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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: LukasTheLight on May 30, 2015, 08:41:27 PM
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Hello my friends!!!
So, as I finished Oeffag I still have few days until my summer season and since weather is rubbish I decided to start bits and pieces on this "new" kit...
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Albatros-9039_zpscir7hmur.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Albatros-9039_zpscir7hmur.jpg.html)
I have 20 WNW in my stash but for some reason I find this plane irresistable... bare with me, this is going to be "marathon" build as I will be finishing it in Australia (assuming I will get the visa and settle there for while)...
Well, I started with wings - Im trying to achieve kind of "wrinkled" look that can be seen on replicas
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9795_zpsvonpalbc.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9795_zpsvonpalbc.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9793_zpsnniuaaic.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9793_zpsnniuaaic.jpg.html)
and I also decided to replace inside construction - original one in kit is a joke and there is a plenty of inspiration in Des´s scratch builds :) Im not sure if I will leave it open or not but I definitely need a practice!!! :)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9797_zpsbzwsufdk.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9797_zpsbzwsufdk.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9798_zpsbnlzks9c.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9798_zpsbnlzks9c.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9802_zpsrxiawr34.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9802_zpsrxiawr34.jpg.html)
Apart from using plastic profiles I will eventually buy engine from CMKkits, lozenge from Aviattic and use Drooling Bulldog paints and possibly much more :D
Cheerio
Lukas
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Outstanding start! Your frame work looks awesome! I also think the wrinkled wood effect looks great!!
RAGIII
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Great to see you making a start on this one Lukas, the fuselage frame looks excellent, looking forward to following along.
Des.
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Thanks guys!!!!
Richard, I used scalpel and dremmel and a LOT of sanding paper (rubbed over eraser) :)
Here is a picture how it looks before sanding... (well, part of it is sanded but I think its pretty obvious what is already sanded ;) )
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9792_zpspbapbyl2.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9792_zpspbapbyl2.jpg.html)
tedious work but I sort of like the results, It will also receive HGW rivets in smaller scale so It hopefully will have nice subtle look :)
Cheers
Lukas
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Oh, and I only finished 1/4 of entire surfece of the wing :D
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That's a great effect on the wing, Lukas! A lot of work, but worth it.
George
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Excellent work there Lukas
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A very impressive start Lukas. This will be one to watch and enjoy.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Love what you're doing with the wing, Lukas. I completely understand the draw of a less than perfect kit. I, too, have several WNW kits in my stash that I pass over to work on cottage industry kits. I like the challenge, I reckon.
Cheers,
Bud
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Stunning beginning, Lukas.
Can't wait to see your build! Will follow.
Martin
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Once again - thanks gentleman!!! Im glad you find it enjoyable ;)
Have a great weekend yourself too!!! :)
Lukas
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I love the effect you have created on the wing, this will look brilliant once painted or decals applied.
Des.
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Great start on the Razor. The oil canning effect is a nice touch. Any scheme planned yet?
Steve
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Hello!!!
Des, Im certainly hoping for that!!! ;)
Steve, Im not decided just yet but there are two hot candidates - Jagtstaffel 6 (154/18) Ronny Bar created a great profile of that aircraft vs. 2 marine Feld Jagstaffel (137/18) Karl Scharon...
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Fokker%20E-V_anemecko-MFJ%20II-137-18-S-Karl%20Scharon-color03_zpsmkrbowy3.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Fokker%20E-V_anemecko-MFJ%20II-137-18-S-Karl%20Scharon-color03_zpsmkrbowy3.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/326233_2281335764999_962762976_o_zpsvou8h8d9.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/326233_2281335764999_962762976_o_zpsvou8h8d9.jpg.html)
Plenty of time to decide, main criteria was streaking camouflage on the wing and lozenge on fuselage :)
Lukas
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Hi!
Great idea!
And the effect will look stunning!
Cioa
Iwik
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I wasn't able to see the pictures of the colour schemes, Lukas, but
I wanted to say what a wonderful job you are doing putting some
"life" in the wing. Really a brilliant idea, my friend! As well, your
interior framing is first rate. I look forward to your next updates. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Ernie!!! I fixed those images - hopefully it works now... :)
Thanks for your support!!!! ;)
Cheers
Lukas
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Both are nice schemes. I am somewhat prejudiced as I have always liked Jasta 6. On the other hand the MFJ 2 bird is not modeled as often ;D
RAGIII
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Both are nice schemes. I am somewhat prejudiced as I have always liked Jasta 6. On the other hand the MFJ 2 bird is not modeled as often ;D
RAGIII
Welcome to my thinking Rick!!! :D I think I will incline to Jasta 6 and simply wait for WNW to realese theirs so I can build MFJ 2 :D Well, at least I have hopes...:D
Lukas
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Hello there,
my workbench is clear, empty and tidy = awful look!!! But here is last picture from my progress over last weekend, I got rid of that moulded construction and schratch builded wooden panels and construction(that you saw previously)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/IMG_9807_zps0cbx9p4v.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/IMG_9807_zps0cbx9p4v.jpg.html)
Not much from this will be seen but practise is practise :D
To be continued... I should be back behind my desk for week in August and then October hopefully :) Thanks for watching!!!
Cheers
Lukas
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Practise makes perfect! ;)
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Nice work. Dont want to have to wait 2 months for more!!!!
Steve
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Nice work. Dont want to have to wait 2 months for more!!!!
Steve
Steve, neither do I!!! :D
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Very fine work and paint.
Martin
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Beautiful work! The wood panels look awesome! That being said I am not happy because I now am having thoughts of trading something WNW for one of these kits!
RAGIII
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Beautiful work! The wood panels look awesome! That being said I am not happy because I now am having thoughts of trading something WNW for one of these kits!
RAGIII
Hi Rick!!! Thanks for your positive comments, I wouldnt trade WNW for this one... I swaped this Fokker for my previously owned 1/48 Tamiya Wildcat(that I bought for 15USD) so Id say trading it for WNW you would loose you some value... but then again sometimes we find value elsewhere than just in money ;)
Lukas
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Looking really good Lukas, the fuselage framework has made all the difference.
Des.
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Lovely looking interior work there Lukas.
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Thanks Des, Bo, Justin and Michael!!!
Michael, Im the one that will be drooling over builds here, so I guess we can call it even ;) I will be back before I/you know it :)
Cheers
Lukas :)
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Hello guys!!!!
Guess what??? Im back until 15th Sep, then Oktoberfest and then straight to Australia!!!! :) And with that I managed to buy and received some goods for my dearly missed planes...
So far I only finished the engine (resin CMK), and still missing cables and spark plugs... And most delighted with stuf from Aviattic that I will be using for interior for now, then I will get more... still deciding what 4-colours lozenge I will use outside so I can choose inside - too many things at one :)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/24-8-2015%20Le%20Rhone-2640_zpst3aenxua.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/24-8-2015%20Le%20Rhone-2640_zpst3aenxua.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/24-8-2015%20Le%20Rhone-2639_zpswnlc96xs.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/24-8-2015%20Le%20Rhone-2639_zpswnlc96xs.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/24-8-2015%20Aviattic-2642_zpshw57eyul.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/24-8-2015%20Aviattic-2642_zpshw57eyul.jpg.html)
Im off to build more :)
Cheerio
Lukas
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A nice engine.
Cheers
Martin
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The engine already looks very convincing, and will be even better after spark plugs and cables will have been fitted.
Stefan
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Outstanding work on the engine, Lukas!
Cheers,
Bud
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Great job on the engine, Lukas! The spark plugs and cables will really bring it to life!
George
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Thanks Martin, Stefan, Bud and George for your support!!!! I guess I will be waiting and order plugs from Taurus rather then using ones from original kit... And that will be ordered when Im in Aus alongside Bentley engine ;) Plenty of stuff to do in the meantime ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Very nice engine, Lukas
Your model is bound to be a masterpiece!
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Lukas,
Just add fuel and oil and your engine looks like she would cough to life my friend. Outstanding work!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Lovely work on the engine Lukas, looking forward to seeing you here in Australia.
Des.
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Outstanding looking engine! You have certainly done a magnificent job on the painting and weathering!
RAGIII
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Hello there!!!
So here I'm in Australia... In all preparations for tomorrow "big" day(apparently) I didn't have enough time nor finances to set up my proper workbench yet :) But I have already ordered some oil paints, getting compressor for my airbrush hopefully by the end of the month with more modelling supplies as well...
In the meantime (to keep me sane) I came up up with few projects... number one is hangar for my Fokker(not sure if that will be for E.V or later for E.III/E.IV) diorama. I managed to secure some plans(thanks Hellboy!!!) and huge thanks to mr.Kabelka (fellow Czech modeler that sparked that desire for having such a thing in my collection). After I purchased some balsa wood I managed to get main shapes and parts ready for oil paint. Some parts have already been sprayed with Gunze base white colour so I can create wood grain that I like(or scale). Nothing too complicated but I'm happy - It gives me something to do and I will gain some very basic scratch building skills :)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Hangar-3013_zpspbitwzsh.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Hangar-3013_zpspbitwzsh.jpg.html)
left hand side -inside view, gunze white base applied
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Hangar-3012_zpsxy9vs82o.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Hangar-3012_zpsxy9vs82o.jpg.html)
left hand side - outside view, gunze white base applied
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Hangar-3010_zpsojoxoh8n.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Hangar-3010_zpsojoxoh8n.jpg.html)
roof - inside view, nothing applied
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Hangar-3009_zpsnfs2loi9.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Hangar-3009_zpsnfs2loi9.jpg.html)
roof - outside view, some spare planks to be observed :D - not enough by the way so more balsa wood shopping is required next week...
Thanks for looking
Cheerio
Lukas
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Great work on the Hangar Lukas, this will look excellent once completed and an aircraft sitting inside.
BTW, welcome to Australia.
Des.
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Great work on the Hangar Lukas, this will look excellent once completed and an aircraft sitting inside.
BTW, welcome to Australia.
Des.
Thanks Des!!!
Once I settle a bit I will surely organise trip to visit ;)
Lukas
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That looks fun. Nice work Lukas.
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Great start on that hanger! Looking forward to your progress!
RAGIII
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Hello there again!!!!
So I started painting one side of the hangar... it is experiment so far and if you could tell me your opinion and suggestion I will gladly appreciate it ;)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/23-10-Softbox%20-3027_zpsnmpjc3cj.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/23-10-Softbox%20-3027_zpsnmpjc3cj.jpg.html)
It has been sprayed with White Gunze Base, then oil paint and some pigments from Mig production... it also will receive some nails...
Cheerio
Lukas
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Lukas,
Outstanding progress on your hanger my friend. Can't wait to see more of this one. Keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Great work, Lukas.
Cheers
Martin
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The painted wall looks very good Lukas, I really like the colours.
Des.
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Thanks Greg, Martin and Des for you positive comments... wood received some "nails" yesterday and Im thinking what next... so more pictures soon ;)
Also purchased Tamiya thin glue and some putty so shall do some progress on Fokker too... any idea where to get some scaled planes for fuselage on Fokker E.V? :) Im thinking about trying to scratch new one for it...
Thanks and cheerio
Lukas
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Beautiful work on the hanger! I am looking forward to the next update.
RAGIII
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Hello again!!!
Thanks Rick!!! Always nice to hear from you ;)
Now, I was able move on with Fokker itself...hangar is still in progress but I will be working on both together according my possibilities - still have no proper workbench but as long as I don't need airbrush I can do bits and pieces again... which will keep me sane... :)
Thanks to Beto, Albatros and Bo I was able to get some plans that I scaled so they will go with kit itself, wingspan seems to be ok in 1/32 so should be good...
...and then I got myself into first ever scratch build "Des style"... I will be using that fuselage either as replacement or part of diorama... too early to decide :)
So here is small preview...when I finish all framework I will put up proper pictures :)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/fuselage-3066_zps8cpccgee.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/fuselage-3066_zps8cpccgee.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Excellent work on the frame Lukas
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Excellent work on the frame Lukas
I second that!
George
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What you've done so far on the hanger and the fuselage framing looks fantastic, Lukas! Looking forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very great framework.
Cheers
Martin
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Thanks guys for positive encouragement!!! ;)
Lukas
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Lukas,
Your framing is looking awesome! When I get around to doing the 1/28th DR1 I will need to do something similar so watching your progress will be helpful!
RAGIII
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You have done a superb job with the frame Lukas.
Des.
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Lukus,
Outstanding airframe my old friend. Even looks perfectly square,WELL DONE.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thank you so much Des and Gregory!!!
Few small correction made since to get "right" shape and keep it square was real struggle!!!! Well... still is :)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Thank you so much Des and Gregory!!!
Few small correction made since to get "right" shape and keep it square was real struggle!!!! Well... still is :)
Cheerio
Lukas
Lukas,
I know what you mean my old friend. I've had the same difficulties building up the airframes for my own projects. I've found it very useful to build over the plans sort of as you would for an old stick and tissue kit.Pinning everything down helps to keep it square and true too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hi Gregory!!!
That is exactly what I did!!! I would never get it into the shape without tape it all to the paper and just "flooded" with Tamiya thin glue :) Im pretty sure I read about this somewhere on Des's build but I could be wrong...
Cheerio
Lukas
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And hello again here too!!!
Pictures of finished engine... Managed to find spare spark plugs that Lukasz from Taurus sent me as extras on the start of the year - Thank you!!! ;)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Ur.II2_zpsrno8hw8l.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Ur.II2_zpsrno8hw8l.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Ur.II1_zpsr5c0doox.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Ur.II1_zpsr5c0doox.jpg.html)
And finished side of the hangar...
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Hangar%20side_zpslssnozoe.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Hangar%20side_zpslssnozoe.jpg.html)
Propeller in on its way, wheels are being re-done and some parts for wheels stollen from WNW D.VII :) Those that won't be needed so all good :) Also still working on the wing "dimple" look - takes forever!!!! :D
Cheerio
Lukas
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Great work to the engine and hangar side.
Cheers
Martin
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A lovely looking engine Lukas and the timber work for your hangar looks excellent.
Des.
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Super work Lukas.
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Very nice! You nailed the look of the copper pipes!
George
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very nice
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Beautiful work on the engine. And that wooden wall looks spectacular, too.
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Outstanding Engine work Lukas! The wood wall is Gorgeous!
RAGIII
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Lukas,
Your work on her engine is awesome my old friend! Once you have everything completed the results will be nothing short of a work of true artistry.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thank you guys for all positive comments!!!! ;)
More progress hopefully very soon :)
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Lukas - fantastic work! The wood looks really good - perfectly weathered and distressed. Can't wait to see how this pans out!
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Thanks James!!! Long run but I will get there... :D Eventually ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Hello again!!!
I'm making little progress through wing on my Fokker, added some nails, maybe bit too many but I will try and make them less visible when paint it ;)
Also making some final touches on propeller - waiting for oils to dry so I can apply final coat of varnish and do the centre of it... used pencils and oil paints for woodgrain finish.
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Fokker%20EV-5120_zps5nfuzit6.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Fokker%20EV-5120_zps5nfuzit6.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Fokker%20EV-5117_zpsu0c4knct.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Fokker%20EV-5117_zpsu0c4knct.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Fokker%20EV-5108_zpsn0binsmz.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Fokker%20EV-5108_zpsn0binsmz.jpg.html)
That's it, I'm off to nail some more planks to my hangar ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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That is a gorgeous looking propeller Lukas, you will have to come down one day and show me how you did it ;) ;) and the wing is looking superb.
Des.
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That is a gorgeous looking propeller Lukas, you will have to come down one day and show me how you did it ;) ;)
Des.
Hi Des!!!
Thanks! Im so happy that you are liking it ;)
As for my visit - that is number 1 thing I want to do!!! Unfortunately Im still waiting for my visa and Im not allow to work... and living on my wife's wages only doesn't allow us to do much at the moment - Im happy enough with having workbench and building right now. But I should hear from embassy in January so hopefully won't be too long before Im knocking on your door ;)
Also if I suppose to show you how I did that propeller you will have to show me something from your scratch building skills :D
Have a great day!!!
Lukas
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Lukas, your prop looks great! And the extra work you've done to the wing to show the distressed wood look and adding nail holes is worth the effort. :D
George
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Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Amazing work mate !!!! :)
I follow your buil.
Best regards.
Alain.
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Lukas, your prop looks great! And the extra work you've done to the wing to show the distressed wood look and adding nail holes is worth the effort. :D
George
What George said is exactly what I was thinking! Outstanding work on prop and wing!
RAGIII
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Lukas,
Absolutely love her wing my old friend, And your prop is every bit as impressive too. Will you be sanding down the wing anymore?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Lukas,
That wing you've produced is spectacular, what great work! As for the prop I've "stared holes through it" and still can't convince myself 100% that it's not real wood. Your talent is obvious and your results inspiring, nicely done!!
Cheers,
Lance
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Darn, this one is beautifull too....!!
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Thank you guys for all positive comments!!! It wouldn't be for this without this forum and its members!!! ;)
Gregory, I will not be sending anymore, It looks lot more settle in reality and when it receives base paint, wood grain and oil paint it hopefully will be right up for looking good enough in 1/32... bloody photography!!!! :D well time will tell :D
Cheerio
Lukas
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Hello there!!!
So as Christmas knocking on our door I'm on my way finishing yet another addition to my future diorama - Aviattic fuel cart - goal is to make it well used and not very well looked after, that gives me plenty space to playing around with my favourite part of modelling - weathering :D
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah126/lukaskasuba/Aviattic-5132%20copy_zpsrmbsbgwi.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/lukaskasuba/media/Aviattic-5132%20copy_zpsrmbsbgwi.jpg.html)
Hope you like it!!!!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Thanks Des and all the rest that make this forum such a great place!!!! ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Great weathering on the fuel cart, Lukas! A great way to spend the holidays!
George
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Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I agree, special mention for the weathering !!!
I love it !
Best regards.
Alain.
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Lukas,
Your work is excellent!
Drew
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Lukas,
Your prop is Stunning! I wonder if you could take a photo from the backside also? I always struggle with what the reverse/back of the prop should look like! As for your wing it is quite simply, BRILLIANT! Your fuel cart is looking properly beaten 8)
RAGIII
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that looks beautiful Lukas!
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Just caught up with this Lukas - Stunning work on distressing that wing and lovely painting work on that prop. Your 'rust' is pretty A1 too ;)
Hope you get settled in before too long - Have a great Xmas
Tug
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oh I read all of your post
your work is absolutly fabulous
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Wonderful fuelcart Lukas.
Cheers
Martin
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Hello guys!!!
Huge thanks to you all...George, Alain, Drew,Rick, Bo, Tug, moustique and Martin... for all present encouragement on my builds, now Im in th box of 3 topics in "under construction" section... Lets see how many of them I will get finished :D ;) Cheers
Cheerio
Lukas
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WOW - that fuel cart looks fantastic!
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Hello guys!!!
Huge thanks to you all...George, Alain, Drew,Rick, Bo, Tug, moustique and Martin... for all present encouragement on my builds, now Im in th box of 3 topics in "under construction" section... Lets see how many of them I will get finished :D ;) Cheers
Cheerio
Lukas
I also have 3 topics in the "under construction" sections. But it's not a problem as long as you're having fun. They'll eventually get finished! 8)
George
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Fantastic weathering on the fuel cart Lukas.
Des.
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just looking at your build, I saw your beautifull prop.
Can you show the backside and sides as well?
been trying to replicate something like that, but a 'walk-aroud' example would be nice.
many thanks, Hiide
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Great work, Lucas! The prop is a stunner and the fuel barrel
beautifully done, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Lukas,
What product/technique did you use on the fuel barrel? It's a fantastic finish, you've really mastered this one! :o
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you guys once again for your very positive comments!!! ;)
just looking at your build, I saw your beautifull prop.
Can you show the backside and sides as well?
been trying to replicate something like that, but a 'walk-aroud' example would be nice.
many thanks, Hiide
Next time Im taking pictures I will take more pictures from each side for you ;)
Lukas,
What product/technique did you use on the fuel barrel? It's a fantastic finish, you've really mastered this one! :o
Cheers,
Lance
Lance, thanks for you comment ;)
Well, I had decent idea what look I want to achieve but didn't really know how... start looked very disastrous, I put first coat of Gunze surfacer and that didn't work - basically peeled of few bits of paint and some left untouched. I was going to use Gunze Resin Surfacer but since Im in Australia I haven't been able to find it anywhere. I still had some paint on it and decided to get rid off it in order to start all over again - so I decided to soak it in little bit of Gunze Thinner for little while (not knowing what happens to resin in it), got distracted and almost left my cart dissolve in it. Luckily that didn't happen and I still had main part almost intact and decided to use metal primer in all of my despair. It created very sticky surface but once I let it dry overnight and applied black Gunze surfacer all was well to receive paint. I went with various shades of grey (not inpired by the book/movie btw) and then sealed it with microsale matt varnish. It was all well until I applied AK interactive washes (old wood and rust) when I realised that microsale and AK washes don't like each other very well but I liked the effect and put little more washes and just experimented with what was happening on the surface - until I was pleased with results (basically what you see on the picture). Then just applied some thinned oil paints as final washes and pigments for dirt and some tamiya smoke for oil stains.
Looking back I feel very lucky because I have a feeling that I was very close to loosing all of my work and Aviattic's fuel cart with it just because of my mistakes I made while I did stuff that I wasn't sure of... Basically I made a lot of mistakes while experimenting, even risking but for good results. Well at least I like it ;)
So when you saying "mastered" I feel more like "somehow managed" :D This is how it's gonna work - if you ever try to use my very basic instructions and you fail then I will tell you that I told you I was lucky, if you succeed I will claim all credit for those instructions :D :D ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Lukas,
That's quite an experience, glad it worked so well for you. Remember that many of the world's greatest discoveries and inventions were the result of failed experiments! Some of my experiments in modelling have resulted in spectacular failures. I still consider the weathering on that barrel absolutely spectacular!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
don't get me wrong, I love it but Im just not sure if I will ever achieve it again ;) and again - thank you!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Lukas, BNA Model World usually stock the Gunze Resin Surfacer RP261 but at present their website is showing it as out of stock, they usually restock pretty quickly.
Des.
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Thanks Des, yes I have signed for notification when it is back in stock but no luck since October... and I didn't want to wait :D So far I have been very happy with them though ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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readily available here - happy to pop some in the post for you.