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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Kreston on June 15, 2015, 09:01:02 AM

Title: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Kreston on June 15, 2015, 09:01:02 AM

WNW Roland D.VIa 3612/18, Hans Jungwirth, Jasta 78b.  This was a challenging and ultimately quite satisfying build.  I used Aviattic lozenge, Gaspatch machine guns and turnbuckles (along with some pieces from Bob's Buckles), and EZ Line for the rigging.  I am calling it finished but will probably add some additional weathering and fuel stains in the next day or two.

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150614_173636_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150614_173636_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150614_173530_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150614_173530_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/kreston/20150614_173405_resized.jpg) (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/kreston/media/20150614_173405_resized.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: petrov27 on June 15, 2015, 09:16:48 AM

Very nicely done - kudos on the completion! I like the scheme choice and the presentation with the figure is tops!

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2015, 09:20:54 AM

It was a pleasure to watch your build progress! Your results are terrific and the final presentation with the figure really sets the Roland off!
ragiii

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: coyotemagic on June 15, 2015, 10:34:08 AM

Spectacular results, Kreston!  Brilliant vignette.  The Pilot and dog are as beautiful as that stunning Roland. 
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Des on June 15, 2015, 11:04:09 AM

Very nicely done Kreston, the shade of blue you used is excellent, you did a spectacular job on the Roland and also on the figure and the dog,

Des.

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Jacek on June 15, 2015, 05:46:58 PM

Beautifully made Roland.
Congratulations !

Jacek

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: PrzemoL on June 15, 2015, 06:00:43 PM

A very nice one. That pale blue fuselage is very appealing.

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Ssasho0 on June 15, 2015, 06:05:28 PM

Wonderfull result you have :) The blue is hard to execute but yours looks perfect!

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: LukasTheLight on June 15, 2015, 09:15:17 PM

Hi Kreston!!!

What and beautiful and unusual camouflaged aircraft!!! Beautiful work!!! ;)

Lukas

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: lone modeller on June 16, 2015, 03:30:34 AM

What can I add? That is a really excellent model and the figure and dog just set it off wonderfully.

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 16, 2015, 03:48:51 AM

A strong ditto to all the above comments, Nicely done.

Ed

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: MS406 on June 16, 2015, 06:49:03 PM

Real nice work here! But those Gaspatch turnbuckles are hard to align are n't they! ;)

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Bluesfan on June 16, 2015, 10:40:22 PM

Beautiful work! I've always liked that scheme, and you've certainly done it justice.

And everything goes better with a dog.

Mark

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: lcarroll on June 17, 2015, 12:03:30 AM

Beautiful job Kreston, the colour and the overall muted tones really set this one off.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Roland D.VIa
Post by: Kreston on June 17, 2015, 12:07:33 AM

Thanks for all of the kind comments.

A word on the turnbuckles.  This was my first time using them and found that when I was gluing them in place, I had to use my best guess at the correct angle for the EZ line.  They are not easy to reposition...they can be adjusted a little but the metal does not easily bend.  The wire on the far port side wing was not tight enough and looked like it was weightless.  I have since taken it off and strung a new piece.  It looks a lot better.