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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 02:53:34 AM

Title: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 02:53:34 AM
Here are some pics from my latest build. WnW DH.2 kit with HGW detail set and Taurus resin engine.

I added some details inside the nacelle with copper wires.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a5_zpse596f036.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a6_zps9515ef2d.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a1_zpsfebf8fe5.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a4_zps1842ed1c.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a2_zps99a0e5f6.jpg)

I painted and varnished propeller. Brass color from MM Metalizer series.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/8_zps0234f794.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/9_zps8adea8be.jpg)

I am still fighting with micro parts of the engine :) Here is the engine so far

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/5_zps6002396f.jpg)

Greetings!

Rahmi
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: coyotemagic on November 25, 2014, 02:57:24 AM
Oh, my, Rahmi!  This is truly lovely!  I'm really looking forward to following this build.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2014, 03:02:34 AM
Beautiful Start! I have just added this kit to my wish list so I will be watching your build for pointers!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: radio on November 25, 2014, 03:40:39 AM
It looks very good.
Martin
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: GrahamB on November 25, 2014, 05:15:30 AM
I like it. Mine is just a stage or two behind yours but I have had problems interpreting the 'wiring/tubing' from the Datafile and other sources. The kit's doubled 'tubing' on the port side seem to represent wrapped/sheathed pipes - but don't know what material/colour this was. Your copper wiring to the fuel-gauges on the starboard side look the business though.

Cheers,

Graham
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 06:15:12 PM
Thanks a lot for your comments! Graham i used page 23 of Osprey's DH.2 vs Albatros D.I/D.II as reference for wiring. Copper wires will be coating with matt varnish, for oil pulsators (according to Osprey) i used my initiative :P

I worked on the engine last night, here is so far

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a10_zpse918b391.jpg)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ssasho0 on November 25, 2014, 06:21:33 PM
the engine is great, is this the Taurus engine? Awesome build, few DH2 are being built at the moment and all are progressing into stunning models
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 06:24:51 PM
Thank you! Yes this is the Taurus engine.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Des on November 25, 2014, 06:43:04 PM
This is looking fantastic so far, the added details in the cockpit and the work on the engine are superb, the propeller looks magnificent.

Des.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: PrzemoL on November 25, 2014, 06:56:55 PM
Great start, Odysseus! It seems we are witness to a birth of a fantastic model!
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Nigel Jackson on November 25, 2014, 07:36:06 PM
You've made a great start on this Odysseus. I can't wait to see how things develop.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2014, 08:06:57 PM
Your engine is terrific! I love the tonal variations!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: radio on November 25, 2014, 08:42:34 PM
Terrific work your build and painting.
Martin
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ernie on November 25, 2014, 09:33:47 PM
Wonderful start, Odysseus!  The cockpit looks amazing and
the addition of the copper tubing adds so much!  I am really
impressed with your start of the engine...great staining and
attention to detail.  I look forward to enjoying the rest of your
build.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Alexis on November 25, 2014, 10:59:40 PM
I really like your prop , did you use pencil crayon or is this done with oils ?





Terri
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 11:29:14 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments :) Terri i used Faber color pencils for painting prop like Bertl's tutorial.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Chris Johnson on November 25, 2014, 11:34:45 PM
Very, very nice! I'll be following this build with interest as I have the kit on my 'to do' list also.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: lcarroll on November 26, 2014, 12:12:27 AM
   I have this Kit in the building stage as well, and am adding the Taurus Engine. Your interior and prop are beautifully done, hope mine turns out as good as this. I'll be following closely, you are a little ahead of me and I am long overdue for an update.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: KitRookie37 on November 26, 2014, 04:53:38 AM
Hello to all,
Very beautiful, I keep on watching !!!  ;)
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Umlaufmotor on November 26, 2014, 06:13:30 AM
Love the details in the cockpit - but your Prop is my real favorite  ;)

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: jeanluc maumejean on November 26, 2014, 06:39:14 AM
a superb job very very drunk early
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: PrzemoL on November 26, 2014, 09:08:04 AM
The prop does look spectacular indeed. However, British props were glued from layers of the same wood, they were usually not so colourful as German ones. :-[
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: uncletony on November 26, 2014, 12:18:28 PM
Quote from: zero on November 26, 2014, 06:39:14 AM
a superb job very very drunk early

+1
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Alexis on November 26, 2014, 01:22:16 PM
Quote from: Odysseus on November 25, 2014, 11:29:14 PM
Thank you all for your kind comments :) Terri i used Faber color pencils for painting prop like Bertl's tutorial.

Awesome ! I just started doing this as well and I must say the effect is spectacular





Terri
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Dric on November 26, 2014, 06:21:05 PM
Lovely work on a lovely airplane
Dric
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: WarrenD on November 28, 2014, 01:17:27 AM
Lovely work Rahmi.

Warren
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on December 02, 2014, 04:44:17 AM
Thanks for all comments! I added a few dark coat on props Przemol.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a14_zps5d831700.jpg)

I painted all CDL covered parts. For effect i used masking tapes and modeling paints with airbrush.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a13_zps96899a75.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a15_zps680553b2.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a17_zps743189fc.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a16_zpsbc389883.jpg)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: PrzemoL on December 02, 2014, 05:05:28 AM
Spectacular, Odysseus! Especially the see-through effect on the wings and tailplane!
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 02, 2014, 04:15:16 PM
Hello to all,
Your painting is just amazing !!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Adam on December 02, 2014, 06:47:29 PM
Odysseus is going to be a very good model. I really like your engine, I'm a fan of the Taurus engines.

Adam.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: iwik on December 02, 2014, 06:51:53 PM
Hi!
This looks like it will be a beauty!
Love the CDL and the engine as well!
Ciao
Iwik
PS I like the prop too. Actually everything...
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2014, 08:19:31 PM
Fantastic work! Lovely CDL and Prop!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: coyotemagic on December 03, 2014, 02:11:37 AM
Extraordinary paint work, Rahmi!  Your CDL translucency is so realistic, I almost forgot that it was painted.  Magical.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ernie on December 03, 2014, 03:04:46 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on December 03, 2014, 02:11:37 AM
Extraordinary paint work, Rahmi!  Your CDL translucency is so realistic, I almost forgot that it was painted.  Magical.
Cheers,
Bud 

I couldn't put it better, Bud.  Ramhi, you are setting new standards!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: gruson on December 03, 2014, 09:57:03 PM
Very good job !!!!
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Fokker boy on December 03, 2014, 11:11:30 PM
Excellent work so far. I don't yet have the guts to tackle something with so much rigging.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: stefanbuss on December 04, 2014, 06:08:32 AM
The propeller is spec-ta-cular. I like it.

Stefan
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: jeanluc maumejean on December 04, 2014, 08:25:34 AM
Excellent work
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on December 05, 2014, 10:00:03 PM
Thank you guys for all kind words and comments!

I painted all PC10 surfaces. I am not sure about early PC10's color tone in 1/32 scale, i used all drab paints for painting and shading (olive, khaki drab etc.) I will add more shades after decalling. Here is so far

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a22_zps5dbb9885.jpg)

Close up pictures

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a21_zps60aa88e2.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a20_zpsbc884d35.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a19_zps47ba8e10.jpg)

Cheers!
Rahmi
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: PrzemoL on December 05, 2014, 10:04:29 PM
Your marvel model is developing further. The paint work is spectacular!
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: gruson on December 05, 2014, 10:06:52 PM
The paint job is very fine and subtle... I love this way of working !

Regards
michel
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Alexis on December 05, 2014, 10:39:18 PM
Very nice job on the shading , looking forward to your next up-date .




Terri
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: uncletony on December 05, 2014, 10:55:08 PM
Mmmmmmmmmm nice
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: RAGIII on December 06, 2014, 12:20:01 AM
Your shading looks FANTASTIC! Lovely work to this point!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on December 06, 2014, 12:35:05 AM
I agree with all the above.  The British aircraft were not exactly bright and colourful so this shading brings so much more to the model.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ernie on December 06, 2014, 02:02:12 AM
Rahml, the DH is coming along beautifully.  I particularly like the tonal
variation of the paint on the fuselage.  The shading is very well done,
and of course the engine is gorgeous!  Looking forward to the next
updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: coyotemagic on December 06, 2014, 03:11:49 AM
Beautiful paint work, Rahmi!  Your PC10 looks perfect for the DH2.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on December 13, 2014, 10:31:47 PM
Thank you for all nice comments and kind words.

Here are some pictures from this week progress.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a25_zpse9d1c76d.jpg)

Wings support rigging completed.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a30_zpsbd58b671.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a28_zpsffd21f53.jpg)

Tail fin and rudder

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/a23_zpsa2bf3189.jpg)

Ooops! Yes this is Lanoe G. Hawker's DH.2 :)

See you next up-date

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/f1_zpsc7605605.jpg)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Ernie on December 13, 2014, 10:42:26 PM
Superb work on the rigging, Rahml!  The DH is
taking shape beautifully.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: jeanluc maumejean on December 13, 2014, 11:19:55 PM
beautifully models congratulation
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 13, 2014, 11:50:00 PM
Very nice indeed!

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Dol on December 14, 2014, 01:52:21 AM
I like the painting !!!!  :)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: radio on December 14, 2014, 06:52:30 AM
Superb build until now.
Martin
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: RAGIII on December 14, 2014, 09:29:00 AM
Absolutely OUTSTANDING work on the rigging of the wing cellule! This is really looking like a DH2 now! That pilot will really set off the whole thing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 14, 2014, 05:55:54 PM
Hello to all,
I like a lot painting shades. Excellent !!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: stefanbuss on December 15, 2014, 01:17:11 AM
The painting of those wings is excellent, as is your shading of the rudder. The pilot's figure was chosen very well - I really like that guy.

Stefan
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on December 20, 2014, 03:17:04 AM
Thanks!!!
 The model just finished. I will post my Dh.2's  photos in completed models section soon.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/dh2/DSCN0520_zpsad4cda07.jpg)
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: coyotemagic on December 20, 2014, 03:32:47 AM
Absolutely stunning, Rahmi!  Typical of your very fine work.  The pilot figure really gives you the idea of how small this kite was.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Michael Scarborough on December 20, 2014, 04:33:27 AM
Well, this has been quite an odyssey to follow, Odysseus.

Really fine work!

May I ask who made the gun?? Is it aftermarket?

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: Odysseus on December 20, 2014, 04:50:36 AM
Thank you Bud! I agree with you about the pilot figure.

Thanks Michael! I used kit's parts for it. Only add a few small detail parts from HGW set.
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: oldalbie on December 20, 2014, 05:20:49 AM
I just began looking at your build of the D.H. 2 and all I can say is this is just superb!
Title: Re: AMC DH.2 1/32 Wingnut Wings
Post by: radio on December 20, 2014, 06:14:27 AM
Fantastic build.
Martin