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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: FarEast on September 27, 2015, 10:30:19 PM
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(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1150_zpshxfzwvuz.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1150_zpshxfzwvuz.jpg.html)
Yes I know it says 'Late; on the box, but before you post that Wingnut Wings doesn't make a 'Early' adaptation of the Roland C.IIa technically they do! The guys and gals were kind enough to include absolutely everything you need to build all variants of the Roland C.II and C.IIa aircraft in both of the kits.
So with everything I need to build one hopefully if all goes well this build log will help others to who want to build an early versions of this aircraft.
Hmmmmm lots and lots of spures!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1151_zpsvpmkyo9z.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1151_zpsvpmkyo9z.jpg.html)
But....... I don't need this one (sprue I) as it contains all the 'Late' Additions to the internal and external modifications!
Bye-Bye!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1158_zps1sbbycf5.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1158_zps1sbbycf5.jpg.html)
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Now the easiest way to build the 'Early' version of the C.IIa is to use the C.II instructions, if you don't have the kit don't worry as you can download it from the Wingnut Wings website for free. :D
So with the PDF open on my desktop it was time to go to work!
First up the nice leather armchair:
Flat black primer followed by a grey primer
Orange brown and wood grain base coat
Orange highlights applying several layers to build up the depth
Dark Sand highlighting on the edges and worn areas
Wood grain washes (I did two)
Mr. Weathering Brown wash
Mr. Weathering Ground Brown Wash
Mr. Weathering Multi Black wash.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0074_zpsbabdwp4d.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0074_zpsbabdwp4d.jpg.html)
base was done with all the preshading on all parts done first, followed by the layering of the floor sections - I taped this off and then did the greens - once dried washes applied. The seat belts are the PE parts that come with the kit, positioned and shaped before anything was painted and then painted separately and added once the chair was finished with another wash to create shadow where it rested.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0075_zpsazzzjr4n.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0075_zpsazzzjr4n.jpg.html)
The rib and auxiliary fuel tank were done in the same manner.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1166_zpsdy6c1wqr.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1166_zpsdy6c1wqr.jpg.html)
The small floor details were painted in and then everything glued in to place.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0080_zpsvyeleg41.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0080_zpsvyeleg41.jpg.html)
Next up the older type control column. I wanted to add some field modifications so having seen others wrap the wheel I decided to do the same.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0077_zpsha8sqmlq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0077_zpsha8sqmlq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0078_zps53kyxur0.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0078_zps53kyxur0.jpg.html)
Parts assembled and base coats down I had to call it a day, not bad for an afternoons work!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1177_zpssfmepbqw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1177_zpssfmepbqw.jpg.html)
One to finish on:
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Really well done cockpit! Your weathering looks excellent as does your work on the stick! and wheel!
RAGIII
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You did a superb job with the seat, looks very realistic, and the control column turned out very well.
Des.
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Wonderful work.
Cheers
Martin
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Brilliant start, James! Another masterpiece in the works.
Cheers,
Bud
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Nice start, but make sure you remove that big fingerprint off the cockpit floor before you go too much further. I only mention it because it will be very visible later on. :)
Thanks for the heads up, I spotted it as well but I when I went back to check it was gone so I think it was a water print having just washed my hands after cleaning up.
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So in between my sons sports day and the traditional Yakiniku party with friends afterwards I managed to get page 1 of the build finished.
Working out the correct decals to use on the radio was a bit of a headache but fortunately as I have both kits I was able to compare the two sheets and select the right ones for the 125W-Tonfunken-Sender/Empfänger AFS35 (Type C Wireless) I was a little disappointed by the lack of information on this part and on the C.IIa Late the radio is tucked away and given very little attention in the instructions, the C.II booklet is almost as bad so I was luck to find several images one very nice one showed a rather worn radio unit with the brass coming through the interior green paint in places as well as the brass backing plate to the dial selections and I decided to place my attempts somewhere between the factory fresh shown below and the rather battered and used one (Sadly I don't think I can share it due to copyright issues)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/H1256-L71370401_zpsy3dgwfzy.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/H1256-L71370401_zpsy3dgwfzy.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Radio_zpsk9xduxu9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Radio_zpsk9xduxu9.jpg.html)
Next up was to get all the other little parts finished and in place ready for today's attentions and I hope to get all of the interior done. However the wife has other plans and I've already cut down a barren olive tree, transplanted a lemon tree to a better location and cut down more foliage than the Amazon Rain Forest, all before 9am! I just need to clean up the mess then its back to the work bench!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early_zpsflzmnbac.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early_zpsflzmnbac.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early%202_zpsmmlj4n60.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early%202_zpsmmlj4n60.jpg.html)
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Excellent work on the radio James, the fuselage interior details are looking really good.
Des.
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Outstanding work James! The radio looks real!
RAGIII
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A pretty good session on the work bench today after finishing up in the garden.
There aren't that many aftermarket parts for the Roland - I love the HGW Super Detail sets and I've used them on both the Eindecker and DH.2. Sadly however there just isn't one for the the C.II and C.IIa, so I went about using the stock parts.
First up was the 'Spark Advance lever' I just used a series of drills in decreasing size for the holes and then a scalpel blade to remove the flash within the frame.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1243_zpsnnpkpknc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1243_zpsnnpkpknc.jpg.html)
Next up was the 'Starting Magneto' while rooting about for brass rod I suddenly realised that I had the fantastic Taurus Models German Magneto Set that he had so kindly given me for my Birthday - so after breaking out the x20 magnifying lenses I assembled the kit. (You'll need the glasses for the screws!)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1249_zpsth80knzb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1249_zpsth80knzb.jpg.html)
From there I continued to assemble the kit as instructed.
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(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early%204_zps3rbnvk4t.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CIIa%20Early%204_zps3rbnvk4t.jpg.html)
On the console I made switches out of brass rod although for some reason the camera did a poor job of picking up the detail.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/console_zpsyvjdfdq8.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/console_zpsyvjdfdq8.jpg.html)
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The cockpit is coming along very nicely, James! That radio is a work of art!
George
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Very great work, James.
Cheers
Martin
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Hi James!!!
Once again - great work!!! And great pictures and great tutorial(s)!! ;) Thanks for those, I will sure be using them... ;) Looking forward to see more progress on this beauty!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Hi James!!!
Once again - great work!!! And great pictures and great tutorial(s)!! ;) Thanks for those, I will sure be using them... ;) Looking forward to see more progress on this beauty!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
Lukas, thank you for your kind words, comments are always very much appreciated and help keep me motivated to push things..... when I grow up I want to be like you and Bo Monroe! :D
So last night I did a little work that I wanted to get finished on the weekend but ran out of time.
The first job was to drill out the early floor plate so that the magazine could be fitted. Now again this is where great planning by the guys and gals at Wingnut Wings comes in to play as they have already marked where the hole needs to be drilled making the job much more easier!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0095_zpsn7emooxp.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0095_zpsn7emooxp.jpg.html)
I then removed the small amount of burring by running a fine brush with Tamiya polystyrene cement around it. This also liquefied the paint again which flowed over the freshly cut plastic. I then finished off the area with a multi-black wash. (not seen)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zpsofv2gmoa.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zpsofv2gmoa.jpg.html)
The next step was to clean up the injection marks on the firewall that the magazine attaches to. These were rather pronounced so need attention.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0104_zpsdgt8dafi.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0104_zpsdgt8dafi.jpg.html)
This will then allow the magazine to fit flush - after dry fitting the piece I used a pencil to mark the location as this will act as a guide for the preshading as I prefer to paint these two pieces separately as I'm thinking of messing around with the magazine.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0106_zpsshe6ukp5.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0106_zpsshe6ukp5.jpg.html)
I also took the time to get you all a much better picture of the cockpit console and it's switches.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/cockpit%20detail_zps8ydv2clz.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/cockpit%20detail_zps8ydv2clz.jpg.html)
Right time to look for some 1:32 scale German Ammo belts!
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Hi James!!!
Once again - great work!!! And great pictures and great tutorial(s)!! ;) Thanks for those, I will sure be using them... ;) Looking forward to see more progress on this beauty!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
Lukas, thank you for your kind words, comments are always very much appreciated and help keep me motivated to push things..... when I grow up I want to be like you and Bo Monroe! :D
Wow, you made me smile, you want to be like me? :) Im more about the other way around... seeing your builds and your progress is very encouraging!!! ;) And I guess Bo is a huge inspiration for many of us here ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Truly inspirational work, James! Can't wait for the next update!
Cheers,
Bud
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Fine modelling. I am looking forward for more.
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I love your work James.
Cheers
Martin
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Magnificent work on the interior! Your photographs are also outstanding!
RAGIII
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You are doing a superb job with the interior James, your attention to detail is exceptional.
Des.
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Lookin' good!
Right time to look for some 1:32 scale German Ammo belts!
Taurus and / or Gaspatch for those ... ;)
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Just a tiny update.
Last night I removed the ammo from the magazine and then using a base coat of Vallejo black primer I coated the magazine with Uschi van der Rosten polishing powder.
I sprinkled the powder on while the primer was still tacky and then using a large flat brush brushed off the access powder in one direction and continued to do so until I achieved the desired effect of brushed aluminium.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/magazine_zpsv7jn3unb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/magazine_zpsv7jn3unb.jpg.html)
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Simply fantastic!
Thanks for those pictures
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Nice!!!
Cheers,
Bud
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Nice!!!
Cheers,
Bud
I know no one will believe this but the first word that came to my mind was NICE! ;D
RAGIII
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James,
I was away when you started this Log and just saw it now for the first time. Magnificent work! Your detail is wonderful and the finishing simply outstanding, I'll be following your progress closely, a lot of great learning points and hints here. :o
Cheers,
Lance
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So another Saturday and another good session at the work bench.
First of all some metal parts on the firewall. I used the Uschi van der Rosten Chrome Polishing powders for this.
- Flat black base coat
- Apply powder while paint is still wet - I pour it all over the part to saturate it
- Immediately start brushing the powder away. I brush in one direction only to achieve a brushed aluminum or worn look.[/i]
Dump powder on and brush excessive away.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0100_zpsofpt44eb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0100_zpsofpt44eb.jpg.html)
Brush in one direction for 'brushed aluminum look' or polish with powder saturated cloth for high gloss.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0101_zpskv1mqizs.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0101_zpskv1mqizs.jpg.html)
Job done
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Next up was the observers chair, now as this is a flip up chair and constantly being moved, sat on, knelled on and generally abused I thought I would make the scuffing of the leather a little more prominent - This is before the washes to were applied to blend the colours in.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zps88e6tt1d.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zps88e6tt1d.jpg.html)
After the washes
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So then it was time to put into place the rest of the ribs and engine mounts.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1276%202_zpsddshuwjf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1276%202_zpsddshuwjf.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1266%202_zpsc47llsiu.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1266%202_zpsc47llsiu.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1251%202_zpscujja1vb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1251%202_zpscujja1vb.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244%202_zpsiz2mm3xs.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244%202_zpsiz2mm3xs.jpg.html)
I also started on adding a little extra detail to the parts that would just be free floating otherwise.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0106_zpspptehslt.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0106_zpspptehslt.jpg.html)
Making sure it all aligns.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0107_zps5fgq0v47.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0107_zps5fgq0v47.jpg.html)
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So with that done and little else to do internally until it's time to close her up I moved on to the Daimler-Mercedes D.III engine.
Now I'm awaiting some parts from Łukasz Laskowski at Taurus models, the original plan was to build this 'Out of the Box' however that all went out the window when I saw the difference in quality of the stock magneto vs Łukasz' Taurus part. So I'm waiting for the following;
Complete timing gear with valves springs and lifters for Mercedes DIII
Priming cups for Mercedes DIII/DIIIa
Intake maniflod nuts for inline WWI engines
But I was still able to make a start on it and prepare it for those parts.
The engine block was done the same way as other aluminum parts, flat black base with Uschi van der Rosten powder applied immediately and brushed. The water pipe was done using Vallejo Copper and then dry brushed with Uschi Chrome powder to highlight the edges.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1289_zpsyh0iznuh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1289_zpsyh0iznuh.jpg.html)
Next up was the Intake pipes - this is a very easy modification, I use a domestic masking take that is very thin and pliable to wrap them and secure in place with a few dots of CA glue. This will receive a coat of Mr Surface primer before painting to lock everything in.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zpscg1brxbg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0098_zpscg1brxbg.jpg.html)
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Superb work, James! I'll have to give those powders a try.
Cheers,
Bud
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James,
Outstanding progress my friend. I've never been a big fan of the Roland C.IIa , but following your excellent project has been changing my opinion with each new update. As always looking forward to seeing what's next.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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This is continuing to be a superb build. Lots of great techniques shared. I am looking forward to the next update.
RAGIII
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A tiny, tiny update and one that melted my brain!
Good god knows how he manages to fabricate them but today I installed the Taurus Models 'Spark Plug for inline engines'
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark2_zpsqt0lstnm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark2_zpsqt0lstnm.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark_zpsttt2ver2.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark_zpsttt2ver2.jpg.html)
LOL - yes I'm aware of the thumb print in the next photo - I really should remember to dry my hands before setting up the items for photos!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark3_zpsg4ddubmo.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/spark3_zpsg4ddubmo.jpg.html)
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Exellent work to the interior and engine, James.
Cheers
Martin
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Gorgeous engine! The plugs and wires are awesome!
RAGIII
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An extremely good looking engine James, the added extras make all the difference.
Des.
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That engine looks fantastic, James. Those plugs really add a lot to the realism.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi,
James, i see your picture also on Facebook. And even there I am amazed every time how good your models look.
All i can say, really good. Very nice!
Im looking forward, to see more
kindly regards
Jörg
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Another tiny update!
Having got all the spark plugs in place I suddenly thought "Hang on its going to be a bit tight in there!"
So I decided to drop the engine and oil tank in and dry fit the internals to the fuselage, low and behold there is a rogue spark plug.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0123_zpsrfiyov0p.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0123_zpsrfiyov0p.jpg.html)
Now I had to go over all the reference materials I had, to find not only images of C.IIa in the earlier configurations but also the left side! Trust me there are few and far between that have been published. In the end I found one image that showed how the spark plug was attached, which makes sense really but I want to be accurate - basically while the others are on the vertical the front is on the horizontal.
so with all the plugs attached there wasn't really anything I could do until my Taurus order arrived.
PING PONG (what can I say its an Asian door bell!)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0127_zpsv1onlump.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0127_zpsv1onlump.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0128_zpsj9rdtxhu.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0128_zpsj9rdtxhu.jpg.html)
So with my order in hand, Thank you Lukas! i went to work removing the parts needed - I managed to get the intake manifold parts in place and on the kit, it was a chore and really should have done it before painting/building but hey.... .more photos to follow!
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Hi James!!!
Although Im watching this (again I know!!!) on the fb, still like to leave some positive notes/comments over here too. I love results on the crankcase using uschi's powder - I used it on my Oeffag and then it all disappeared when I closed fuselage... and thinking of it I need to get more type of the powder from Uschi :)
You definitely are doing great justice to this great looking aircraft!!! ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Thank you sir!
I love building the interiors and I guess that's why we post the WIP on the forums and other social media outlets so that others can enjoy the level of insanity we all delve into.
I'm now getting to the point where I need to start thinking about how to accomplish the fuselage scheme, I have an idea but I need to see if I can actually pull it off or not!
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James, your engine is looking great! I appreciate your attention to detail and research to get everything as correct as possible.
I have a question about the Uschi metal powders. Are they much better than the other metal powders on the market? My local hobby shop has Mig powders and a few of the Uschi powders, but the Uschi stuff is 3 times the price! Is it that much better? Or can you get similar results from other brands? I don't know if you've tried others, but if anyone else has compared the products, can you offer an opinion please?
Thanks,
George
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I'm really sorry I can't answer that question as I've only ever used Uschi - as you know i'm very new to the hobby so don't really have a lot of experience with materials, these came recommended via another modeler so I used them and liked them.
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Coming together nicely :)
The front plug lead reaches back over the priming cup lever and then down through the gap between the cowl and cylinder to the distribution tube. Here's a harshly lit photo of mine:
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/DerRoteFlieger/IMG_1694_zpsuont9b2i.jpg)
Thank you for that, I got the same from the Windsock data file - but I never knew there was a primer cup there! Do you have better reference photos as I'm finding there are lots of pictures of crashed C.II's and the external shots but nothing of the inside and engine area!????
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James, your engine is looking great! I appreciate your attention to detail and research to get everything as correct as possible.
I have a question about the Uschi metal powders. Are they much better than the other metal powders on the market? My local hobby shop has Mig powders and a few of the Uschi powders, but the Uschi stuff is 3 times the price! Is it that much better? Or can you get similar results from other brands? I don't know if you've tried others, but if anyone else has compared the products, can you offer an opinion please?
Thanks,
George
Hi George!!!! Which powder are we talking about? I bought some pigments from Mig (old aluminium and bright iron) and they give nowhere near results as the one I have from Uschi. Im using Mig's washes and other pigments such as dirt. I also like Uschi's stuff because I can achieve different results on different surfaces - for example I can make Alclad paints more shinny or apply powder straight on black surfacer to achieve metallic effects of different shades. Besides I guess It will last for few kits ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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Thanks for the answer, Lukas. Yes, I am trying to compare the Mig and Uschi powders that you mention. You've convinced me to try them, even though they are much more expensive!
Thanks,
George
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Instructions, page 7 ;)
I'm looking but I'm really not seeing any primer cups on the engine - plenty on the one that is in the museum and marked as not suitable for replicating in WWI aircraft.
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Priming cups on the D.III motor are on the intake side, inboard of the spark plugs on each cylinder. On D.IIIa motors the priming cups migrated to the intake manifolds, one on each bank.
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Guys thank you so much! I really should go to 'The Vintage Aviator' home page when I get stuck on things before anything else! Well not before here anyway!
http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/mercedes-engine/daimler-mercedes-d-iii-series-engine (http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/mercedes-engine/daimler-mercedes-d-iii-series-engine)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/mercdiii_01-history_001.preview_zpscw6mtd5g.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/mercdiii_01-history_001.preview_zpscw6mtd5g.jpg.html)
They have a fantastic image showing the exact location of the primer cups! not only that but the bloody model has the actual mounts for them!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/primer%20cup%20location_zpsfczrfvc3.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/primer%20cup%20location_zpsfczrfvc3.jpg.html)
So now I'm a man on a mission!
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Saturday's session,
Well I got the Daimler Mercedes D.III engine with all the bells and whistles from Taurus models built and installed, a few bits and pieces finalized and it looks like I can call it a day on the internals!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0074_zps5g3avxdv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0074_zps5g3avxdv.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0072_zpsxt7nsdhs.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0072_zpsxt7nsdhs.jpg.html)
I also finished the modification to the magazine.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/ammo%20belt_zpskfnyarqq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/ammo%20belt_zpskfnyarqq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/ammo%20belt2_zpsvpo2ow9k.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/ammo%20belt2_zpsvpo2ow9k.jpg.html)
So with all those finalized it was time to put it all together.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/sides%20right%201_zpsd9rfvtz9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/sides%20right%201_zpsd9rfvtz9.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%202_zpspdwsrs0f.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%202_zpspdwsrs0f.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%2011_zpsxrdsdfr2.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%2011_zpsxrdsdfr2.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%2010_zpsxpawjhcb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%2010_zpsxpawjhcb.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%208_zpsonhins4i.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal%208_zpsonhins4i.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal1_zpsud71yixl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/complete%20Internal1_zpsud71yixl.jpg.html)
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The Sunday session!
So after pouring over the image I have of the aircraft I intend to build as well as others of early variants of the C.IIa (Not the C.II) I came to the conclusion that the aircraft I plan to replicate has 2 unique air vents to the fuselage.
Time to get cutting!
Louvers partially sanded down - easy does it!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/11222110_10153332152589247_886441736435061807_n_zpsifbp0vga.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/11222110_10153332152589247_886441736435061807_n_zpsifbp0vga.jpg.html)
New access panels attached and the two vents on both sides of the fuselage added.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12115758_10153332152609247_7036344422248698965_n_zpsjf4a58zb.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12115758_10153332152609247_7036344422248698965_n_zpsjf4a58zb.jpg.html)
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Beautiful work with the engine James and the whole fuselage interior looks superb. Very nice modifications with the vents, well done.
Des.
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Outstanding work at all.
Cheers
Martin
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So the next step was to fill in all the unused drill and mount points internally and then spray a base on the lamination lines and mask.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0143_zpsbga4rvvf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0143_zpsbga4rvvf.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0144_zpsdcavnspq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0144_zpsdcavnspq.jpg.html)
From here I then applied several coats of the internal 'Grey' and then all the small additional items.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/fillet_zpslfewfjjl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/fillet_zpslfewfjjl.jpg.html)
I added a few other features to the build that aren't included such as pipes and control rods, sadly they won't be visible once the fuselage halves are attached but hey, its all part of the sickness right?
Before the final washes were applied
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0076_zps57ubcklm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0076_zps57ubcklm.jpg.html)
Matching up perfectly.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0077_zpsa4oejuvh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0077_zpsa4oejuvh.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/sides%20right%201_zpsd9rfvtz9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/sides%20right%201_zpsd9rfvtz9.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0099_zpss5wps5pi.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0099_zpss5wps5pi.jpg.html)
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Terrific attention to detail, Beautiful painting and weathering on the interior, and just superb modeling all around!
RAGIII
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Wow, James! That's what I call a beautiful interior!
George
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Excellent update James, I really like it!
Keep those updates coming
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Very wonderful update, James.
Cheers
Martin
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Truly exquisite cockpit, James! I'm taking pointers from you.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very nice! Seeing your exquisite work on it I may even start liking this aircraft ;)
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Hello James!!!
Once again, stunning cockpit and brilliant presentation of great modelling!!! Love your work!!! ;)
Cheerio
Lukas
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It's not all blue skies! :(
So I was talking with the amazing guys over at Wingnut Wings regarding this build and the parts I should use for the aileron control flaps and rudder stabilizers and Richard says this:
"That's looking really nice.
I note you appear to have cut horizontal slots in the front of the fuselage. This is not a detail I have noted before on any Roland C.II or C.IIa...
...but there are a couple of data plates in the exact same position on Roland C.II & early production C.IIa which might be mistaken for slots on pale coloured aircraft.
I don't know what reference photo/s you have so perhaps your aircraft does have special slots. Anyway, I thought I'd mention it just in case. "
uh..... :o
So back to the books and interwebs and I come across exactly what he is pointing out! Things had been going so well and here I am with four horizontal slots in the fuselage!
So this morning I spent my time, filling sanding, recoating and finally repaint and weathering. I also took the opportunity to remove the molded access panel on the fuselage and replace it with the additional ones supplied in the kit so that it is all uniform.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0184_zpsiafvbzd2.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0184_zpsiafvbzd2.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0185_zpsywp4m4gc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0185_zpsywp4m4gc.jpg.html)
Annnnnnnnnnd breath.........Now time to close her up!
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Hi James,
feel your pain but I can see that repair surgery went well... and also goodbye to that interior of yours... luckily you managed to give us huge photographic evidence for future generations so we can all find inspiration ;) Once again - great work!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Great recovery James, and kudos for staying the course on your superb attention to detail. That interior is absolutely magnificent work, and I'm sure some if not a lot of the detail will be viewable with close inspection through the open cockpits and clear hatches.
This project is great modelling! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks even better than before, James! Turned out to be a rather fortunate chain of events as the uniformity of the louvers can attest.
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks even better than before, James! Turned out to be a rather fortunate chain of events as the uniformity of the louvers can attest.
Cheers,
Bud
I with my Amigo as usual!
RAGIII
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Beautiful work.
Cheers
Martin
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James,
What more can I say other than AWESOME my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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What with Halloween party at the school and also my friends fancy dress party I spent a lot of time last weekend and in the week getting my costume finished, I've learned how to sow, rivet, and leather works!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12118816_10153339823944247_2369536933635831504_n_zpsdv1yilnm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12118816_10153339823944247_2369536933635831504_n_zpsdv1yilnm.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12038237_10153342300964247_9168773506147028846_n_zps8iccbkwm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/12038237_10153342300964247_9168773506147028846_n_zps8iccbkwm.jpg.html)
So back to the the proper stuff!
So I joined the two halves together and went to work removing the seams - but only where they are needed to be removed as due to the process the spine and the belly of the aircraft must have a seam line visible where the two halves are joined.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0205_zpsu33ad6qx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0205_zpsu33ad6qx.jpg.html)
With a few coats of Mr. Finisher 1500 I was very happy and started on the Pre shading and base coats.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0211_zpsgcln3tkl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0211_zpsgcln3tkl.jpg.html)
So now for the scheme - as you know this is an early C.IIa and its based on this aircraft.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpshcmtwix9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpshcmtwix9.jpg.html)
Now since I started this build I have been thinking about how to go about making the scales - hand painting was out of the question so I decided on masking.
Pre shading and base colours down
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0206_zpssrwlznf4.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0206_zpssrwlznf4.jpg.html)
Masking done
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0207_zpsfin5vqld.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0207_zpsfin5vqld.jpg.html)
Baby Blue Coat
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0208_zpsgasp8mrc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0208_zpsgasp8mrc.jpg.html)
Mask removed and all the colours blended
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0210_zps9tczr4vv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0210_zps9tczr4vv.jpg.html)
So being happy with that it was time to start on the fuselage, I got about half done before I needed to call time.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0215_zpsu3avwztc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0215_zpsu3avwztc.jpg.html)
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Hi James!!!!
That looks awesome!!! And that includes all the pictures :D
Lukas
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That's quite the masking job, James! It looks like it would be very tedious, but worth the effort for the work you are putting in. The fish scales are coming out great.
George
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Very nice. The fish scales ain't bad either...
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Very cool costume there. And WOW that paintjob is awesome. I'm in awe.
James
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Exellent masking.
Cheers
Martin
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Thank you everybody, each of those scales is handcut in groups of 6 as I wanted to get a better effect that each one is hand painted on the aircraft, I make them up in batches and alternate where they are used so they don't sit next to each other.
So far I think there are well over 200 on the fuselage already and I'm 75% done. Hopefully I'll be finished before the weekend so I can start the painting process.
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So last night I cut and laid the last of the masks on the fuselage. I will study the reference photos a little more to make sure I didn't miss anything but she's pretty much ready for paint.
For those interested there are over 600 scales covering the fuselage.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0207_zpsqqtffbjx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0207_zpsqqtffbjx.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0205_zpsvdoivycw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0205_zpsvdoivycw.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0206_zpsmvbhpyej.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0206_zpsmvbhpyej.jpg.html)
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James,
Over 600 scales! And such beautiful work too. This thread just keeps getting better and better with each update my old friend. Keep up the high level of Excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Impressive doesn't begin to cover your masking job! Looking forward to seeing the results.
RAGIII
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Over 600 scales! I'll stop complaining about masking off rib tapes now... ::)
I can't wait to see the results or your painting and masking.
George
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This is truly a fine example of attention to detail, just spectacular........ :o I'm waiting for the completed finish, this is going to be "one of a kind"!
Cheers,
Lance
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Well after consulting again with the fantastic guys over at Wingnut Wings I decided to add another layer of detail.
This time it is a clear dope linen layer as this was how they were finished after the two halves were joined. The reason for this is that it will also play a huge effect on the shading and colouring of the 'Light Blue' rag rolled finished.
So again it was time to preshade the fuselage and apply several coats of thin coats of Tamiya 'Deck Tan'
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0002_zpsj2dahygq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0002_zpsj2dahygq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0005_zpsmtp9m6hw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0005_zpsmtp9m6hw.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0004_zpsofnstkd7.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0004_zpsofnstkd7.jpg.html)
Now my hope is that the dark blue pre-shading and top coats, followed by the CDL pre-shading and top coats blends perfectly along the seam lines and other detailing on the fuselage.
So time to start carefully peeling off the masks to see what we have!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0011_zps0qszli6f.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0011_zps0qszli6f.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0008_zpsrnhqmmhf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0008_zpsrnhqmmhf.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0009_zps2tynlqqm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0009_zps2tynlqqm.jpg.html)
Overall I'm really pleased with the finish, I feel the pre-shading blends perfectly between the two colours and that the method used has been effect for what I wanted to create. Now I need to look at how to achieve the effects of rag rolling over the top of these with the 'light blue' found on the Roland C.II aircraft.
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it's brilliant -- and probably far nicer than the original.
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You have done a superb job with the scales James, this model is looking excellent.
Des.
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Thanks guys, I now have to apply the 'light blue' coat over the top - the original aircraft were 'rag rolled' a rage dipped in paint and then rolled over the fuselage. I have no idea of how to apply this though.
One idea was to actually rage roll it using sponge or tissue (cotton) paper. However, I saw Rahmi's fantastic FE.2 and saw that he had achieved a mottled effect on the nacelle and that might be the way to go?
Only I have no idea how it was done! :D
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my suggestion -- apply a few coats of X-22, let it cure a few days, and then do the overpainting with oils, either applied with a rag analog or sprayed. Don't like it? wipe it off and start over.
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Maybe rolling a Q-tip, or cotton bud (as they are called outside the US) dipped in paint. Possibly blot the paint off a bit as you would in dry brushing.
George
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Exellent painting James.
Cheers
Martin
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Looking really wonderful, James....makes me want to take the Missus out for sushi tonight.
You might consider miniature rag rolling with blue paper towel. Not sure where you are in the world but they're referred to as shop towels here in the State and made by Scott. Considerably heavier than kitchen paper towels and do not fall apart when moistened. I go through them by the case in my studio.
Read up on "rag rolling" a faux-finish on walls and I think you will find you can use the same method, but in miniature. If you're using acrylics, as I'm sure you know, add retarder to extend the open time on the paint.
If I were doing it, I believe I'd use oils because they will allow you a lot more flexibility while working with the paint. Add a bit of Oil Paint Medium which will increase the viscosity of the paint without making it runny. There are many varieties but I use W&N Artist's Painting Medium. One note: this will tend to make the oils glossy, but, if you'll be using any sort of pin washes over the oils, this will just help that process. I'd also add a drop of Japan drier to speed up the drying time. As long as you've laid down a good barrier coat of acrylic, you can play with the oils and wipe them off if you don't like the effect you're trying to achieve.
As with everyone else, I'm sure looking forward to following the rest of this build.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Thanks for all the advice everybody I've learned so much from many of you here and it's very much appreciated.
So this morning I decided on a course of action what I did was I laid a coat of the light blue to blend all the colours as I did on the test piece and already its looking like its finished but with a perfect coating. This is now in the processof receiving several coats of clear. Once cured I will use oils to create the rag roll effect with sponge.
As you've all agreed this way I can correct the effect if it all goes pear shaped.
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So that's done - This is how she's looking with several very thin coats of the 'light blue', this was done unevenly as I want to start breaking up the uniformed look - I'm trying to replicate a hand painted effect after all. This was then followed up with a few layers of clear coat.
We have a national holiday on Tuesday so I will leave it till then and then give the oils a spin! Now its just a case of colour matching, I found several 'blues' but nothing that was a perfect match so I will have to experiment.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244_zpso0nlkz7y.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244_zpso0nlkz7y.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1246_zpsdnsohmez.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1246_zpsdnsohmez.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1248_zpsmv4v73ab.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1248_zpsmv4v73ab.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1250_zpsq1ib3wld.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1250_zpsq1ib3wld.jpg.html)
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Wow what a exellent painting.
Cheers
Martin
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James,
Your work on this kit has been inspiring to say the least! The scales are looking terrific and I await the final results with great anticipation!
RAGIII
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James! My gob is truly and forever smacked! This is modeling at its absolute finest.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi!
I've seen some crazy masking but this one tops them all...
Great work!
Ciao
IWIk
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Absolutely brilliant James, incredible painting.
Des.
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Hi James,
This is some of the best painting I've seen on this particular aircraft kit.The effect you've created on the fuselage is very convincing, and I look forward to seeing how you complete the rest of the model.
Cheers,
Gary
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Fantastic painting. Love it.
James
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Well after watching my son's football (Soccer) Team slam the opposition 5-0 on Saturday morning with one killer goal by my son I was able to dedicate some of the afternoon and then all day Sunday to the Roland.
The first job was to build the horizontal tailplane I added the 5mm wire so to give a better attachment and I've learned my lesson and did this small modification before even applying the primer!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/57757_zpsjs1dzmko.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/57757_zpsjs1dzmko.jpg.html)
After this a base coat of flat white was applied and then masked ready for preshading, a walk in the park in comparison to the fish scales.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0210_zpsqmbjfrfs.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0210_zpsqmbjfrfs.jpg.html)
The same was done to the lower wings and then several coats of clear varnish. The tops I will use oils and for the bottoms Aviattics bleached Linen 'light.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/57808_zpsda7vksk1.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/57808_zpsda7vksk1.jpg.html)
While I was waiting for the fuselage to cure, I also painted up the rudder.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0208_zpsfs7rbddo.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0208_zpsfs7rbddo.jpg.html)
All this then goes in to my drying box, put on a shelf and left to do its thing.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0212_zpsjie8bcwv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0212_zpsjie8bcwv.jpg.html)
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Just catching up James and the Roland's paint work
is tedious, over the top and bloody superb! I've never
seen a masking job such as that and you are to be
congratulated on the results, my friend. I am looking
forward to the rest of the assembly!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Wonderful work on the preshading, James! Perfect for the use of the Aviattic German light cdl.
Cheers,
Bud
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Terrific shading and like Bud said it will be perfect for the Aviattic CDL! Looking forward to your continued progress!
RAGIII
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Hi,
i´m still here! ;)
It is a pleasure to watch you when building the model.
I'm quite happy with my first engine, but it's good to see that there is still a lot better off.
Very good work!
Regards
Jörg
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Just a small update today, yesterday was a national holiday and the idea was to start the oils on the surfaces. However we got a call on Monday night from the soccer team that my son left recently to join a Japan U12 League Team - the old team he joined when he was 3 years old and many of the boys on the squad went to the same kindergarten as him whom also moved on to other teams so we all felt it would be a good send off for him and the others if they attended the tournement.
They didn't lose a game and were crowned champions on top of that he was awarded 'man of the match', we couldn't ask for a better send off!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/12186695_10153357833204247_1098154031893659767_o_zpskvwgp60u.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/12186695_10153357833204247_1098154031893659767_o_zpskvwgp60u.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/12194618_10153357833389247_5365138424816050634_o_zpsttnsiusg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/12194618_10153357833389247_5365138424816050634_o_zpsttnsiusg.jpg.html)
Sorry about that..... I'm just a very proud dad! Anyway back to what you came for! :D
Angel wings
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/58193_zpsgqjtdg7m.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/58193_zpsgqjtdg7m.jpg.html)
Surfaces finished and ready for Aviattic linen decals and oil paints.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/58195_zpsvhw3lif1.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/58195_zpsvhw3lif1.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/58194_zpsar7o0v6v.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/58194_zpsar7o0v6v.jpg.html)
Naked shot, just so you can see it's not photoshopped :D
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/58196_zps4zsbmypq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/58196_zps4zsbmypq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/58197_zpscvswgmyd.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/58197_zpscvswgmyd.jpg.html)
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Hey proud papa....Ichi ban desu, yo! Congratulations to you and your son.
This is looking really special, James.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Outstanding James. The scales and overpaint are Brilliant! I am looking forward to seeing the decals over the shaded wings!
RAGIII
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Hi James
I just went right through this thread for the first time and congratulate you on such a superb build so far. I quite enjoy masking but you have taken it to an exceptional level with simply stunning results. I shall follow your future posts with a truly inspired interest.
regards - Tug
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Quite right to be proud of the young man. Way to go :) And the paint job is stunning. Thouroughly enjoying watching this thread.
James
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Thank you everyone for the very kind comments - I'm learning so much and sometimes I have to sit there and scratch my head for a while....that includes the model kits!
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Fantastic progress James, this is turning into a real gem of a model.
Des.
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Very great progress James.
Cheers
Martin
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Well I managed to get a little time at the bench this weekend between teacher training courses and my sons football (soccer) matches.
So after getting all the preshading done I laid the rib tapes using Aviattic WW1 German/ Austro-Hungarian Linen (light) on White paper.
I had to use Mr. Mark Setter as the 1mm strips would pull up on the concave underside of the wing as they dried.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0250_zpsneveasg5.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0250_zpsneveasg5.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0249_zpsdgzy47cf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0249_zpsdgzy47cf.jpg.html)
Once dried I trimmed the edges and then did the leading and trailing edges of the wings as well as the wing tips. For this I used a combination of Mr. Mark Softer
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0251_zpscskeb4nx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0251_zpscskeb4nx.jpg.html)
Once everything was dried and had set I then applied a coat of Tamiya Clear to really lock things down - I used a 1:3 ratio of Varnish to Tamiya thinner.
Previously to all this I had already used masking tape to make templates of the linen sections for the wings. I decided on one complete section for the whole wing rather than several as I've now got rather used to the feel of these great decals and felt confident that they would lay perfectly on my wings.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0252_zps8vr4zape.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0252_zps8vr4zape.jpg.html)
This time I didn't use any fixing solution - these went straight down on to the wings and then the water was pushed out using a damp piece of wadded up lint free tissue and then a little heat from a hair dryer to make sure they were fully bedded down on the wings.
After this another coat of Tamiya Clear was applied and they were left to dry and ready for the model decals.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0364_zpsaklsrjei.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0364_zpsaklsrjei.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0361_zpsw3bkbezm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0361_zpsw3bkbezm.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0360_zpswzq49ze8.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0360_zpswzq49ze8.jpg.html)
One of the things I love about the Aviattic decals is the impurity of the colouring, there are slight variation across the sheets that you only see on very close inspection and what I feel gives them that very realistic feel to them as in reality the bleaching process would not be identical through out and some areas of the cloth might not be saturated or over saturated with the bleach.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0362_zps40qpffg6.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0362_zps40qpffg6.jpg.html)
All in all I'm very happy with the progress I got in the such short period of time yesterday, oh and yes I have finally managed to create a more fresh looking finish to my model than the typical used and abused look :D Although I think a little weathering is required once I've finished all the flight surfaces!
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Most impressive. As I understand it, you laid rib tape decals first, and as a second step, applied the large decal on top?
S.
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Yes that is correct. The reason why is to protect the strips and stop them from lifting off. They also create more depth. Even if you zoom in on the image taken with the macro lens you would assume the ribs are laid over the top of the larger linen decal.
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Beautiful work on the wings, James!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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James,
You have achieved outstanding results with your pre shading and the Aviattic linen decals! Your Roland is really looking fantastic!
RAGIII
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James,
You have achieved outstanding results with your pre shading and the Aviattic linen decals! Your Roland is really looking fantastic!
RAGIII
Thank you sir, I really need to press on with the build though.... need to get it finished!
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Hi, James,
We need to start referring to you as Old Faithful, for, as usual, you have given us with a thorough explanation of your techniques, couched in a splendidly polished presentation. They're always a delight to view.
The Aviattic decals look superb and I am sure Richard is thrilled with the level to which you have taken his amazing products. The very artistic effects you have been able to achieve with them are quite something.
I'm always interested in learning and would appreciate it if you could explain what exactly are the 1/1 effects of highlights, shadows, opacity, translucency, etc., you are attempting to replicate in scale? If you are working from period photos, I would appreciate your sharing them with us, as I'm trying to gather as much documentary evidence as I can on the effects of light on CDL.
Keep up the good work...Gambatte kudasai!
Ja mata,
Michael
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Hi, James,
We need to start referring to you as Old Faithful, for, as usual, you have given us with a thorough explanation of your techniques, couched in a splendidly polished presentation. They're always a delight to view.
The Aviattic decals look superb and I am sure Richard is thrilled with the level to which you have taken his amazing products. The very artistic effects you have been able to achieve with them are quite something.
I'm always interested in learning and would appreciate it if you could explain what exactly are the 1/1 effects of highlights, shadows, opacity, translucency, etc., you are attempting to replicate in scale? If you are working from period photos, I would appreciate your sharing them with us, as I'm trying to gather as much documentary evidence as I can on the effects of light on CDL.
Keep up the good work...Gambatte kudasai!
Ja mata,
Michael
Many thanks for the kind words Michael,
For reference I have been using the Windsock dataprofiles and the Fight Aircraft of Roland in WWI as there is a huge collection of images of the Rolland C.II's that clearly show the translucent effect of wings, even on the darkly coloured camouflaged aircraft the ribs are clearly visible under the fabric.
In this image the wings show a very beautiful example of diffused light and the shadows it casts
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crash%201_zpswdh1d7yl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crash%201_zpswdh1d7yl.jpg.html)
In this image you can see the same effect on the Tailplane - same aircraft different angle and the lighting effect changes
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crash%202_zpsjpnxfkga.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crash%202_zpsjpnxfkga.jpg.html)
Also I have a perfect example of how light and shadow works through tightly laid fabric over wooden structures right here in my house - We call the Shoji. :D The light is defused but you still get the darker areas on the corners and the light is more rounded rather than casting sharp lines and that is what I have been replicating.
When I get home I post a picture of my model in the same position next to the pictures above so you can see a comparison.
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Spectacular shading!
And congratulations to the young soccer player and his dad!
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Ok as promised, the effect I was going for was very similar to what is seen in the photo on the left - a little more exaggerated as the final position of the model will be different and needed to replicate the light source coming from a different angle.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wing_zps9y0kuvxu.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wing_zps9y0kuvxu.jpg.html)
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Konbanwa, James-san,
Great photos! I had not seen these before but I will gladly add them to my files.
I would say you've done an excellent job of replicating the look. I respect your determination and your eye! Bravo.
As for shoji, I'm happy to say shoji doors are something with which I am familiar having grown up in Yamaguchi ken in the late 50s and early 60s. Chisai world desu, ne.
I look forward to seeing how the build continues.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Really nice work on those wings James.
I like the way you have replicated the see through effect of the cdl to show the spars and ribs illuminated from behind.
Best wishes with the rest of the build. :)
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Really nice work on those wings James.
I like the way you have replicated the see through effect of the cdl to show the spars and ribs illuminated from behind.
Best wishes with the rest of the build. :)
Yes! We'll done, James!
George
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Gorgeous rendering of the wings, James! Your usual brilliant work!
Cheers,
jBud
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Midweek hobby time is limited due to the job and family but there are a few times where a task can be done while enjoying some down time with he family in the living-room.
This time masking up the top wings ready for preshading.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0258_zpsawqwgphw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0258_zpsawqwgphw.jpg.html)
Almost done - just need to add the ribs
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0259_zpsxewhwbge.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0259_zpsxewhwbge.jpg.html)
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James, Masterful work on the ribs and shading! Just beautiful!!
RAGIII
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So again limited time on the workbench this weekend however I'm now ready for oil painting the light blue rag rolled effect seen on the Roland.
Saturday I spent the time finishing off the masking and then airbrushing in all the preshading ready for the decals.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0258_zpswtxjrrhw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0258_zpswtxjrrhw.jpg.html)
Once the paint was dry it was time to get busy with the rib taping!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0264_zpswbm5joob.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0264_zpswbm5joob.jpg.html)
and finally locking it all down with clear.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/IMG_20151115_152437_zpstvi2yiei.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/IMG_20151115_152437_zpstvi2yiei.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0267_zpserrqngc1.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0267_zpserrqngc1.jpg.html)
The final stage was to mask everything off ready for oil painting - this was done late Sunday night as I wanted the clear coat to have at least 18 hours to cure.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0271_zpstvucmves.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0271_zpstvucmves.jpg.html)
So now its time to start seriously thinking about the method I will use for applying the oil paints.
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This is looking excellent James. I look forward to the continuation of the saga.
As for the rag-rolling, I hope the ideas I forwarded in reply #91 might be of some help.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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This is looking really sharp. Loving the build.
James
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Your Roland continues to be Superb Modeling! Excellent results with the wings! I am looking forward to your rag applied overpaint.
RAGIII
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Very great work and painting James.
Cheers
Martin
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Yes, James - come on lad!
Great to see your techniques being enjoyed by all here - pushing these products to the limits I hoped they would be...I'm still waiting for someone to use the "Albatros" and "Fokker" blue linens also...
Best wishes, Richard
Thank you Richard! I have 3 days to work out the bluing of the wings now - I have two train of thoughts based on photographs -
- Rag roll using thinned oil paints allowing all the preshading to come through slightly but no need to use the blue decals to show the linen as the paint would have obscured it (Same as the paint over the wings/tailplane on my LF70).
- Air brush or sponge on and slightly darker shade of blue or grey to give a mottled effect and then use the decals to show the linen and rag rolled effect
so hard to decide!
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True masterpiece James!!!! I missed quite a bit but your latest posts are unbelievably inspiring as a little tutorials for future ;)
Cheers and Cheerio
Lukas
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So last night I came to a decision on the method I would use on the wings, I'm going to use all of them!!!
Well not quite - I decided to make a test sheet - using some scrap plasticard and painted it up the the same effects that I had used on the wings shown previously - as well as laying the light linen decals to represent the ribtapes. I then clear varnished the whole sheet and then sectioned off parts to use for testing.
The first was just a simple application of the Aviattic Light blue Linen decal - this will be my control, all the other section will have different techniques both pre and post effects applied and some with and without linen decal paper to see how they look.
From there it will be a case of choosing the one I think captures the effect most convincingly.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0277_zpsfbvxzzla.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0277_zpsfbvxzzla.jpg.html)
I will also document the effects so you can see how they were done.
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so this morning I got some bench time in - and after doing about 6-7 different test samples I already knew which method I was going to use on the 2nd attempt, but I completed the testing regardless as you never know.
I decided to go with the Light Blue (Tamiya X2, XF18 10:1) and heavily sponge it on to the wings and then once dried apply the Aviattic Light Blue Linen decal over the top. The effect was very uneven as well as being somewhat transparent which was the effect I was going for.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wing%20blue_zpst8pbgoxq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wing%20blue_zpst8pbgoxq.jpg.html)
And you can't help a little dry fitting!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1256_zpszoc9tdhe.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1256_zpszoc9tdhe.jpg.html)
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That looks brilliant James. Bravo!
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James,
When Bo says Brilliant a modeler takes notice! I must agree whole heartedly!
RAGIII
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It looks exellent James.
Cheers
Martin
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Superb result James - keep it coming, learning all the time ;)
Tug
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Your technique has produced an excellent effect, James, very realistic. I really like this finish you've produced on the wings, to use some of Bo's words, brilliant work! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Perfect, James! It's nice that the more simple technique is the more effective.
George
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Spectacular results, James! And thanks for the tutorial on Aviattic CDL! I love the sponged on mottle. This is shaping up to be the best looking Roland I've ever seen.
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding James !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Well done James, you have produced an excellent result.
Des.
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Wow...James....I don't remember you having been here before but it is clear from the global response that this must be your second coming!
Really amazing!
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Wow...James....I don't remember you having been here before but it is clear from the global response that this must be your second coming!
Really amazing!
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Michael, many thanks for the kind comments. I'm very new to the Hobby (about 1 year now). I basically stand on the shoulders of giants, mainly the incredible talent found here and without you guys and your willingness to share your techniques and tips I wouldn't be getting the results I am now.
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So lots of small bits done today;
Radiators and windows were masked and painted - I used the lovely Uschi van der Rosten Steel polishing compound for the radiator grills while the windows received a a coat of black followed by the light blues.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/radiator_zpsmmlgy88n.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/radiator_zpsmmlgy88n.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_1246_zpsgjpckanf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_1246_zpsgjpckanf.jpg.html)
After this I thought I would do some work on the propeller - Using a combinations of acrylics and oils.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Whole_zps2euwg1fl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Whole_zps2euwg1fl.jpg.html)
But the big thing today was that I decided to crash my Roland!
Although I think that this is probably one of the easiest crashes to replicate...... just a nose down landing :D
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Shattered%202_zpsd38uh6nv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Shattered%202_zpsd38uh6nv.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/crash1_zps77nz4qxq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/crash1_zps77nz4qxq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/crash2_zpseyorbbqx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/crash2_zpseyorbbqx.jpg.html)
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Awesome work with your radiator and windows, and the propeller is excellent, the break looks realistic.
Des.
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Des, thank you for your constant encouragement!
I'm really pleased with the propeller break and since posting I have done a little more work on the painting of it. Basically added some deck tan and then the oils and orange transparency.
As for the effects of cutting the propeller to make it look realistic it was all about the thought process - if the propeller is rotating this way how would the wood split/shatter on impact and where?
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So this afternoons activities were canceled due to rain so I was able to do a little more work :D
First up finish the prop - Using the exact same colours and techniques as I followed for the actual prop I filled in the areas appropriately - only I didn't give the broken ends any varnish.
I upped the exposure rate so you can see the splinters.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/prop%20crack2_zpsith957se.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/prop%20crack2_zpsith957se.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/prop%20crack_zpsbn6qhf2o.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/prop%20crack_zpsbn6qhf2o.jpg.html)
With that done I decided to crack on with the wheel struts - a bit of preshading - the base colour of light blue and then a quick wash saw these done pretty quickly.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244_zpsgu0sen67.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1244_zpsgu0sen67.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1254_zpsmonurprw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1254_zpsmonurprw.jpg.html)
Time for a bit of dry fitting and posing.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1268_zpstnx6iynj.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_1268_zpstnx6iynj.jpg.html)
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Outstanding work and paint.
Cheers
Martin
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A beautiful flying fish... love it.
cheers
FF
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I can't say enough about how impressed I am with this build! You have tried and succeeded in using some great new techniques. The prop is just another example!
RAGIII
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I have to agree with Des that your prop break looks realistic, but it breaks my heart to see you crash such a extraordinary beauty. I know that with your skills, it'll evolve into an extraordinary dio, still... :'(
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding results on the broken prop, James, this is as stated earlier an extraordinary Build. You are breaking more new ground on this one model then most of us have in our entire collections, certainly in my case! Keep the wonderful and inspiring work coming, really enjoyable Thread!! :o 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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As everyone is saying, great build! The broken prop is very convincing. As for the undercarriage painting, isn't it great what a simple wash can do? It add so much depth and life. What exactly did you use for the wash?
George
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I have to agree with Des that your prop break looks realistic, but it breaks my heart to see you crash such a extraordinary beauty. I know that with your skills, it'll evolve into an extraordinary dio, still... :'(
Cheers,
Bud
Bud!
Never fear - I have worked out away to have this aircraft displayed as crashed or in perfect condition ;)
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Its a beautiful model and although I'm sad it wont be whole I am excited to see how it looks when done, very dynamic I think. One thing I would comment on is the position of the prop and I hope you dont mind is I believe even if they cut power and the crate nosed over with the prop in motion it would still make a small furrow and the break would be between 7 and 9 oclock rather than at 3 oclock as shown. Of course I am probably over thinking the process.
James
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Its a beautiful model and although I'm sad it wont be whole I am excited to see how it looks when done, very dynamic I think. One thing I would comment on is the position of the prop and I hope you dont mind is I believe even if they cut power and the crate nosed over with the prop in motion it would still make a small furrow and the break would be between 7 and 9 oclock rather than at 3 oclock as shown. Of course I am probably over thinking the process.
James
James,
Many thanks for the comments I appreciate all the help you give! - right now I'm just playing around and thinking about how to balance here to create the scene of the actual aircraft I'm replicating:
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpshcmtwix9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpshcmtwix9.jpg.html)
As you can see from the photo that everything about this bird is unique........ including the crash. This seems to be a classic example of the Roland nosing over on a soft landing - possibly the axle breaking and the aircraft going over as the right side dug in - the wing is intact with no visible damage as it looks like the wing tips didn't even touch the floor.
I think the propeller was probably stationary, the Roland was notorious for going over and as this is an early production C.IIA then I can imagine the pilots were well aware of the hazards of landing and switched off the engine to prevent damaging it if she did nose over.
As only one side is broken it suggest she leaned on it as she went over and the engine weight snapped it, the aircraft nose and part of the fuselage is sat in the furrow, which will help a lot with the positioning.
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I really respect the amount of research and experimentation, mixed with imagination, that is in evidence here, James-san. I do hope you will consider doing a full on diorama in the nose-down position, as suggested by the photo. You clearly have the skills to do proper groundwork and it would be a real delight to see something both different and well done.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Okay I got you. I agree, looks like they were shut down and rolled to a nose over as there does'nt seem to be a lot of damage. Man the more I seee of this build the more in awe I am. I really like that prop.
James
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Hello James,
you are just killing it!!!! Awesome work, camouflage and that prop are just top notch!!!! ;) Looking forward for more!!!!
Cheerio
Lukas
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Thank you Lukas - I also see there has been a huge influx in people purchasing Roland kits! :D
Right small jobs - so after going over the manual for the billionth time I noticed that the tires on the Roland seem to be contoured rubber tires (I never knew these were about in those days but apparently it was very common)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/imaage_zpsyyznpenr.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/imaage_zpsyyznpenr.jpg.html)
So the idea was to use real natural rubber O' rings that I purchased from Steven Robson (maker of those incredible spoke wheels) However the size I had were too fat and looked over inflated and perfectly tubular, not the look I was going for!
So after mashing up a quick holder for the Dremel I went about shaping the tires.
Before and After
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0366_zpsru53bqm6.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0366_zpsru53bqm6.jpg.html)
Then making up some quick masks for the wheel covers I painted up the rest of the wheel.
This is how they look with the standard rubber O-ring without shapping!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/round_zps6gcobvdt.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/round_zps6gcobvdt.jpg.html)
And then with the shaped tire!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/shapped_zpsdl8eqnwd.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/shapped_zpsdl8eqnwd.jpg.html)
Then attached to the struts, however these are dry fitted as one will be removed for the crash.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wheel%20struts2_zpsyjj6w7li.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wheel%20struts2_zpsyjj6w7li.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wheel%20struts_zpsxjrmb7fw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/wheel%20struts_zpsxjrmb7fw.jpg.html)
And then dry fitting on the fuselage
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsxrjyeolh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsxrjyeolh.jpg.html)
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Outstanding work James.
Cheers
Martin
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WOW, just WOW. Love it.
James
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments as it motivates me!
WOW, just WOW. Love it.
James
James, I removed one of the wheels to see how she would sit nose down - She just naturally went in to the position seen in the reference photo. I have a feeling this might have happened while the aircraft was actually stationary - maybe the axle gave way while they were loading it or as the aircraft came to the end of the taxi as there is absolutely no other damage apart from to the axle and prop visible!
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This continues to be utterly amazing! Nice work on the wheels!
RAGIII
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Extremely good work on the tyres, wheels and undercarriage James.
Des.
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Beautiful work, James! It's great to see you go the extra mile on the wheels. It makes a difference!
George
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Apparently someone has made the accusation that I don't actually build my models and that some one who has only been in the hobby for a little over a year can't possibly produce the level of model that I am.
Now I have to say I found it rather amusing and also a compliment but I have a confession to make, I do have some help.......I have a human that unscrews the paints for me before I begin and cuts the really small pieces off the sprue for me.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/12295496_10153397777204247_9052942068870315691_n_zpshymq54lh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/12295496_10153397777204247_9052942068870315691_n_zpshymq54lh.jpg.html)
Silly Humans :D
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;D ;D ;D
Cheers,
Bud
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I knew your work was beyond human! :D
George
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Now that is funny.....truly.
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Right enough of the silly business - so this weekend I got a lot of the smaller details done.
First up the exhaust system and surrounding cowlings, the image shows a very clean and fresh looking Roland and it looks like the condition of the exhaust is also fairly new so I decided to make a break from the norm and go for a newish looking one.
Now I remember reading about how another member did this - search as I may I couldn't find the post nor could I remember the name of the member so I had to guess and muddle my way through this - but to whom ever it was that posted how to paint metallic looking exhausts thank you! It inspired me!
The method I used was after giving the whole exhaust a base of black, I then dry brushed in one direction and in patches Flat Aluminum, steel and Metallic greys.
Then using Vallejo Rust Effect set and also the MIG AMMO streaking Rust went about trying to create something that looked like the onset of rust.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/exhaust1_zpspyoxn2vp.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/exhaust1_zpspyoxn2vp.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/exhaust2_zpszxe7ct8a.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/exhaust2_zpszxe7ct8a.jpg.html)
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Next up the gun turret.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/turret_zpseef6ffmn.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/turret_zpseef6ffmn.jpg.html)
A little more posing to get the angle right.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crunch_zpsrinr7pvl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/crunch_zpsrinr7pvl.jpg.html)
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Truly magnificent, James! Congratulations to your pup! He's brilliant!
Cheers,
Bud
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Another nice update! Good boy! You deserve a biscuit! :D
George
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Truly inspirational build. Very well done.
James
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Exellent build James.
Cheers
Martin
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So last night I was able to get a tiny bit of work in - with about 1 hour I decided to work on the controls.
First up the horns on the rudder - These were supplemented with the modified Gaspatch turnbuckles.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0339_zpsouk9pdz8.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0339_zpsouk9pdz8.jpg.html)
Then the airleron control horns - now even though the Feldflieger-Abteilung (A)292b aircraft used the 'Late' Variant wings the controls were still that of the C.II therefore parts from the earlier version were requide to make this aircraft authentic 'D9' controls were used as well as 'D5' on the lower wings.
Again these were modified with Gaspatch 'One ended' turnbuckles to enhance the detail of the kit.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0335_zpsifkoyjer.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0335_zpsifkoyjer.jpg.html)
Last but not least I started making one of the unique custom features of the Feldflieger-Abteilung (A)292b aircraft and that is what is believed to be a rear view mirror on the right side of the fuselage just where the wing joins.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpsefbl6rsk.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CII%20Fish%20scale_zpsefbl6rsk.jpg.html)
I used a spare part of the kit and also some sprue to make the part.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/DSC_0326_zpszrmlbitd.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/DSC_0326_zpszrmlbitd.jpg.html)
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Great job with the turnbuckles and the rear view mirror.
Des.
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Nice! Gotta love Gaspatch!
George
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The turnbuckles and control horns are really well done as is your scratch built mirror. The close up of the tail section really shows off the work you did with the Aviattic decals and pre and over painting. Really Awesome!
RAGIII
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Details like the mirror and the more accurate control horns really make it come alive.
Well done!
v/r,
Rob
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Went to bed on Friday night with a fever of 38.9 so things weren't looking good for the weekends efforts at the workbench. However I woke up on Saturday feeling much better and with a normal temperature - although feeling rather hung over, not a fun feeling when you haven't been drinking!
So today it was time to attach the wings and start adding some of the minor details.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/guns_zps6b2bknt7.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/guns_zps6b2bknt7.jpg.html)
I also had to make custom markings for the rudder, as the size and location of the Fliegertruppe des Deutschen Kaiserreiches this was done by butchering one of the ones from the kit.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/tail_zpslrb2zfxr.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/tail_zpslrb2zfxr.jpg.html)
From here I could start rigging the lower wings to the fuselage, now here is the problem; this aircraft is using the C.II fuselage with the C.IIa wings - the two aircraft are rigged slightly differently! Not only that but this aircraft uses the older airleron controls things were a little confusing!
So after going over all of the documentation I had on the Roland C.II aircraft I decided that as it was using the new wings then it would also be rigged the same as the C.IIa, however the airleron controls would need to be rigged the same as the C.II.
Obviously this is all based on logical assumption as there is absolutely no way of knowing, the only image available is taken at such an angle that none of the wires are visible.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/rigging2_zpsxk8xnexe.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/rigging2_zpsxk8xnexe.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/rigging1_zpspn0r5dj6.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/rigging1_zpspn0r5dj6.jpg.html)
Another strange thing about this aircraft is that some of the lines have turnbuckles at either end and this is well documented in several photos found in the Windsock Data files, Wingnut Wings manual and Roland Aircraft of WWI all of them attaching to the wing strut and front of the fuselage.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/rigging3_zpso5mctmmq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/rigging3_zpso5mctmmq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/rigging5_zpsjato370b.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/rigging5_zpsjato370b.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/rigging4_zpshicmuipx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/rigging4_zpshicmuipx.jpg.html)
So later today I will paint up the rear view mirror and the flare rack and add the antenna to the fuselage as well as adding the last of the decals.
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One of the finest examples of overall modeling I have seen in quite some time! Beautiful!
RAGIII
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Incredible work as usual, James!
As for your questions regarding the rigging and other details; the fact that any documentation or clear photos are very scarce gives you the freedom to use your best judgement. You've probably studied this as much as anyone, who's gonna argue? As long as it's plausible. I'm sure it will be with your skill and attention to detail.
George
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One of the finest examples of overall modeling I have seen in quite some time! Beautiful!
RAGIII
I couldn't agree more, James! Truly brilliant!
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent!
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A classic example of modeling at its best, you have done a superb job James.
Des.
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A classic example of modeling at its best, you have done a superb job James.
Des.
Yep, just what I was thinking James! You have out-done yourself, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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That looks superb, James!
Drew
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Fantastic job !
Terri
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Absolutely brilliant work, James, a beautiful model!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wow that is an outstanding build.
Cheers
Martin
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I managed just over an hour at the bench last night and finally got the wing mirror (Pun Intended) rearview mirror finished.
I really wasn't happy with the mash of using the part E19 and a piece of sprue - for some reason the seam line just wouldn't disappear so I decided to make one completely out of sprue.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsmtiawrro.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsmtiawrro.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mirror1_zps6lvuafwg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mirror1_zps6lvuafwg.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mirror_zpshmy7fuhh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mirror_zpshmy7fuhh.jpg.html)
So all there is to do now is the flare rack, add the final wing insignia and a little weathering and washes.
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Nice!
I have to admit, James, this was never my favorite aircraft, but you've made me reconsider. I like it!
George
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I like the not so popular ugly ducklings of WWI.
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Roland C.II ugly? you cray.
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Bo you're right - the C.II in all its variants is not an ugly bird - I love the lines on it. I should have written unpopular, as there are very few who appreciate this incredible machine.
I also have to admit that the more I get into a build the more I fall in love with the aircraft.
Tonight I will complete the flare rack and maybe make a start on the leather cockpit trim.
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Another excellent update James! You are well on to the Home Stretch now!
RAGIII
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Bo you're right - the C.II in all its variants is not an ugly bird - I love the lines on it. I should have written unpopular, as there are very few who appreciate this incredible machine.
I also have to admit that the more I get into a build the more I fall in love with the aircraft.
Tonight I will complete the flare rack and maybe make a start on the leather cockpit trim.
I didn't mean to imply that it's ugly, just not one that had really caught my eye... But James has opened them for me! 8)
George
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The final weekend is here and I am knackered, mentally and physically! I've never built to a deadline and wanting to use the final weekend to finish things up was a real push! Not only that but the weather was appalling so my plan to go outside and photo the finished model was well and completely out the window as it spent the whole weekend raining.
So lets begin,
I finished up all the tiny parts on Friday night and Saturday morning - I was especaily please with the anemometer and I decided to giver the stock part a little more love and attention having decided to not use the Gaspatch part as I felt it was oversized in comparison to the archive photo I was using as reference.
So using a 1mm drill I bowled out the wind paddles and painted it up - rather pleased with myself also for resisting the temptation to install it there and then. (photo taken much later ;) )
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/anemometer_zpsp57bmvvf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/anemometer_zpsp57bmvvf.jpg.html)
Next up was the Flare rack - now as this aircraft depicts that of Feldflieger-Abteilung (A)292b after returning from a sortie I thought that having a fully loaded flare rack would be very unlikely, so I removed all but 4 of the flares and painted up 1 red, 2 green and 1 white. Now I scourged the interwebs and couldn't really find anything definitive on the colours so I went with the scheme I have now with coloured bands depicting the flares colour - I then rag rolled the frame to match the rest of the fuselage.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0504_zpstbmugvpm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0504_zpstbmugvpm.jpg.html)
The next job was to paint up the leather trim to the cockpit and this is something I enjoy doing.
Step 1: Base coat of Vallejo woodgrain and orangebrown 70/30 mix
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0377_zpsl5fgxhqx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0377_zpsl5fgxhqx.jpg.html)
Step 2: splodges of orange brown thinned and worked up in layers to create depth
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0378_zpsc5mo2t70.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0378_zpsc5mo2t70.jpg.html)
Step 3: Highlight the edges and stretched points with Dark Sand
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsjbczbspc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0381_zpsjbczbspc.jpg.html)
Step 4: Blend all the colours in with Woodgrain wash
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0383_zpstgvcevih.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0383_zpstgvcevih.jpg.html)
Step 5: Give it the warm glow of leather with Burnt Umber (for the new look) mixed with Uschi van der Rosten Blitz Dry
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0385_zpshqudcsyd.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0385_zpshqudcsyd.jpg.html)
Finally I painted up the cockpit glass and installed all the additional parts to the fuselage - sat back and looked upon my creations!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0497_zpsivkwmzvg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0497_zpsivkwmzvg.jpg.html)
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But she's not done yet!
So also on Friday night I started on my display base - the Tamiya ground effect needs a good deal of time to dry (Unless you put it in the oven while the wife is at work ;) No I did not do that!)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0373_zpso5utydiv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0373_zpso5utydiv.jpg.html)
What lies beneath!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/IMG_20151211_215607_zpst7i8ytb9.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/IMG_20151211_215607_zpst7i8ytb9.jpg.html)
while it was still wet I laid a piece of clear wrap lightly over the surface and tipped the nose over of the Roland creating an impressing in the dirt which was then exaggerated to represent the weight of the engine and the prop strike.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0376_zpsjs2sr308.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0376_zpsjs2sr308.jpg.html)
So Saturday morning it had dried (without the help of the oven) it was time to apply my home made static grass with my home made applicator.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0388_zpssnlxpaja.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0388_zpssnlxpaja.jpg.html)
I use watered down PVA glue as the bond as it transfers electricity very well - too well in fact ...ZAP!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0389_zpsbpkwqh6h.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0389_zpsbpkwqh6h.jpg.html)
I'm aware its rather featureless as far as bases go but again I am representing the photograph which seams to place the aircraft on what I can only describe as a golf course!
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So now to populate the scene - I was originally intending to do a representation of the actual photo but with the deadline looming and the lack of figures in the exact poses It was impossible to say the least.
Although I was adamant that I would included the the mechanic in the far right holding the wing tip as I felt he brought so much to the original image.
To create this gentleman I used the miniature by the very talented Martin Hille of Kellerkind Miniaturen. So out with the knife and after beheading and removing his right arm I went about reshaping him for the job.
Sorry Martin!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0402_zpsnnqhzfbn.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0402_zpsnnqhzfbn.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0387_zpsmtxgfufr.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0387_zpsmtxgfufr.jpg.html)
Time for paint!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%201_zpskt13bllh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%201_zpskt13bllh.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0549_zpshl3thojs.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0549_zpshl3thojs.jpg.html)
So where to go from here? Looking at the original there are actually 5 people in the photo , 3 mechanics and the pilot and observer, why not make a scene with the other mechanics....... RIGHT ON IT!
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So now for the two guys out of shot. I got thinking "How the hell did the pilot get up on the cockpit cowling? Did he climb? I think not as the chief mechanic would have had a fit! Ladder, he must of had a ladder and there is no bloody way they would have left him up there without seeing it was safe to do so first......SAFETY FIRST SIR!"
So on to my next chap.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%203_zpsuce0esjm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%203_zpsuce0esjm.jpg.html)
I just love this guys expression - such a shame the ModelKasten figures are very badly molded!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%204_zps2wpi1qmw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%204_zps2wpi1qmw.jpg.html)
So whats he laughing at, well that would be the comedian of the squadron Jurgen Koch! (Made up name)
"Can you smell kerosene?....oh I laughed my head off!"
Sorry I'm getting mentally tired and maybe a little high on the fumes!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0511_zps06b0z8gy.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/DSC_0511_zps06b0z8gy.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%205_zpsgk9srqk0.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/mech%205_zpsgk9srqk0.jpg.html)
So with time short I needed to pull the plug - I have one more miniature that is 4% complete but rather than rush it I decided to add him and the observer at a later date I think the 3 mechanics do a wonderful job of setting the scene.
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SO...... I guess you want to see the finished thing???
I present to you "Feldflieger-Abteilung (A)292b"
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Finished%201_zpsjyaae4s0.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/Finished%201_zpsjyaae4s0.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/finished%202_zps9jpnv0ua.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/finished%202_zps9jpnv0ua.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/finished%203_zpsayd1xtzo.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/finished%203_zpsayd1xtzo.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/top_zpsts59vn3x.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/top_zpsts59vn3x.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/top%202_zpsnlfmgypj.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/top%202_zpsnlfmgypj.jpg.html)
The full 360:
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/8_zpsbtrognmq.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/8_zpsbtrognmq.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/7_zpsb46wpnd0.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/7_zpsb46wpnd0.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/6a_zpstfqbz28t.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/6a_zpstfqbz28t.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/5b_zpsw2dyixps.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/5b_zpsw2dyixps.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/4_zpsmho055s2.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/4_zpsmho055s2.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/3_zpsuklvia7f.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/3_zpsuklvia7f.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/2_zpsvuf0tqpl.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Roland%20CIIa%20FISHY/2_zpsvuf0tqpl.jpg.html)
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James, this is your best work to date! I've really enjoyed watching this take shape. Your end results are superb!!
George
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Thank you George, it was mentally and physically exhausting work. I have never worked to a deadline and trying to complete 4 miniatures in 8 hours broke me. The forth really is almost done but I just had to stop and walk away...... I also had to go buy some lamps for the photography work.... got a great bargain on some 20,000Lm lamps for photography!
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This is an fantastic build, James.
I love it.
Cheers
Martin
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I'm wondering about your deadline. (Maybe I missed this in your thread) Is this something you set up for yourself? Is there a show? You seem to be a pretty fast and prolific builder. I'm curious if you set up deadlines to motivate yourself to actually finish your builds so you don't have a number of unfinished kits on a shelf. Or is there another reason?
George
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LOVE IT!!!!!
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Thank you all to those that have followed and offered help, support and most of all encouragement throughout the build, the motivation I gained from you taking the time to post even the smallest of comments made a difference in my mindset that I can't possibly explain but it made me push my limits and develop my skills - peer pressure is a wonderful motivator when used for the positive.
I have really enjoyed the experience of working on this unique aircraft, taking the plunge and working on something outside of the box (pun intended) is something I encourage you all to do., take a deep breath and just keep placing one foot in front of the other and enjoy the process.
It's Tuesday morning and I'm still mentally and physically exhausted but sad as I feel I'm missing something from my life now I no longer need to keep thinking about the build and the next step or process I need to achieve...... I guess I need to start looking for my next project!
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Gotha next? Or join me with the Albatros B.II. It'd be a great motivator for me to speed along at your pace!
George
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Truly remarkable work, James! The Roland, in and of itself, is a masterpiece and set within such a clever and well executed diorama, even more so. I agree with Bertl. LOVE IT!!!!!
Cheers,
Bud
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Gotha next? Or join me with the Albatros B.II. It'd be a great motivator for me to speed along at your pace!
George
Goth, Albatros B.II or the Ninka! I have a rule where I tend to alternate between the Warring powers Snipe, Then Albatros that stalled and finished the Fokker, then the DH.2 and then the Roland...... I guess being a big boy the Goth wouldn't count. The B.II is calling out to me though, as is the Ninka.
Maybe a vote is in order??????
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Gotha next? Or join me with the Albatros B.II. It'd be a great motivator for me to speed along at your pace!
George
Goth, Albatros B.II or the Ninka! I have a rule where I tend to alternate between the Warring powers Snipe, Then Albatros that stalled and finished the Fokker, then the DH.2 and then the Roland...... I guess being a big boy the Goth wouldn't count. The B.II is calling out to me though, as is the Ninka.
Maybe a vote is in order??????
Yeah, create a poll. I think you know my vote. (I don't want to be in this alone! :o ;D )
G
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Beautiful model James, you really have done a magnificent job on her. It's been an enjoyable and very informative experience following this Build. I vote for the Gotha next, I haven't yet popped for that one but may only need a little bit more encouragement, before it joins the list of "no longer availables"!
Nice work, just lovely start to finish!
Cheers,
Lance
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I dont know what I can add to previous comments. An exceptional build and as has been said LOVE IT :) :)
James
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Great job James,
Not only is it a stunning model, but, as usual, your WIP provides a wealth of info and building tips for the rest of us. I look forward to your next project ( I'll throw in a vote for the Albatros B II as well-it's next on my list :) )
v/r,
Rob
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Hi!
Excellent!
The build is just awesome and the scene is great too!
And I'm not mentionning the handmade camo! Just splendid!
Congrats!
On to the next one!
Ciao
IWik