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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Dave in Dubai on July 07, 2018, 01:24:17 PM

Title: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Dave in Dubai on July 07, 2018, 01:24:17 PM: There have not been too many DH-9’s in the completed models section, and seeing Bud’s lovely DH-9 Ninak, I thought I would complement it by adding a few pictures of my own build ,but the AMC version.

The model took two years to build on and off. The spoked wheels were created by the spoked wheel guru- Mr Steven Robson- thanks Steven! ;)

I was inspired to re-create the aircraft in Paris following a visit to Le Museé de l’air several years ago.

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kF5cmLM6n3Q/VkNE-lBpHoI/AAAAAAAAXX0/Infgo12W9dYesSWfFrn25-2sdp89wbogQCHMYBhgL/s2048-no/IMG_2388.JPG)

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MQ4fP8hnEY0/VkNFPt78KUI/AAAAAAAAXX4/4vCtd3ZJ7Ls5f3UlsvLbn15yR8P_0Fl_ACHMYBhgL/s2048-no/DSC02821.JPG)

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wGdMKArdRpw/VkNFWN7BMVI/AAAAAAAAXX8/OuzgAd1ENicBGMRVuSowT8JmjkqnvFbQACHMYBhgL/s2048-no/DSC02824.JPG)

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IFOyIcCvpQE/VkWjn1DbD0I/AAAAAAAAXYM/C0Q3zytRmkQ13Wj10kr_L7PFahNV-UzNQCHMYBhgL/s2048-no/IMG_2397.JPG)

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M6xLNJsEZPQ/VkNFaKLJXXI/AAAAAAAAXXs/tny2pKGAtwwBDgdoWZDwvQX3ulQRayMkQCHMYBhgL/s2048-no/DSC02830.JPG)
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Gisbod on July 07, 2018, 04:00:45 PM: Ooh nice Dave!

Guy
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: gbrivio on July 07, 2018, 06:10:13 PM: Beautiful bird, two ninaks on the same day. I like this version and how you made it.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 07, 2018, 08:24:48 PM: Cracking build, Dave ;)
Looks like the old girl has seen some service - nicely executed.

vB
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: RAGIII on July 07, 2018, 08:33:43 PM: Beautifully buiolt, painted and detailed Dave!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Juan on July 07, 2018, 10:07:30 PM: Outstanding Dave, congratulations on completing this beauty.
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: coyotemagic on July 08, 2018, 02:22:33 AM: What a beauty she is, Dave! You're making me wish I had more display space readily available. I enjoyed the Ninak so much, soon after starting it, I ordered this one. Another beast! Thanks for sharing her with us!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 08, 2018, 04:12:46 AM: Ditto all the above compliments !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: lone modeller on July 08, 2018, 06:33:37 AM: That really is a cracker and the spoked wheels add an extra touch of realism. Excellent model.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Monty on July 09, 2018, 03:39:24 AM: Quite stunning! A great representation convincing in every way... Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Dave W on July 09, 2018, 07:37:54 AM: Outstanding model Dave! A world class replica for sure.

Which paint/shade did you use for the PC10?. It looks fantastic.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Manni on July 09, 2018, 03:36:42 PM: A real gem, Dave. The worn grey and by sunlight bleached roundels make the plane look very realistic.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: pepperman42 on July 09, 2018, 10:00:43 PM: Beautiful work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: GazzaS on July 11, 2018, 06:29:00 PM: Beautiful work!
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: Dave in Dubai on July 14, 2018, 03:27:21 PM: Thanks for the replies, with the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force being celebrated , I thought it was a good opportunity to show some red white and blue cockades in 1/32.

The PC10 colour was mixed exactly to the proportions WNW suggest using Tamiya paint.
It looks the same colour as a sample of actual pc10, at home.

Hope we see a few more RAF machines built this year?

Does anyone know about the service history of this machine?-unfortunately very little information is available at the museum in Le Bourget.

D :)
Title: Re: Le Bourget DH-9
Post by: PrzemoL on July 19, 2018, 07:58:19 AM: I remember seeing the original a few years ago. And you have built a very fine copy thereof. A pleasure to behold.