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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: gruson on December 03, 2014, 09:59:36 PM

Title: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 03, 2014, 09:59:36 PM

Hi,
Here are some pics from my latest build

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/roland.jpg)

Very nice kit

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04404.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04410.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04413.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04443.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04420.jpg)

Soon
michel
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gcn on December 03, 2014, 10:17:24 PM
Very nice build, it's a shame most of that work gets hidden.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 04, 2014, 12:17:02 AM
Hello to all,
I have to warm you: BEWARE OF MICHEL'S PICTURES.
 His skill is very very fatal to your mind health.  ;D ;D ;D
It's always a pleasure looking your work Michel.  ;)
Friendly.
Alain.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: stefanbuss on December 04, 2014, 06:06:01 AM
I really like the dirty and splattered engine compartment. Very well done.

Stefan
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on December 04, 2014, 07:56:59 AM
Outstanding! Enough said!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: vincentm on December 04, 2014, 11:46:58 AM
Amazing work on the painting. Looking forward to the continuation of your build.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on December 04, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
Truly gorgeous interior, Michel!  I especially like that engine compartment.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Des on December 04, 2014, 12:12:02 PM
Excellent work on the cockpit interior and engine compartment, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: GrahamB on December 04, 2014, 01:55:58 PM
This looks as if it is going to be a premier league production. It must have been fun doing that engine compartment but would it have been than messy - being an inline engine?

As someone has said - it is hardly going to be seen anyway.

Press on - can't wait to see it finished. Mine is still quite lonely.

GrahamB
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Ernie on December 04, 2014, 08:55:36 PM
Excellent work, Michel!  As gcn mentioned, it is a shame
the hard work is hidden.  Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Dric on December 08, 2014, 10:10:06 PM
I realy like your paint job... and your pictures. Thanks for sharing
Dric
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: mgunns on December 09, 2014, 12:03:33 AM
Hello Michel:

Outstanding work on the interior.  The details are sharp and clean and your interior painting is first rate.  I do like the oily engine interior, looks great.  Looking forward to the next update.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: MS406 on December 14, 2014, 05:02:06 AM
Just another strike from Michel Gruson! Great shot mate! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: radio on December 14, 2014, 06:45:33 AM
Very great work and paint.
Martin
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 15, 2014, 01:01:21 AM
Thanks  8)

the beginning of painting, light colors are difficult then, I chose to paint front shades with black and H318 Gunze.

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04410.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04411.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04412.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04413.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04414.jpg)


Soon....
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: stefanbuss on December 15, 2014, 01:20:09 AM
I like it very much, and i am looking forward to the applied paint.

Stefan
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: eindecker on December 15, 2014, 01:47:25 AM
I think you per-shading effects will translate to a realistic and interesting overall finish. I plan to take a similar approach. No,ribs on the horizontal stabilizer?
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: radio on December 15, 2014, 03:27:03 AM
Very good pre shading.
Martin
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 15, 2014, 04:50:42 AM
Hello to all,
Excellent !! You're going to use Aviattic decals ?
Friendly.
Alain.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 15, 2014, 05:19:21 AM
Thank's  8)


You're going to use Aviattic decals ?
Friendly.
Alain.
No, only paint for this one.
I use  Aviattic decals for the next ....Dh2 or Pfalz
michel
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on December 15, 2014, 09:44:02 AM
Pre shading looks great. Looking forward to your next update!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 16, 2014, 09:41:45 PM

Thank's

. No,ribs on the horizontal stabilizer?

I forgot... thanks for vigilance

michel

Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: MS406 on December 16, 2014, 09:45:42 PM
Superb, just superb! Thanks! :P :P
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 16, 2014, 09:52:45 PM
I do not know what end result? but it will stop painting!
Thank my friend
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 22, 2014, 10:13:18 PM
Hello,

the ribs forgot are made.

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04415.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04416.jpg)

The underside of the wings are painted in "bleached linen"

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04417.jpg)


The Blue is painted with sand effects.

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04418.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04419.jpg)

(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/96/57/77/dsc04510.jpg)


Olive/brown green can now be painted

Soon
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on December 22, 2014, 10:21:45 PM
Beautiful work to date! I am looking forward to seeing her with the camo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 25, 2014, 01:01:56 AM
Thank's RAGIII

Olive Drab, XF 52 and  Rlm80.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04513.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04532.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04523.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04519.jpg)

No decals for the mouth whale.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04541.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04538.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04544.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04547.jpg)

Merry christmas !!!!!!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on December 25, 2014, 01:45:44 AM
Beautiful paint work! It is really starting to take shape now. I like the scheme, one I was not familiar with!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: LukasTheLight on December 25, 2014, 02:48:39 AM
Simply brilliant!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 25, 2014, 03:54:11 AM
Hello to all,
Particulary biting !!!  ;D ;D
Painting from beyond. I like it !!!
Merry Christmas Michel.
Friendly.
Alain.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gcn on December 25, 2014, 08:10:40 AM
Very nice paintwork. Did you preshade by moving a straight edge across each rib one at a time
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: radio on December 26, 2014, 02:23:50 AM
Very beautiful paining.
Martin
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 27, 2014, 10:11:06 PM
Thank's  ;D

The crosses are in place, they are made with stencils.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04558.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04556.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04550.jpg)

To do the weathering with dark oils.

Soon
michel
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on December 28, 2014, 02:19:11 AM
Extraordinary paint work, Michel.  Nothing looks better than painted markings.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: WarrenD on December 28, 2014, 02:38:47 AM
Michel,
           On your stencils for your national markings: did you buy them, or did you make them? Like Bud said, they always look so good when painted, and I'm trying to figure out how best to do it myself.

Your work looks very nice, I like this very much!

Warren
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on December 28, 2014, 03:39:07 AM
Michel,
    Beautiful work, your painting is outstanding; it's going to be a real eye catcher when finished.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Russell on December 28, 2014, 04:52:44 AM
I never thought of doing this particular type of camouflage finish but seeing you do it so well has changed my mind.

Regards
Russell
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on December 28, 2014, 08:40:09 PM
Extraordinary paint work, Michel.  Nothing looks better than painted markings.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree 100%
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 28, 2014, 11:40:22 PM
Thanks your comments make me happy


Michel,
           On your stencils for your national markings: did you buy them, or did you make them? Like Bud said, they always look so good when painted, and I'm trying to figure out how best to do it myself.


Warren

They are manufactured with this machine... easy and effective.


(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04563.jpg)

Best regards
michel

Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Alexis on December 29, 2014, 12:41:15 AM
Very nice indeed  8)




Terri
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: WarrenD on December 29, 2014, 02:17:07 AM
Thank you Michel!  I'll have to do some more investigating of this machine to see if:

- It will do what I want it to do (Small stuff in 1/72nd), and

- If I will utilize it enough to merit the purchase cost.

As Bud said, your painted markings look great, as does your build over all.

Warren
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gcn on December 29, 2014, 02:51:43 AM
Hi Michel, I've just got one of those for Christmas, I'm quite taken by the endless possibilities the machine can offer.

First job will be creating the lozenge for my stalled Hannover.

May I ask what masking film do you use? I have some Frisket film and I'm thinking of getting some Tamiya sheeets as well.

Cheers, Gary
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 29, 2014, 02:59:10 AM
Thank's !

gnc, I use paper ORAMASK.

Regards
michel
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: WarrenD on December 29, 2014, 04:19:03 AM
Thank's !

gnc, I use paper ORAMASK.

Regards
michel

Thanks gnc & Michel, that was my next question. Now, is there a particular Oramask film that you use?  I assume it may come in different sizes/thicknesses?

Warren
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: uncletony on December 29, 2014, 04:57:12 AM
I use regular old Tamiya Kabuki tape. I stick it on to a piece of left over backing sheet and run it thru the machine like that. Works great.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh640/UncleTony1917/file_zpsd94f49c3.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: WarrenD on December 29, 2014, 05:13:32 AM
Backing sheet from . . . . ?

My apologies to Michel and other list members for taking Michel's wonderful build thread off topic. I'll start a new thread for this so as not to disrupt.

Warren
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on December 29, 2014, 09:55:23 PM
Warren, It's the Oramask 810   ;)


Beginning of the weathering with oils...Black, white and Burnt Umber.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04574.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04565.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04568.jpg)

And just for the fun: assembling without glue

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04578.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04582.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04585.jpg)

Soon ;D
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 29, 2014, 11:52:17 PM
You work wonders with an airbrush.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Michael Scarborough on December 30, 2014, 12:19:00 AM
Michel (Angelo),

Really superb and inspirational work.

Can you share a little bit about the use of the oils, s.v.p. This really interests me and I'm sure the others. I apologize if these seem like a lot of elementary questions but this technique is new to me and I want to understand it.

Would you say that you are using the oils like a canvas painter would use a glaze? Are you applying them with a brush?  How much are you thinning them?  Do you have any photos of a specific spot before and after the oils are applied?

Thanks very much.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Michael Scarborough on December 30, 2014, 12:28:04 AM
Michel.....I just went back to your Brisfit build and found this: 

Weathering make with oil paints, four colours were used : white, Naples yellow, “Ombres brûlées” and black. They are applied with a brush, without dilution and as spread out as possible.
Oil paints suit perfectly because you can work on it with no rush, you can mix it and dose the level of opaqueness. Black is applied first on the least subjected to light areas, having naturally defined subjectively the position of the sun.


Any more thoughts on the technique? This is super.

Thanks!
Michael
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: sodium on December 30, 2014, 06:57:53 AM
Hello michel
I had a dream to be able painting a kit like you ... 8)
bravo, with Bristol Fighter, 2 magnific lessons
philippe
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: WarrenD on December 30, 2014, 09:00:33 AM
Beautiful work Michel!

Warren
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: gruson on January 02, 2015, 03:41:54 AM
Thank's  ;)

The propeller dry and it will be finished!

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee366/mgruson/DSC04643.jpg)

Soon for the model completed.

Happy new year  8)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: KitRookie37 on January 02, 2015, 04:02:14 AM
Hello to all,
Yeah !!! A great one !
Friendly.
Alain.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: eindecker on January 02, 2015, 04:59:35 AM
Very nicely done Roland. I am partial to models that attempt to show the effects of what I sometimes call "WAD" (wear, abuse, damage) and yours is another fine example. I am appreciating, and using, more and more oils to achieve better effects in this area. I learned what is sometimes called the "dot filter" effect when building armor models. I use four or five different colors of oil paints applied in very small dots with a toothpick in random spots over the surface I will be working with. I use sometimes odd colors such as blue, red, white, yellow, black, etc. that don't have counterparts in the basic paint color scheme. Somehow these usually combine to create realistic tonal and color effects anyway.

I will then use a wide, chisel shaped brush with short bristles, dampened (slightly) with turpenoid or other oil thinner, and blend the colors, brushing in a logical direction, such as along the airflow lines on wings and vertically along fuselage components, etc. until I get a varied, multi-hued effect that looks good to me. I'm sure there is some artistic, color basis for this, but I don't know what that might be. I like to visualize where the light might be coming from on a subject and go for lighter and darker areas accordingly.

I think oils have a wide application in modeling, especially in weather beaten, abused and ageing WWI aircraft.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: Ernie on January 02, 2015, 09:20:11 PM
Inspiring work, Michel. Wow!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: coyotemagic on January 03, 2015, 03:02:39 AM
What a beauty, Michel!  I love how you executed this unique scheme.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: radio on January 03, 2015, 03:03:57 AM
It is a very superb work Michel!
Martin
Title: Re: Roland C.II Wingnut Wings 1/32
Post by: stefanbuss on January 05, 2015, 08:27:17 PM
Your photos with a light grey background are much better (and easier to the eye). Please don't use a black background any longer. Your models are such beauties, they deserve to be seen with a better surrounding!

Stefan