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Title: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on October 25, 2015, 08:22:30 AM: Although it may seem as though I'm jumping on Przemo's Polish band wagon, I've been planning this build for a very long time. It just took his remarkable project to get me truly motivated. Now that the W.12 is done and off the bench, I'm itchin' to get started on this one.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.02.59_zpsxwkvg6lr.jpg)

This is the scheme I'll be doing. Hopefully, Przemo will share some of his photos of this plane with me.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.03.40_zpsbyiufcij.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.04.18_zpsoibtb03y.jpg)

Major components:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.07.20_zpsvijgmym7.jpg)

Bag of smaller bits:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.08.29_zpsn5qnpn5u.jpg)

Benz BzIV engine:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.09.18_zpsuvbixcd3.jpg)

And the photo etch:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-24%2014.10.46_zpsi713agmy.jpg)

Now for the tedious task of cleaning the parts. After all the sanding and scraping and cutting, I'll need to wash them with soap and water. Fun.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on October 25, 2015, 09:42:50 AM: Bud nice choise.
I will follow your thread.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on October 25, 2015, 10:38:17 AM: Excellent choice of subject Bud, I will be following along closely with your build, I like the scheme you have chosen.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dtomko on October 25, 2015, 12:45:55 PM: Terrific project, Bud. The cleanup will be tedious but the Karaya castings are really nice.

Drew
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 25, 2015, 12:51:21 PM: Hi Bud,

looks like a lot of fun!!! Looking forward for more on your build...

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: GAJouette on October 25, 2015, 02:05:51 PM: Bud,
Fantastic choice of a new project my old friend. The Karaya DFW is one sharp kit. Looking forward to the first progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on October 25, 2015, 05:13:34 PM: the karaya dfw kits really arent bad except the first production batch one where they cut some corners. you will have to scratch the ammo box and a few other bits but no problem for a fantastic modeller like you bud. did i imagine you started a wnw hansa w.12. i thought you did but cant find the build nymore.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: lcarroll on October 26, 2015, 12:09:27 AM: Man, Bud, not a lot of "down" time between Builds.......... Great subject, looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 26, 2015, 01:30:55 AM: Quote from: lcarroll on October 26, 2015, 12:09:27 AM
Man, Bud, not a lot of "down" time between Builds.......... Great subject, looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Cheers,
Lance

I agree with Lance!You certainly don't waist any time between builds.I too am looking forward to following along.
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on October 26, 2015, 08:36:03 PM: Great to see you start this project, Bud.

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 25, 2015, 08:22:30 AM
This is the scheme I'll be doing. Hopefully, Przemo will share some of his photos of this plane with me.

Sure, I will. Check your PM, Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on October 26, 2015, 08:54:38 PM: Great choice, Bud! I am looking forward to following
your DFW build. It promises to be another of your
winners, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 27, 2015, 05:37:36 AM: WOW another one, I'm way behind.

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on October 29, 2015, 05:26:26 AM: Thanks for all the encouragement, fellas! And thank you Przemo for all the terrific photos. They'll be a great help
Yes, Drew, Gregory and Scott, the Karaya D.V is a superb kit. Probably their best. They're all quite good, though. Too bad they're not doing WWI aircraft anymore. I'm really disappointed that the Elephant and the Nie.12 series never went into production.
Scott, I did start a WNW W.12, but set it aside to work on this one.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6226.new;topicseen#new

Not much of an update here, but it always feels good to get the first bit of paint on a model. Got all the interior wood bits done.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-28%2011.30.40_zpsi44udesi.jpg)
Lots of room for scratch building here.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on October 29, 2015, 05:40:18 AM: A great start Bud, the wood looks excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: xmald on October 29, 2015, 06:48:41 AM: Nice work mate!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 29, 2015, 07:55:32 AM: Outstanding work on the wood Bud!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on October 29, 2015, 09:03:53 AM: Very fine woodwork, Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 29, 2015, 11:53:29 AM: Yes, very nice wood!

George
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 29, 2015, 03:38:26 PM: Hi Bud!!!

That is great looking wood you achieved there... Im guessing oils were used here? :) Really these shades!!!!

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: skeeterbuck on October 30, 2015, 01:11:29 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on October 26, 2015, 01:30:55 AM
Quote from: lcarroll on October 26, 2015, 12:09:27 AM
Man, Bud, not a lot of "down" time between Builds.......... Great subject, looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Cheers,
Lance

I agree with Lance!You certainly don't waist any time between builds.I too am looking forward to following along.
RAGIII

Amen to what Lance & Rick have said! I think your running a production factory. ;)

Great looking progress on your current build! The wood finish looks the part. Maybe a mini tutorial on your technique?

Chuck
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 30, 2015, 09:18:42 AM: Dittos to the above !!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 09:21:54 AM: Thanks, guys! First off, let me address the questions regarding my wood grain technique. It's nothing special, really. Pretty much what everybody else does.
I start off with Model Master Modern Desert Sand in a rattle can. Yeah, I know, it's sorta cheating and it's bad for me and the environment. Whatever. ::) Once that's good 'n dry, I spray a coat of clear gloss to enable me to work the oils more easily.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2014.21.54_zpspau1k8nb.jpg)

After the clear gloss has dried, I mix burnt sienna, raw sienna and burnt umber together, varying the proportions according to the finish I'm trying to achieve (for this application, about 50-50 burnt and raw sienna with just a touch of umber; for an Albatros, about 30% more raw sienna: for darker aircraft, like my Phoenix or Macchi, I used more burnt sienna and just a tad more burnt umber), and apply it with a very soft, medium sized brush, mixing in just a tiny bit of Fast Drying Medium. Oh, I forgot to mention, I pre-shaded the framework with brown pastels before spraying the clear gloss.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2014.14.22_zpslkdpvvlh.jpg)

Once I've got the oils on, I work the various panels with larger or smaller brushes according to panel size and shape. While it's still a little damp, I smooth it out with increasingly larger soft brushes.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2014.14.01_zps4zz5ob3d.jpg)

With the use of fast drying medium, it only takes about a day to dry and when it is, I spray clear flat and weather high wear areas with black and brown pastels. I finish it off with clear semi-gloss. That's about it. Of course, I vary it all depending on the subject, but basics are about the same.

Hope that was somewhat clear. I lost track.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 09:40:53 AM: I've completed most of the components for the front office. I felt the control column was kinda clunky, so I made a new one.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-28%2021.06.26_zpsdncfdisg.jpg)

For the Pilot's seat, this is pretty much all ya get. No padding, or auxiliary tank.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2011.39.42_zpsplsgcuus.jpg)

Had to make a few modifications.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-03%2012.03.55_zpst3ixrm8d.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-03%2012.05.41_zps1w0v1evq.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2012.11.05_zpsshqb11sq.jpg)

The kit instrument panel is okay, but there are no ammo cans, so I made some.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2011.39.31_zpstjqmxs3x.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-31%2015.40.28_zpsh44sznep.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2012.12.13_zpstvjt3slr.jpg)
Not crazy about it, but it'll do, I s'pose.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on November 13, 2015, 10:30:55 AM: Outstanding work Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 10:32:34 AM: Thank you, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 13, 2015, 02:28:14 PM: looks great to my eye. i have the first production batch of this kit that i bought from mike taylor a while back when he was still in the kit buisness. miss that guy wonder how he is?
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on November 13, 2015, 02:40:08 PM: Nice work on the control column Bud, and the instrument panel is excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 02:56:16 PM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on November 13, 2015, 02:28:14 PM
looks great to my eye. i have the first production batch of this kit that i bought from mike taylor a while back when he was still in the kit buisness. miss that guy wonder how he is?
Thanks, Scott! Haven't heard from Mike in years. I just sent an email to the last address I have for him inviting him to join us on the forum.
Hope he responds.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 03:01:09 PM: Quote from: Des on November 13, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
Nice work on the control column Bud, and the instrument panel is excellent.

Des.
Thanks, Des! It ain't WNW, but not a bad kit for 1/48 scale resin. Beats the hell out of Omega, right? By the way, the guys that did the Karaya 1/48 resin kits are now Silver Wings, making some very cool but very expensive "between the wars" stuff in 1/32 scale. There's a teaser on their website hinting at a WWI subject in the future. Fingers crossed.
Cheers,
Bud
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on November 13, 2015, 06:02:46 PM: Great work on the interior bits, Bud! Good moves to replace/enhance the kit parts. It is going ot be a stunner, I am sure.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on November 14, 2015, 12:08:21 AM: Well Amigo, you are certainly doing a Stellar job on the interior....as usual! The panel and ammo cans are awesome !
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 14, 2015, 02:47:15 AM: Quote from: PrzemoL on November 13, 2015, 06:02:46 PM
Great work on the interior bits, Bud! Good moves to replace/enhance the kit parts. It is going ot be a stunner, I am sure.
Thanks, Przemo! Just trying to keep up with you, buddy! By the way, this build has piqued my interest in post war Polish air service and the Polish-Soviet war. Can you recommend any books on the subject?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 14, 2015, 02:50:11 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 14, 2015, 12:08:21 AM
Well Amigo, you are certainly doing a Stellar job on the interior....as usual! The panel and ammo cans are awesome !
RAGIII
Thanks, Amigo! One of the advantages of having the WNW site to refer to is that there are excellent drawings and photos of the cockpit details. One of the drawbacks is that one feels compelled to add the details.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 14, 2015, 08:57:09 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 14, 2015, 12:08:21 AM
Well Amigo, you are certainly doing a Stellar job on the interior....as usual! The panel and ammo cans are awesome !
RAGIII

One more ditto Amigo !!!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 15, 2015, 08:54:57 AM: Thanks, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 17, 2015, 04:56:40 AM: Now that the pilot's cockpit is completed and in place, work progresses on the observer's office. Karaya provide this as the bomb rack:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-16%2010.25.57_zpsjuyvbbda.jpg)

So I replaced it with this:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-03%2012.03.16_zpsvmqmcqym.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-10-28%2013.04.30_zps1ooem9f8.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-16%2010.25.14_zpsohxqebuv.jpg)

I've also begun work on the engine. Since the top of the engine is all that will be seen, the bottom will reamain rather basic.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-12%2016.47.01_zpsx1rdfigu.jpg)

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 17, 2015, 05:00:42 AM: Your bomb rack is a wee bit better than that rectangle cube supplied with the kit. What an improvement!

George
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on November 17, 2015, 05:39:14 AM: Your build gets better and better every time Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on November 17, 2015, 06:18:59 AM: Superb work on the new bomb rack Bud, what was Karaya thinking with their representation of a bomb rack ???

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on November 17, 2015, 08:43:37 AM: Great modelling, Bud. The bomb rack looks fantastic, but I would be careful with filling it with ordnance. The aircraft in 1 EW were used exclusively for recconaissance work, no bombing was reported.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on November 18, 2015, 12:29:21 AM: Outstanding work on that bomb rack Bud! Looking terrific as always!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 18, 2015, 05:04:30 AM: Thanks for your kind words, gentlemen! At least no one stooped to, "nice rack". Micheal would've.
Got the cockpit in place and the control lines run. Everything is a very tight fit.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-16%2014.04.52_zpswjd1qzvl.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-16%2014.05.06_zps585q4hv1.jpg)

Quote from: PrzemoL on November 17, 2015, 08:43:37 AM
Great modelling, Bud. The bomb rack looks fantastic, but I would be careful with filling it with ordnance. The aircraft in 1 EW were used exclusively for recconaissance work, no bombing was reported.

Too late, Przemo. :-[ Already have it glued in place. Oh, well. So much for historical accuracy.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-17%2010.37.40_zpsewhof5nm.jpg)

The kit provided observer's seat is way too large. Looks like it was special ordered for Kim Kardashian. I made a new one that is more in keeping with the average WWI aviators butt. Also, it will fit with the bomb rack in place, whereas the other one wouldn't.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-16%2020.48.50_zpsfx8etwem.jpg)

Thanks for checking in.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Monty on November 18, 2015, 05:58:33 AM: Hi Bud! This is stellar work so far! It looks very real and shows lovely tones and colours, and yeah, I do love the "Rack"! I'm pleased it's full of bombs so we don't get confused! I'm looking forward to more, it really is taking shape...

Regards,

Marc
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on November 18, 2015, 06:05:32 AM: Outstanding work and painting Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on November 18, 2015, 06:40:45 AM: Looking stellar Bud, the wood colours are excellent and the fitment of the cockpit components is really looking good.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dtomko on November 18, 2015, 08:26:37 AM: That interior looks fantastic, Bud!

Drew
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: GAJouette on November 18, 2015, 01:48:32 PM: Bud,
Stunningly beautiful project my old friend. Another Masterpiece in the works! I love your interior painting too. Keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

PS: Those SilverWings kits are fantastic aren't they. Cheryl ordered their two Italian Beauties ( CR.32 and CR.42 ) for my birthday and Christmas. Been driving me nuts since the arrived last Friday too. She's put them up until the proper time arrives. Until then I'm not allowed to ever drool over the box art. Sheez that's just not Cricket.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: LukasTheLight on November 18, 2015, 08:14:06 PM: Fantastic progress Bud!!!

Looking great!!! ;)

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on November 18, 2015, 08:39:06 PM: I am sorry I was late with the bombs remark. Anyway, you are doing great job, Bud.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: andonio64 on November 18, 2015, 09:08:46 PM: Wow Bud, great job on every detail!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on November 19, 2015, 01:30:22 AM: Where to you find the time of all these projects Bud ? Wonderful work as always 8)

Terri
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 19, 2015, 02:28:46 AM: Quote from: Michael Scarborough on November 19, 2015, 12:30:18 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on November 18, 2015, 05:04:30 AM
Thanks for your kind words, gentlemen! At least no one stooped to, "nice rack". Micheal would've.

I resemble that remark. The rack looks primo and the bombs are well hung.

Sorry I haven't kept abreast of this build, Bud, as it is certainly titillating.

Ladies and Gentlemen, he'll be back for the 11:00 show! Thanks, and try the veal! ;D
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 02, 2015, 04:55:44 AM: Thank you so much, my friends! I really do appreciate your kind comments.
Quote from: GAJouette on November 18, 2015, 01:48:32 PM
PS: Those SilverWings kits are fantastic aren't they. Cheryl ordered their two Italian Beauties ( CR.32 and CR.42 ) for my birthday and Christmas. Been driving me nuts since the arrived last Friday too. She's put them up until the proper time arrives. Until then I'm not allowed to ever drool over the box art. Sheez that's just not Cricket.
Carol did the same thing to me with the RE8 she bought for me for Christmas. It is a bit frustrating, but I've only got 24 days to wait. In the meantime, that glorious Albatros B.II should be here in less than a week.

Quote from: Michael Scarborough on November 19, 2015, 12:30:18 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on November 18, 2015, 05:04:30 AM
Thanks for your kind words, gentlemen! At least no one stooped to, "nice rack". Micheal would've.

I resemble that remark. The rack looks primo and the bombs are well hung.

Sorry I haven't kept abreast of this build, Bud, as it is certainly titillating.
Love ya, Big Mike. I wouldn't have expected anything less.

Quote from: Terri on November 19, 2015, 01:30:22 AM
Where to you find the time of all these projects Bud ? Wonderful work as always 8)
Terri
Well, T, being sorta retired helps, plus my time isn't gobbled up on Messerschmidts and Mustangs. ;)

Getting a little closer to closing up the fuselage. I have the engine ready to install and all that's left is a little detail on the port side of the fuselage interior.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-01%2010.06.28_zpsmhw4zmz0.jpg)

The Karaya engine is beautifully cast, but the instructions are woefully vague.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.18.02_zpsfrrflod6.jpg)

Those odd little shapes are supposed to represent these, the rocker arms.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.16.27_zpsurlconw3.jpg)

Luckily, I found this photo to assist with the orientation.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/benzbzivd_top_zpsdm7pee5o.jpg)

I also had to add the ignition lead channel, ignition wires, push rods and a breather (oil transfer?) tube.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.38.30_zpse0xou0uo.jpg)

The fit of the engine is so tight, I won't have to glue it in place. Just the pressure of the fuselage halves will hold it when I epoxy them together tomorrow.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-01%2011.07.47_zpsvbrphhh3.jpg)

I'm so looking forward to painting the fuselage and moving on to the wings.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on December 02, 2015, 04:57:26 AM: Very good work Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 02, 2015, 05:01:09 AM: Thank you, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on December 02, 2015, 05:47:22 AM: Excellent work on the engine Bud, and the fuselage interior is superb, looking forward to seeing the fuselage closed up, then all the marvelous detail disappears :(

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on December 02, 2015, 07:29:03 AM: Great progress, Bud. The engine is fantastic.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on December 02, 2015, 01:34:00 PM: Quote from: coyotemagic on December 02, 2015, 04:55:44 AM
Thank you so much, my friends! I really do appreciate your kind comments.
Quote from: GAJouette on November 18, 2015, 01:48:32 PM
PS: Those SilverWings kits are fantastic aren't they. Cheryl ordered their two Italian Beauties ( CR.32 and CR.42 ) for my birthday and Christmas. Been driving me nuts since the arrived last Friday too. She's put them up until the proper time arrives. Until then I'm not allowed to ever drool over the box art. Sheez that's just not Cricket.
Carol did the same thing to me with the RE8 she bought for me for Christmas. It is a bit frustrating, but I've only got 24 days to wait. In the meantime, that glorious Albatros B.II should be here in less than a week.

Quote from: Michael Scarborough on November 19, 2015, 12:30:18 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on November 18, 2015, 05:04:30 AM
Thanks for your kind words, gentlemen! At least no one stooped to, "nice rack". Micheal would've.

I resemble that remark. The rack looks primo and the bombs are well hung.

Sorry I haven't kept abreast of this build, Bud, as it is certainly titillating.
Love ya, Big Mike. I wouldn't have expected anything less.

Quote from: Terri on November 19, 2015, 01:30:22 AM
Where to you find the time of all these projects Bud ? Wonderful work as always 8)
Terri
Well, T, being sorta retired helps, plus my time isn't gobbled up on Messerschmidts and Mustangs. ;)

Getting a little closer to closing up the fuselage. I have the engine ready to install and all that's left is a little detail on the port side of the fuselage interior.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-01%2010.06.28_zpsmhw4zmz0.jpg)

The Karaya engine is beautifully cast, but the instructions are woefully vague.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.18.02_zpsfrrflod6.jpg)

Those odd little shapes are supposed to represent these, the rocker arms.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.16.27_zpsurlconw3.jpg)

Luckily, I found this photo to assist with the orientation.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/benzbzivd_top_zpsdm7pee5o.jpg)

I also had to add the ignition lead channel, ignition wires, push rods and a breather (oil transfer?) tube.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-11-20%2015.38.30_zpse0xou0uo.jpg)

The fit of the engine is so tight, I won't have to glue it in place. Just the pressure of the fuselage halves will hold it when I epoxy them together tomorrow.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-01%2011.07.47_zpsvbrphhh3.jpg)

I'm so looking forward to painting the fuselage and moving on to the wings.
Cheers,
Bud

Bud , I wish my time was on messashits and mustangs . My new job keeps me away from the bench , but all in all . I wouldn't change a thing !

Terri
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: GAJouette on December 02, 2015, 02:42:35 PM: Bud,
That's one beautiful Engine my old friend. She's a stunner all by herself. Can't wait to see more in the next update!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 02, 2015, 05:00:08 PM: really great work, like the interior and bomb rack,very nice woodgrain and the engine is sweet. this is going to surely be a wonderful model of the c.v.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on December 02, 2015, 06:17:58 PM: Just catching up Bud...the DFW is really coming along beautifully.
The engine is just a jewel and your additions to the interior are
superb. Terrific work, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2015, 07:17:27 PM: Bud,
Beautiful engine! Your interior has really come together beautifully as expected! Your usual Brilliant work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 04, 2015, 04:46:06 AM: Thanks, Gregory, Scott, Ernie and Rick! I can always count on you guys to keep me motivated.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 04, 2015, 08:06:33 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on December 02, 2015, 07:17:27 PM
Bud,
Beautiful engine! Your interior has really come together beautifully as expected! Your usual Brilliant work!
RAGIII

Ditto, it's moving along nicely !!!!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dtomko on December 04, 2015, 11:01:58 AM: That interior looks sweet, Bud!

Drew
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 04, 2015, 04:12:52 PM: shouldnt this be under "resin kits"
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: IFF1418 on December 04, 2015, 08:12:50 PM: Hello Bud,

Wow, this is just marvellous my friend! Woodpainting, control stick, bomb rack, egine. Again you are modeling using your extremely high standards. Magnificent Bud, and I am sorry to be so late to follow this exceptional build, but I will from now on!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 07, 2015, 12:49:41 PM: Thank you, Ed, Drew, Scott and Patrick!
Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on December 04, 2015, 04:12:52 PM
shouldnt this be under "resin kits"
Przemo and I are having a little unofficial group build, so I want to keep our posts somewhat together. 'Sides, I do so many resin kits, I sorta think of them same as plastic. Aside from some minor precautions, I treat 'em pretty much the same.
One major difference, though, is that there are no locating pins, holes, tabs or slots, so I had to make my own. I'm pinning all tail surfaces and wings. Really, pretty standard stuff.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-02%2017.04.12_zpskwe6hubc.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-06%2016.34.31_zpsljryxosv.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-06%2016.48.31_zpsjllcmyfd.jpg)
In the last photo, the tail surfaces are just pinned, not glued.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on December 07, 2015, 12:56:37 PM: Very nicely done Bud, the pins are a must with resin kits, I also use them on my plastic kits for added rigidity.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: uncletony on December 07, 2015, 12:57:04 PM: nice!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on December 07, 2015, 04:39:54 PM: Ver nice Bud. Those tail feathers of DFW C.V have a special charm, haven't they?
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 07, 2015, 06:30:44 PM: Very delicate work with pinning the resin tail fins, Bud! Well done!

George
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on December 08, 2015, 01:13:48 AM: Great work Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 08, 2015, 09:25:03 AM: You make it look easy Bud! Lovely work as always!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 16, 2015, 04:31:43 AM: Thanks again, fellas, for your support!
Quote from: PrzemoL on December 07, 2015, 04:39:54 PM
Ver nice Bud. Those tail feathers of DFW C.V have a special charm, haven't they?
They certainly do, Przemo! Exquisite shape, but then, I am a tail feathers man.

Got the decals on the fuselage and rudder. They were pretty fragile and the "2" and lightning bolt each fragmented into 3 pieces each. Had to add a lot of water to float them back together again, then some Micro Sol to get them to blend, but I think I was successful.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-12%2015.20.05_zpspitmv4fy.jpg)
Look familiar? ;) Now, for a bit of touch-up and weathering, then it's on to the wings.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 16, 2015, 05:33:01 AM: Looks great, Bud! You're making a mini-Prze! :D

George
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on December 16, 2015, 06:04:14 AM: She looks great with the decals on Bud, looking forward to more updates.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on December 16, 2015, 06:11:51 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on December 16, 2015, 04:31:43 AM

Look familiar? ;)
Cheers,
Bud

Yes, very familiar. And very very nice!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on December 16, 2015, 07:40:17 AM: Looks very wonderful with the decals Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 16, 2015, 08:15:58 AM: Outstanding work as always Amigo! Love the Mini version!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 16, 2015, 08:36:29 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on December 16, 2015, 08:15:58 AM
Outstanding work as always Amigo! Love the Mini version!
RAGIII

Ditto !!!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: TobyCoulson on December 16, 2015, 05:51:48 PM: Just found this build. Never heard of the manufacturer before now. Outstanding work on the cockpit and especially the engine. The wood is very realistic and is it too late to say nice rack? ;)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: lcarroll on December 17, 2015, 07:11:59 AM: This Build has eluded me until now as well, Bud. So glad I found it, what a beauty! I actually scrolled back a bit thinking I'd somehow dropped into Prze's Blog, neat "Mini" with the only difference being scale. I like this one a lot, great wood, excellent job on the interior finish and detail, super job on the engine and I could go on forever. Really nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on December 17, 2015, 11:40:25 AM: Just beautiful work, Bud. Yours and Prezmo's DFW MGB is a real treat.
I look forward to your next update, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on December 18, 2015, 11:04:01 AM: Bud , she sure is looking good so far :)

Terri
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: skeeterbuck on December 21, 2015, 11:38:35 AM: Nice job Bud on the decals.

It a strange thing about decals as you never are really sure how then will react until you actually go to use them. I always seem to get a little anchoius when decal time comes along. Great save! If you would not have told us the problems you encountered, I would have thought they went on without a hitch. :)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Naimbs on December 21, 2015, 04:58:34 PM: Hi Bud,

All your work done in the cockpit and the engine is absolutely perfect! I am very impressed. This is of great finesse!

Decals are superb!

I look forward to see more!

Arnaud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: IFF1418 on December 31, 2015, 01:11:27 AM: Exquisit work Bud! Unbelievable what you accomplish in this scale. Such a nice looking bird and a wonderful scheme it is! Well done!!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2015, 10:56:11 AM: Thank you all so much for the heartwarming comments, my friends! Always greatly appreciated.
Continued having problems with the fragile kit decals.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-25%2012.11.00_zpsrufaempw.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-25%2012.11.19_zpsuhdkahin.jpg)

This, of course, was all a result of not listening to the little voice in my head telling me that, after all the problems I had with the decals, I should paint the national markings on the wings. My wife, being a mental health professional, always tells me that I should ignore the voices in my head, so I did and went ahead with the decals. Now I know better. I think.
Anyway, with a lot of touch up and additional precautions, I continued with the post shading and got the whole mess to a point where I can live with it. Won't bring home any trophies with her, but this is really just for me.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-30%2015.49.20_zpsyead1kxd.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-30%2015.49.49_zpspinfmrzo.jpg)

Also, got the tail rigged, the Spandau installed and the observer's gun ring in place. Progress. At last.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-30%2015.50.46_zpsetkgitfx.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-30%2015.47.43_zpsoy5yhqtj.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2015-12-30%2015.47.17_zpssagbw3kg.jpg)

Now, to see about getting those wings installed. By the way, I used the Aviattic light German linen decals over a Modern Desert Sand base, preshaded. Gave 'em a little different flavor.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on December 31, 2015, 11:56:43 AM: She is looking really good Bud, the colours you have chosen are excellent and the decals look great, you overcome the little mishap perfectly.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: GAJouette on December 31, 2015, 03:17:25 PM: Bud,
Absolutely awesome work my old friend. Great shade of green too. Keep up the outstanding excellence my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2015, 03:26:03 PM: Quote from: Des on December 31, 2015, 11:56:43 AM
She is looking really good Bud, the colours you have chosen are excellent and the decals look great, you overcome the little mishap perfectly.

Des.
Thanks, Des! Since I'm attempting to do the same plane as Przemo, I'm going with the same colors he used on his. I'll be delighted if it turns out half as nice as his.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 31, 2015, 03:30:06 PM: Quote from: GAJouette on December 31, 2015, 03:17:25 PM
Bud,
Absolutely awesome work my old friend. Great shade of green too. Keep up the outstanding excellence my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks, Gregory! Really appreciate the vote of confidence.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Naimbs on December 31, 2015, 06:43:12 PM: Hello Bud,

I love your work! Actually, it is simply superb. This causes the urge to buy this kit!

Quote from: coyotemagic on December 31, 2015, 10:56:11 AM
My wife, being a mental health professional, always tells me that I should ignore the voices in my head, so I did and went ahead with the decals. Now I know better. I think.

Hahaha, I think many of us have a friend (or not) who speaks in the head ;D

Arnaud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on December 31, 2015, 08:06:53 PM: Despite the problems with decals - it is a beauty, Bud.
I am sure you will solve the problem, in some way.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on December 31, 2015, 09:02:02 PM: I think you have done a great job of painting the national
markings, Bud. The Karaya continues to be a superb
build! Happy new year, my old friend!

Cheers,
Ernie
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 01, 2016, 12:32:23 AM: I must have been asleep when you posted these updates. The awesome work has awakened me for sure! Brilliant work in spite of your decal issues as always Amigo! Beautiful! I wish we could see yours and Przemos right next to each other, that would be one awesome display!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 01, 2016, 03:44:27 AM: Thanks, guys!

Quote from: Naimbs on December 31, 2015, 06:43:12 PM
Hello Bud,

I love your work! Actually, it is simply superb. This causes the urge to buy this kit!

Quote from: coyotemagic on December 31, 2015, 10:56:11 AM
My wife, being a mental health professional, always tells me that I should ignore the voices in my head, so I did and went ahead with the decals. Now I know better. I think.

Hahaha, I think many of us have a friend (or not) who speaks in the head ;D

Arnaud
Merci bien, Arnaud! Listen to the voice in your head telling you to buy this kit. You'll be happy you did. These Karaya kits are still the best 1/48 scale resin kits available. This will change soon, though, with some new goodies coming from Aviattic and Copper State.

Quote from: Ernie on December 31, 2015, 09:02:02 PM
I think you have done a great job of painting the national
markings, Bud. The Karaya continues to be a superb
build! Happy new year, my old friend!

Cheers,
Ernie
Thanks, Ernie! I wish I had painted them. Those are the kit decals, extensively repaired and touched up. I actually used diluted white glue to secure some of the pieces that had pulled off.

Quote from: RAGIII on January 01, 2016, 12:32:23 AM
I must have been asleep when you posted these updates. The awesome work has awakened me for sure! Brilliant work in spite of your decal issues as always Amigo! Beautiful! I wish we could see yours and Przemos right next to each other, that would be one awesome display!
RAGIII
Thanks, Amigo! I wish Przemo and I could display these together. Maybe with some photo shop trickery?

Thanks again for checking in, my friends. Happy New Year to all!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ondra on January 01, 2016, 05:14:24 AM: Great job, Bud!

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on January 01, 2016, 05:45:27 AM: It looks very beautiful Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on January 02, 2016, 07:50:53 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on January 01, 2016, 03:44:27 AM

Thanks, Amigo! I wish Przemo and I could display these together. Maybe with some photo shop trickery?

Cheers,
Bud

Yes, we could do this ;)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 14, 2016, 09:12:14 AM: Thanks, Ondra, Martin and Przemo! Slowly making progress. This is the the third straight kit that I've built, now, where the struts are dodgy or nonexistent. My next build will be something easy, something from Eduard or Roden, where the struts are all there and they just snap into place.
Bottom wing is on and Gaspatch turnbuckles are in place.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-01-13%2011.20.57_zpsqsciv5u8.jpg)

For reasons unknown to me or anyone else I've spoken to, the DFW C.V had turnbuckles at both ends of each wire, so I have to repeat this process on the top wing.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-01-13%2011.21.54_zps9tyomjsp.jpg)

Not sure if I mentioned this before, but I used Aviattic CDL (German/AH) for all fabric surfaces. I really love this stuff and will be using it for every build from here on out.
I hope this photo shows the fabric look adequately.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-01-13%2011.31.43_zpsdcc4hk1u.jpg)
Gloss white is recommended for the base coat, but tonal variations can be achieved with different shades of white or tan.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 14, 2016, 10:54:39 AM: very nice bud, and the aviattic decals are great, i got the sampler set and did some experiments,it looks great and i will be using it for cdl at the least.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 14, 2016, 11:05:13 AM: Thanks, Scott! I just ordered some Aviattic PC10 light and British CDL for my RE8.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on January 14, 2016, 11:15:52 AM: Looks very wonderful Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 14, 2016, 02:10:42 PM: Thank you, Martin! I think you would like this kit.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 14, 2016, 08:24:28 PM: Outstanding work Bud! I wasn't aware you were using the Aviattic linen. It looks absolutely fantastic!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: LukasTheLight on January 14, 2016, 08:53:49 PM: Hi Bud!!!

Loving your linen ;) Very subtle pre-shading!!! And it is great seeing someone else doing almost same work simultaneously just on opposite sides of the planet ;)

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: IFF1418 on January 14, 2016, 09:00:57 PM: Lovely work on the linen Bud! Trully your usual high standards modeling. Great work all the way.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 15, 2016, 02:51:21 AM: Thanks, Rick, Lukas and Patrick! I think Aviattic will revolutionize the way we finish models. It certainly has for me. Sure, it's a bit more work than laying down a coat of paint, but the realistic results achieved are well worth the effort.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dtomko on January 15, 2016, 03:26:53 AM: Excellent work all around, Bud, and that linen looks tremendous.

Drew
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: andonio64 on January 15, 2016, 03:48:54 AM: Bud, my friend, I love the way you have painted the wings, and the way you used the Aviattic stuff, but the engine is a crack!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on January 15, 2016, 08:51:56 AM: Look like a real linen, Bud. Beautiful!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on January 15, 2016, 09:16:57 AM: Superb job with the linen decals Bud.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on January 16, 2016, 11:57:49 AM: In whole Bud , fantastic so far 8)

Terri
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 18, 2016, 02:08:56 AM: Gotta agree, looking good !!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: acewwi on January 18, 2016, 09:34:03 PM: Bottom wing is on and Gaspatch turnbuckles are in place.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-01-13%2011.20.57_zpsqsciv5u8.jpg)

For reasons unknown to me or anyone else I've spoken to, the DFW C.V had turnbuckles at both ends of each wire, so I have to repeat this process on the top wing.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-01-13%2011.21.54_zps9tyomjsp.jpg)

Cheers,
Bud

Dear Bud,
amazing construction,
but the DFW C.V did not have turnbuckles at both ends of each wire.
A close look at the photos on site of WNW, shows that there not turnbuckles at the bottom of the wing near the fuselage (foto 1).
Turnbuckles of these wires are placed adjacent to the outer struts in upper wing.
Spyros
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2016, 07:59:13 AM: Many thanks, everyone! She finally has her top wing on and she's fully rigged.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-02-03%2013.31.03_zpspfrz8bc6.jpg)
Now, to get that undercarriage on.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 04, 2016, 08:33:19 AM: Your usual Brilliant work Bud! Outstanding rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2016, 08:49:58 AM: Thanks, Rick! I really had fun rigging this one. I used A, B and C type Gaspatch turnbuckles with a combination of Technium monofilament and Modelkasten.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 04, 2016, 09:41:11 AM: Looking good, looks like you have the turnbuckles aligned perfectly with the "wires"

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on February 04, 2016, 09:49:06 AM: Beautiful job with the top wing and the rigging Bud, this is turning into a superb looking model.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2016, 10:05:24 AM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on February 04, 2016, 09:41:11 AM
Looking good, looks like you have the turnbuckles aligned perfectly with the "wires"

Ed
Thanks, Ed! With the C type buckles, it was easy. I simply wired an eyelet into one end, giving it flexibility. With the A and B types, I had to do a lot of measuring and pre-alignment. I had planned on using all C's. Thought I had 60 on hand, plenty for this job. Turned out one of the packs of 30 were 1/32 scale, so I just used what I had. Ordered more, but by the time they got here, I was nearly finished rigging. I recommend C types for all rigging because pulling the line tight pulls them into alignment.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2016, 10:07:41 AM: Quote from: Des on February 04, 2016, 09:49:06 AM
Beautiful job with the top wing and the rigging Bud, this is turning into a superb looking model.

Des.
Thanks, Des! I'm using Przemo's beautiful model as a guide, so if it turns out okay, I owe it to his guidance and inspiration.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on February 04, 2016, 10:59:26 AM: It is an outstanding build Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2016, 11:06:02 AM: Quote from: radio on February 04, 2016, 10:59:26 AM
It is an outstanding build Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Thank you, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ssasho0 on February 04, 2016, 09:56:12 PM: I just catched up with this build and should say that you are doing excellent job with the kit Bud :) Can't wait to see it finished!
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: lcarroll on February 05, 2016, 12:38:44 AM: " With the C type buckles, it was easy. I simply wired an eyelet into one end, giving it flexibility. "

Bud,
Your rigging is superb, as is the model! 8)
Do you mean you made your own eyelets attached to one end of a "C" Type Buckle or actually attached one of Bob's eyelets to the Buckle? Whatever you've done you have certainly solved the alignment problem. Nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 11, 2016, 05:41:00 AM: Thanks, Sasho and Lance!
Lance, on the C type turnbuckles, I run a piece of fine wire through one end of the turnbuckle, fold it at the center, pinch the ends together in a hemostat, hold the buckle with my left finger tips and spin the hemostat with my right hand until I have an eyelet. I clip off the end leaving about a 16th of an inch, then glue it into the hole. The turnbuckle will just flop around until you apply tension. I hope that makes sense. If not, I'll try to take pictures.
She's almost finished now. All that remain are the exhaust and the Parabellum. The exhaust will be a challenge since I have to build it from scratch. The Parabellum will be a breeze since I'm using the new Gaspatch offering.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-02-10%2011.33.51_zpscga7iss1.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-02-10%2011.34.57_zpskx3vcncc.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-02-10%2011.36.01_zps0fltupuq.jpg)

Next pics will be in the completed model section.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on February 11, 2016, 06:14:22 AM: Superb Bud, I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of her completed.

Des.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on February 11, 2016, 06:22:34 AM: She is turning out exellent Bud.
Waiting for the finished build.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 11, 2016, 07:55:04 AM: Awesome Bud! The Gaspatch MG looks great. I am sure you will nail the exhausts! I am looking forward to the completed Model Photos!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: lcarroll on February 11, 2016, 09:59:04 AM: Thanks for the turnbuckle clarification Bud, makes perfect sense the way you've described it. Outstanding work, she's a beauty and I'll be sure to check her out in the Completed Section.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Trackpad on February 11, 2016, 12:18:43 PM: Excellent work, Bud, just beautiful. Hope my little Dolphin comes up to the mark you've just set with your DFW! ;)
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 12, 2016, 01:09:22 AM: Looks dynamite bud.love the craft,the paint ,the decals,the scheme ,the build in general and the builder .its superb in every way.oh er and long live gaspatch
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 18, 2016, 01:07:03 PM: Thanks so much, guys! She's done!
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Polish%20DFW%20CV/2016-02-17%2014.42.47_zpsrwozwyxa.jpg)
More pics in the Completed Models section.
As always, thank you all for your support and encouragement.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 19, 2016, 12:40:05 AM: Another STUNNING build Amigo! I look forward to seeing the pics in the Completed Models section... If they aren't already there 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on February 19, 2016, 02:33:26 AM: Exellent build Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 19, 2016, 03:30:44 AM: Quote from: bstachel on February 18, 2016, 06:45:06 PM
Beautiful Bud! Great to see some Polish markings and my linen decals used to such great effect..

Best wishes, Richard
Thanks, Richard! For me, those linen decals are the way to go from now on. It's hard to see in the photos, but in reality they give the surface much greater depth than I can achieve with just paint. An added bonus is that any decals applied over them really look painted on. You got me hooked, mate!

Quote from: RAGIII on February 19, 2016, 12:40:05 AM
Another STUNNING build Amigo! I look forward to seeing the pics in the Completed Models section... If they aren't already there 8)
RAGIII
Thanks, Amigo! The photos are up now.

Quote from: radio on February 19, 2016, 02:33:26 AM
Exellent build Bud.
Cheers
Martin
Thanks, Martin! I think this is a kit you would really like, my friend.

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 19, 2016, 08:58:53 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 19, 2016, 12:40:05 AM
Another STUNNING build Amigo! I look forward to seeing the pics in the Completed Models section... If they aren't already there 8)
RAGIII

Ditto from Amigo 3 !

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 20, 2016, 02:27:22 AM: Thanks, Ed!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on February 20, 2016, 06:49:01 AM: Hello Bud,
I have one, but the first production batch.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: TobyCoulson on February 21, 2016, 02:19:54 AM: That's rather nice to say the least.
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 24, 2016, 03:08:37 AM: Thanks, Toby! Martin, I have that kit, as well. I like those "ear" type radiators.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: IFF1418 on February 24, 2016, 07:42:06 PM: Hi Bud, again you managed to deliver a wonderful model, ready to stand on the first row. Many congratulations my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: dtomko on February 24, 2016, 10:46:53 PM: Really beautiful work, Bud!

Drew
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 25, 2016, 01:42:45 AM: Many thanks, Patrick and Drew! You're both very kind.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on February 25, 2016, 04:22:14 AM: Bravo, Bud! Your DFW is a credit to the skill you have as a
modeler. Beautiful job, my old friend!

Cheers,
Ernie
Title: Re: DFW C.V Late, Karaya 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 29, 2016, 01:54:46 PM: Thank you, Ernie! Your support is always appreciated.
Cheers,
Bud