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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: stefanbuss on May 30, 2016, 03:49:10 PM
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Tomorrow will be May 31st, the centennial for the Battle of Jutland. But this day means more, as 98 years ago, on May 31st 1918, the Luftstreitkräfte lost DFW C.V 287/18, built by Aviatik, in use by Fliegerabteilung (Artillerie) FA (A) 219, being forced to land behind british lines due to mechanical failure. DFW C.V (Av) 287 was given the capture serial number G/HQ/4 and extensively photographed before being sent to Great Britain for Examination. One photo is shown in Delve, K.: World War One in the air, Crowood Aviation series, 1997.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3331363566616465.jpg)
This aircraft is option D in WNW’s DFW C.V late production kit 32057, which is available since July 2014. The kit itself is lovely. Of course there is still room for improvement (is there a kit around that doesn’t profit from that little bit of extra detail?), and I like the solutions the designers came up with – Those stupid Mechanikers always ignoring those “Do not touch here” stickers and damaging the precious tailplane? Just put nails onto those parts, which will teach them to obey orders!
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3164363364313635.jpg)
The photos show heavy wear and much dirt, including several crudely repaired rib tapes, converted Eiserne Kreuze (the small type on the fuselage, the larger type on the wings) and a rather wet airfield. I assumed the German side of the line would have been as dirty (just to have an excuse to dirty things up, of course).
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/6462333638656532.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3134643133376661.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/6631663562633466.jpg)
Cockpit and engine where detailed extensively (of course nobody can see anything inside the cockpit, so that was a waste of time and energy. But I know it’s all there!), apart from that I didn’t add too much.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3762313630336132.jpg)
• The crew are from Kellerkind and David Allan’s Wing Cockpit figures, the dog is from Reality in scale.
• Anemometer and turnbuckles are from Gaspatch. I used 1/48 scale turnbuckles, as I find them looking more in-scale.
• Rigging was done with monofilament (fishing line); I used 0,08mm for steering cables and 0,12mm for structural rigging with a combination of 0,4mm brass rods and polyimide tubing wherever possible.
• The prop was painted using pencils
“Look, Franz! This is where we are going to!” It’s a pity that Franz doesn’t care – he is busy checking out some girls in the distance.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3335303038643064.jpg)
“Don’t worry, little dog. We will be back in a few hours, as always”
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3664633038623731.jpg)
But it’s already dark. His master won’t come back, as he is already an unhappy guest of the Royal Air Force. Poor little dog.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3732643562376335.jpg)
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Beautiful model and what a great a t little diorama and story!
Regards
Dave
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A fantastic model with excellent figures, the overall finish on the plane is superb, the story line is very well done with the final photo being so poignant.
Des.
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Brilliant work, Stefan! The war-weary DFW is magnificent, one of the
best heavy weathering jobs I have seen. The diorama and final picture
of the faithful little Dog are wonderful. Congratulations, my friend, on
a jewel of a build!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Stefan,
Like I said on your build thread, beautiful work. The subtle weathering and overall finish are outstanding. The diorama and history are well presented. Brilliant work on the whole presentation!
RAGIII
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I agree with all of the above statements, Stefan! Your weathering, though heavy, is sublime. That is something I find very difficult to achieve, but you nailed it, my friend. The diorama is magnificent. Wonderful story, superb figures. Congratulations on a job supremely well done.
Cheers,
Bud
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What can I add? Everything about this is wonderful - the model, the finish, the story, just everything! The weathering is so convincing and as Bud has written, so difficult to get right.
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Bravo! The build, the figures and the diorama are all very well done.
Chris
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That last picture of the little dog all alone almost brought a little tear to my eyes..... :'(
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Thank you, friend, for your kind words.
Stefan
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Actually a wonderful diorama, I can only repeat the words of the others. Just awesome! The DFW looks simply fantastic!!
I like the groundwork very much too, would it be possible to share some more pics of it and maybe one or two words how you achieved this muddy finish?
Borsos
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Yes, indeed some more pics and a mini tutorial would be great!
ciao
Edo
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Stefan,
Congratulations on a beautiful Build. The finish, the weathering added, and the presentation with the figures are all equally magnificent. As a lifetime dog owner the closing picture and words were a real "throat catcher" to me as well!
Well done!
Cheers,
Lance
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Okay, here is another one:
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3430656437303739.jpg)
Here you can even see the nails attached to the empennage, and some more mud.
The description is rather simple:
A piece of styrofoam, covered with putty (the type one uses for covering holes in walls). Pieces of a commercially available grassmat, torn into small patches, painted brown and dark grey in the wet areas. The pools were done with acrylic gel (which is white when applied, but gets clear when dry. The type the ship guys use for their waves). Copious amounts of earth pigments.
That's it.
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Really convincing - thanks!
I see those grassmats get better and better those days. I checked 'reality in scale' because of that pretty (sad) dog and found actually wonderful ones. That's a real alternative to whitegluing static grass....
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Very striking scene! The model is superb as well as the figures. I can see one inconsistency however - the plane is all worn and dirty but the engine as well as the whole engine area is very clean I would also add some mud near the footsteps.
Apart from the details I`ve mentioned your model is one of the best I`ve seen in a long time!
You should be proud!
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Stefan, that is a gorgeous, stunning piece of modelling! The DFW looks superb, a beautiful, subtly weathered and convincing model with great figure modelling too... Your rigging needs a special mention, very well done in scale... and the story... Just Amazing! And Franz's girl's name? Vanessa, just like my wife ... it means Butterfly! Regards, Marc
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Great stuff Stefan,
Very nice model and figures...
Guy
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Great work Stefan, and to add the figures really sets of this display off nicely. The professional finish and fine detail on all aspects of your project are superb.
Cheers,
Gary
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Hallo Stefan,
great Job. I think I do not need to say anything about your skills and this Piece of art.
Manni