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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Kreston on August 15, 2013, 05:21:25 AM

Title: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 15, 2013, 05:21:25 AM

Here are a couple of pictures of the cockpit of my DVII.  Still picking out and adding details.  This build is a fun challenge and a far cry from figure painting!

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/DVIIPit2.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/DVIIPit2.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/DVIIPit.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/DVIIPit.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: coyotemagic on August 15, 2013, 05:25:08 AM

Very nice start, Kreston!  I'm really looking forward to following this one.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Zabu on August 15, 2013, 07:20:13 AM

Hey Kreston.... you sure know how to make an entrance!

Very nice interior.

Cheers

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on August 15, 2013, 08:50:27 AM

Wow, Kreston!  You are doing a great job.
Thank you for the photos.  Looking forward to
seeing more of your build.

Best Regards,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Gisbod on August 15, 2013, 05:31:32 PM

Yes, very nice Kreston,

I'll be very interested to see the artistic spin you put on this..

Guy

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Des on August 15, 2013, 06:53:22 PM

An excellent start Kreston, I can see big things happening with this build.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 15, 2013, 11:15:01 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I am going to get the fuselage closed up today and order a figure or two to go with it!

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: michael on August 16, 2013, 12:46:45 AM

great stuff - looking forward to the rest of the build  :)

michael

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on August 16, 2013, 11:11:40 AM

Nice looking pit! I am looking forward to more!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Rob Hart on August 16, 2013, 12:49:41 PM

The cockpit looks great, but now I want to see some of your figures too.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 16, 2013, 01:49:05 PM

I ordered a couple of the Cockpit Wings figures including the pilot designed to sit in the DVII cockpit.  I contacted Steve Warrilow (a long time friend) who sculpted the kits and he assured me that with a little wiggle and a slight push forward on the stick and the figure should slide right in. I am leaving the leather cushion out until I see how the pilot fits.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 17, 2013, 12:32:16 AM

As the build starts to come together I wanted a little preview to fuel the fire so I temporarily snapped the lower wing in place.
Still have to do a slight bit of putty work on the top fuselage join but not much.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/Lowerwing.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/Lowerwing.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on August 20, 2013, 11:17:33 AM

Looking good!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on August 20, 2013, 11:28:22 AM

Your build is really taking shape, Kreston.  Good work on
the lozenge.  Looking forward to the next update.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: martin on August 20, 2013, 09:23:10 PM

Wow this is looking a really cool build Kreston, love what you are doing, nice work.

Regards,

Martin.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: pepperman42 on August 21, 2013, 12:57:21 AM

Great work. Im going to watch this one closely!!

Steve

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: mgunns on August 21, 2013, 02:04:19 AM

Hello Kreston:

I am looking forward to seeing your figures and your progress on this kit.  What markings are you going to do it in?

Mine is presently stalled on the bench.  One of these days.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 21, 2013, 03:26:54 AM

I am modeling Josef Jacobs DVII before it was painted all black.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Zabu on August 21, 2013, 07:41:31 AM

Trully amazing Kreston.

Very nice work from you.

Cheers.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 26, 2013, 11:24:34 AM

A bit more progress...

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130825_185404.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130825_185404.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130825_185341.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130825_185341.jpg.html)

I have added some oil washes to the lower wing using Sepia and Burnt Umber.  I have kept them very subtle.  Fuselage has received first coat of black with the metal parts being slightly darker than the fabric.  I will gloss coat, add the God of the North Wind decals and weather and then move on.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: pepperman42 on August 27, 2013, 12:51:08 AM

Very dramatic looking bird!!!

Steve

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 27, 2013, 10:11:19 AM

I added the crosses to the upper wing.  These are from the Wingnut kit applied over the Aviattic lozenge.  They went down without a problem and I didn't use a setting solution.  I did hit them with a hairdryer for about a minute and they hugged right down.  I applied a glosscote and added oil washes (Sepia and Burnt Umber).  They are very subtle but do a nice job of knocking down the white on the crosses.  I am very pleased with the Aviattic lozenge.  It has been problem free and they are very strong.  They fit wonderfully and have really held up to the washes and handling.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130826_184853.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130826_184853.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130826_184837.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130826_184837.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on August 27, 2013, 11:39:55 AM

The crosses look fantastic . Looking forward to more!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 28, 2013, 12:58:49 AM

Quote from: Kreston on August 27, 2013, 10:11:19 AM

I am very pleased with the Aviattic lozenge.  It has been problem free and they are very strong.  They fit wonderfully and have really held up to the washes and handling.

That's good to hear as I mull over whose set of lozenge decals to buy.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 31, 2013, 06:25:05 AM

Still early in the weathering process but I have been working with an oil color called Sepia Extra along with some Titanium White.  The Sepia is a dark gray with a bit of a brown tone.  I think it helps the black look to scale.  My intent is to have a crate that looks like it has been exposed to the elements and not factory fresh.  Still have a ways to go!

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130830_150243.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130830_150243.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130830_150226.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130830_150226.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on August 31, 2013, 06:44:44 AM

Good work, Kreston. I was wondering how black is the black going to be?
In the photos, it looks quite grey.  I'm assuming it is in fact a bit darker?
Thanks for the update...looking forward to the next one.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on August 31, 2013, 08:02:30 AM

Yes, it looks quite gray in the photos.  In reality it is more of a dark charcoal gray.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on September 01, 2013, 06:29:51 AM

Applying the God of the North Wind.  This decal required a lot of work to apply and some touch up around the edges will keep me busy!  I will let it dry and then shoot it with a glosscote and do some touchups with oil paint.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130831_150128.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130831_150128.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20130831_150136.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20130831_150136.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: quentin on September 01, 2013, 08:12:18 AM

Very great job!
WNW kits look very good and detailled interior is quite best than on Roden models.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: pepperman42 on September 01, 2013, 08:49:26 PM

Looking very sharp!!

Steve

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Zabu on September 04, 2013, 04:54:11 AM

Looking very nice.

Cheers

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on September 05, 2013, 07:36:34 AM

Looking great! Looking forward to your next update!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Fokker boy on September 11, 2013, 09:14:32 AM

I envy you; I haven't even begun my D.VII yet, and have no idea when I will.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on September 11, 2013, 01:14:18 PM

I'm a high school teacher and now that we are back in full swing I am finding myself with less and less time at the workbench. Still plugging away though.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: bobs_buckles on September 11, 2013, 06:20:35 PM

Hi Kreston,
 Going great guns on the DVII  ;)

Keep us updated.
Cheers,
Von Buckle  :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Adam on September 11, 2013, 11:02:08 PM

It looks great.

Adam.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: lcarroll on September 12, 2013, 12:02:54 AM

Very nice Kreston; the colour scheme you chose is unique, looking forward to more updates.
Cheers,
Lance 8)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Nigel Jackson on September 12, 2013, 05:25:25 AM

Dear Kreston

It's fascinating seeing your work in progress and well done so far. I'm particularly interested in your approach to weathering because so far in the 1/48 models I've made I have opted for a factory fresh finish but when I eventually move to 1/32 I think I will be looking to aim for a more service/weather beaten style.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on September 12, 2013, 05:34:58 AM

Thanks for the comments and I hope to post more pics in the coming days.  Something I learned about weathering while painting figures is that "less is more" and I have found it holds true for my DVII as well.  I think I was a little heavy handed in my first attempt and have gone back and made it more subtle.  I'm not sure how much action Jacobs' DVII saw but assume it wasn't a whole lot.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 13, 2013, 04:06:12 AM

Coming along nicely.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on October 07, 2013, 01:12:12 AM

Still plugging away at the DVII but don't seem to have as much time at the workbench now that school is in full swing!  I am working on the figure that will be standing next to the fuselage.  Cockpit Wings kit, sculpted by Steve Warrilow.  Still have to finish the face, the buttons, cap and goggles, and put some final touches on the coat and scarf.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/pilot.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/pilot.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: mike in calif on October 07, 2013, 01:25:15 AM

Nicely done figgy! How are you going to handle the "glass" in the goggles?

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on October 07, 2013, 01:49:39 AM

Fantastic job on the figure, Kreston.  Looking forward to the next update
on it/him ;) and also the D.VII.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on October 07, 2013, 01:51:16 AM

I am going paint the lenses the appropriate color and then add a couple coats of a product called Liquin.  It dries glossy and will look like the lenses.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on October 07, 2013, 10:41:51 AM

Couple of quick shots.  Sorry for the poor quality.  Working on the struts.
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20131006_161603.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20131006_161603.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20131006_1615541.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20131006_1615541.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Zabu on October 07, 2013, 10:57:50 AM

Hi Kreston.

The figure it's very nicely done and the D.II it's quite amazing.

Top build there!

Cheers

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on October 07, 2013, 10:26:35 PM

Wow!  Kreston, the D.VII wings look great in place.  You are making great progress!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on October 08, 2013, 11:30:59 AM

The Fokker is looking great with its wings on! Your figure is looking superb!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Andrew H on October 09, 2013, 12:08:14 AM

Hello Kreston - bit late to the party here I am afraid! Just like to say very impressed with this one. Can I ask that when you weather with oils what do you use to dilute them with? I ask because a couple of times recently mine has dried with a slight glossy finish - this was using artists white spirit.
Regards

Andrew

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on October 09, 2013, 01:46:29 AM

Thanks Andrew.  Not sure of the brand name but I use an Oderless Paint Thinner.  After the oils dry I spray with Testors Dullcote.

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Kreston on October 09, 2013, 12:44:03 PM

More progress...

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20131008_210357.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20131008_210357.jpg.html)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: RAGIII on October 09, 2013, 12:46:08 PM

A beautiful Fokker! Looking forward to your completed Photos!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Gisbod on October 09, 2013, 03:54:06 PM

Hi Kreston,

Liking that - the figure is superb! Can I borrow it?

Guy

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: Ernie on October 09, 2013, 06:43:44 PM

Just beautiful, Kreston! You are really excelling with this model. Such a
sharp paint scheme. 

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW DVII
Post by: pepperman42 on October 09, 2013, 11:03:20 PM

Very sharp looking machine. You've done her justice!!

Steve