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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Alexis on June 04, 2014, 09:26:08 AM
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Over on another forum I started this build for a GB , even though that the GB is over I didn't even come close on getting this one finished and had many stalls during the build as conflicting info went with answers . Any way for those of you who have been following this bear with me please .
So far a fair bit has been done on the kit . Fuselage insides got sanded down to round it off a bit more including the lower wing and chin pan . Next the louvers were opened out with care the plastic in this area is now very thin ! lower wing was then glued to the fuselage followed but the rear tail feathers which have the control surfaces cut free . More sanding was done on the inside of the fuselage with putty applied to the seems on the inside and more sanding . Next was thinning down the upper wing and lower wing . More sanding and heck of a lot of it ! With this part of the build done ; time to start the cockpit structure . All this is scratched . Only kit parts used so far is the seat ( I was lazy ) better seat belts from the parts bin and the hand grip . I did forget one part , the shell ejection tube :( But it is what it is .
The gun deck does not fit and to solve this problem it was split down the middle and 2.5 mm added to the front where it meets the cowl . And 2mm at the rear . Cowl fitted in place as well . Yup , you guess it , more sanding which at this point seems to be the only thing I'm doing ! With all the sanding panel lines needed restoring . Outcomes the dymo tape and scriber and these are replaced . Still have to do the separation between cowl and fuselage . Now I can start detailing the fuselage . Control surface will be cut free on the main wings as well so I can do the hinges .
Terri
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I do have more pic's right up to were I'm on this , they don'tseem to be in their file ....more coming later :)
Terri
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Terri,
I absolutely love what you are doing with my old relic kit 8) Your scratch built interior is awesome and I hope you find the pics to prove it !
RAGIII
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Truly stunning interior work, T! I especially love the engine mount/carburetor. With all the additional detail you're adding, I'm betting that yours will be better than Eduard's new release. Where is that thing, anyway? ???
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks awesome, I like the backend of that rotary...
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Lovely work on the interior Terri, your scratch building skills are excellent.
Des.
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Hey Rick , if it wasn't for you on sending said kit this wouldn't have been possible . I found a few more pic's but nothing of just the cockpit . Those are gone west of the doh-doh bird .
Bud , Bo , not as much detail as I was shooting for , but since this area won't even be seen it was best not to get to gun ho . Next one will have more detail for the excess hatches will be off to peer inside .
Bud , I'm really looking forward on Eduards retooling of this kit and the level of detail it will have . Hopefully soon , rumor is some time in June but could be later . Nothing on their web site which indicates it's release . I do hope if fairs better and not a huge error as in their new 109 G6 .
Thanks Des ! I think which aids in these skill is the subject itself . I have a keen interest in this aircraft . Just love the shape of it and that spinner gives it a sinister look .
Okay found a few more photo's . Will have to re-take my last ones ....don't know what the hell happened to them . Is there a photo monster out there which folks aren't talking about here ....
Terri
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and a few more ....
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hey terri ,looking good, i saw the newer posts on aeroscale. thanks for all your hard work its nice to look at.
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There it is, love this build Terri!
Mark
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Hello Terri:
Welcome to the Forum and a great entry into it. Per usual, great work, as has been mentioned, your attention to detail in the engine compartment is especially noteworthy. Looking forward to your next update.
Best
Mark
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Terri
it is an exellent work.
I wait to build with my SSW when the new Eduard will come out.
My old would be then a conversation to a D IV.
Martin
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Hi Scott , yeah I don't know what happen with my photo's . It has sat for a long time on the bench while I did a couple of WW 2 subjects and modern of all things , but turn out very well . The sanding burnt me out and I lost interest ...
Mark , It is coming along well . Glad you are enjoying the build !
mgunns , nice to hear from you and thanks for the welcome . I'm rather pleased with how it turned out . Scratching the cockpit structure as a separate item I was able and add a bit more detail .
Hi Martin , I hope Eduard release this kit or let us know when it will be coming out . Koster has the D.IV . It's a vac kit with resin wings and other parts and some very nice PE as well .
Terri
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Good to see you here and to see this build continue.
Drew
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Thanks Drew :)
Terri
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i know what you mean, its easy to get sick of sanding when you work on alot of short run and vacs. my favorite of yours was the fe8.
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Hey Scott , still will be more sanding but not as involved as before . Once the fuselage details are done next will be rib tapes , primer and a lot of masking ! Will be using Aviattic 5 colour lozenge . Still need to finish off the prop and spinner and start detailing the engine , new cab struts and the landing gear as well . Will have to dust off the FE-8 and get some pic's up . It's one of my favorites as well .
Will have some progress pic's up this weekend .
Terri
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Excellent progress Terri, you truely are a master. Can't wait to see the finished product. Definately a master piece in the making!
John
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Very good idea, I love the SSW D-III. I'll be glad to follow your build.
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Thanks John for the kind complement :) Nice to have a mojo boost !
Hi Vincent , one of my all time favorites ! Glad your liking the build :)
Made some more progress placing the PE access hatches , fuel/oil cap which are to far forward and will be moved back . Gun decks panels where made out of foil paper type stuff with alum . Found at the dollar store in the crafting section . I have bare metal foil , but this is too thin . 0.5 thou card is too thick . The thickness of the paper foil is 2mm Prefect ! Once the backing is removed it is quit sticky and adheres very well . Hard to peel it off once it's laid down . Also started on the rear bungee cord .
Terri
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Here is a shot of the faire wall and work already done on the spinner and work done on the lower louvers .
Terri
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And the prop ...
Terri
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Terri,
Really awesome work on everything!
RAGIII
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Truly brilliant work all 'round, T! This is shaping up to be your best yet.
Cheers,
Bud
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A nice and great Progress about your build. I love it Terri.
Martin
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Thank-you very much for the kind comments guy's :) Today's goal is start work on the control hinges on the tail section and a few other details here and there . Slowly getting closer to the painting stage or at least primer .
Terri
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Coming together nicely, Terri.
Look forward to seeing this progress.
Regards
Dave
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Hi Dave ,
Thanks for dropping by and having a peek . I did make some progress today and have the tail section almost wrap up . Form sanding on the rudder fin strips of 30x30 stock was glued on the back and top replacing what was lost . Once the glue set this was sanded to shape and hinges added using 30x30 scraps . The stabilizer was face with half round and blended in with more sanding . Slots where made with a fine file so the new hinges will fit .
Terri
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Excellent progress on this one Terri! I have it in the stash and am taking notes on your build :)
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Great work Terri, wait for your next.
Martin
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Looking great Terri! You have done an excellent job on the tail, as always!
RAGIII
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Good to see you on board and jump in with a project right off the bat Terri . It's looking very nice and I'll be following along with interest.
Cheers,
Chris
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I don't know how I missed this, but have gone over your build and
am really impressed with your superb work. Beautiful job, Terri.
I am looking forward to the next updates.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Terri:
This is coming along nicely. I really like the look of the opened louvers, adds a nice touch to the underside. The tail feathers are coming along nicely as well. Outstanding work Terri, per usual.
Best
Mark
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Really good progress on your SSW DIII, Terri - how is the standard of fit on this kit?
Regards
Dave
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Okay , hope I don't forget anyone here ...
Brad , progress has been rather slow actually . Started this a year ago :-X But she is moving forward . Thanks for having peek !
Martin , always nice having you drop by . Glad you're enjoying the build .
Rick , there was a fair bit of sanding on the tail to thin it down and glad that this area is done .
Chris , Very nice to hear from you ! :) Will be following your Fokker build :)
Ernie , Thanks for the kind comments :) I'm impressed that I even able to get this far :-X
Mark , those lovers took me three days on opening them up , would I do it again ..hell yeah ! It is a feature which really stands out .
Dave , Progress is getting back up to speed some what , during the week I don't have much time ...Summer is here !
Overall the fit is not bad , other then the gun deck and cowl/engine it goes together rather well . Think on the lines of a short run kit .
Once again guy's thanks for all the kind comments , very much appreciated . It's heart warming :)
Terri
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Beautiful work Terri, as usual ;-)
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well hurry up and finish t we all know the rules of modelling, as soon as some one completes an old kit a new one will be released and eduard has already promised a d.iii/d.iv this year.
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Beautiful work Terri, as usual ;-)
Thanks Andonio :)
Terri
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well hurry up and finish t we all know the rules of modelling, as soon as some one completes an old kit a new one will be released and eduard has already promised a d.iii/d.iv this year.
I'm working on it Scott , but I don't think I will be getting this one finished any time soon . I'm guessing August will be the month they will release it . Just have to wait and see and I hope it doesn't turn out with so many flaws as there 109G-6 .
I did make a little progress with bolt heads being added to the front of the fire wall and made a start on the top wing cutting off the control surfaces for the hinge detail . Also have the holes cut out and clean up for the control rods . Will have some pic's coming soon .
Terri
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Made a bit more progress so this should kept Scott's appetite wet . The lower wing hinges still need their final shaping . Also re-did the hinges on the rudder flaring . I over sanding and now they where just too small so this will also need re-shaping with pretty attention to what I'm doing .
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and more pic's . While I was waiting for the hinges to dry my attention turned and focused on the prop which went pretty then I thought it would . Little more thinning on them blades . I feel like I'm getting closer on starting them rip tapes ..
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A very pretty work Terri. 8)
Martin
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Brilliant work on the control surfaces, T! This is gonna be a real treat when finished.
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent Terri! The control surfaces are terrific! That interior really Pops when the Aircraft is viewed from above!
RAGIII
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Thanks Martin , I really appreciate having you drop by and leaving your comments . They are encouraging :)
Hey Bud , yup I'm pleased with how they turned out . Better than what I have done in the past , but it also helps on have the right tools in the box for this . Micro files are handy to have . Before I would use just a hobby knife with poor results .
Thanks Rick , it sure does pop when viewed from the top . I need to repair an error on the front combing parts , to far forward and will interfere with the guns .
Thanks for the positive comments guys ! :)
Terri
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Teri,
Very nice, ditto to my two amigos (Bud and Rick ) comments above.
Ed
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Thanks Ed for dropping by and have a peek :)
Terri
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Hi Terri:
Getting caught up with your build here, the control for the upper ailerons look great and will certainly enhance the appearance of the upper wing. The prop is looking good as well. Looking forward to seeing you work through this build.
Best
Mark
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Hi Mark , thanks for following along Fuselage is just about finished and will be ready to start on those wing ribs .
Terri
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Okay I'm ready to start the ribbing on wings but I'm at a cross road on which would be the most realistic effect .
My first plan is to do the taping with Tamiya tape then spray Mr.surface 500 and sanding this with a scotch brite pad exposing the tape . Then I though about using the kit decals cut it lozenge tape , but I think this would be too thin over all losing the effect once a coat of paint is applied .
What do you think here ?
Terri
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T, I agree that the decals would be too thin, but if you're going to use tape, I would recommend running thin CA along the edges to seal it and ensure that it doesn't come off at a later date. I used HGW rib tape decals on my Tripe and I really like the way they turned out. Not sure about the accuracy on the SSW, though. Best to check refs first, but then I know you always do that.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks for your input Bud ! I'm going with the Tamiya tape with Mr.Surface and sand this back with scotch brite pad . I wanted to avoid sanding . However , I found away on how to make the rib tapes for the lozenge . Once Aviattic decals are applied a cream backing needs to done for the tapes . I'm going to slice the kit decals into strips first leaving them intake and spray them Tamiya buff which I avoid having to cut afterwards and chip the paint .
Terri
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Good plan, sis!
Cheers,
Bud
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Great progress, Terri. I am looking forward to seeing how your rib tape
ideas come out...I'm sure with your talent it will be superb. :)
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Good idea you have for the rib tapes Terri, on two of my scratch builds I used Bob's Strippers in much the same manner as you are going to use the Tamiya tape. Have a look at Bob's Buckles website and check-out his strippers, they are excellent. Looking forward to more progress on this build Terri.
Des.
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Terri,
This just keeps getting better; keep up the excellent work! FWIW I've used Tamiya tape for wraps on struts and, once sealed per Bud's suggestion it hasn't budged.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Richard , yes -even though this should be 32 scale I'm still needing a few more items before that project begins . So I hope 48 scale will make it up to you . A few years back we talk about what effects can be achieved and since then I have been doing a bit of pondering on this and hopefully the end results will not be disappointing .
Thanks Ernie , I'm taking my time with this one even if I don't have much bench time in , it's summer :) I made progress and the prop/spinner is read for paint and the internal struts are set to go and I started making new cab struts with work starting on a new axle wing .
Hi Des , I have used Tamiya tape for rib tapes before ( W-29 build ) on the top of wings , but I didn't use Mr.Surface . Bob has come out with some very neat items , one day I would like to give this try .
Hello Lance , I found another detail to add , cowl clips ! Even Eduard missed this and easy made with scrap PE parts . I do think this is becoming a problem . Soon as I add detail , I see more which can be added !
Thanks Guy's for all your support :)
Terri
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I have spent a bit of time in front of the bench as I mentioned before so here are a few pictures of this .
The cooling holes in the spinner were cleaned up and the PE parts added to the back side . These items weren't easily to shape so they are far from perfect but should sever the effect well I hope . Hub part fitted in place but not yet glued . Still have to paint all this . The blades were also thinned down a bit more for a better scale effect .
Inter struts for the lower pin I used plastic rod , this is strong ( Hard to snap , but remains flexible ) . Top us brass pins as well for the landing struts . Over the weekend I will try and get the cab struts and axle parts made with the possibility of starting to detail the engine . I also need to go back and add the lip on the cowls edge which I missed .
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PE parts are glued in place on the wheels ready for paint . Page 4 is where this up-date starts :)
Terri
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Ooooh I like those deets...
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Terri this is a very great update.
Martin
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Your attention to detail as always Terri, is second to none. Nice work!
Cheers,
Chris
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My apologies for the late reply back guy's .
Bo , I hoping that once primer is applied they will still have that wow effect .
Thanks Martin :)
The devil is in the details Chris , every time I think I can move on I find more to add :-X
Terri
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Nice update, Terri. The PE parts look great and will add that extra
"something" to the model. I look forward to the next glimpse of
your build. Good work! :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looking great Terri! I can't remember if you've chosen a scheme for this one yet?
Mark
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Very cool. Looking forward to seeing this in paint. Such a pretty a/c.
James
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Hello Terri:
I have to echo the sentiments of the others here. The PE will certainly add that extra "WOW" that you are looking for. Definately some neat stuff and you know the Devil is in the details. Very nicely done. Looking forward to your next update.
Best
Mark
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Sorry I have missed this one - don't know how but it is never too late. This is an amazing build - the attention to detail is mind-blowing. What can be done in the larger scales just is stunning as you are so ably demonstrating.
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Great job, Terri, your scratch-build work on the interior is really jaw dropping. ;)
The louvres look perfect as well, looking forward to further progress.
Best
Ondra
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Great work Terri!!! An impressive build to follow!
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Looking terrific Terri!
RAGIII
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Thank-you very much Gentlemen for the kind comments :) Progress has been slow and the only thing done since the last update is a stretched some spuce for the rolled cowl lip . My attention has also been spent working on a P-40 :-X ( sorry stringbaggers )
I'm not a fan on the use of PE parts , but they do aid in some of the details and I'm trying to avoid on using as much as possible and rather opt for making these details myself or at least what my skill set will allow me to do .
Mark , the scheme I will be doing for this is Ernst Udet mount of Jasta 4 . I know this scheme has been done to death but there is just something about an all red craft which gives this plane a sinister look to it .
Terri
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Sorry I'm late to the party, Terri. This is one excellent build you've got going on a kit we seldom see built- marvelous attention to detail inside and out and I applaud your dedication toward getting all of the plastic parts together smoothly. This little putty hog appears to be coming together beautifully in your highly capable hands!
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I'm not a fan on the use of PE parts , but they do aid in some of the details and I'm trying to avoid on using as much as possible and rather opt for making these details myself or at least what my skill set will allow me to do .
I wholly agree with you Terri as I too do not like or use PE. Your skill set is one to be envious of so I am sure that the details will be every bit as good when you finish adding them. I am really enjoying following this thread and watching how you add all of those tiny details.
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Sorry I'm late to the party, Terri. This is one excellent build you've got going on a kit we seldom see built- marvelous attention to detail inside and out and I applaud your dedication toward getting all of the plastic parts together smoothly. This little putty hog appears to be coming together beautifully in your highly capable hands!
No need to be sorry Sir . Folks are welcomed anytime ! Glad you are enjoying the build so far , it has had a few challenges but nothing which really held me back once I sat down and worked out it in my head . Not much putty actual , over all fit isn't bad until you get to the gun deck and cowl :'(
Terri
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I'm not a fan on the use of PE parts , but they do aid in some of the details and I'm trying to avoid on using as much as possible and rather opt for making these details myself or at least what my skill set will allow me to do .
I wholly agree with you Terri as I too do not like or use PE. Your skill set is one to be envious of so I am sure that the details will be every bit as good when you finish adding them. I am really enjoying following this thread and watching how you add all of those tiny details.
Thanks LM , but I don't think my skills are something to be envious of when I see the work which all you guy's do , just mind blowing .
Not much more detailing on the airframe then it engine is up next and I must say . my work is cut out for me ...
Terri
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Really not much progress , but I guess some is better than nothing . The rolled lip has been added to the cowl . I need to prime this and see how well I did and if I need to redo it . In the end I ended up replace the gun deck access panels using 0.5 card and PE hard ware . Drilled holes don't look right when this detail is raised so at the moment this is all I got . Cowl chips are also added . Now it is off to doing the rib tapes . Does feel nice on getting closer with spray the first coat of primer ...
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Terri
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Nice update T! The front end is looking great!
RAGIII
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Hello Terri:
Nice update. Your card work on the engine panel is a nice touch and looks great. Looking forward to seeing you progress and your next update.
Best
Mark
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Good work Terri. It's great to see your progress on such a difficult kit.
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Been away too long...I must echo all those other fellow, Terri. Pretty dang lovely. I do know that's a tough kit, too...
Cheers!
Dan
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Super work on the gun deck and cowling, T! I'm looking forward to seeing her primed.
Cheers,
Bud
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Exeptional work Terri. ;D
Martin
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Very nice Terri, love this build!
Mark
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Yarp... looking good indeed. Been reading the Herris book on SSW, pretty intriguing machines.
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It's those little touches that you add to your models that make all the difference Terri. Nicely done!
Cheers,
Chris
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Thank-you all for the kind comments guy's . It really is appreciated ! On holidays now and a lot of free time on my hands .....what to do .....
Terri
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Exceptional work so far Terri, looking forward to seeing more.
Hope you enjoy your holiday, put your feet up and relax :)
Des.
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Looking very sharp. I like all those extra little details you're adding.
James
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Hi Terri
I'm really enjoying following the build and learning from the extras you're adding. It's coming along beautifully, even if it brings back painful memories of my own fight against this model - one that didn't survive our move to France!
Enjoy the holidays.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thanks Guy's :)
Specking of details . I added the back rest cushion and front crash pad in the cockpit and started making the mods on the axle wing for todays progress . The back cushion took me two try's on getting the shape , not perfect but I'm pleased with it's out come .
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Terri
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Exceptional build Terri. ;D
Martin
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Nicely done details on the axle!
RAGIII
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Thanks Martin and Rick !
Finally have started cutting stripes of Tamiya tape , pic's coming soon ....
Terri
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Yesterday I wanted to get the masking tape laid down and I achieved this goal , took a few hours with tired eye's in the end , but the end results are going to be worth it .
Stage three for the wings , will now get sprayed with Mr.Surface 1000 and once dried sanded with a scotch brite pad just so top of the tape shows .
Terri
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You're definitely moving right along on this one, Terri. Nice work on the tape off, looks very precise!
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Excellent work so far. I am really impressed with the cushion and the rib tapes. Just wish my tapes could look so good.
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Excellent progress, T! So glad to see you moving forward on this one, now.
Cheers,
Bud
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Really nice details you are adding Terri, I'm looking forward to seeing how the rib tapes turn out.
Des.
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Terri,
Terrific progress and as Des said, great added details!
RAGIII
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Hi Terri
Great to see this little bird again and I see you have made fantastic progress too.
Alan.
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Hi guy's , thanks for dropping by and leaving encouraging mojo !
LM , for the rib tapes I have a spot on my cutting mat with makes made so when I'm cutting the tapes I can stay consistent when I remember to use it . Most times it is just eyed balled ;)
The main wings got spray with thinned Mr.Surface 1000 . After the first coat I realized that this is too thin and I switched to Mr. Surface 500 instead . I do recommend that one wear a mask when spraying this stuff . Strings will forum on the leading and trailing edges of the wings and there is fine dust which forums in the air as well . Don't worry about the string effect . this will sand or rub off with ease .
Once dried the surfaces got sanded down too smooth out the putty while also polishing the surface . Control surface I used future , giving a total of three coats . These are still drying .
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I also started on the cad struts and will have pic's of this soon ......
Terri
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Very nice Terri. 8)
Martin
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Thanks Martin 8)
Here is where I'm at with the cab struts so far . The one on the left is before filling and sanding the joins . One on the right is the finished product waiting primer and paint .
I used contrail strut using the Eduards one as a template added 2mm in length . Center part of the N strut is the same length as the in the kit .
Terri , so close to the priming and painting stage , I can taste it !
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Hello Terri:
'Yer Gettin there. Looks good so far. Can't wait to see you start the painting and decaling on this bird.
Best
Mark
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Good work on your rib tapes, Terri -
Makes a real difference to the model.
Regards
Dave
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Rib tapes are looking fantastic, T! Can't wait to see 'em painted and lozenged.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Mark , Dave and Bud :)
It really feels great to be at this stage of the build , long time in the waiting !
Will be laying paint tonight !
Terri
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Okay , didn't get the paint laid down on here . Missed a few details . Those four little rivet heads on the fuselage side took me over a hour to get them in place . Had a hard time holding them with the tweezers and placing them in their holes . Went through 12 of them . Carpet monster was well feed the other day and should be good for awhile .
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Terri
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An exeptional build. 8)
Martin
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Okay , didn't get the paint laid down on here . Missed a few details . Those four little rivet heads on the fuselage side took me over a hour to get them in place . Had a hard time holding them with the tweezers and placing them in their holes . Went through 12 of them . Carpet monster was well feed the other day and should be good for awhile .
Hi Terri:
Talk about "Painstaking" detail. Your efforts are paying off. You don't see too many of the SSW D.III's and your will be a beaut. Looking forward as you move down the home stretch.
Best
Mark
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Okay , didn't get the paint laid down on here . Missed a few details . Those four little rivet heads on the fuselage side took me over a hour to get them in place . Had a hard time holding them with the tweezers and placing them in their holes . Went through 12 of them . Carpet monster was well feed the other day and should be good for awhile .
Hi Terri ,
I'm so enjoying the build of a model that I found an absolute beast. Your attention to detail is an object lesson.
Now as to that very hungry carpet monster. Have you considered taking up the whole carpet and laying floor tiling throughout instead? It could save you money in the long run and giving the carpet a good shake could also help re-stock your small bits spares box.
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Terri,
You are doing ten times as well as I would have with this kit! Very impressive details!
RAGIII
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An exeptional build. 8)
Martin
Thanks Martin , always appreciate having you drop by and follow along here . Your comments are always welcomed :)
Terri
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Thanks Mark , I'm just glad that AMS doesn't do this to me on ever build . Will never get anything done .
Hey Rick , Your work is outstanding and I know you would do the kit justice , thanks my friend :)
Hi Nigel , glad you are enjoying the build ;D I'm working it , for a year now I have been asking the land lord on removing the carpet and getting tile down or something and by the sounds of it this might happen next year .
I did some more work today adding the top wing stacking pads to the leading edge of the wing . Finished off the hand holds and added pegs on the landing struts for the bungee cord . Managed to even test fit the under carriage . Figured I better do this now before I commit to paint . Also need to drill the holes for the turn buckles which total slipped my mind . No pictures though , haven't taken them yet .
Terri
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Awesome details, T! She'll be a stunner for sure.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud :)
Terri
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Getting so close Terri, she's looking great!
I'm really looking forward to seeing some colour on this.
Ian
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So do I Ian , so do I . Every time I think I'm ready for pull out the airbrush I find more details I missed altogether or forgot to add .
Terri
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Hey guy's , guess what .....first coat of paint is laid !
Since I'm using Avaittic 5 colour lozenge for this build and taking into account that the wings of the SSW D.III aren't over think like in other German types . The cord is finer . Eduards wings are way to think and with the amount of sanding which has already taking place 1.5mm could still be removed , but I was really tired of the sanding .
First step in the painting sequence is I only want the wing spars to show . Don't want the ribs pick out for this will be covered with rib tapes and won't show . For the wood I used Tamiya Desert Yellow thinned Tamiya x-20a and flat base . I will let this full dry over night and maski of the spars for the next stage . Around the wing spars Tamiya Buff will get sprayed and the rest of the surrounding will be sprayed white . Once this has dried the ribs will get masked and per-shading will be on the edges of the tape . A few coats of future once the tape is removed and she is ready for decals .
Terri
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Looks good Terri. I am looking forward to the next phase!
RAGIII
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Well Rick , here is the pic's of that phase , fuselage got sprayed as white as well in prep for it's per-shading which will be done using Tamiya Hull Red . I will let this dry over night and will start masking the ribs for the per-shading of Tamiya smoke along the tape edges .
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Nice!
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Thanks Bo !
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Looks great, Terri! Thanks for posting the pics.
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Thanks Vickers
Terri
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Shading of the wings finished and ready for future in prep for the decals after the fuselage get's her coat of red !
Terri
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Your pre shading looks great Terri!
RAGIII
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Your pre shading looks great Terri!
RAGIII
Gotta agree with my amigo, T! Looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Your pre shading looks great Terri!
RAGIII
Gotta agree with my amigo, T! Looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud
Dittos, a trifecta from the 3 Amigos !
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Thanks a lot amigo's !
The first coat of red has been sprayed and I started with the lozenge on the wheel covers and the tail feathers . Will have pic's up soon , or when the paint has dried and I'm able to move it about .
Terri
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First coat dried and here is the outcome of it so far . Still needs one more which I will spray this afternoon .
Terri
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Terri,
Your red looks brilliant! Lovely shading and a great color choice!
RAGIII
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Very nice Terri, it's great to see this one coming along. You are doing such a nice job on it.
Mark
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This is really starting to come together Terri, nicely done! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Great progress, Terri. The shading and the red colour looks great. Looking forward
to the next updates. Nice work. :)
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Lovely red painting Terri.
Martin
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Brilliant shading, T! Really brings the red to life.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thank's guy's :)
Okay , here we go . Lozenge on the tail feathers are from the kit . No point on using Aviattic's lozenge when it is pretty much going to be covered in red paint . Over all effect turned out not to bad . Rudder has it's base coat of white paint and shading done in Tamiya smoke waiting for it's top coat of white for better blending of this effect ( went to heavy with the smoke )
Axle wing , inter struts and the cab struts are painted as well as the wheels . The wheel covers have lozenge as well done in the same manner as the tail feathers .
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Fantastic, Terri! That red is suitably vibrant and will really jump from the lozenge. Very nice work, indeed!
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Coming along well, Terri -
It's great to see the model start to change once you get a splash of paint on ............
Regards
Dave
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Brilliant work, T! The lozenge see-thru effect is superb.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks a lot guy's :) I just finished applying the last coat of future and will let this set for a few days . It has been pretty humid here of late so just to be on the safe side I want things nice a cured . In the mean time I will start work on the guns and figure out what the hell I'm going to about the engine !
Terri
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Brilliant work, T! The lozenge see-thru effect is superb.
Cheers,
Bud
Terri, I agree with my Amigo! Very well done on the see through on the tail!
RAGIII
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Excellent work, Terri. As Rick mentioned, great job on the tail. Looking forward
to the next updates. :)
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Wounderfull! ;D
Martin
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This model is shaping up really well Terri, the red is a great colour and your pre shading is looking good, nice work on the tail.
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Thank-you very much guy's for the feed back :)
I've looking over the engine in the kit and it is basically wrong in the shape of the crank case and the cylinders :( Then the thought of using the Siemens engine from Tom's Modelworks Pfalz D.VII/III kit and this has a few issue with it as well . The cylinders aren't lined up :( and it's crack case isn't right either even though the detail is done rather well ! Well what about the Vector resin one ! As much as I would love to get one , it's not in the cards and it won't fit in the cowl . An easy fix by just shorting the cylinders where the meet the crank case , shorting the push rods and the induction pips . saving all that wonderful detail on the cylinder tops !
Now the question is ...do I scratch build one , this could take awhile or just use what is in the kit ...
I'm not a fan of white metal so I will swap out the metal one for a resin one and go from there .
Terri
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And I will sneak these in ......
Side markings are in place and the udder side of the wings are covered . I'm very impressed with Aviattic's Lozenge ! Don't think I have ever used a decal which was so forgiving ...man you can pull on these pretty good and no tears !
One thing though and it could be our Canadian water ( never know what's in it ) but the decals would not slide off the backing even when following the instructions . I'm I missing something hear ?
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And I will sneak these in ......
Side markings are in place and the udder side of the wings are covered . I'm very impressed with Aviattic's Lozenge ! Don't think I have ever used a decal which was so forgiving ...man you can pull on these pretty good and no tears !
One thing though and it could be our Canadian water ( never know what's in it ) but the decals would not slide off the backing even when following the instructions . I'm I missing something hear ?
Terri,
I use water from our Reverse Osmosis Filter (live in the wilderness) so it's pretty close to 100% pure, like distilled in content. I did find that the Aviattic's took a longer time to loosen up as well. Maybe the Edmonton Water (which I've always wondered about!) has something to make it even worse?)
Looking very nice, you are almost "there"!
Cheers,
Lance
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One thing though and it could be our Canadian water ( never know what's in it ) but the decals would not slide off the backing even when following the instructions . I'm I missing something hear ?
Mine slid quite quickly off the backing paper Terri. I use lukewarm 'town' water from good old Lake Ontario.
I use water from our Reverse Osmosis Filter (live in the wilderness) so it's pretty close to 100% pure, like distilled in content.
I was always under the impression from reading the Toronto newspapers that anything west of there is the wilderness. ;D
Cheers,
Chris
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One thing though and it could be our Canadian water ( never know what's in it ) but the decals would not slide off the backing even when following the instructions . I'm I missing something hear ?
Mine slid quite quickly off the backing paper Terri. I use lukewarm 'town' water from good old Lake Ontario.
I use water from our Reverse Osmosis Filter (live in the wilderness) so it's pretty close to 100% pure, like distilled in content.
I was always under the impression from reading the Toronto newspapers that anything west of there is the wilderness. ;D
Cheers,
Chris
I sometimes get the impression that, in the minds of the residents, anything outside of the "GTA" falls into the wild frontier category!
Cheers,
Lance
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Exellent Terri, exellent.
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Hi Lance and Chris , It has to be Edmonton's water ( tap water ) and even after two minutes still won't slide off the back . But I did find a way around this which seems to work well . I lift one of the edges and peel it off the backing . Different type of film then what I'm used to using . It's almost like a vinyl , very elastically . Either way I'm really impressed with these decals . With pershading one could have endless possibilities for effects .
Not as much as I would have like to have done this evening , but I'm super tired and my eye's are sore . Top lozenge pplied to the upper surface of the lower wings . I'm very pleased with how the pre-shading effect turned out .
Thanks Martin , always glad on having you drop by with your support ! ;D
It is really bothering me that I forgot to add the shell ejection tube in the pit ...... :(
Terri
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It's coming along beautifully Terri, but do give those tired, sore eyes some occasional rest.
Best wishes
Nigel
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The Lozenge is coming along nicely in spite of your difficulties. My North Carolina Well water seems to work fine on the Aviattic decals as I have had no issues removing/sliding them off the backing. (With the exception of some pre production interior Lozenge that had been sent to me for trial. This was on paper that Richard and Harry chose to replace in the production decals!)
RAGIII
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She's shaping up very nicely Terri! I really like what you've achieved with the Aviattic loznge decals. :D
Looking forward to assembly and final completion.
Regards,
Bob
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Looking really good, Terri! That red really pops in combination with the lozenge fabric. Nice work all around!
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Outstanding work on the lozenge, T!
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks great, Terri. The lozenge came out quite nicely.
Chris
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That's looking really sharp. Terri. I Can't believe your comment on the Aviattic"s performance with Edmonton's tap water. I've always thought it pretty bad however the difference makes me really wonder! Having said all of that your Lozenge looks terrific now that you've got it on and the scheme is spectacular. I'd love to do this bird in 1:32 however It's quite an undertaking from what I've seen.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks guy's !
Last night I tried a small piece of 32 scale lozenge and had no issue at all . After 30 seconds the decal slid right of the backing .
Rick , Lance . Seems that Edmonton's water is fine after all and is the decal paper itself . I have these since this time last year so I think your right Rick . These are from the first batch before Aviattic starting using a different paper .
I really do like how these decal adhere to the surface and the amount of pulling and tugging , other decals would break apart .
Terri
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Work continues with bit of painting . Rudder has it's coat of white toning down the per-shading . Prop blades have their base coat on ready for the lamination and the top wing has the lozenge applied .
Next step is applying a few coats of future in prep for starting the rib tapes . First part I will spray some old Eduard lozenge with Tamiya deck tan . I will only do one lozenge bolt at a time . Don't want the paint to cure for to long or it will crack when laying them down . Once this is all done , round two will be going over then again with the Aviattic lozenge ....
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Great paint and wonderful Lozenge.
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Jepp - I like the rudder and also the prop.
Do you need any colored pencils for the prop, Terri?? :D
Servus
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Thanks Martin ;D
Bertl my friend , I'm one step a head of you ...already have my very own pencil ;) I have been toying with them for a few years now and so far I'm pleased with my efforts . Still though practice makes perfect ;D
Terri
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I'm using my time to go through things and do some long over do clean up and found a 3/4 bolt of Mircosculpt 5 colour lozenge upper and a bit of the lower . I thought I tossed this long ago !
With this in mind , I think these would work well for the rib tapes , saving a bit of time . They will need to be toned down with touch of smoke . Weathering should tie this in well .
What is your guy's view on this ?
Terri
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Hello Terri:
From what you describe, it sounds like a good idea. No sense tossing the decal if you can use it for the rib tapes.
Best
Mark
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Sounds like a plan T!
RAGIII
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Great job Terri! Loz looks really neat and sharp. I can`t wait to see the final effect!
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Great job, Terri, really jaw-dropping.
I admire your sense for colours.
Btw. if it is not a rude question - are you really a woman? That would explain your great work with the shades and the astonishing sense for colours.
Sorry if it is a stupid question from a newbie.
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Thank you guy's !
Mark , Rick . I hope so , taking me a long time to get to this stage and there is this fear that it won't like right and I'll end up having to strip it all off and start over . Not something I want to be doing .
Xmald , I'm really looking forward to this myself , hopefully I will be back at the bench soon .
ondra , It is not a rude or stupid question and no need to be sorry for asking . Yes , yes I'm ;D
Terri
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Not sure I've got it right about the ribs see-through: you have painted them with light tan on the lozenge decal itself?? the effect is really interesting, looks like the entire wing is translucent.
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Not sure I've got it right about the ribs see-through: you have painted them with light tan on the lozenge decal itself?? the effect is really interesting, looks like the entire wing is translucent.
Sorry for the late reply back Vincent . Since Aviattic lozenge is transparent cutting the rib tapes with the same decal will not look right , the rib tapes aren't transparent so by spraying the kit decals an tan or even off white and laying these down first and then going back over them again with the Aviattic lozenge . This is a lot of work dealing with rib tapes . I went about shading my wings different . Rather than post shade I like to do per-shading ( it really opens up the playing field for colour variations ) . This is why right now the ribs appear to be white . The final steps aren't finished yet for the final appearance .
Since then my plan has changed and will not be spraying the kit decals and won't use the Aviattic lozenge for the ribs . I found some Microsculpt lozenge which I will use for the tapes instead and save myself a bit of work .
Terri
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Over the past few days I have managed to be able to get some bench time in , even for a snails pass it is what I'm able to do at the moment .
Here is what the 5 colour lower lozenge from Microsculpt looks like over the Aviattic lozenge . It does contrast very well .
Note , only the right side has been done .
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Terri
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Looking good Terri, and nice to see you starting back at it.............go slow! :-\
Cheers,
Lance
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Very nice work Terri sounds like a lot of effort with the rib tapes but I think it pays off!
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That looks really good to me. It seems that you are working at about my pace at the moment!
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Terri,
Glad to see you are getting back to the model bench - looking very good now you have the paint and markings on.
Regards
Dave
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Hi Terri
Thanks for sharing your build with us, its looking really good. Here is some vintage artwork to celebrate:
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/WWI%20posters/Udet_zps51d75057.jpg)
Cheers
James
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A little and a little there works for me :) It was pure torture sitting and not being able to build , movement is coming back in my arm so It's all good .
Thank -you James for the poster ! Haven't seen this one before .
Terri
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Terri, your build is looking great. Really nice work on the lozenge and good to hear
your arm is improving. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nice progress Terri!
RAGIII
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Very well done Terri.
Today I am back from hospital.
Martin
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Thanks guy's :) I managed to finish the left side on the lower wing and starting work on the underside of the top wing .
Martin , glad to hear that you are back home :)
Terri
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A small little package arrived in the mail and this what was inside ...
Karaya Siemens Halske Sh.III engine . Donated by Tony ( Benz ) as his contribution towards this project ;D A big to you Tony ! :)
Terri
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Thanks for the reply about rib tapes. Now I got it. A pre-shading would surely lead to the same effect under transparent lozenges. I think I'll try that on my coming Pfalz, as I also use translucent lozenge sheets (not Aviattic but home made).
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You are very welcomed Vincent , any more questions just ask ;)
Have fun with the per-shading and don't be afraid to try different colours . Try it out on a scrap wing so you can get a feel for the effect you are looking for . ;)
Terri
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Small up-date , lower rib tapes are now finished and clean up on the resin engine has started . I will need to go back and thin the inside of the cowl a bit more .
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Very, very beautiful work Terri.
Martin
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A small little package arrived in the mail and this what was inside ...
Karaya Siemens Halske Sh.III engine . Donated by Tony ( Benz ) as his contribution towards this project ;D A big to you Tony ! :)
Terri
You're very welcome Terri, nice to see it being put to good use 8)
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Thanks Martin 8) and another big hug for Tony ! ;D
I did manage to get the upper rib tapes cut , now just need to apply them which should happen this weekend . Once this stage is done the rest should go a bit faster with the final painting leading into assembly and then rigging , which I'm glad there isn't a lot to this bird .
Terri
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Looks good, Terri! I am looking forward to seeing you bring this in to the finish line.
Chris
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Thanks Chris , I do admit that for the past few days I have been extremely lazy and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having before that white stuff starts falling and is here to stay for the next 6 months :'( I have stated the top tapes but nothing worth a picture yet ...
Sorry guy's
Terri
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Terri,
Looking forward to what you do with that engine! Everything looks great!
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Thanks my friend 8) I have started a bit of work on the rear off the engine , it's casting is off a bit and I'm toying with how much mods I need to make without losing the detail on the cylinder tops .
Not exactly the amount I was shooting for but here is my efforts so far with the top rib tapes . I do believe I made the right choice on using Microsculpt . Contrasts very well with Aviattic's .
Terri
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It looks fantastic Terri.
Martin
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Oooo-La-La...
That looks smashing. I really like the lozenge and there is just something about the red fuse and "Lo". Very cool indeed.
Dan
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Smashing job, Terri. It's really looking great.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thank-you Martin , Dan and Ernie Rib tapes are done ! Just waiting for the clear coat to dry and then I can add the national markings . Pic's coming very very soon !
I think I found a way and so far test fitting is yielding good results . I have one more cylinder to place with a bit more test fitting for the final results and will explain more at that time . If it doesn't work back to the drawing borad as they say ...
Terri
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Extra , extra read all about it ....Modeller finished the decaling !
It has been a long step getting to this stage from when this project started over a year ago . Feels really damn good to have this stage of the build done . The finish line is getting closer and closer . Still left to do ....
Laminations on the prop
Paint the tires'
Rigging anchoring points ( wire hoops )
Paint fire wall
paint chin pan ( might use bare metal foil for this )
Engine
Weathering
Finally assembly
Touch ups
Rigging
Pictures ;D
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Terri
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Looking good Terri!
One question....are the upper wing crosses right, with white ends outboard but not inboard? It looks a little odd....
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Hey , thanks Ian . I didn't even notice that with the crosses . Guess I was to excited on getting the decaling done that I did notice . Should be a easy fix .
Terri
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Still eager to see that little bird completed, as I have exactly the same on my "program".
A question: when rib tapes are made from lozenge fabric, was it a rule to use upperwing lozenge for upperwing tapes, and lowerwing ones for lower tapes?
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Hi Vincent ,
I'm getting eager as well on getting this one completed . I'm shooting for having this one done by the end of the month . Once the engine is assembled and the guns , rest should go a bit faster with the final assembly .
For your question . As a rule yes but one does need to check the ref's . Upper tapes where sometimes used on the lower surfaces . A lot of this would depend on war time supplies .
Terri
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OK thanks.
I didn't mention that my own SSW D-III will be far much smaller...in 1/72nd it's really a tiny thing.
I'm wondering what was the type of rib tapes on Böhning's Pfalz. I found a pic that clearly shows various shades on upperside tapes, which should mean they were made from lozenge fabric, but I have no pic showing the underside of wings. Well I guess there are reasonable chances that they were made from lowerside lozenges...
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Hi, Terri,
This is looking really super and gives me inspiration to keep going to see my Pup completely buttoned up.
It's been said that the last 10% of any job is the hardest....so true!
Keep at it, the goal is in sight and will be smashing!
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Showing real promise now
Regards
Dave
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OK thanks.
I didn't mention that my own SSW D-III will be far much smaller...in 1/72nd it's really a tiny thing.
I'm wondering what was the type of rib tapes on Böhning's Pfalz. I found a pic that clearly shows various shades on upperside tapes, which should mean they were made from lozenge fabric, but I have no pic showing the underside of wings. Well I guess there are reasonable chances that they were made from lowerside lozenges...
Hi Vincent , yes on Bohnings Pfalz the upper wing used 5 colour tapes and the under surfaces used 5 colour lower for the tapes
For you SSW in 72 scale is this the Toko kit ?
Terri
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Hello Terri is there any Pfalz D VII/ VIII on the Shops?
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Thanks for the support Michael and Dave , really is appreciated and gives me the mojo to move forward :)
Terri
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Your Lozenge looks very great. Waiting now for your engine.
Martin
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Hello Terri is there any Pfalz D VII/ VIII on the Shops?
Martin
Hi Martin , I do have a Pfalz D.VII/III in the stash . Tom's Model Works resin kit which is long out of production and very hard to find now . One of these days I will build it but I need to finish the Pfalz Dr.1 first ....
Glad you like the lozenge Martin , will have some pic's of the engine up soon . Still have a bit more thinning on the inside to cowl and lot's of test fitting still to come .
Terri
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Hey guy's ,
Work on the engine has forced me to think outside the box . With the cowl already fixed in place and mod to fit Eduards . It was a good metal challenge on figuring how Karaya's engine is going to fit without having to cut 2mm off the bottom part of the cylinder or having to sand off that beautiful detail on the rocker arms .
So out comes the dermal and I grinded the inside very carefully working at slow speed . Some areas are almost paper thin . Still need to smooth this out and for this I will use a piece of scotch brite pad . The engine block itself is not exactly round . The back side is what I like to call ...the egging effect .
I cut off the mounting tab and drilled a hole in it's place so the cylinder can slide over a pin in the engine block . The bottom of the cylinder was then sanded as thin as I could go . Almost 1 mm . The mounting location on the block was also sand but this is roughly 1/2 mm ( extra space comes for inside the cowl ) . Only parts that will now need to be trimmed to fit is the induction pipes . Lot's of test fitting is need and the best way was to mount a cylinder on top and bottom of the engine case . She fit's !
Front engine mount fit's and lines up with the mounting hole in the fire wall , making me one happy lady indeed :)
On a let down is the spark plug leads are moulded running the side of the cylinders , this has to be removed and not easily done with out losing the detail :(
Terri
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You did very well grinding the inside of the engine cowl Terri, I can see that the engine is a very tight fit. Removing the moul;ded spark plug leads will prove very time consuming but it will be well worth the effort. Looking at your last photo it is easy to see the out of shape crank case. A really fine effort so far Terri.
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Thanks Des :)
It was a little nerve racking grinding the inside of the cowl . One slip the wrong way could have resulted in damage which would have been a nightmare to repair . I spent a bit of time looking at reviews on the engine , but those yielded no answers . They pretty much gave a high praise . No one mentioned the mishap of the crank case or the spark plug leads . So I hope others who have this engine set can use this for mods on their project and in reality they don't have to cut off 2mm of each cylinder .
The leads I will just scrap them away and hopefully I will do no damage to the detail . Will have to make new spark plugs so it looks like it will be a fun weekend in front of the bench :)
Terri
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Terri
I remember the difficult work to insert in this model some years ago. I don`t know where. But the cylinder also are shortened.
Your work is very great.
Martin
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Excellent work Terri! You are getting ever closer to the fun part ! Mounting the wing and rigging!
RAGIII
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Thanks Martin and Rick :) Goal is to have this finished by months end and I think I can pull it off .
Martin , what scheme did you do on yours ?
Terri
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Sorry Terri,
but I see that in the Internet. And there are the same problemes.
Martin
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Very cool.
James
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Hi Guy's ,
A Nasty cold hit me and really wasn't up to spending much time online this past week , those head colds can be real torture .
I did make progress on the engine last weekend and have it all the parts ready for paint . My spark plugs turned out a tad over scale , but you won't be able to really see them once the prop/spinner is place . The wiring harness I made using a few punched discs and copper wire . Push rods I will use brass rod . As it turns out my plan didn't pay off in the end with the egging effect on the crank case . It still needs another 1mm removed , question is do I move on or have no choice but sand the top row of rocker arms ...
Terri
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Your model is looking extremely good Terri and the work you have done so far on the engine is excellent.
Des.
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You build a very nice engine Terri.
Martin
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Your engine is looking good T!
RAGIII
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Great job Terri! BTW - are you going to build the new tool SSW as well?
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Thank-you very much guy's :)
Xmald , yes I will be building the new tool one . Will be placing my per-order in at the LHS next weekend :)
Yesterday I was able to get a few lick's of paint on the engine once the base coat of Humbrol # 11 mat alum followed by a dry brushing of Testors Model Master buffing alum . While this was drying the induction pipes got brushed with Burnt Iron . Back to the cylinders the tops I dried brushed Burnt Metal followed by a light dry brush of Exhaust . Time to load up the airbrush with a mix of Tamyia clear blue with a bit of smoke mixed in and just the tops of the cylinders got sprayed for the bluing effect caused by the heat . This was then tone down with smoke being sprayed over the whole engine . Once all this was dried a wash of black was applied . The lifter housing on the front of the engine is paint battle ship grey from the Model Master line . Once dried I glued the induction pipes in place and the wiring harness .
Todays goal will be fixing the leads in place and the push rods with a bit more weathering to follow .
Terri
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The engine looks very great Terri. ;D
Martin
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Thanks Martin !
Terri
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Hi Terri,
I followed this build for some time. I'm impressed by what you are able to get out from 'an old kit' like this. Will you also be queuing for the recent Eduard kit?
Dagmar
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Wow looking great Terri!
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Thanks Dagmar for following along . I like these " old " kit's , they are perfect of such projects as this :) Yes I will be getting Eduards new kit of this bird ;)
Thanks Xmald , I'm getting one step closer on getting her done !
Now that I have some what started to feel better and have the energy to sit in front of the bench work continues . Push rods are installed and so is the engine and front engine support as well as the guns . A bit of weathering and the top wing and struts will be up next ....
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Terri
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Your plane looks very great. Wonderful update.
Martin
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Looks fantastic, Terri. I had started mine years ago and got distracted. Now I'll probably wait for the new version. Having wrestled with this kit I can appreciate how much effort it takes to get it to come out as great as yours.
Drew
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Like them guns...that looks just great, Terri!
Dan
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she is shaping up nicely Terri! The guns look great!
RAGIII
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she is shaping up nicely Terri! The guns look great!
RAGIII
Yes, they do ! a big ditto here.
Ed
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Great stuff Terri. the quality of kits from the big manufacturers today puts their earlier work into the shade, but you are showing to excellent effect just what can be achieved in skilled hands.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Excellent work, Terri! I have to chime-in as well about the guns...
they look stunning. She's really looking the business now. :D
I'm looking forward to seeing the upper wing in place.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thank-you all very much for the kind comments ! ;D The guns were a challenge working with such small photo etch parts , not something I used to working with , but the devil is in the details . I also tried a new method for the weathering using graphite sticks I pick up at an art's store . Panel line wash is done using a pastel wash and she is now ready for the dull coat which should be going on in the next few days . The cold meds I'm on really make me tired and all I want to do is sleep .
Terri
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Hello, Terri -
Just catching up with your build again. I agree with others regarding your MG work -they look very realistic. Your build is developing nicely now and you must be getting closer to the finishing line?
Regards
Dave
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Hey Dave ,
Yes , getting very close on getting this one wrapped up . I can start the weathering tonight and then it's finally assembly and rigging .
Terri
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Terri, your build has been coming along beautifully and I look forward to seeing it finished. I am too much of a chicken to stray into challenging old kits, so I tip my hat to you.
Chris
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Really nice work on this old chestnut. Your perseverance is admirable. Your comments on grinding out the interior of the cowl to fit an aftermarket engine struck a familiar chord.
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Thank-you Chris and Rob 8)
Well I didn't get as much done as I was hoping to this weekend , but I did get a fair bit accomplished . Main weathering is done , rigging attachment points are in place ( wire hoops ) and the prop ! I used coloured pencils for doing the laminations and for the wotan prop logo's I rob them from a P-51B decal sheet , they are small enough that you can't make out the detail but the red and gold is a close match .
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Exellent work Terri. Love this.
Martin
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Really beautiful, Terri.
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Lovely wood effect to your prop, Terri
Regards
Dave
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Great work on the prop, Terri.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thanks guy's ! 8)
Terri
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Your woodgrain looks great, Terri. Good job. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nicely done prop and spinner T!
RAGIII
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Yer I agree, Great job on the spinner Terri.
Alan.
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What can I add? That is an excellent representation of wood grain - just wish I could achieve that too. This model is really coming on well.
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Hey , thanks a lot guy's for your positive feed back on the spinner and prop blades ;D I was worried about this and stalled on getting to it . This really is the make it or break it for the whole build and props are one of my fails and ended up having to re-do them a few times . I can say this though . The blending stick is a must when doing the grain effect . Will have some progress soon , almost ready to mount the top wing ...
Terri
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Well, Terri, I'd say that props may HAVE BEEN one of your "fails" but not any more. Seems to me you're kickin' tuschy.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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it's a great looking prop Terri!
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Agreed!
I still don't feel like I have prop painting under control, but you seem to have it licked. Looks great!
Chris
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Very nice wood effect on that prop. What is the blending stick you're talking about to achieve that?
Nice overpainting effect on the elevator too. D'you have information about elevator's lozenges being overpainted red on that a/c? I only have a close-up showing mainly the cockpit area.
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Michael , xmald , Chris and Vincent . Thanks for the reinforcement on the prop . The more I stare at it that smile on my face grows even more .
Vincent , As far as I know there really isn't photo's of the tail and with all the speculations on this scheme one ends up pulling all their hair out , so I went with Dan San Abbots profile and info on the Aerodrome web site . His profile has the main wings as red , but in photo's the lozenge pattern is noticeable . More so then it would be if over painted red .
I post a pic of the blending stick for you . It's like a soft white plastic type thinging ...
Over the past few days I have made a bit more progress . She grew a set of legs !
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And nice looking legs at that!
Looking good, Terri.
Chris
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This one is really starting to look great Teri!
RAGIII
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Now that looks sharp, Teri. Really coming together
beautifully!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Absolutly wonderful Terri.
Martin
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Wow Terri, you've really put some effort (and talent!) into this little beauty! Almost there, and looking absolutely beautiful, I'm looking forward to the Completed Photos.
Cheers,
Lance
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Nice looking prop Teri, but it appears to have a Hamilton Standard prop logo on it. Not sure who made the props for Siemens Schunkert in 1918 but it was not the crew from Windsor Locks Connecticut. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Standard
Dave
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Good work, Terri -
Nice to see your model on it's feet - not long to the finish line now?
Regards
Dave
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Thanks guy's ! ;D
Here is the finished results , more pic's in the completed section 8)
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Beautiful build!
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WOW! 8)
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Terri:
Your diligence and perseverence has paid off with a beautiful little SSW. ;D Very well done!
Cheers & huzzas,
Bob
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Fantastic build and paint Terri.
Martin
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Well Done Terri
You got a real beauty there. I am tempted to build my one now having hidden it away from the daylight for upteen years.
Alan.
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Gorgeous build. I really like the looks of this a/c and this paint scheme.
James
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Terri,
As you know this build was satisfying for me in a way as much as you! I am so glad you took my old wreck and turned it into this beauty!
RAGIII
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Thank you very much guy's for the kind comments . It's appreciated !
Rick , I'm glad that you enjoyed the build and I didn't let you down my friend ;)
Terri
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What a beauty Terri - looks fantastic ;)
Andrew
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Thanks Andrew 8)
Terri
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Nice work Terri, glad you got it completed after all of your hard work! I just ordered the new tool version and also the resin engine and guns and even cloth seatbelts from Eduard. Still will probably not have all of the interior detail that you added to this one!
Dave C
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Thanks Dave . I'm glad I was able to get her done with such good results . I'm debating on whether I should pick up the engine as well . The guns look nice but I still have a few of the Toms Modelworks PE sets .
Terri
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Great model, really well done and looking exactly the way I would want to see this aircraft. Once again I will walk into your steps (just like for Hans Böhning's blue Pfalz), I have planned a SSW D-III for the coming months, along with a figure of Lola Zink posing in front of it.
(blending stick) It's like a soft white plastic type thinging
OK I got it now. It's just that I didn't know the english name for this...
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Beautiful work, Teri. Well done!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nice model Terri.
Dric
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Hi, Terri, perhaps a stupid question? I had the opportunity at today's show to pick-up Eduard's SSW D.III ProfiPACK. I take it that this is a new version of this kit and not the "old" version you're working?
This will be my first foray into 1/48th scale bips, but I saw one of these completed in the competition and the gold insignia on black fuselage was striking (1618/18, Jasta 85 [Kest 5], Ltn. H. Dembowsky, 13 Nov 1918) although four other schemes are also included. The person who built the kit said that everything needed was in the box (including turnbuckles) and that it built with no problems.
Thanks!
Mark G
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Hi terri!
Superbly assembled, informative and a great result! Could ask for more? ;)
Arnaud
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Thank-you all for the positive feedback . Really appreciate it 8)
Hi Mark , Can't go worry with new tooled SSW D.III . You will need lozenge replacement and I recommend Aviattic's for this .
Terri