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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Borsos on December 30, 2018, 09:26:18 PM

Title: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on December 30, 2018, 09:26:18 PM
Hello friends,

Christmas was very busy and good food, family and friends kept me away from modelling. I did not only fail to start my new project yet, I even didn't manage to post some "old" stuff: My Wingnut Wings DFW C. V. The DFW C. V is a rarely seen model, which I cannot understand because the plane looks phantastic in my eyes and the Wingnut Wing kit is a flawless and problemfree kit. It is by far one of the best kits I've build in my whole life.

The depicted machine is from FA(A) 253. A picture of it can be found in Harris' DFW book, a color profile is there as well. There's an extra Lewis MG visible which is attached to the upper wing.
I printed the markings with my laser printer onto clear decal film. C. 790/16 comes from the same production batch like 799/16 the machine that was forced to land behind British lines and was photographed extensively. This machine can be modelled with WNW's "late" boxing of the DFW. I only had the early boxing with ear radiators, but the parts are the same in both kits and I downloaded the instruction booklet from the WNW homepage. When it came to painting I relied heavily on Harris' book and the color pictures of the surviving DFWs in Krakow and Italy (just a fin).
I didn't take pictures during the construction process, it is amoust entirely an out-of-box-build with the exception that I replaced every interplane and landig gear strut with brass rod.
The figures are heavily converted Copper State pilots (the observer) or plastic figures from various producers like Master Box and Mini Art. The heads are from Hornet.

One sunny summer day in 1917, DFW C. V 790/16 gets back to its airfield after an artillery observing flight. The machine had come under attack by enemy aircraft, but made it home safely with just a few shots in his fuselage. After a happy landing, "Franz" turned around to "Emil", suddenly realizing his pale face and red splatters everywhere around the observers Machine Gun. So the trip obviously wasn't as lucky as expected...

(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdirg/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdwdg/img_2020.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdirr/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdird/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdigi/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdigp/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdigw/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdira/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdigc/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdiga/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdigo/image.jpg)
(https://img.picload.org/image/dcccdwrw/img_2015.jpg)
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Berman on December 31, 2018, 12:09:04 AM
Fantastic model. Just a small correction to avoid confusion. The "Harris DFW book" mentioned is actually the DFW book by Jack Herris produced by Aeronaut Publishing. I highly recommend purchasing this book.
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: RAGIII on December 31, 2018, 12:51:24 AM
WOW! Beautifully built, painted, and rigged as always Andreas! The figures and diorama are superb! Very impressive all around!!!!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Juan on December 31, 2018, 01:51:17 AM
Masterfully done Andreas, another of your beauties completed.
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Gisbod on December 31, 2018, 04:16:57 AM
Beautifully done Andreas,

Love the scene too. Another WW kit I ought to visit.

Guy
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on December 31, 2018, 05:10:28 AM
Thank you very much for looking in and commenting, Berman, Rick, Juan and Guy!

Yes, „Herris“ not „Harris“... https://www.amazon.com/DFW-Aircraft-WWI-Centennial-Perspective/dp/193588154X/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546196972&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=jack+harris+dfw

Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: krow113 on December 31, 2018, 06:42:01 AM
Excellent work!
The base the figs the model all exemplary.
Your greens are very nice.
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: gbrivio on December 31, 2018, 07:39:54 AM
I join the enthusiastic comments, your model is really beautiful and very well presented.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: lcarroll on December 31, 2018, 08:54:04 AM
Andreas,
   In a word, and as always, OUTSTANDING! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on December 31, 2018, 10:19:46 AM
Very nice effort, Andreas. And I do confirm, WNW DFW C.V is surely one of their best kits.
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Bughunter on December 31, 2018, 11:11:31 PM
Wow, again a really nice work from your bench. The figures are bringing live into the dio! The next gold medal in FFB next March?
I also like, that you have a own style. If that would be posted anonymously we would still be able to detect the builder due to wooden propeller, painting style, faces, ....

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 01, 2019, 07:40:13 AM
Ad my compliments to all those above !!

Ed
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on January 03, 2019, 04:07:35 AM
Thank you very much Steve, Giuseppe, Lance, Przemo, Frank and Ed! Your comments are highly appreciated.
Best regards
Andrea
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: ModelCellar on January 04, 2019, 11:00:35 AM
Andreas,

WHOA!  That is really, really cool.  Nicely done !! 

Paul
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on January 06, 2019, 05:09:15 AM
Thanks a lot, Paul!
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 07, 2019, 07:00:50 AM
Very, very nice work! Though the scene is realistic it's a tad gruesome for my taste, but that's just me I guess :) Nonetheless, the model and the figures look excellent! I agree with you that the DFW is so seldom seen, it's a very good looking aircraft to my eyes and the kit (while still in the box in my case) looks really good. I also got the early version as it also includes the parts for a late model.
I intend to turn it into one one of the Dutch interned aircraft, though that's still far away timewise...

What did you use for the colours? The light greenish-grey looks nice in particular.

Jeroen
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Manni on January 07, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
WOW, Andreas. Very dynamic scene. Again you show us your outstanding modeler and sculptor skills. Great weathering and so well chosen colours.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on January 07, 2019, 07:00:23 PM
Thank you a lot, Manni and Jeroen!

Jeroen, yes, it is gruesome, it's war. I never wanted to exclude this fact from my modelling. But like you said, a matter of taste. This time I used Life Color Acrylics that spray a little better than the traditional Vallejo/AK/MiG Acrylics. I can't recall the certain numbers any more, but I used their 04BO Russian greens: the light green-grey is the lightened up version, the dark green their shadowed version. I used Life Color thinner for spraying them. Still, I will stay with my Gunze/Tamiya/Drooling Bulldog/Mr. Paint stuff in the future  :)
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: coyotemagic on January 08, 2019, 05:09:31 AM
Andreas, all of your dioramas are a bit dark, but that's war.  I love it, both the model and the setting!  Wonderful!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: gedmundson on January 08, 2019, 08:46:03 AM
Nicely done diorama - the figures are marvellous. The build on the aircraft turned out very well indeed.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on January 09, 2019, 01:40:24 AM
Trank you very much, Bud and Gary!
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: lone modeller on January 11, 2019, 09:56:22 AM
Sorry to be a liitle late Andreas but I have been away and am still trying tocatch up. This is another superb example of your original imaginative modelling skill: gruesome but completely realistic. A timely reminder (if one was ever needed) of the horrific realities of war. I realy admire the way in which you achieve this - you use your tremendous skill to very great effect without being "in your face". True modelling at its very best. Congratulations.

Stephen. 
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on January 12, 2019, 06:32:34 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words, Stephen!
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW C. V 790/16, FA(A) 253, Summer 1917 (WNW 1/32)
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 12, 2019, 06:36:27 AM
Thanks for the colour info, Andreas! :)