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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Dave in Dubai on September 01, 2013, 09:44:24 PM
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Well whilst waiting for my next home run to collect the drill bits to finish the rigging on the Hannover, and the decals to arrive to finish the Snipe, I have pressed on with another fine kit from Wingnut Wings...this time it's the early Rumpler.
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And here are the first progress pictures, but which version to build?
There are five very different but interesting colour schemes to choose in the kit.
I am tempted to build one of the aircraft with the streamlined engine cowl and spinner, which makes this aircraft look so elegant.
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In the observer's area, I decided to use the photoetched seatbelts provided with the kit, as they have sturdy attachment points and will withstand handling when I add the leather seat-cushion later.
For the front cockpit I used the HGW seatbelts, which look fantastic when draped onto the front seat.
I added a dot of whiteglue to hold one lapstrap against the seat cushion, and when that had dried, the other lap belt can be carefully slid underneath using some fine tweezers.
0.0125 monofilament fishing line has been used for the control runs....most of this will be hidden when the fuselage is buttoned up.
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Great start on the Rumpler, Dave. I think the version you mentioned with the streamlined
cowl would be a good choice. The seatbelts are super, by the way. I'm liking this build
and am looking forward to next installment.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Another vote for the streamlined cowl version. Your cockpit is looking good.
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Yes, I also like this aircraft 8)
Excellent start on the Rumpler. I'll be watching this build with keen interest.
Happy Landings
Steven Robson
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Just a small update today.
I glued a cocktail stick in the rear fuselage and then tied the control runs around this anchor post.
The control runs are cut to a generous length about 8 inches or so and then wrapped carefully up within the fuselage interior.
The ends which will attach to the control horns are trapped between a small piece of Tamiya masking tape to prevent them being accidentally pulled back through the fuselage control wire holes during painting etc.
Once the paintwork and decalling is completed the wires can be pulled taught and then secured to the control horns on the rudder and elevators. At least this is the plan, we will see what happens.
More progress soon.
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A trial fit of the internal cockpit structure earlier, gives a very close fit within the fuselage sides.
I decided to build 6758/16 since several good photographs exist of this aircraft and are provided in the WNW instruction book.
Also I just liked the colour scheme as it was in my mind, what a Rumpler would look like, although with somewhat speculative colours.
To this end I have opened up the small semi-circular engine cooling slots in the fuselage cowl, just behind the propeller spinner.
WNW provide a recessed area making it a simple job to cut out the slots using a sharp Xacto knife and cleaning up the hole with a small strip of wet and dry paper.
I sprayed the interior with Tamiya paints, as per the WNW suggestions. Notice there are some injection sink marks inside the lower engine cowl area. Although this area has been painted with XF-76 Grey-Green , it is not seen once the fuselage is closed up and the engine fitted onto the engine bearers.
The fabric area within the fuselage was sprayed using a home mix of a shade using white , buff, and deck tan. Once this had dried, I carefully brushed a filter of "Mig Productions P402 : Brown for Desert Yellow" over this, to create a slightly streaked and worn effect.
Again , much of this effect is hidden once the fuselage is closed up.
Ray Rimmell's datafile 149 on the "Rumpler at War "also has some really good pictures and additional information which shows how much detail WNW have packed into their kit. I noticed the copper tube running from the observers fuel tank to the main tank under the pilot's seat, on page 11 of his guide, showing close up photos of the Rumpler displayed in Munich. This was replicated with a short piece of copper fuse wire 0.4 mm I think, and placed into holes drilled in the fuel tanks.
You might be able to just make this out on the second photo of the fuselage structure posted earlier.
That's it for now.
Off home in a few days time to pick up my replacement drills ,Doug's prop, and a few other goodies .
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I really like the way you did the fabric interior. Very impressive.
Stefan
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Dave,
Nice clean construction, great attention to detail, and your interior shading is excellent!
RAGIII
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Excellent work on the interior, Dave. I love how you planned out the control lines. Good choice of schemes, too. That's the one I'd have chosen.
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent progress on the interior, Dave. I really like the "used look" of
the fabric inside. I look forward to more progress photos.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Really nice work, carry on...
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Thank you for the encouragement everyone!
Next a little work on the wheels....
Tyres are sprayed with Vallejo grey primer first and then layers of Vallejo dark rubber.
Hubs are the standard Tamiya dark green, they come across as very dark as seen in the contemporary photographs.
Next was a dot of clear on the centre axel hub cap and then application of the tiny Rumpler logo decal (white).
I had to use a jewellers magnifier to see this as it is so small.
The dirt was a mixture of Mig productions Dark Mud P033 and Europe Dust P028, some water, and splashed liberally on around the tyre wall with a flat coarse brush. Once this had dried, a softer brush ( the one included with Tamiya weathering sets) ,was used to brush away most of the mud leaving the effect seen.
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Nice job on the wheels, Dave. The "dirt" looks good. I don't imagine wheels
stayed clean more than one landing after leaving the factory. Good idea
about how you anchored the rear control cables. Do they remain black, or were
they a steel colour? Looking forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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very interesting work on tyres. many point of view on the subject. light grey or dark?
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Those "dirtied" wheels are very nicely replicated Dave. I'm close to the dirtying stage on my Brisfit and will try your technique for certain!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Guys,
The tyres: yes there were lots of colour tones and variations, just looking at contemporary photographs.
I have tried to make the tyres look the same tone as seen in the photograph, with the mud splashed around the rim and the hub.
Looking at actual tyres in museums on the few preserved WW1 machines, I am thinking of the Halberstadt in the Brussels Air Museum which is one example , the colour certainly looks very dark grey if not black.
Of course other photos show very light coloured rubber, so just try to copy your reference pictures I suppose.
Ernie- the control cables on my model are currently a brown colour from the monofilament chameleon fishing line.
My guess is that they will be a weathered steel, therefore appearing a metallic grey after some weathering. I wll try some sample colours before deciding on what to do with them.
Ray's datafile shows the Munich Rumpler with this greyish colour.
Meanwhile some work is happening on the Mercedes engine, stay tuned...
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Very nice start Dave.
Love those wheels.
Cheers
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So, the Mercedes is being assembled...
Alclad aluminium is the crankcase colour with the cylinders painted with Tamiya enamel semi-matt black, as well as the induction manifold. On this aircraft there was no asbestos lagging evident on the photos so it was left in the factory black finish.
The exhaust was drilled out and then painted in Mr Color Burnt Iron and drybrushed with MrColor Stainless. I am quite pleased with the final finish of the exhaust as this is a difficult finish to get looking correct. I got the technique from the fabulous new Guide to building WNW aircraft volume 1. I would heartily recommend this guide, with some great builds inside.
Now building up the courage to tackle the plugs, leads and magneto connections.
I simulated the burnt oil on the crankcase by several layers of AK Fuel Stains, painted on carefully until I acheived a look I was happy with.
Most of this will be hidden when installed in the airframe.
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Dave, the engine is looking really good. I think you've done brilliantly with
the staining on the crankcase. It's looking absolutely right. Looking forward
to the next progress photos.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Dave.
Your engine looks like a real.
Adam
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Very well done with your engine Dave, the oil staining looks great.
Des.
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Dave,
The oil staining on the crankcase is very realistically done. What is and can you provide more info on the product, "AK Fuel Stains" that you used. Looking like another winner!
Cheers,
Lance
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Quick update....spinner and Wolff propeller.....
The spinner was presprayed with Alclad aluminium then sprayed with a custom mixed mauve colour. I then took a toothpick and took a few very small chips out of the spinner to leave the aluminium underneath. This is a very subtle effect as photographs of the actual machine show very little or no wear.
Prop was Tamiya XF-60 then mahogany colour pencils for the dark laminate plus wood grain, followed by Tamiya clear with one drop clear orange to two drops tamiya clear yellow.
Several layers of this varnish applied before the Wolff decals then final finish of Tamiya clear.
Re the engine staining. I used about 3 light coats brushed on so as to pool in a couple of areas. The AK Interactive Fuel Stains is a thin enamel brown varnish so you will have to leave it a couple of days to harden up. I tried to get the effect I have seen on several period engines in museums around the world. Interestingly, if you have ever dabbled in radio control aircraft, you get the same staining on the glo-plug engines after a few hours of use, once the castor oil has burned onto the hot metal of the crankcase.
Hope this answers your questions.
Once again thanks for your comments and interest everybody.
Fuselage close up is next
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Superb prop Dave!
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Dave,
Your engine and prop are terrific! Love the staining on the engine!
RAGIII
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I have mixed up the WNW recipe for the underside blue....again Tamiya colours were used....it looks pretty pale in colour.
Sprayed the undercarriage legs shown and undersides of the wings now to see the effective colour.
Base colour was vallejo gray primer.
Disaster struck when I carelessly dropped the undercarriage wing axel and broke off one of the axel ends.
Drat!
Have drilled out the ends of the axel now to 0.5 mm and inserted brass wire ca'ed to improve the strength.
I'll build up the broken section using some tubing later before mounting the wheels properly.
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Some more fuel stains applied to the wing axel,but maybe some more will be added later towards the end of the build.
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Good save on the undercarriage, Dave. The brass wire should be even
better than new.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Fuselage is now joined, engine and Spandau are dry fitted at this stage.
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She's coming together really well Dave, the exhaust tends to dominate the whole plane at the moment, looking forward to further updates.
Des.
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Thanks Des,
Yes it is a prominent looking exhaust but this is the shorter option of the two supplied.
I am a bit further on with the build than the pictures so far, so I should have some more to post just as soon as I get the time.
Best wishes,
Dave
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After an airbrushing session, the Rumpler finally sits on her undercarriage.
The central cabane struts are just push fitted in place along with the engine and windscreen.
I have futured the rudder and applied the decals for the crosses on the rudder.
The WNW decals are excellent. After they dried they look like they are painted on.
Here is the Rumpler sitting on it's wheels:
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Fortunately, with the engine dry fitted, the forward cowl held on with Tamiya tape, and the propeller and spinner push fitted, everything seems to be aligning ok.
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Dave, the Rumpler is looking great! The Green camouflage is really
sharp. Good to see the progress you have made. Thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Rumpler going to be pretty, I'm waiting for more.
Adam.
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Add some wings! :)
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It seems I missed a couple of updates ! Terrific progress and the Rumpler is looking great!! Lovely paint work !!!
RAGIII
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Darn it, Dave, you have made this aeroplane look so attractive that I'm going to have to
add it to my to-do list. I shudder to think how good it will look when you're done. Super job!!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Amazing work Dave. Your Rumpler it's coming along very nice indeed.
Cheers
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Hi Dave,
very nice progress and good airbrush colors.
Cheers,
Vladimir
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Thanks Guys,
After several coats of future over the wings and fuselage it is time for some more work with the decals....
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I place the decals using a tiny dot of blu-tac to ensure I am certain where the final position will be, using the reference photos to help.
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Lovely paint work on the fuselage and wings Dave, looking forward to seeing the wings fitted.
Des.
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Very fine progress on the model of an elegant machine. I am looking forward to see the wings on, too.
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This is looking very good indeed Dave. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Nice lookin build here. I like the rigging start point idea in the fuselage. You have some nice subtle paint effects going on as well.
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Thank you for the comments everyone.
Here are the lower wings, brush painted with a few coats of future.
I have applied the compass decal over a black painted compass.
The wing walk plates were masked off and lightly sprayed with alclad white aluminium.
Does anyone know if the circular compass mounting ring was painted black also?
My references don't show this area clearly so for now I have left them in the airbrushed mauve of the wing.
Thanks for any help you can provide at this stage.
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Looks great Dave...
Does anyone know if the circular compass mounting ring was painted black also?
I don't know the answer, but my sense is that the wings were painted prior to any fittings being added, so my hunch is that the mount would be a generic color like field grey. But I think you have some latitude here.
I don't remember seeing a compass at all on the Rumpler at the Deutsches Museum, but then again, there is much that is obviously wrong with that example. I'll look through my pix...
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Sorry I don't have an answer to your question, Dave. I had to go back a few
times to your last picture to decide if you had really painted it with an airbrush.
To make soft edges like that with a brush is absolutely amazing! I'm in awe, my friend! :o
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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You've done an astonishing job with the paint brush, Dave. She's coming along beautifully. I looked through the Datafile and the only decent photo of the compass that I could find is photo 45 on page 12. I had to put my optivisor on, but it looks like the bezel is darker than the wing, while the fairing in front appears to be the same color as the wing.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thank you very much for your comments and ideas on the compass wing bezel.
The paint finish has all been airbrushed but the future coat was all brush painted on later.....this seems to give the most realistic finish in my opinion and there is less chance of the future coat pooling so much.
It takes several coats though.
Sorry if you thought the paint colours were all brush painted!
Here are the top wings.
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The radiator is a push fit into the leading edge , but the actual unit requires some filling and careful sanding to remove the central seam. I will use some layers of Mr Surfacer 500 for this.
The WNW decals went on very easily, put the main crosses on first so as they are aligned with the aileron control horn/lever cut-outs, then you can apply the lower cross sections on the ailerons to ensure they align correctly.
This kit is a pleasure to build.
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Dave, you say that it's a pleasure to build ......
It's certainly a pleasure for us to watch you take us through it.
Best wishes
Nigel
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The camo and finish look even better with the markings in place! Really impressive!!
RAGIII
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The wings look first rate, Dave. I'm glad you cleared up my paint application
mistake. I was beginning to think you have been dabbling in black magic! ;) ;D
Great job and I'm looking forward to the next stage.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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This is a great looking build of an elegant machine!!
Steve
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The fuselage crosses are applied next...
-I use tamiya tape to create lines around the fuselage leaving a small margin.
The decal is then placed within the frame created and once you are happy that the position is correct, I use a spectacle cleaning cloth to blot out the excess fluid.
Repeat for the cross on the opposite side.
When the decal has dried, remove the tape and the two crosses are in symmetrical locations on either side of the fuselage.
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Neat trick Dave .......... simple is always best.
A couple of questions?? ............ Do I remember you saying that you managed to buy your "small" drill bits in bulk-ish: if so may I enquire where??
And secondly - how do you guys get such a perfectly flat [matt] surface? - I bought both Testers and Alclad mattcoat and can get neither to look as good as I see in these and other pic's!! Enquiring minds would like to know!!!
Smashing job by the way.
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Thanks for the comments Andy, much appreciated!
I am watching your Morane "N" build with interest as I would really like to build the RFC version, probably as the famous version with the chap with the moustache sitting in the cockpit as seen from the front....I am sure you will have seen the photograph I mean?
Do you have the MS logos in brass from Toms Modelworks?
The drills:, in my Hannover build thread, it was Lance who provided a link for the drill bits: drillbitsunlimited.com ( very kind and thanks Lance), but by the time I read it I had already ordered a set for a very reasonable price through Amazon would you believe?
The finish...
I know it doesn't look like it, but the fuselage colours you see with the decals applied are actually a glossy finish due to the coats of future applied. I find that it doesn't have to be a high gloss coat , providing you apply the decals using an application of future , whilst you are applying them.
This way when the decal dries there is no clear decal carrier film seen.
I was very nervous of trying this technique the first time I tried it, as I wasn't sure whether the future would react with the decal adhesive, or the water as you slide it from the decal backing paper.
Once the decal is applied you have a reasonable amount of time to position it correctly, and then blot out the excess.
Be aware though that when you apply the future it causes the previous layer of future to partially dissolve, and can cause dramatic streaks in your perfect finish.
However, fear nought as this will dry perfectly uniformly as before....you can hasten the process by carefully using warm air from a hairdryer if you are working in a dust-free environment, otherwise it is probably best just to let it dry naturally.
I used this technique on my Hannover with great results.
I then apply a further coat of future just to seal it all in.
The matt finish....I am airbrushing very light coats of Microscale mattcoat which is water soluable. You only need the lightest coat, diluted with a bit of water and as if by magic the whole finish goes completely matt.
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I think I will be aiming for a semi-matt finish on the Rumpler, but will study the WNW photos to decide how the machine should look.
Fortunately they have provided a couple of clear pictures in different light conditions to help get an idea of the finish.
Hope this is of some help, and best wishes with the rest of your build.
Dave
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Here is the Rumpler from the other side....just starting to remove the tamiya tape here.
I picked up a couple of bottles of Mr Mark Softer and Setter whilst on a business trip to Osaka a few weeks ago.
I tried these products out just out of curiosity on the rudder decals.
They weren't really necessary for this build but were very useful for my Snipe project of which more at a later date...
They did give a very good painted on finish though...must be careful to use very small amounts of Softer as this effectively melts the decal onto the surface!
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Thank you for the information re: the decaling, Dave. very interesting.
I like the bit about locating decals on both sides with the tape strips. Great idea!
The Rumpler is looking wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing the wings on her.
Thanks for the updates.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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The fuselage crosses are applied next...
-I use tamiya tape to create lines around the fuselage leaving a small margin.
The decal is then placed within the frame created and once you are happy that the position is correct, I use a spectacle cleaning cloth to blot out the excess fluid.
Repeat for the cross on the opposite side.
When the decal has dried, remove the tape and the two crosses are in symmetrical locations on either side of the fuselage.
Dave, That is a simple trick to help me fix something I have always struggled with! Now I have no excuse for crosses not being symmetrical ;) Thanks for sharing!
RAGIII
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The wing radiator is now mounted on the upper wing, having been assembled.
The radiator central join seem was removed by wet or dry paper, then painted with Mr Surfacer500, sanded again and then airbrushed with the underside light blue colour and the light olive green on the top.
The filler cap was picked out with MrMetalcolor brass.
The radiator matrix was carefully bruss painted with Vallejo dark rubber, when diluted with water, the paint finds its way into all of the cooling holes, by capillary action.
There is some doubt from the photos in the instruction book as to whether the central wing attachment rib is blue or dark green on the upper surface. Looking at the period photo it is hard to tell. In the end I went with the dark green as I thought this would be the most logical choice, although I cannot conclusively say that this is correct.
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The wing look terrific, Dave and what a great job of the radiator! 8)
I really like your attention to detail. Thank you for the tip of the Vallejo
paint in the rad matrix. It looks perfect! This is heading for a museum-quality
model. It's a pleasure following you along with the build.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks very much Ernie!
The make or break I think will be getting the rigging to look correct.
Gaspatch turnbuckles, Bob's buckles and monofilament standing by!
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Very nice it all looks. Going to be a beautiful model to the gallery.
I look forward to the end :D
Jacek
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The lower wings now have their black crosses applied. I have again left the compass mounting bowl coloured in the camouflage underside blue, to tie in with the surrounding colour.
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The observer's seat cushion is added carefully using a pair of long nosed tweezers, and glued in using some tacky white glue and then left to dry....
The leather was painted with oils and left to dry thoroughly, before placing in the cockpit.....
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Again she sits on her wheels....
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Then an engine appears...
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...and then "Herr Flugenmeister" shows up!
But when ist zer flug-machinen going to be ready to fly? ;)
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...Sobald der Herr Dave, der Modellbau Meister ihr ruft getan! ;) :)
The Rumpler is looking so good, Dave. You are making a gem!
"Herr Flugenmeister" is looking very dapper as well! ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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"Wie komme ich am besten zum StraBenbahnhaltestelle bitte?" !
For now he must take a tram! ;D
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It's looking very nice Dave. The figure it's awesome!
Cheers
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Coming along beautifully Dave, excellent paint work and the figure looks superb, well done.
Des.
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Outstanding work all around, Dave. That figure is brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding work all around, Dave. That figure is brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
What he said doubled ;)
RAGIII
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Progress has been slow recently due to work commitments, however I have sprayed the struts and have labelled them all carefully using a small tag of tape. They are all in sets and care must be taken that each strut is placed in the correct locating hole, and the correct way up. Fortunately WNW have designed them so that they cannot really be placed upside down!
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Great progress Dave..
Figure looks very good. I've got a couple to paint, but I keep putting it off!
Regards
Guy
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I simply love it, Rumplers are so beautiful. I like the figure very much too. His pose is so daring ;)
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You are moving along nicely! The struts look great! Looking at your build makes it VERY tempting to move into 2 seaters....
RAGIII
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Rick is right, Dave. The Rumpler is looking really good and is more and
more tempting to try a two-seater! ;)
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thank you everyone, WNW have given us quite a few two seaters to try our skills on.
Now that there is the Gotha and the forthcoming AEG, they lend themselves very well for dioramas and the Model Design figures by Steve Warrilow to complement the builds.
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Here is the top wing finally fitted, everything is just push-fitted at this stage.
A bit of work will be required to fit Bob's Buckles correctly before it can all be glued together thus making the final rigging so much easier to complete. :)
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Wow! She's a beaut, Dave. Bring on the buckles!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Very sharp looking bird!!!
Steve
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A very striking colour scheme you have chosen Dave, and you have done a superb job with the painting and decal application, well done.
Des.
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Ernie,Steve and Des,
Many thanks for your encouragement and kind comments.
I am pleased with the progress of the kit so far.
The final finish will be dulled down very slightly as I wish this to have a very slight sheen to the fabric finish which appears on some aircraft. I have still to resolve the scuffing in the fabric effect just in front of the fuselage crosses as seen on the archive photograph in the WNW instruction book. This scuffing is not as apparent in the front port quarter view as in the rear side view and could be caused by either lighting effects on the fabric surface or else the photograph being taken at a different time. This last explanation seems less likely as the two crew members look the same in each photo, so they may have taken the pictures at the same time?
Some experimentation will be required on a scrap surface before committing to the actual fuselage. I tend to use old plastic hotel room key cards. These are good plastic flat surfaces to practise airbrush,painting and weathering effects on, and can be held as a reference for future projects.
The kit has gone together with no engineering issues with the fit of the parts- much like the Hannover. I would really like to build another, but display space is limited and with the other allied two seaters in the WNW stash plus other forthcoming releases one Rumpler in the collection must suffice for now ;)
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I tend to use old plastic hotel room key cards. These are good plastic flat surfaces to practise airbrush,painting and weathering effects on, and can be held as a reference for future projects.
Great idea!, thanks for the tip.
Rumpler is looking great...
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Thanks Bo!
You can write on the sample cards which colours you sprayed and then you will remember the paints you used.
You can also take them with you to Museums and see how close they look to the subject matter, bearing in mind of course that what you see in a museum may be a restoration or replica...
Are you getting close to completion on the Albie?
Best wishes,
Dave
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That's looking good, Dave. The early Rumpler is a very good looking aircraft, and you've captured it well.
Dal.
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I agree a great looking Rumpler - I have a late model on order and will be loking closely at your build for help.
By the way - I'm based in Doha and I'm sure its a long shot, but are there any shops offering basic supplies in Dubai (such as airbrush cleaner?). I'm heading over with the family during Eid...
cheers
FF
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Hi Fokker Fodder,
I have asked around and there does not seem to be anywhere that keeps any of the Tamiya airbrush cleaner etc.
I have to buy my supplies usually in Singapore or Osaka, and bring them back.
Having said that, there used to be a large shop in Dubai Mall called Hobby Center which kept high-end supplies for radio controlled aircraft, but this has now closed down.
Speaking to a colleague last week, it seems there may be a branch of Hobby Centre in Mall of the Emirates near Spinneys, but any time I have been there I have not seen it.
Sorry this isn't much help.
If I do find anywhere I will let you know.
I will be over in Doha later this month, but will only be there for about an hour and a half!
Temperature is beginning to drop back now, as we move into winter, the best time of year over here.
Best wishes,
Dave
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cheers - I'll keep my eyes open while mall crawling in Dubai.
90 minutes should be enough to see the highlights of Doha ;)