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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Ian from Doncaster on April 20, 2012, 08:10:29 PM

Title: My builds so far
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 20, 2012, 08:10:29 PM

Let's hope the photo links work - here are my WWI builds to date, starting with the WNW LVG C.VI and the Revell 1:72 EIII.

(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_14052.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/finishedfront.jpg)

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: ta152c on April 20, 2012, 08:21:01 PM

Good work there, LVG looks very neat and the E.III is well-finished.

Regards :)

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Galloway on April 20, 2012, 09:49:56 PM

Ian,

  Very Nice .... That little Revell E.III sure brings back memories! Thanks for posting..........     

   Ken

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: RAGIII on April 21, 2012, 01:53:54 AM

Ian, really nice! The WNW LVG looks great. I also have a soft spot for that Old Revelle kit of the EIII. Must have built dozens in my formative years 8)
RAGIII

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: keith_christie on April 21, 2012, 02:03:07 AM

Hello Ian,

Your LVG looks very nice indeed and that EIII must be tiny....

Best Regards

Keith

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: coyotemagic on April 21, 2012, 03:07:40 AM

Glad to see these fantastic builds again, Ian.  I'm still amazed at the cowling and metal panels on the Eindecker.  How you got that effect in such a tiny scale is beyond me.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: pepperman42 on April 21, 2012, 03:11:06 AM

Nice cross section of the new and the old!!

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 21, 2012, 03:35:12 AM

Here are some more pics:

Revell 1:72 E.III
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/finished1.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/finished2.jpg)

WNW LVG C.VI
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_14042.jpg)

Airfix 1:72 Albie DVa

(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/albie3.jpg)
WNW RFC Pup
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_11322.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_11542.jpg)

Eduard 1:48 E.III
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_09352.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/100_09312.jpg)

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 21, 2012, 03:39:27 AM

Quote from: coyotemagic on April 21, 2012, 03:07:40 AM

Glad to see these fantastic builds again, Ian.  I'm still amazed at the cowling and metal panels on the Eindecker.  How you got that effect in such a tiny scale is beyond me.
Cheers,
Bud

Hi Bud, the cowling is simply two slightly different metallic colours sprayed one over the other, then the top coat gently worked back with fine micromesh.

For my next E.III (WNW pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....) I may try using metalcote and polishing each "machined" circle individually.  I'll do a trial first.

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: coyotemagic on April 21, 2012, 03:50:14 AM

Thanks for the exlpanation, Ian.  And thank you for posting more of your beautiful models.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: RAGIII on April 21, 2012, 08:05:52 AM

Ian, the swirl pattern on that cowling is indeed excellent. Wish I had seen this before I painted my ammo cans on my DR1 build this morning :-[
RAGIII

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Whiteknuckles on April 21, 2012, 11:32:50 AM

Lovely models Ian - thanks for sharing

Andrew

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 21, 2012, 06:21:40 PM

Bud, Rick, further to the explanation above, I don't sand off the first metallic layer.  This leaves a slightly granular surface in which the second colour settles.  Sanding that colour reveals the high points of the first layer, with the second layer showing in the low points, resulting in the blotchy effect. 

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Pete Nottingham on April 21, 2012, 06:55:24 PM

Thanks for sharing Ian, beautiful models.

Cheers

Pete.

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 22, 2012, 01:54:49 AM

All real beauties Ian, and in particular, I like that WNW LVG C.VI. I tip my hat to all you fellows that build, let alone rig anything in 1/72 scale.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Flyjunkie on April 25, 2012, 01:18:27 AM

Beautiful Models Ian!! Thank you for the detailed photos of the E.III from Revell..and explanation of how you painted the Cowling on it. I purchased the same model a little while ago and have not started in on it yet. Your photos and information are inspiring me and will certainly be a guideline for me to follow.. ;D

One question, what diameter/pound test/Brand of mono did you use for the rigging???

Great Job and thanks for the viewing...


DEAN ~~~ 8) 8)

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Epeeman on April 25, 2012, 01:33:29 AM

Excellent work, my friend - I've built the Revell EIII in the past but it is nowhere as good as yours!

Dave

Title: Re: My builds so far
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 25, 2012, 03:22:43 AM

Thanks folks, all comments appreciated :)

Dean, I used EZ Line for the Revell E.III rigging and I use this all the time now.  This is because it has a lot of stretch, so is quite forgiving.  It may seem a little thin for larger scales but gives nice straight rigging.  It doesn't leave a radius when joining the wing surface and bending off at an angle as per the E.III.  When fitted, I make the lines look a little thicker with paint.