wrong even if you do ignore that fact and try to use it . . . Currently contemplating how best to proceed (The 'prince' skulls in the Pegasus box would have been on option, but not only are they too big they simply broke up when I tried using them)
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If only you knew someone with a mask cutter.......
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If only you knew someone with a mask cutter.......
I could probably redraw and cut out the 'Co' Nigel, but there's a very thin black outline on it that I've got no chance with :P
Currently contemplating the Prince's mount since I've got the Roden decals for that one; The skull & crossbones looks too big, but if I copy them onto white decal paper at a slightly smaller size I avoid any 'Roden Decal' issues and can kill two birds with one stone . . . I hope
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Wow Paul. This one is a battle all on its own. I commend you for not giving up. I have every confidence that you will triumph over all the adversity.
Press on!
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Wow Paul. This one is a battle all on its own. I commend you for not giving up. I have every confidence that you will triumph over all the adversity.
Press on!
:) Thanks Tim
It's certainly turned into one, that's for sure. A nice little easy update is what I thought when I started it, but sometimes you have a model that fights you every single step of the way ::) For a change on this, because I was a bit fed up, I've rigged all the lines on the top wing so I could dress off and finish the upper wing completely (I rig using holes through the wing so have some touching up after assembly usually. This way I could do all that without having to worry about breaking anything at the final stage.
Currently fiddling with the cockpit, radiators and stuff ready for final assembly . . .
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Well came to adding the lovely Print Scale decals on the Albatros D1 and found they'd made a glaring cockup :(
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54814908416_a42c23e9bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rvNJxS)DSC_1803 (https://flic.kr/p/2rvNJxS) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
The 'Co' markings weren't handed for left and right sides so one didn't taper the right way and follow the lines of the fuselage. There followed much swearing and stomping about (I even went away and prepped a figure to paint) When I'd calmed down I considered the options left. Since this was a rare bird with the modified pre-production expansion chamber on the radiator it ruled out a quick repaint. The reality was there is only one other choice - this aircraft was taken over and later flown by Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia with a few changes of markings. (Pretty sure he doesn't qualify as an ace, but I'll continue the build anyway and leave that to the admin to sort out at a later date if needed) :)
The Roden decals were a bit large compared to the pictures and profiles so the size was tweaked with a scalpel and they were given a coat of decalfix to stop them exploding on contact with water.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54814908386_230f049cdc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rvNJxm)Albie D1 details 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2rvNJxm) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54815166444_96e6c3cf0a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rvQ4fC)Albie D1 details 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2rvQ4fC) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
The build then proceeded with details being added from stretched sprue and soldered brass. The eagle eyed might spot that the lovely Gaspatch guns never made it to this stage (The door was left ajar and one of the cats got in; luckily they were so taken with the guns in their sponge case that nothing else was harmed) ::) Turning to the spare set I managed to snap off the cooling jacket and when I touched some superglue to make the repair well . . . . . :o So I ended up using some brass jackets from PART with hubs courtesy of Roden ::)
Currently waiting for glue to dry before adding a few touch ups and very impatient to get this one off the bench before I have any more battles with it . . .
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Wow...just.....wow.
I can't remember a kit kicking and fighting so much, I guess having selective memory in our golden years is a good thing sometimes.
With your obvious copious amounts of patience and tenacity these will be little beauties when you've finally had your way with them.
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Cheers Allan, it's certainly been a bit of a battle and I'm definitely looking forward to something simple . . .
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Blimey, this is turning into a labour of Sisyphus! Well done for persevering in the face of so many challenges, including cats. This is looking really good, the interior details, engine and guns look fantastic, especially in this tiny scale.
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Blimey, this is turning into a labour of Sisyphus! Well done for persevering in the face of so many challenges, including cats. This is looking really good, the interior details, engine and guns look fantastic, especially in this tiny scale.
Thanks Nigel appreciate the support. It's certainly been an 'interesting' ride so far ;D (Maybe I'll have a go at something 'simple' next like a Gotha Ursinus)
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Have had few builds which fought hand tooth and nail with a couple extra punches shuck in . Turning out to be beautiful results so far
Alexis
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Thanks Alexis ;D
Top wing fitted yesterday and a bit of rigging done . . .
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Fortunately our cats are old and can't jump on tables :P
Hats off for your perseverance.
It looks beautiful and the decals are really well applied.
Willem
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Agreed, beautiful finish, and great modelling skills and problem solving overall.
I for one, welcome our cat overlords.
Warren Q
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Fortunately our cats are old and can't jump on tables :P
Hats off for your perseverance.
It looks beautiful and the decals are really well applied.
Willem
Thanks Willem
(Ours our as yet still young and seem intent on distruction of everything they encounter except when they are shouting for tuna or sleeping) ::)
Agreed, beautiful finish, and great modelling skills and problem solving overall.
I for one, welcome our cat overlords.
Warren Q
Cheers Warren
Hopefully get this one wrapped up and on to something more interesting. (The cats are my daughters Ragdolls and are beautiful, but being house cats they do make the most of any opportunity to wreak havoc wherever they land) ;D
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Final push this weekend to get the Pegasus D1 off the workbench. :D
I'd managed to snap off the tailskid during the various trials of it's construction and painting. Now I could have swiped another one from the Eduard boxing (which has one moulded separately), but I decided to make up a new one from filed brass wire with bungee cords from stripped electrical wire. Anyway here is the result soon to be tucked underneath the vast tailplane never to be seen again ::)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54833584935_6d12ccacd0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rxssqP)D1 tailskid (https://flic.kr/p/2rxssqP) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54832408037_67154b9bd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rxmqzt)D1 tailskid in place (https://flic.kr/p/2rxmqzt) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
At the other end of the aircraft the spinner needed the Prince's logo on the double curved surface. Of course there was no decal available, but a few tests showed that getting one to conform would be a nightmare anyway so it was time for alternative actions. First I scaled down the current logo on the printer to the approximate size so I had a guide and then got out the brushes . . .
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54832408027_5744679a37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rxmqzi)Di Spinner (https://flic.kr/p/2rxmqzi) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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I'm struggling away here with 1/32 bits and bobs on my Nieuport 28 and I'm amazed at how you can do such tiny detail work in 1/72! I didn't realise thee was a skull on the spinner, that is nice work there. You are right, no way that a decal would have worked......
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I'm struggling away here with 1/32 bits and bobs on my Nieuport 28 and I'm amazed at how you can do such tiny detail work in 1/72! I didn't realise thee was a skull on the spinner, that is nice work there. You are right, no way that a decal would have worked......
Cheers Nigel
I'll be honest sorting out a home printed decal and then trying to stick it down on the hub without creases looked like a whole can of trouble just waiting to be opened ;)
Drop of weathering tomorrow and I'll be able to add it to the finished collection (at last they cry) ::)
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Well done Paul, both good saves. Your spinner is a thousands times better than any decal could be.
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Well done Paul, both good saves. Your spinner is a thousands times better than any decal could be.
Cheers Allan ;D
Calling this one done (apart from a new base for it)
I'll post some other images on a finished thread
Thanks for your support which really helped keep me pushing on with this one :D
Paul
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54836624085_5efed94283_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rxJ2RX)D1 finished (https://flic.kr/p/2rxJ2RX) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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Wow! That is truly a great result! It's very difficult to believe it is 1/72! But a very enjoyable thread and lovely to look at! Regards, Marc
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Wow! That is truly a great result! It's very difficult to believe it is 1/72! But a very enjoyable thread and lovely to look at! Regards, Marc
Thank you Marc :)
Glad to get there in the end with this one and it looks nice in the cabinet - result!
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She's absolutely gorgeous Paul, well done! This is one of those builds where I need to check the thread title for the scale - it's just so fine.
Terrific work on the spinner art too. Wow!
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She's absolutely gorgeous Paul, well done! This is one of those builds where I need to check the thread title for the scale - it's just so fine.
Terrific work on the spinner art too. Wow!
Cheers Zac ;D
Being so close to it I can see all the flaws, but then if I built a 'perfect' model I'd probably hang up my scalpels ;)