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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Pete Nottingham on December 18, 2014, 04:13:44 AM
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The Brandenburg kit finally arrived today, it is up to the usual impeccable WnW standard, I was mildly surprised at the size of the aircraft, it is larger than I thought, I haven't decided which one to build yet but as this is my first build in many months I will be building it OOB, just to get back in to the swing of things.
I will update as I go along.
Cheers
Pete.
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Good luck, Pete -
Look forward to seeing and following your build progress reports in due course, mate.
Regards
Dave
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Pete I got mine yesterdy eventually. my advice is to start with the float lozenge, it's fiddly and if it doesnt work then you know the options, if it does you can alway paint over for that *original* effect.
Looking forwards to your progress too. Get building ;)
Keith
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Looking forward to seeing you rip into this on Pete!
cheers,
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Thanks guys.
Thanks for the advice Keith.
Cheers
Pete.
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Looking forward to this one, Pete!
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud, I'll try my best.
Cheers
Pete.
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Ooh, interesting. I'll be eyeballing this one, that's for sure. Good luck with it.
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Pete did you click the wrong button it ain't an Albie.
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My kit has been sitting in my stash ever since it arrived so I will be following your build with great interest.
Des.
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Pete did you click the wrong button it ain't an Albie.
Must have done mate, wondered why they had put them thar floats on an Albie.
Keith,
Don't eyeball it too close it's only gonna be OOB, just to get back in to the swing of things after the lay off.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hi Pete,
Good luck with the build! I am sure it will be lovely.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Thanks Patrick
Cheers
Pete.
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Will watch with interest.
JAmes
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Morning all,
This is the scheme I've decided on.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/brodiedog/Hansa-Brandenburg/H-B_zps6f6703ed.jpg)
With Christmas just about upon us I think I will put off starting until next week.
So have a great Christmas and a Happy Modelling New Year.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello to all,
Good choice, you have the same scheme for W29 one. There were both in the same squadron. For this moment, my project is to do both in this scheme.
Badly, I not receive yet my W12...Please Santa Claus... ;D
Best regards.
Alain.
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Will be following - I'll race you to finish! :)
Guy
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Will be following - I'll race you to finish! :)
Guy
Sorry Guy, no race, I take my time, when it's finished, it's finished.
But good luck with your build.
Cheers
Pete.
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Will watch with interest. Watch for the float decals, they were my undoing.
James
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Will watch with interest. Watch for the float decals, they were my undoing.
James
Thanks for the warning James, but after doing 'Fritz Rumeys Devil' it looks as though with a bit of care they should go on ok.
http://www.pheondecals.com/-32010l-rumeys-devil.html (http://www.pheondecals.com/-32010l-rumeys-devil.html)
Cheers
Pete.
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Nice to see you back and busy, Pete. I just got this Kit from James here in my hometown, I'll be following you closely and shamelessly on your build. ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance, but don't follow too closely.
Cheers
Pete.
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Ok guys I've made a start, as usual I've started with the engine, I've also made a start on the floats as well, the other builders have said that there may be issues with them so I thought I would get them out of the way then decide whether I have to change schemes or not.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hi guys;
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've had a few hectic weeks, first mother-in-law died, then my wife had to go in to hospital for a small procedure on her back and this week we have had mother-in-laws funeral, hopefully it is all behind me now and I can get back to modelling.
Cheers
Pete.
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Sorry to read of your mother-in-law's passing, Pete. Please pass my condolences on to your wife.
With deepest sympathy,
Bud
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Very sorry for your loss. Hope your wife is doing well though. All the best.
James
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Thanks guys;
My wife is doing fine, the death of my mother-in-law was a bit of a blessed relief as she had been suffering from dementia for years she was 93 and she didn't know what day of the week it was, she didn't remember a thing or recognise anybody or anything.
Cheers
Pete.
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Sorry to hear of your Mother In Law's passing. I hope you all are able to find some peace.
Chris
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Sorry for all family issues, Pete -
Hope you new build is going as it should and look forward to your future updates.
Best regards
Dave
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Hope things are looking up, Pete.
We have a Seaplane group build going on; your started kit is eligible!
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Thanks guys;
I don't think I'm up to a group build at the moment Bo, but thanks for suggesting it.
Cheers
Pete.
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Sorry for your Loss and Glad to hear your Wife is on the Mend! It is good to see you back in action.
RAGIII
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My condolences to you both at this difficult time, Pete, and I wish your wife a speedy recovery.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Pete.
You have my best wishes in these difficult times.
On the group build I'm sure Des will add you later should you change your mind.
Keith
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Very sorry to hear of your family misfortunes Pete. just try to take one step at a time and also give your Wife all support possible. Hope all works out well.
Cheers,
Lance
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Many thanks for the good wishes, you are a great bunch of guys and I really appreciate it.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hello Pete,
Many condolences to your wife, yourself and the family. These are sad moments in people's life. I wish you both all the best. And all the best of luck with the build too Pete!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Hi guys;
Well the 'ol mojo' seems to be returning, so I thought I would carry on with the Hansa, so this is why it is re-appearing.
Cheers
Pete.
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Great News Pete! I am looking forward to the continuation of your build!
RAGIII
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Wonderful news to hear that you will be returning to your build Pete, the loss of a family member takes a long time to get over, I hope your wife is coping well. Looking forward to seeing the updates on this build.
Des.
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Thanks guys, yes Des my wife is coping very well.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
My condolences to your family my old friend. Rest assured your Mojo is back.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks Gregory;
Well a great start, I decided to carry on with the floats, the first one was sprayed up and I was very pleased with the result, I sprayed up the second one, a total disaster, I will have to strip it down.
So, the question to you guys is WHAT is the best way to strip acrylic paint?
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
Drop the part into some Glass Cleaner with an ammonia content (In North America we call it "Windex") for half an hour or so, then an old tooth brush does the trick beautifully with no ill effect on the plastic part. Works like a charm!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance, what you know as Windex, in the UK I think we know it as Windolene and I just happen to have a bottle of that, I'll give it a try.
Cheers
Pete.
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Pete,
Doesn't take a lot, I just drop the part into a few mm's of the stuff in a saucer and roll it around every few minutes, make sure it's soaked and after brushing let it soak again until the paint's all off.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance, I think they must have changed the formula in Windolene, I left the piece overnight but it hasn't shifted anything, admittedly the piece I'm trying is an old painted part which has cured for over 12 months so the paint is really tough, so it looks as though I might have to resort to the old blowtorch ::)
cheers
Pete.
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Hi Pete.
I use an oven cleaner called Mr mustle here in Oz.
It's caustic so I guess that's why it works. I've used it to strip paint, both enamel and acrylic, that's years old.
After it's soaked for a few hours I scrub with a tooth brush. Although caustic it does not harm the plastic.
Non caustic oven cleaners do not work of course.
Good luck.
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Hi Pete.
I use an oven cleaner called Mr mustle here in Oz.
It's caustic so I guess that's why it works. I've used it to strip paint, both enamel and acrylic, that's years old.
After it's soaked for a few hours I scrub with a tooth brush. Although caustic it does not harm the plastic.
Non caustic oven cleaners do not work of course.
Good luck.
Thanks boggie, we have Mr Muscle in the UK as well, so I'll give it a try.
Cheers
Pete.
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Brake fluid also works well.
RAGIII
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in france it's call GLANZER and it goes very well for all paints
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Brake fluid also works well.
RAGIII
I think brake fluid works best.
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Brake fluid also works well.
RAGIII
I think brake fluid works best.
What about synthetic brake fluid, does this work as well?
Pete.
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Brake fluid also works well.
RAGIII
I think brake fluid works best.
What about synthetic brake fluid, does this work as well?
Pete.
Synthetic Dot 3 and 4 are just marketing labels, all brake fluid is synthesized. I've used both types and mixed and matched the types and brands. It all works. I drain and flush my brake systems every two years on my cars, trucks and motorcycles. So I have a healthy supply of mixed types. Brake fluid can't be stored once opened, so if you ever buy a bottle to top up your car, use the remainder as paint stripper. Polly Scale has a product called ELO, easy lift off, a pun on the Electric Light Orchestra no doubt, it is for all intents and purposes just brake fluid in a small yet expensive can. Dot 5 is silicone and therefore I am not sure about its ability to be used to safely strip model paint. As I've never used it. I've also used Easy Off in the non-toxic blue aerosol can, with great success stripping acrylic paint from clear plastic.
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thanks windy, most helpful.
cheers
Pete.
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Well I've tried Tesco Everyday Value All Purpose Cleaner, I don't know if they have changed the formula but it didn't touch the Vallejo paint, so on to brake fluid, SUCCESS, it works, I can carry on.
Cheers
Pete.
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One thing I have found to strip Tamiya paints is 91-95% Isopropyl Alcohol or rubbing alcohol as they call it here. This is much stronger than the normal one used in medicine as that is around 70% or less. The problem with strippers comes in the way the molecules react to other agents. Most oil based compounds are hydrophobic and non-polar. Alcohol though is special in that it is hydrophilic and contains some non-polar and polar regions. This is why when you get water in your gas tank, they suggest that you put alcohol in it to clear it out. All that is doing is allowing the water to mix with the gas via the alcohol. Since alcohol is like that, it can dissolve almost all dried paints. It may take a little longer and it may not get it all as some paint may become embedded in the plastic itself, but it should get you almost back to square 1.