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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Dave W on May 07, 2013, 10:18:35 AM
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This is my Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane at the end of the construction phase with rigging about to begin.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/May72.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/May72.jpg.html)
The kit has some design flaws which have been discussed here but once the problem areas are fixed it goes together nicely.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/May74.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/May74.jpg.html)
The kit is OOB and as with all of my models, is brush painted. The prime colour used is Humbrol #10 Service brown slightly lightened with semi gloss white, and finished overall with a blend of Pollyscale Flat and Satin finishes.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/May77.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/May77.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/may71.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/may71.jpg.html)
The propeller and struts are finished with Winsor & Newton oils applied over a base of Foundation/ Citadel Paints Ivanden Darksun Ochre, then overcoated with a mix of Tamiya clear yellow & clear orange.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/May76.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/May76.jpg.html)
Weathering is yet to be applied but it will focus on some wear around the engine cowl and mud/ caster oil stains on the undercarriage and undersurface areas.
Happy modelling!
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Very nice work. Your brushwork is flawless. Looking forward to the rigging stage.
Steve
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Truly brilliant work, Dave. I'm always blown away by you guys who can create such silky smooth finishes with a brush. If I tried that, it would look like it was painted by a 7 year old.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautifully done Dave, this is a superb example of brush painting. The model looks great and the colour is perfect, despite the few minor issues you had with construction it has turned out to be a remarkable model, the rigging will be the finishing touch.
Des.
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Very, very nice! It's great to see all the Tripes being built. As other have said, your brush work is impressive indeed. What brand of paint and colour did you use for the PC?
cheers,
John
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A very handsome specimen, congratulations!
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Beautiful brushwork Dave, do you have a particular method to produce such a smooth result?
Andrew
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Lovely paint job, Dave :)
Looking forward to seeing the final touches.
Cheers,
BVB
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Wonderful model, Dave. Hard to imagine such a perfect paintjob
with a brush. I shudder at the thought of trying that one! Looking
forward to seeing the finished product. Thanks for sharing with us.
Best Regards,
Ernie
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She's a real beauty Dave! I'll chime in with the others and tip my hat to you for your skill with a brush. Why would a fellow use an airbrush when he can attain superb results like this with a brush. I'm afraid that such results are beyond my abilities. Not to put any pressure on you but I'm looking forward to seeing her fully rigged.
Cheers,
Chris
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Dave,
She's one outstanding Tripe my old friend. Beautifully constructed and so well painted. Your brush work is superb. Looking forward to seeing your next update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Beautifully done Dave! I hope I can achieve as nice of a finish Airbrushing as you did with the Brush! Outstanding Tripe!!!
RAGIII
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Great work so far Dave -
Always good to see another brush painter on these forums - looking forward to the end result!
Dave
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I can only echo what has already been said - Fantastic Dave :)
michael
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Beautiful work, Dave. An with a brush no less. Do you thin your paint a lot to get the smooth finish. Hope I'm not asking you to refeal trade secrets.
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Dave,
I just came up with an alternative solution to the cockpit coaming fit issue. WNW called for the coaming on the twin gun version to be cut at the join between metal and wood. I did the same on the single Vickers coaming and voila, slide it on from front and rear after securing both sides, instrument panel/ fuel tank etc. and no fit issue. Your way will work as evidenced by your build, I am just offering an alternative that I think may be easier.
RAGIII
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Many thanks for the cockpit coaming fix idea RAGIII, much appreciated and duly noted for a future Tripe build. Your suggestion is certainly an easier fix than mine.
Many thanks to all for the kind words and feedback which is much appreciated.
Kinnies - I used Humbrol #10 gloss brown slightly lightened with semi gloss white, and then overcoated with a 50/50 blend of Pollyscale Flat and Satin finishes.
B Brockel- Bob- I lay down a primer coat of very diluted matt white or very light grey on the surface and then thin the primary colour with Humbrol brand thinner or white spirits. The object is to achieve a smooth, brush mark- free surface, so sometimes two nicely thin coats are better than one thick coat which only smothers details. I Allow 24 hours between coats with Humbrol enamels just to ensure the paint is dry.
Whiteknuckles- my brush method has evolved over the years but there's no special secrets to it, just trial and error. Always use good, soft brushes- sables are best- Winsor & Newton the best, but I use Humbrol brand brushes #7 and #8 for main coats and coupled with properly thinned paint the Humbrol brushes give a smooth mark- free finish. I only brush in one direction - fore to aft and make sure there is not too much paint on the brush. Dip in tin, wipe both sides of brush on tin edge, then apply to model. Don't go back and forth over the area painted. Paint in one direction, ensure no brush hairs are left on the model :) then leave it. A second thin coat the next day with a chisel edge brush will fill in any patches.
A tip - Future will cover and smooth out any surface imperfections. Once decals are on and the finish coat of Pollyscale Flat/ Satin is applied, the model should have a nice smooth finish.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/davidw_2009/May73.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/davidw_2009/media/May73.jpg.html)
Cheers
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Hello Dave:
I am catching up after a bit of a break and like the way this turned out. As has been stated, hard to believe it is brush painted, but; your summary of how you do it explains a lot. Good brushes, paints and patience.
This may be my next model. It is growing on me.
Best
Mark
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I can only echo what the other fellows have said about your
brush painting...I didn't think it was possible to some out with
results like that without an airbrush. Well done!
Thanks for sharing your work.
Best Regards,
Ernie