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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Mark on March 11, 2015, 05:06:29 AM

Title: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Mark on March 11, 2015, 05:06:29 AM: Getting a late-ish start on this, for me, anyway. My Roland C.IIa interior is just about finished so I figured it's time to get to work on this beast.

The obligatory shots of the box top and the scheme I've chosen:

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/Roland%20C-IIa/H-B%20W-12%20Early/W-12%20Box%20800w_zpsfdovceee.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/Roland%20C-IIa/H-B%20W-12%20Early/W-12%20Box%20800w_zpsfdovceee.jpg.html)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/Roland%20C-IIa/H-B%20W-12%20Early/W-12%20Scheme%20800w_zpsmarqbk7t.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/Roland%20C-IIa/H-B%20W-12%20Early/W-12%20Scheme%20800w_zpsmarqbk7t.jpg.html)

Looking forward to painting wood grain again after the gray interior on the C.IIa :)

Mark G
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Des on March 11, 2015, 06:20:24 AM: I'm looking forward to seeing you start on this model Mark, I will be following along picking up hints.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: lone modeller on March 11, 2015, 09:28:47 AM: If your previous models are anything to go by this one will be a stunner!
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Ernie on March 11, 2015, 08:40:37 PM: I'm looking forward to this build, Mark. I know you will be doing
a stellar job of her, my friend. Just don't lose the Roland. ;) ;D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Mark on April 09, 2015, 11:49:41 AM: Started my W.12 build. Like a few others here, I decided to tackle the floats and their decals first. If I was going to make a hash of the decaling I wanted to know that up front so I could change my build before I began modifying parts. Complicating matters was the fact that I didn't have the correct Tamiya paint (XF-83) on-hand.

After assembling the tops and bottoms of the floats, I sprayed gloss white on the tops.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Floats%20Prime%20800w_zpslwrmjjub.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Floats%20Prime%20800w_zpslwrmjjub.jpg.html)

After letting the gloss white dry for a couple of days, I applied the decals. I cut each decal into three sections and they fit perfectly, going on with no problems except for the expected issue of them not snugging down over the ribbing and other protuberances. Micro-Sol was sure my friend on this--until I went one application too far and some of the needle pricks opened up when they dried.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Floats%20Decal%20800w_zpsa5hix2lf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Floats%20Decal%20800w_zpsa5hix2lf.jpg.html)

Once my XF-83 arrives I plan to air brush the undersides and brush paint the white sections on top. To minimize the white showing through the decals my thought is to lightly spray it with Tamiya Smoke or to give it a light mist of a buff color. I'm thinking that the sea water would discolor the lozenge anyway. I'm also trying to noodle out how to apply a splotchiness to the floats (and the sides of the plane) to represent the effect of the salt air and spray on the paint. That's a ways off. Whew.

Thanks for looking!

Mark G
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Pgtaylorart on April 09, 2015, 12:03:50 PM: Very nice start! I have one of these on the way so I'll be paying close attention to your build to learn as much as I can. :D

Cheers,
George
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Dave in Dubai on April 09, 2015, 12:19:04 PM: Nice work on the float decals Mark..

The reinforcing strips ( if that is the correct word) are the biggest problem to get right.

The reality is that no matter how many applications of decal softener you use, the decal will not conform exactly over all the bumps, so you may have to do some repair patches if you use the needle.

Enjoy the build it is great fun and the seaplane looks fantastic, lets hope they do another?
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Des on April 09, 2015, 12:26:03 PM: Lovely work on the decals and the floats Mark.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: RAGIII on April 09, 2015, 04:16:30 PM: Your hex pattern application on the floats looks great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Mark on April 26, 2015, 05:54:19 AM: Been truckin' along on various facets of this build. Below is a photo of the various wood grain on the interior components. Before I can begin assembling them I need to finish up the inside of the fuselage halves, paint some of the details, and lightly weather them. It's such a shame that all this work will soon be closed up :) I did try to vary the color of the woods used . . . hoping that the differences are not too stark.

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Wood%20Grain%20800w_zpsatt1tlih.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Wood%20Grain%20800w_zpsatt1tlih.jpg.html)

Mark G
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: radio on April 26, 2015, 06:30:09 AM: Very fine woodpaint and the floats are good.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: coyotemagic on April 26, 2015, 06:31:37 AM: The wood tones look fantastic, Mark! Looking forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: lcarroll on April 26, 2015, 08:29:43 AM: Looking mighty fine thus far Mark, the woodwork looks great. I have this one and hope to start it soon, I'll be following closely.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Des on April 26, 2015, 09:05:01 AM: All the different wood shades look superb Mark.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: RAGIII on April 26, 2015, 09:43:20 AM: Outstanding work on the various wood shades!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Mark on May 05, 2015, 11:47:56 AM: The oils have dried sufficiently, so it's time to begin the interior assembly. Here are three photos of the very beginning. Gotta love close-up photos for showing exactly where one's brush went astray ;D

The left front. Need to tidy up around the straps on the various tanks:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int2%20800w_zpsubqzydxm.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int2%20800w_zpsubqzydxm.jpg.html)

Left rear, sort of:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int1%20800w_zpsdhepmlfk.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int1%20800w_zpsdhepmlfk.jpg.html)

Left really rear, need to tidy up around the window frame:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/hmgroth/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int3%20800w_zpst4am6rtd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/hmgroth/media/H-B%20W-12%20Early/Int3%20800w_zpst4am6rtd.jpg.html)

Some weathering and rigging and it'll be time to move on to the engine and supports.

Cheers!

Mark G
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 05, 2015, 11:49:47 AM: I don't see where your brush went astray. Looks great to me!

George
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: radio on May 06, 2015, 01:29:13 AM: Very wounderful paint and work Mark.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: lone modeller on May 06, 2015, 06:33:26 AM: I agree with PGTaylorart: I cannot see any paint problems. This is a very impressive build so far - will be following in future.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Des on May 06, 2015, 08:57:40 AM: Looking excellent Mark, the colours you have used look superb.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: pietro on July 26, 2015, 05:28:44 PM: Mark, so far, so excellent, I'm going to watch this build 'cause I just got one, and yours is looking pretty good so far. Pietro
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: Des on November 18, 2015, 09:09:10 AM: Thank you for having this build moved from the GB board Mark, I'm looking forward to seeing it completed.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW H-B W.12 Early: 1410 C2MG
Post by: RAGIII on November 19, 2015, 02:06:11 PM: Your interior is looking awesome. All of the various wood shades came together well. Very nice start!
RAGIII