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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: ade on May 09, 2015, 09:08:56 PM

Title: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 09, 2015, 09:08:56 PM
Well, having enjoyed the Eindecker build enormously, this arrived on Thursday.

Started some of the interior woodwork but yesterday and today concentrated on the fantastic engine while the oils were drying elsewhere.

Hoping to make a step forward in my skills with this baby. Decided to test myself with the scheme depicted on the box art.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150507_160603.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_140235.jpg)




Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: petrov27 on May 09, 2015, 09:58:11 PM
fantastic start there on the engine and a great scheme choice!
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 10, 2015, 12:01:23 AM
Engine compartment work....interior green with a little home made wash.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_145246.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 10, 2015, 01:52:51 AM
Very good engine. ;D
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 10, 2015, 04:49:37 AM
...today's mammoth efforts!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_193914.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_193858.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_193846.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150509_193831.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2015, 08:37:00 AM
An awesome start to your Roland! The engine is looking superb!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ssasho0 on May 10, 2015, 08:45:16 AM
good start, you will enjoy this kit immensly, I'm absolutely sure 'bout that!
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Des on May 10, 2015, 09:49:54 AM
Great work on the engine, looking forward to following your build.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 11, 2015, 12:14:16 AM
Some cockpit interior prep today.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150510_135721.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150510_135704.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 11, 2015, 12:25:26 AM
Beautiful painting.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on May 11, 2015, 12:48:51 AM
Terrific paint work! The wood looks excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 11, 2015, 06:27:30 AM
Woodgrain is lovely! :)

Lukas
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: KitRookie37 on May 11, 2015, 01:33:34 PM
Hello gentlemen,
Excellent start, beautiful paint.
Best regards.
Àlain.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 13, 2015, 05:26:43 AM
A little more cockpit work today.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150512_201011.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150512_200918.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 13, 2015, 05:45:36 AM
Very good painting Ade.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: andonio64 on May 14, 2015, 12:46:34 AM
Hallo Ade,
first of all I express my appreciation for the work done so far on your Roland, I will make a Fly kit : the D VIa of O.Kissenberth, I like very much the green tone you used (Interior green), which color did you use exactly?

Thanks

Antonio
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 14, 2015, 02:43:28 AM
Hi Antonio - I use Tamiya XF76 which is actuallt Imerial japanese naval Grey-Green ...but it's close to what we need.

I also applied a thin wash made from odourless thinners and oils.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 14, 2015, 04:32:12 AM
I have just realised I have mixed up part A3 & A9 - oh well, not going to start chopping up the control column now...

Only I will know, and you guys here. And yes, I have fitted the control handle on the correct end of the column now..spotted that too.

 :-\

Edit - changed my mind...knife out, glue out, fixing my schoolboy errors..
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 16, 2015, 06:32:58 PM
Cockpit all fixed, prep on the side structure and the control rigging begun...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150516_092950.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ernie on May 16, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Excellent work, Ade!  You are making great progress on
the Roland.  Your painting is really well done and I am
looking forward to the next updates. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: coyotemagic on May 17, 2015, 01:42:50 AM
Brilliant start, Ade!  Your painting is outstanding, especially on the fuel tank and ammo cans.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: lcarroll on May 17, 2015, 01:58:37 AM
   What Bud said, Ade. You've got a real beauty started here!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 17, 2015, 03:46:01 AM
Very beautiful update, Ade.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: BigBlue on May 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Great start, Ade!  This kit is ion my to-do list, and I love the scheme you have chosen. 

Chris
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Des on May 20, 2015, 12:09:34 PM
Excellent work Ade, what you have done so far is superb.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 20, 2015, 06:12:40 PM
Got a chance to do some work today before I head off with my band for a little trip.

Opinions on the shade of red I have chosen here - I know it's all a little speculative but this seems near..it is not as "pink" as it looks in this picture, it's more of a wine red.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150520_090549.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ssasho0 on May 20, 2015, 06:25:07 PM
good work on the wood, I really like it!

regarding the red - it seems a bit too bright, you will have to weather and tone it down :) It is your model and if the colour is pleasing for your eyes, then it is completely fine!

Best reagrds,
Sasho
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 20, 2015, 06:32:15 PM
Yeah - it will be getting a coat of weathering  :D I will post another when it's toned down.

Also some work on the belts...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150520_092321.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 21, 2015, 01:41:06 AM
...and here we go a little more toned-down.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150520_162940_1.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 21, 2015, 04:48:51 AM
Outstanding painting.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: vincentm on May 21, 2015, 09:19:15 AM
Beautiful paintjob on this bird. I wish I could find myself a D-VI, but the only 1/72 kit (MAC Distribution) is currently hard to find.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 28, 2015, 04:41:54 AM
Back from my week away. This was waiting for me... ;D

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150527_185729.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 28, 2015, 04:55:59 AM
Gaspatch only means one thing - brilliance!!! ;) Looking forward to see these guns on your plane :)

Lukas
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on May 30, 2015, 10:49:28 PM
Fuselage oils drying patiently.

So it's on to this madness......

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150530_133407.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150530_133356.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on May 31, 2015, 03:41:12 AM
Very good work.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on May 31, 2015, 11:14:17 AM
Very nice lozenge application!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 06, 2015, 08:17:28 PM
Continued work on the fuselage and the (slow) progress on the wing decals.

Happy so far.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150606_110855.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150606_110928.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on June 07, 2015, 03:45:45 AM
Beautiful update, ade.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 07, 2015, 07:46:19 AM
I didn't see those....?

Doh!  I shall know next time!  :)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on June 07, 2015, 11:16:35 AM
Looks outstanding! The decals are a real bright contrast to the wood fuselage and the lozenge is perfect!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ernie on June 07, 2015, 09:02:47 PM
Excellent progress, Ade.  The fuselage wood is awesome and
your decal work is really coming along well.  I really like the
finish on the seatbelts.  Well done all around, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 09, 2015, 05:06:49 AM
Some work on the exhaust today - a new technique tried and it has worked out rather well!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150608_200120.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on June 09, 2015, 05:32:28 AM
Very beautiful paintwork.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 09, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Ade,
 I think your exhaust looks superb. In fact it's one of the best I've seen to me truthful.
Well done.

Please share your method with us.
Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Des on June 09, 2015, 06:58:14 PM
Quote from: bobs_buckles on June 09, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Ade,
 I think your exhaust looks superb. In fact it's one of the best I've seen to me truthful.
Well done.

Please share your method with us.
Cheers,
Bob

I totally agree with Bob, the exhaust looks spectacular.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: lcarroll on June 09, 2015, 11:53:28 PM
Quote from: Des on June 09, 2015, 06:58:14 PM
Quote from: bobs_buckles on June 09, 2015, 04:53:21 PM
Ade,
 I think your exhaust looks superb. In fact it's one of the best I've seen to me truthful.
Well done.

Please share your method with us.
Cheers,
Bob

Ade,
   That exhaust is beautifully done..........out with the method! :o
Cheers,
Lance

I totally agree with Bob, the exhaust looks spectacular.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 10, 2015, 03:25:11 AM
very very easy...

it's Alclad ALC-123 Exhaust Manifold - sprayed on. Then lightly dusted with Humbrol "Rust" weathering powder.

No black magic!!   :D 

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150609_182634.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 10, 2015, 07:25:46 PM
Cheers for that info, Ade.... The simple things in life are always the best things to get the job done!
I like the subtle use of pigment - not overdone. I'm liking the patina  too ;)

vB
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 22, 2015, 12:28:41 AM
Back into the Roland after a working weekend at the RAF Cosford airshow and a festival appearance with the band yesterday.

Actually getting somewhere now.  ;D

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/Mobile%20Uploads/20150621_145334.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/Mobile%20Uploads/20150621_145422.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/Mobile%20Uploads/20150621_151810.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on June 22, 2015, 02:53:00 AM
Very good work, love these build.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on June 22, 2015, 04:18:20 AM
Your Lozenge application is looking awesome. The CDL tapes are a really nice contrast! Love the prop!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 22, 2015, 07:18:11 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on June 22, 2015, 04:18:20 AM
Your Lozenge application is looking awesome. The CDL tapes are a really nice contrast! Love the prop!
RAGIII

Ditto my Amigo's' comments.

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on June 28, 2015, 08:36:32 PM
The madness begins... :o Check back in a few days/weeks..

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150628_111344.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2015, 08:50:21 PM
Looks great! I am looking forward to seeing her rigged!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ernie on June 28, 2015, 09:19:31 PM
The Roland is coming along beautifully, Ade.  As Rick mentioned, I'm
looking forward to the rigging as well.  Really nice lozenge work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on June 29, 2015, 07:14:45 AM
Wonderful work Ade.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on July 04, 2015, 04:20:30 AM
..and that's pretty much it. Phew!

A break from WW1 for now - starting a 1/48 Grumman Avenger

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190847.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190830.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190822.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190807.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190724.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/adeofbass/20150703_190711.jpg)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2015, 05:39:07 AM
That is a gorgeous Roland! You have done a marvelous job on her! I really enjoyed following along and you have me thinking I might "Need" one of these .....
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 04, 2015, 05:44:56 AM
Very nice!! :D

George
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: radio on July 04, 2015, 07:47:27 PM
I love this fantastic build.
Martin
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Des on July 04, 2015, 09:00:40 PM
A truely spectacular build, the overall finish is superb.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: Ernie on July 04, 2015, 10:22:22 PM
Congratulations on a stunning build, Ade!  A
truly amazing job and one to be proud of!
Thank you for sharing this jewel. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 05, 2015, 09:44:35 PM
She is one lovely looking bird, Ade!
Well done.

Vb   ;)
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: ade on July 08, 2015, 04:59:59 AM
Thanks for the kind words everyone and bearing with me over the past 3 months.

I shall return after a few easier WW2 builds.... got to be a British kite next.
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: andonio64 on July 08, 2015, 05:06:25 PM
Beautiful, Ade!
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: LukasTheLight on July 27, 2015, 02:28:05 AM
I purchased this one only two weeks ago and this build shall be yet another addition to inspirations for my own build :) Fantastic!!!

Lukas
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: RAGIII on July 27, 2015, 09:21:21 AM
Excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 31, 2015, 07:56:39 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on July 27, 2015, 09:21:21 AM
Excellent!
RAGIII

Ditto to my Amigo's comment !

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Roland DVIb
Post by: GAJouette on July 31, 2015, 08:19:03 AM
  Ade,
Congratulations my friend,she's beautiful. The Roland D.VIb and the D.VIa have always been favorites mine. It's wonderful to see one build up with such a high degree of skill and craftsmanship, Well Done my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette