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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: kornbeef on July 10, 2014, 10:24:10 PM
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So I may be a bit quiet of late but I've been plodding on. This is my interpretation of Profile *C* I've purposefully gone for a rough in field painted look. Also I picked up something WNW should have noticed. I have had to scratch a new header tank.
She's far from finished, lots of little things to do as well as the rigging. I think the hand painting in places may nee a little work.
Taurus rocker box assembly & inlet manifold nuts used. lagged my WNW manifold with cord. Oddly some of the decals gave me gyp namely the fuselage ones lifting as I overpainted the originals. Little mods like the pilots foot step opened up just to give a little interest.
Anyway heres some in prog shots The images made me aware there is more to finish on her than I first thought... curse that macro lens. :o
(http://i.imgur.com/lnN83Os.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FFHTvUq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dDoRR5j.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/C1wW5C4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XHdRI6G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZEA93gf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sHt02C6.jpg)
Any comments or critique is always welcome.
Keith
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Very nice Keith, I especially like the prop covers.
Mark
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Keith,
I like the "used field" finish you've achieved. The prop sleeves are really well done.......how.....material etc etc? The strap with a buckle across the spinner really adds to that little gem. It's been a while since the fabled oak stump has graced these pages, nice to see it back. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Excellent!
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Thanks guys. Sadly the old oak stump has suffered over the last winter Lance. Its not th solid lump it used to be.
The prop covers are coffee tin foil seams folded over and gently creased over a spare prop. (that's when I was scratching my head why 2 WNW Axial props from 2 different Merc Engine sprues were different widths.)
Strap and buckle are just scrap photo etch. The prop covers only in first coat of paint & lots to finish. I need to get my head in the zone and have a few days rigging. I've this, an Albie a Pup and 2 DVII's all about ready for rigging. :-[
K
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Really nicely done, Keith! The prop covers look amazing...super idea,
simple, but adds a lot to the model. The paint work is really good, just
enough wear and tear. Well done, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Keith:
Nicely done so far. I too like the "field look" and the color scheme. Those colors go well together, nice contrasts. I haven't popped for this kit.................yet. Looking to see what others do and comments. I like your prop covers. Is the tank over the rocker boxes the one you had to scratch? Looks great.
Looking forward to seeing you progress on this and the others.
Best
Mark
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I really like those prop covers. What I don't like so much is that footstep on the left side (the one in the middle of the Iron Cross) - shouldn't that footstep be black as well?
Could you please show a picture of the new header tank?
Stefan
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It is a great update Keith.
Martin
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What's wrong with the header tank? WNW give a choice of 2 in the kit - F12 & F17 - are they both incorrect?
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Great looking model of one of my absolutely most favourite machines! I simply love the way your painted linen looks like - you can almost feel it ;) Also the subtle difference between the veneer covered fuselage and linen wings is a spot on in my opinion. She`s going to be a true beauty!
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What's wrong with the header tank? WNW give a choice of 2 in the kit - F12 & F17 - are they both incorrect?
For this aircraft yes. You see this tubular header on a few aircraft. Pity WNW missed it in the picture they put in the handbook.
Yes Stefan your right and its one of the many little jobs I have to attend to.
Keith
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This is looking so good, Keith. The idea of the prop covers is a really nice touch.
Best wishes
Nigel
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hers a shot of the other side of the nose. showing the header a little better.
(http://i.imgur.com/ggC2Fow.jpg)
One of the top. I have the cap to apply yet and the header itself to repaint as it fouled the prop at first and I had to re champher the ehd. I used the 3rd spare header tank in the kit to make the feed from the cylinder. Brass strips are loose but will secure it to the rocker boxes.
(http://i.imgur.com/CsEWvyj.jpg)
Keith
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YES, I like this built, Keith ;)
Servus
Bertl
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I see what you mean. The photo on page 22 clearly shows the header tank exactly like your scratch built one.
Good spot!
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Keith,
You DO know how to make a first impression! Absolutely beautiful work on this one! Construction, detailing and paintwork/weathering are AWESOME!
RAGIII
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Very nice - I was starting to get a bit lonely with mine. I like the prop covers too.
Cheers,
GrahamB
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Very nicely done Keith, the finish on the model is excellent and the prop covers are a brilliant touch.
Des.
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Very nice - I was starting to get a bit lonely with mine. I like the prop covers too.
Cheers,
GrahamB
Yes I took great interest in your build Graham, thanks for the pointers you made while you went. I am surprised there have been no others blogged.
Thanks again guys for the comments. Now I have to find the missing window.... it's here somewhere! ;D
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Nice to finally see some one show their build on this kit , Very well done as always Keith . Interesting colour scheme , looks rather sharp !
Terri
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An absolute stunner. Very very nice.
James
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This is lovely Mr Carpet monster.
I like the painted finishes. Are these hand painted with a brush? Oils or Acrylics? They look excellent.
Steven
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thanks folks. :)
Steven
hand painted with a small flat brush in acrylics. Revell for the light blue with life colour for the olive green. several thin coats built up. I'd pencilled in all the rib & spar detail on the undersides of the flying surfaces before painting and it kind of lifted and blurred a little but I liked the (accidental) result. So didn't overpaint. I wanted the rough look that the picture seemed to portray.
Keith
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Excellent build Kieth! I love the way this one looks. ;D. Very fine job brush-painting, and thanks for the heads up on the header tank!
Cheers and huzzas,
Bob
(Back in the USA!)
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With the talent you have for brush painting, who needs an airbrush. Do you use a retarder, flow enhancer, or both?
Cheers,
Chris
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Ahhh, thanks for the info Carpet monster.
I agree with Chris Johnson. I reckon there are some finishes that just can't be achieved with an airbrush alone. I can see some lovely transparency on your top coats and feathered edges; I like this.
Keep up the good work Keith, she's sweet.
Steven
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With the talent you have for brush painting, who needs an airbrush. Do you use a retarder, flow enhancer, or both?
Cheers,
Chris
Chris
No just a little Tamiya X-20 and water, More a case of not too vigorously stirred paint and ex airbrush paint thin in the jar.
Steven
I agree and too often modellers go for perfect edging which is far from correct especially with field applied finishes or modified national markings. But sometimes an accurate look would look kind of more like a poorly finished kit.
It like most things is striking the balance.
Keith
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Awesome work, Keith! I love the prop covers and the header. I'm amazed that WNW missed that one. Extraordinary work all 'round, mate. Looking forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Bud