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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: jnzku on March 27, 2015, 06:52:59 AM

Title: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: jnzku on March 27, 2015, 06:52:59 AM

Hi,

After long break from modelling, I started again 4 years ago and this is my first take on ww1 subject. Really beautiful kit and joy to build. Painted mostly with AKAN and Lifecolor paints. Wooden parts with oil colors (water based).

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_014_heidihannakarhu_01_zpsknlz9p2j.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_010_heidihannakarhu_01_zpsflajodls.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_030_heidihannakarhu_zpsxukcc1wd.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_016_heidihannakarhu_zpsgzlq9eej.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_022_heidihannakarhu_zpsrntq5ytc.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_036_heidihannakarhu_zpsrpovmzbd.jpg)

(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/jnzku/pienoismalli1_025_heidihannakarhu_zpscxglf61o.jpg)

- Janne

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Des on March 27, 2015, 06:57:16 AM

For your first WW1 build you have done an exceptional job Janne. The painting and shading are very well done and your wood work is brilliant, you have also done an excellent job with the rigging, congratulations on producing a wonderful model and I look forward to seeing your next WW1 build.

Des.

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: PrzemoL on March 27, 2015, 07:03:37 AM

Is this the first WW1 model????  :o Then I am looking forward to see the subsequent ones.
Beautiful, thanks for joining our group and sharing this one.

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 27, 2015, 07:07:40 AM

Lovely work. Well done, Janne!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Dave W on March 27, 2015, 07:27:56 AM

Excellent work on that SE5a, a real credit to you. I like your rendition of PC 10 too and subtle highlighting. A great debut in the wonderful world of Wingnuts kits !

regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Epeeman on March 27, 2015, 07:52:40 AM

Janne,

Truly exceptional and impressive work for your first WW1 aircraft model ...................

I also agree the SE5a is a really good kit from WNW that fits together very well.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Alexis on March 27, 2015, 09:21:11 AM

Very well done indeed  :)




Terri

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Moonpuppy on March 27, 2015, 11:36:57 AM

Wow! Nice return! Man I hope my Hisso comes out half as good as this.  :o

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: RAGIII on March 27, 2015, 04:45:49 PM

I can't add much except another well done! I really like everything you have done with your SE! Exceptional paintwork and color choice!
RAGIII

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: jnzku on March 27, 2015, 05:04:46 PM

Thanks for the nice comments! As I was building my first ww1 plane, I was little bit nervous about rigging, wooden parts etc. But I just took enough time in every step, and did them again if it didn't look good to me. This model took me about 6 or 7 months, but I'm really slow builder anyway. PC10 is the brownish option from the AKAN RFC set. There's also a second one which is more green. I know that the PC10 is quite hot subject to some of us, but I just followed my own idea on this one and decided not to worry  :)

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Des on March 27, 2015, 05:59:39 PM

That is a great attitude to take with the PC10 colour, you do what you think is the right thing.

Des.

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Ernie on March 27, 2015, 08:52:37 PM

Just a great job on the SE5, Janne.  I like your
vision of the PC10...nice! I have one in the stash
and I would be very pleased if it came out as nice
as yours!  No "beginners luck" here...it's obvious
talent.  Looking forward to seeing your next project! :)

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 28, 2015, 01:10:59 AM

You have produced a beautiful SE.5a.
The PC10 has a warmth/glow that I find most appealing - well done!

vB

P.S. Nice rigging  :)

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: coyotemagic on March 28, 2015, 01:58:12 AM

You're a natural, Janne!  This SE5a looks like a lifetime of experience went into it.  Your painting skills are second to none.  I agree with everyone else on your choice of PC10.  I also prefer a more brownish tone.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: lone modeller on March 28, 2015, 05:43:41 AM

What can I add? For a first attempt that is quite exceptional. The PC10 is just right - as you say there were many shades but yours has subtle shades which capture the spirit of the colour well. No problems there.

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: jnzku on March 28, 2015, 05:49:15 PM

So many nice comments, I think I'm starting to blush... I tried the AKAN paints for the first time on this one, and it was positive suprise. The final layer is Vallejo Satin Varnish, it gives enough shine for the surface. I can't really take too much honour from this one, the kit is absolutely brilliant which makes it easy to build if you give enough time for it.

Bob, the rigging was something that haunted me weeks before I was about to start that thing. It took several nights and unlimited count of curse words (in finland we have some good ones), but in the end I was starting to get the idea. I used RB-turnbuckles for the control wires. I've been looking at your site, and for future builds I may have to do some acquisitions from your shop...

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: WarrenD on March 28, 2015, 10:33:21 PM

Really beautiful work Janne.

Warren

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: Royston on March 30, 2015, 07:47:52 AM

Janne i think your choice for the PC10 is ace.
It reflects the light back at you and adds to the models looks.


Roy

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: petrov27 on March 30, 2015, 08:11:47 AM

Really well done - kudos on a fantastic result there!

Will have to take a look at the AKAN paint - not a brand I have tried but the results speak well for them!!

Title: Re: My first WW1 build: WnW S.E.5a
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on April 13, 2015, 11:56:54 AM

Wow...I completely missed this one.  Lovely finish.  You'll be building flyable miniatures in another 4 years  :o

Thanks for posting!

Dan