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Title: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on August 28, 2020, 03:54:42 AM: I am on a W.29 building kick. Next up is in the W.29 in British markings. The British Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment received W.29 number 2670 as "war bootie". The airplane was in the typical German Marine colors with the floats being varnished wood instead of the tar covered black or lozenge/grey. It was repainted sea green or "palish green" while it was being evaluated at the Isle of Grain test facility. Being a latter built W.29 it was fitted with the 185 hp Benz Bz.IIIa engine and had only one exhaust on the starboard side instead of the more typical 150hp Benz Bz.III engine with the six exhaust on port side There is just something about the W.29 in different colors and markings.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on August 28, 2020, 08:24:22 AM: I will follow with great interest Carl!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on August 28, 2020, 09:52:13 AM: A double whammy ! Right on , looking forward on seeing this unfold :)

Terri
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on October 06, 2020, 09:11:53 PM: I have been away from my bench way too long. I have started working on the wood inside the cockpit. I was able to find an elusive Sprue E of the Benz BZ IIIa engine from the Roland D.VIb kit. I lost the seat cushion from the kit and I used an extra cushion provided from one of BarracudaCast's RFC wicker seats.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on October 06, 2020, 09:21:23 PM: Nice wood tones :)

Terri
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on October 06, 2020, 10:39:40 PM: Lovely wood finish and seat cushion. All is looking great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: lone modeller on October 07, 2020, 03:44:17 AM: I missed this first time around. I agree that aircraft in non - standard markings are always more interesting. I will be following more closely after seeing such a very good start.

Stephen.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on October 08, 2020, 01:44:01 AM: Quote from: Terri on October 06, 2020, 09:21:23 PM
Nice wood tones :)

Terri

Thank you so much. I keep wanting to try the decals; but I keep going back to the oils.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on October 08, 2020, 01:44:39 AM: Quote from: lone modeller on October 07, 2020, 03:44:17 AM
I missed this first time around. I agree that aircraft in non - standard markings are always more interesting. I will be following more closely after seeing such a very good start.

Stephen.

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on October 08, 2020, 01:46:25 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on October 06, 2020, 10:39:40 PM
Lovely wood finish and seat cushion. All is looking great!
RAGIII

Thank you. I really liked the wood until I went back after it dried and I don't know. The nice thing is you don't see much of the cockpit after its buttoned up...
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 12, 2020, 02:45:48 AM: After way too much time with work and home improvements I was able to get back to this project. After the third attempt on painting the roundels on the wings I finally got something I liked, even though the outer white ring still isn't symmetrical. The gridded Tamiya masking sheets are great for smaller stencils; I don't know if my circle cutter wasn't round or I stretched the masking sheet tape out of shape.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 12, 2020, 02:51:37 AM: According the British Maritime Report the floats were wood and not painted, so I used oils and made the floats look like a dark wood. They look kind of rough and I am thinking about spraying some weathered black over them as if they were in the process of being treated when the war ended.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 12, 2020, 02:52:44 AM: I really like how the rudder turned out.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(5).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on December 12, 2020, 04:41:24 AM: I think you have done an outstanding job on all, including the roundels! The floats look fine to Me but it is your build 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on December 12, 2020, 10:27:53 AM: Excellent job on masking the national markings . Those floats are nice looking as well :)

Terri
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: rhwinter on December 12, 2020, 08:00:58 PM: WOW, Carl! I’ve just seen your thread. Great topic: I love those well known airplanes with a „twist“! Will follow your build eagerly.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Fvdm on December 13, 2020, 01:25:43 AM: Indeed a great topic. I like the floats as they are but I can understand why you want to spray some weathered black.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 14, 2020, 02:00:29 PM: I redid the floats. I lightly sanded the oil paints and put on some Proper Plane light wood decals. Then I sprayed some Tamiya clear yellow and sealed with an Alclad gloss coat. I like it better than the original.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 14, 2020, 02:53:42 PM: Quote from: Fvdm on December 13, 2020, 01:25:43 AM
Indeed a great topic. I like the floats as they are but I can understand why you want to spray some weathered black.

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 14, 2020, 02:54:16 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on December 12, 2020, 04:41:24 AM
I think you have done an outstanding job on all, including the roundels! The floats look fine to Me but it is your build 8)
RAGIII

Thank you, sir
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on December 14, 2020, 02:54:55 PM: Quote from: Terri on December 12, 2020, 10:27:53 AM
Excellent job on masking the national markings . Those floats are nice looking as well :)

Terri

Thank you. Maybe I am over thinking it.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 13, 2021, 02:24:42 AM: Finally had an opportunity to work on the engine. This is the 185hp Benz Bz.IIIa from the Roland D.VIb. The later W.29's were upgraded from the 150hp Benz Bz.III. I added .3mm plastic rod for the lifters, twisted copper wire for the sparkplug wires, and pieces from HGW's Bz.III engine set. Still much more work to do; but, it was nice to finally get started again.

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Radarman on February 13, 2021, 02:28:44 AM: It's great to see an update on this build. The engine is looking good.

Kevin
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 13, 2021, 02:32:59 AM: Quote from: Radarman on February 13, 2021, 02:28:44 AM
It's great to see an update on this build. The engine is looking good.

Kevin

I agree with Kevin. Your added details are excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: lone modeller on February 14, 2021, 04:53:21 AM: I had not seen this before - some remarkable detailing on that engine. The floats look really good too - worn but not overdone. I will keep a closer eye in future.

Stephen.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: gbrivio on February 14, 2021, 05:19:38 AM: I've been missing this build, very fine wood parts and painting of fabric covered parts. Well done with the new engine.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: gedmundson on February 14, 2021, 06:01:36 AM: Great work so far - I'm extremely impressed with your painted-on wing roundels.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on February 14, 2021, 08:25:09 AM: Fantastic progress with the engine , lovely details !

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:19:28 AM: Quote from: Radarman on February 13, 2021, 02:28:44 AM
It's great to see an update on this build. The engine is looking good.

Kevin

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:21:28 AM: Quote from: lone modeller on February 14, 2021, 04:53:21 AM
I had not seen this before - some remarkable detailing on that engine. The floats look really good too - worn but not overdone. I will keep a closer eye in future.

Stephen.

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:22:37 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 13, 2021, 02:32:59 AM
Quote from: Radarman on February 13, 2021, 02:28:44 AM
It's great to see an update on this build. The engine is looking good.

Kevin

I agree with Kevin. Your added details are excellent!
RAGIII

THank you. I am trying to get there.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:23:03 AM: Quote from: gbrivio on February 14, 2021, 05:19:38 AM
I've been missing this build, very fine wood parts and painting of fabric covered parts. Well done with the new engine.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:26:10 AM: Quote from: gedmundson on February 14, 2021, 06:01:36 AM
Great work so far - I'm extremely impressed with your painted-on wing roundels.
Cheers,
Gary

Thank you. The whole painted markings thing has really gotten me started. My wife gave me a Silouhette Portrait cutter for Christmas so I can make stencils more accurately. I'm thinking tracing is easier and cutting by hand...
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:26:35 AM: Quote from: Alexis on February 14, 2021, 08:25:09 AM
Fantastic progress with the engine , lovely details !

Alexis

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 03:45:20 AM: I got side-tracked form the engine to work on the front radiator since it is different from the Bz.III. I have started scratch-building the radiator to hopefully use to make some 3D printed parts.

The Benz Bz.IIIa radiator:

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The Bz.III radiator

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My start on the radiator:

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(14).MOV?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

I just need to cut the existing radiator off the front cowling part and attach the new one. Unfortunately, I may need to drink copious amounts of bourbon to get the nerve to cut it...

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 16, 2021, 04:43:55 AM: Nice work on the new radiator. Have fun getting ready to make that cut ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: lone modeller on February 16, 2021, 04:50:02 AM: Yes cutting up a good kit is not always easy, but grit your teeth and just cut - it will be better than you think!

Stephen.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 05:38:13 AM: Well...I did it!! Looks better than I thought. Thanks Rick and Stephen for the vote of confidence.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(28).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

I taped the two together and I think this will work. Now, I just need to find a radiator mesh and cut the hole for the coolant hose. May be this whole scratch-building thing isn't so bad...

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(27).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 16, 2021, 06:15:30 AM: Nice results ! Congrats on getting up the nerve 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 16, 2021, 08:42:39 PM: While I was pondering my next step with the new radiator I decided to assemble the cockpit. Its amazing that I started this in late 2020 and I noticed I apparently, I lost two parts so far... the rear bulkhead, A26, and the late production elevator, B5,... I hate it when I mess it myself... I fashioned a new bulkhead with some spare sheet plastic and I'll figure out the elevator later. Anyway, the cockpit framing is assembled and the fuselage together!! It is starting to look like an airplane!!!

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on February 17, 2021, 12:15:44 AM: Nice work in the pit ! Your not the only one who loses parts ;)

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 17, 2021, 12:34:53 AM: Your cockpit looks Awesome! I also lose parts. The condition of MY desk makes it inevitable :-[ You made a nice recovery with the scratch built version of the bulkhead! The Model is really taking shape now!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 17, 2021, 12:38:58 AM: Quote from: Alexis on February 17, 2021, 12:15:44 AM
Nice work in the pit ! Your not the only one who loses parts ;)

Alexis

Thank you. Nice to know to I'm in good company... :)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 17, 2021, 12:41:01 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 17, 2021, 12:34:53 AM
Your cockpit looks Awesome! I also lose parts. The condition of MY desk makes it inevitable :-[ You made a nice recovery with the scratch built version of the bulkhead! The Model is really taking shape now!
RAGIII

Thank you. The bad thing is I put pieces in various containers so I don't lose them... I am always surprised how fast everything moves when the woodwork is done.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 17, 2021, 01:47:18 AM: Another update. I placed the Bz.IIIa engine in the engine compartment and the locating pins on the bottom of the engine line up perfectly with the notches in the support. I temporarily attached the front cowling and everything fit pretty well. I do need to notch a bit off the cowling lip some for a closer fit.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(33).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 17, 2021, 02:18:22 AM: Better and Better with each post! The engine looks great in place!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 19, 2021, 01:12:12 AM: After cleaning up the fuselage and the cockpit coaming I thought I would put the wings on to see how it would look...and I LIKE IT!!! I worked on the radiator some more and I think I probably need to make it thicker; but, I'm happy with the overall shape. The radiator hose from the engine doesn't quite reach the radiator, so I will switch out the plastic molded part and add a length of solder in its place.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(39).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 19, 2021, 01:19:26 AM: The wings do look great in place. The radiator is also looking very nice!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Fvdm on February 20, 2021, 07:47:03 PM: It certainly looks great. The wings, radiator, cockpit. Great progress.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on February 20, 2021, 11:02:49 PM: She does look good in British livery !

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 11:04:31 AM: I decided to redo the radiator. I like the new one better.

The first radiator is the kit’s, the second one was my first attempt, and the third is the new one.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(16).MOV?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: gedmundson on February 21, 2021, 11:37:25 AM: It seems like the copious amounts of bourbon are paying great dividends. Very nice work. Is it Jack Daniels I should try? ;)
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 21, 2021, 11:55:52 AM: Nice progression on the radiators. Your last/latest looks great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 01:06:31 PM: Quote from: gedmundson on February 21, 2021, 11:37:25 AM
It seems like the copious amounts of bourbon are paying great dividends. Very nice work. Is it Jack Daniels I should try? ;)
Cheers,
Gary

Thank you so much. I like Buffalo Trace; but, Jack Daniels works, too. :)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 01:09:13 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 21, 2021, 11:55:52 AM
Nice progression on the radiators. Your last/latest looks great!
RAGIII

Thank you. I am liking it and the side panels fit against it better. I’m glad I made it about 2mm thick, instead of .75mm.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 01:17:19 PM: Quote from: Alexis on February 20, 2021, 11:02:49 PM
She does look good in British livery !

Alexis

The plane definitely looks different when it’s wearing something other than German colors. It’s too bad the British and US didn’t use the plane like other countries did.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 01:17:50 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 19, 2021, 01:19:26 AM
The wings do look great in place. The radiator is also looking very nice!
RAGIII

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 21, 2021, 01:18:38 PM: Quote from: Fvdm on February 20, 2021, 07:47:03 PM
It certainly looks great. The wings, radiator, cockpit. Great progress.

Thank you. I’m surprised how fast things move after the woodwork is done.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: lone modeller on February 22, 2021, 04:44:09 AM: I have missed some of your updates: the fuselage interior and engine are first class. The wing attachment looks good too. I had not heard of this machine until I started to read your build log - fascinating piece of history being reproduced at the highest level of quality here.

Stephen.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 23, 2021, 11:26:55 PM: Quote from: lone modeller on February 22, 2021, 04:44:09 AM
I have missed some of your updates: the fuselage interior and engine are first class. The wing attachment looks good too. I had not heard of this machine until I started to read your build log - fascinating piece of history being reproduced at the highest level of quality here.

Stephen.

Thank you, sir.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 23, 2021, 11:57:20 PM: Small update. I attached the radiator to the front cowling and painted both.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(17).MOV?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on February 24, 2021, 12:13:06 AM: Looks good :)

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 24, 2021, 12:20:39 AM: Excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 24, 2021, 05:28:47 AM: Had a chance to work on the fuselage markings. I’ve done it twice and while the second effort is better, I’m not excited about it; but, it’ll have to do. I don’t have anymore stencils... :'(

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(40).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(2).HEIC?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

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Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 24, 2021, 07:01:59 AM: You may not be completely satisfied but from My point of view it is awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 24, 2021, 11:21:29 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 24, 2021, 07:01:59 AM
You may not be completely satisfied but from My point of view it is awesome!
RAGIII

Thank you. I was thinking backward. I painted the green for the plane, then the white stencil, and then put the outline mask in and paint the black. I should have painted the black, placed the numbers on and painted the green, and then placed the stencil around the numbers and painted the white. I’ll know next time...
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 24, 2021, 10:03:19 PM: I finished the engine and weathered it a little bit. I then installed it on the mounts and installed the front cowling.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(44).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(43).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on February 24, 2021, 10:12:41 PM: Rad looks good in place and so does the power plant . Nice work of the fuselage codes as well , nothing wrong with them :)

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 24, 2021, 10:38:17 PM: Engine and radiator look great in place. Excellent progress!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 26, 2021, 08:50:58 AM: Things are really moving now. I measured thrice and cut once and I stilled messed up. I should have made the radiator thicker...oh, well. The cowlings are on, the anemometer installed, tachometer and wire installed, added the radiator hose from the engine to inside the radiator opening, and the wings put on. I put the sheathed Axial prop on. The propeller in the 2670 picture looks thinner than the Niendorf so I’m debating. Working on the floats for the next update.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(48).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(47).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(46).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(45).jpg?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 26, 2021, 09:21:49 AM: You might see an issue but to me it looks Great! Excellent progress!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: kensar on February 26, 2021, 10:45:18 PM: Everything looks good. The radiator is a highlight.
How was the prop sheathing done? Was it molded like that?
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 26, 2021, 10:54:12 PM: Quote from: kensar on February 26, 2021, 10:45:18 PM
Everything looks good. The radiator is a highlight.
How was the prop sheathing done? Was it molded like that?

Thank you so much. The W.29 kit comes with three props; Neindorf, Heine, and Axial all with the sheathing molded on. I airbrushed the sheathing with brass paint. I had a gorgeous Proper Plane prop to use; but, it didn't meet the profile in the pictures, so I opted for the "old school" method.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 26, 2021, 11:00:05 PM: I redid the floats. I painted them with a mixture of 50/50 Tamiya Black Oil and NATO Brown. I then lightly sanded the strips on top to show the wood beneath. I also added the center ring on the float brace like I did with my HM1 build and attached the wires to the plate at the four attachment points on the floats.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(20).MOV?width=450&height=278&fit=bounds&crop=fill)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 26, 2021, 11:04:44 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 26, 2021, 09:21:49 AM
You might see an issue but to me it looks Great! Excellent progress!
RAGIII

Thank you for the generous words. The engine cowlings don't quite reach the radiator. I tried to hide it so it looks right... For my first really scratch-built piece I am encouraged to do more.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 27, 2021, 04:38:55 AM: The floats look great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 27, 2021, 10:51:33 AM: The floats are on.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(24).MOV?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(23).MOV?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on February 27, 2021, 11:05:20 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 27, 2021, 04:38:55 AM
The floats look great!
RAGIII

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: gbrivio on February 28, 2021, 04:03:41 AM: Very nice updates, I like the detail work on power plant and floats.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on February 28, 2021, 04:14:24 AM: You are getting close to the finish line now! Looks great on the floats!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 01, 2021, 09:34:22 PM: Quote from: gbrivio on February 28, 2021, 04:03:41 AM
Very nice updates, I like the detail work on power plant and floats.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Thank you.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 01, 2021, 09:57:53 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 28, 2021, 04:14:24 AM
You are getting close to the finish line now! Looks great on the floats!
RAGIII

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on March 01, 2021, 10:45:33 PM: Really shaping up wonderfully ! :)

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Fvdm on March 04, 2021, 07:20:01 AM: Looking great fred!
About the fuselage markings, in my opinion the most difficult thing is to determine the right sequence of painting. Maybe you didn't follow the correct sequence but the markings turned out great.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 05, 2021, 11:58:42 AM: Quote from: Alexis on March 01, 2021, 10:45:33 PM
Really shaping up wonderfully ! :)

Alexis

Thank you
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 05, 2021, 12:00:59 PM: Quote from: Fvdm on March 04, 2021, 07:20:01 AM
Looking great fred!
About the fuselage markings, in my opinion the most difficult thing is to determine the right sequence of painting. Maybe you didn't follow the correct sequence but the markings turned out great.

Thank you. I should have painted the fuselage black and placed the numbers and then sprayed the fuselage color. Then placed the stencils around the numbers to paint the white outline. I over thought it...
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Rookie on March 06, 2021, 06:22:12 AM: I think you are a little too hard on yourself Fred.

Your engine looks awesome!

Willem⁹
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 08, 2021, 10:55:04 AM: Started a new job so I have hadn’t had much time to work on 2670. I finally was able to install the ailerons, rudder, and stabilizer. I put on a new radiator cap and finished the fiddly bits. I replaced the Axial propeller with the Hein because I think it looks more like the one in the picture. It’s almost finished.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(50).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(53).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(52).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(51).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(49).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on March 08, 2021, 12:55:00 PM: Looking outstanding! You don't have far to go now!
RAGIII
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on March 08, 2021, 11:51:02 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on March 08, 2021, 12:55:00 PM
Looking outstanding! You don't have far to go now!
RAGIII

Will second this

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Fvdm on March 13, 2021, 05:43:01 PM: I think this is looking great.
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: fredjocko on March 22, 2021, 10:51:55 AM: Slow progress the past week. Working on the base and I noticed that the British used what looks like a lobster trap to prop up the floats so I looked up the dimensions of a lobster trap and converted it to 1/32 scale and made a trap. Just need to paint it; I think it captures the look.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/0394A8DF_43ED_4025_A042_3A3A79AF9434_IMG_4232.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(7).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ff336/fredjocko/001(6).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: Alexis on March 22, 2021, 12:32:40 PM: Nice job on the trap , should look good once painted up :)

Alexis
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: kkarlsen on March 22, 2021, 04:23:11 PM: That's a cool detail Carl!

Kent
Title: Re: HB W.29 Aircraft 2760 in British Markings
Post by: RAGIII on March 22, 2021, 10:57:43 PM: Nice catch from the Photo Carl! Your trap looks the part for sure.
RAGIII