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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: mike in calif on March 16, 2013, 06:46:23 AM

Title: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on March 16, 2013, 06:46:23 AM

I thought I had a thread here for this, but it may have been left at the old location. OK, I guess I'm finally shamed enough to move this one up and finish it. here she is as she sits, and last a pic of some of the detail bits I'm trying to get completed to stick on the plane. I have a WWI "sword knot" which turns out is a lapel worn set of ribbons that a vet might have worn after the war. The base is the base for this kit; an old cheese board. here we are:
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/001-14.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/002-10.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/003-8.jpg)

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: michael on March 16, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Great job Mike, the colour scheme looks fantastic

michael

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: coyotemagic on March 16, 2013, 07:47:39 AM

Outstanding work, Mike.  I love the colors.  You're so close to being finished.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: pepperman42 on March 16, 2013, 11:34:22 AM

Great looking beast. Youre on the home stretch!!

Steve

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mgunns on March 17, 2013, 02:34:50 AM

Hello Mike:

Your model is certainly looking good.  This kit is really growing on me and I may have to put it on the front burner, (again)  Looking forward to seeing you wrap it up.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on March 17, 2013, 03:08:51 PM

Mark, it is a really straightforward kit. I'd like to get another, there is just a huge amount one could do to detail this big bird. For all that, it builds really easily.

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Pete Nottingham on March 18, 2013, 10:03:03 AM

Great looking bird, excellent colour scheme.

Cheers

Pete.

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on March 18, 2013, 12:37:56 PM

Thanks Pete. The work/craftsmanship here is just stunning, and I like to see guys skill sets growing build by build. The J-1 is a long way from being a contest winner, but it has been challanging and fun to get it this far.

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on March 20, 2013, 12:57:08 AM

I made some progress on the J-1: added some muddy mud to the U/C, got the gun ring under control, radiator tubes, weathered the underside of the wings, and am trying out an idea for the base.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/001-16.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/006-5.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/004-7.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/007-3.jpg)
 ....and some general overview shots. I'd like some feedback regarding the whole" plane rolled up on the clean base" idea.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/005-5.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/002-10.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/001-14.jpg)

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: pepperman42 on March 20, 2013, 06:28:37 AM

I like the tracked mud on the clean base look but strictly for "balance" I think you should run the lines on a more gentle curve so the tail is between, not necessarily dead centre, but between the two tracks. I know the a/c could have been turned when it stopped but it just looks a bit off as is.

Steve

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mgunns on March 20, 2013, 09:26:48 PM

Hello Mike:

I agree with Steve:  The concept is a good one, I think you need to tweak the base a little.   Maybe put a base of "gravel" with the tracks in it, or as Pete wrote, re-do the tracks with the plane more centered.  A more gentle curve to the tracks.

Good luck

Mark

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: lcarroll on March 21, 2013, 12:31:47 AM

Mike,
  Lovely model! I agree with Steve and Mark's suggestions; some gravel or grass and a gentle rolling curve would hilite your work much better. I havn't yet ventured into the high end grass matts, rather use the bags of Model Railroad grass, turf etc and occasionally put a few patches of gravel in the mix, not at all expensive and produces a very reasonable result.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on March 21, 2013, 12:49:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, it is appreciated. I think the lines are a bit "swervey", I was trying to deliberately not stay square to the line of sight projected by the model. I should have put the bird at a sharper angle to the base; slightly straighter lines would not have mattered so much. As it is, I like the concept of the clean base looking like the plane just touched down and rolled up on it. One issue is that the damn wings are so wide it sort of hides the whole tail skid, and obscures the wheels. Live and learn. Maybe for the DH-9 I'll try your ideas, and make a clean base, and then add lines of turf for the wheels to lay on. I guess I like the contrast of that idea.

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Dekenba on March 21, 2013, 08:35:39 PM

Like what you've done with the base - I think the angle of the muddy wheel tracks looks great, suggesting the plane has kind of crashed or slid in, which transfers attention to the plane nicely.

Perhaps a tad more weathering, as the wheels suggest a dirty, well used aeroplane that is not quite matched by the rest of the aeroplane?

Having said that, it's a great finish & I'd be delighted to get mine looking like that when I finally get round to it!

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on April 04, 2013, 01:11:17 PM

OK, I'm calling it finished. Here are a few snaps of my first completed WNW kit. I forgot to stick on the prop, so excuse that.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/0032.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/0042.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/0072.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/0012.jpg)

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: pepperman42 on April 04, 2013, 01:58:22 PM

Shes a well done big ugly bird!!

Steve

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: michael on April 04, 2013, 07:02:03 PM

Superb build Mike i like your work on the weathering it looks spot on  :)

what are you planning to build next?

michael

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: GAJouette on April 04, 2013, 08:38:14 PM

  Mike,
Excellent project my old friend. Outstanding weathering too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mgunns on April 04, 2013, 10:12:51 PM

Hello Mike:

Looks mighty fine.  The weathering makes it stand out as does your engine work.  Outstanding work.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Pete Nottingham on April 05, 2013, 02:18:22 AM

Lovely job Mike, you've made an ugly ol' bird look great.

Cheers

Pete

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: coyotemagic on April 05, 2013, 06:32:29 AM

Great work, Mike.  She looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on April 05, 2013, 08:37:33 AM

Thank you for the kind comments guys. She is not a contest winner, but looks OK in the end . I think we are all our own worst critics, but I'm basically happy with this one.
 Michael, I have my USMC DH-9a to finish, and I acquired a started Albie DV that needs an engine and finishing. I found a nice Jasta 18 bird with a red/white paint scheme and black Raven. I'm thinking on doing the two engines together sort of, but the DH needs to be finished.

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Dekenba on April 05, 2013, 08:39:16 AM

Pretty impressive Mike - I'm also relieved to see someone else with a desk in the same state as mine!

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: michael on April 05, 2013, 08:27:54 PM

Cheers Mike and good luck with your builds

michael

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: mike in calif on April 09, 2013, 04:47:06 AM

OK a few snaps of the completed Junkers J-1. I learned a huge amount on this build, and tried some new stuff.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/Junkers%20J-1/J-1fini015-1.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/Junkers%20J-1/J-1fini011.jpg)
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg270/mikeincalif/Junkers%20J-1/J-1fini005.jpg)

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: GAJouette on April 09, 2013, 07:29:08 AM

  Mike,
The big bird is Outstanding my old friend. Impressive weathering as well,love how she has a sun faded look about her.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 09, 2013, 09:13:24 AM

Very nice indeed! You've done a magnificent job here. The overall finish looks nice and subdued. I have to admit that I had no interest in this kit until Des told me that it's a great candidate for another foray into the hairspray technique, what with those thick leading edges and all of that corrugated metal.

Cheers,

Chris