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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on April 03, 2021, 12:54:09 AM

Title: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 03, 2021, 12:54:09 AM
Further reducing my stash of WNW kits. With this one on the bench there are only 8 left...

So, enjoying every moment of work on the best plastic in town. The interior bits almost ready to put them inside the fuselage. Not much added to the box contents, just a couple of fuel switches, a few visible control cables and soon the aerial wire and linkages for generator and throttle will follow.

(https://i.ibb.co/V94g9Kr/20210402-164308.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0D17c6m/20210402-164252.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ggChFMB/20210402-164235.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/m5Qfckx/20210402-164329.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cT1wp50/20210402-164213.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on April 03, 2021, 01:01:35 AM
Beautifully done as always! Your subtle weathering and overall finish is perfect!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on April 03, 2021, 09:37:26 AM
Tagging along !

Excellent work in the cockpit Prze !


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Fvdm on April 03, 2021, 05:54:53 PM
What a beautiful cockpit.  I love the painting of the chair. The instruments look great.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: rhwinter on April 03, 2021, 06:22:58 PM
Always liked „Meerkatze“, Przemol! Will follow your build of my boyhood hero „Roland C.II“ eagerly!
Cheers! Richard
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 04, 2021, 01:42:08 AM
Thanks.

The cockpit complete with a few linkages added. It is now attached to the left fuselage half but it will not be closed before the engine is in place. So now for that Mercedes...

(https://i.ibb.co/TPkQJgj/20210403-160208.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/M8Ykvtw/20210403-160150.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MnZBtK1/20210403-160130.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xhGZ0fw/20210403-160115.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pjXx8n4/20210403-160100.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dJB0xXJ/20210403-160041.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Monty on April 04, 2021, 03:00:49 AM
Lovely start, Przemo! What a great choice, a real favourite of mine - I will follow and pay good attention! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on April 04, 2021, 06:31:46 AM
More of your Stunning Work! Looks beautiful Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Kamil Zoszak on April 07, 2021, 07:57:23 AM
Go Przemo... doing a great job
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on April 07, 2021, 06:34:38 PM
Lovely!
But what else would we have expected from you?
Andreas
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 11, 2021, 02:26:01 AM
Mercedes D.III almost complete. It is my 7th, I know it by heart and could probably built it with blinded eyes... 😉

(https://i.ibb.co/gw3PPwv/20210409-181702.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Dp49kHz/20210409-181727.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1qVjLy9/20210410-002448.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TcsYH3M/20210410-002421.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5KktVHq/20210410-164109.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LdfGCq7/20210410-164048.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/z5qSh96/20210410-164023.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HBHk0xF/20210410-181108.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wWsRYX7/20210410-181136.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WcXwcJ4/20210410-181157.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/JxVgQR0/20210410-181218.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Bughunter on April 11, 2021, 04:04:12 AM
Nice work, as expected from the quality control behind your bench.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gbrivio on April 11, 2021, 06:44:13 AM
Great start, cockpit and engine are very clean and well detailed.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on April 11, 2021, 11:26:20 AM
Another Beautifully detailed engine and interior! Well Done Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: pepperman42 on April 11, 2021, 02:06:16 PM
I missed this!! Beautiful progress!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: hrcoleman66 on April 11, 2021, 05:43:21 PM
Awesome details on the engine and the cockpit!

Cheers,

Hugh
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 11, 2021, 06:02:25 PM
Thank you, everyone. Yesterday night I also managed to build the engine into the truss, which had to be detached from the left side fuse half to allow adding some weathering, a couple of fuel connections and the throttle linkage. Then the last glimpse and the fuse was closed. I suppose I will leave the engine covers off so that one can catch a glimpse of these engine details. Now for some minor treatment of seams.

(https://i.ibb.co/gRJBMn3/20210411-001146.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FW7s3bQ/20210411-001130.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Tr95mQZ/20210411-001114.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/F330891/20210411-001816.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jW2YFFX/20210411-001758.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/b5bW20n/20210411-002650.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6ZbVC5Z/20210411-094844.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GJ9Sf8v/20210411-094827.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on April 11, 2021, 09:00:04 PM
Looks very pretty all button up  :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gedmundson on April 12, 2021, 06:19:16 AM
Beautifully clean work, Prze. You're well on the way with fastening the fuselage together!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on April 12, 2021, 07:46:37 AM
Outstanding as always! You are moving along with speed and precision!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RichieW on April 15, 2021, 05:05:07 PM
Really beautiful, I didn't manage to get hold of one of these kits but am very happy to follow your terrific work instead. Wonderful stuff!

Richie
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 16, 2021, 08:15:19 AM
As always, your beautiful work to view !

Ed
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on April 16, 2021, 05:25:44 PM
Fantastic progress. It’s tempting me to drop my other projects and pich up a Walfisch immediately....
Andreas
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: kensar on April 17, 2021, 02:06:54 AM
Laser clean work, PrzemoL.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gedmundson on April 17, 2021, 06:28:53 AM
I have to say - again - I'm so impressed by your work on detailing the engine. Superb.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 22, 2021, 07:42:50 AM
Many thanks, everyone for another bunch of kind comments.

And here I am in the preparation phase, for colours I mean. Cleaning of all the elements, filling gaps in joints, preparing rigging stations... Among the latter I decided to replace the flat imitations of turnbuckles in those fancy undercarriage rigging bits with Gaspatch parts. The rigging on this bird is not too complex, only 20 turnbuckles all around. I have also made some surgery with the engine covers, thinning them down. They will definitely be left aside the model except for the rectangular cover for carburettor inspection.
And now to wash the surfaces and warm up the airbrush!

(https://i.ibb.co/2894CQ9/20210421-225102.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mhkLmvj/20210421-232110.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PNfGgQn/20210421-232349.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/k1nVrbV/20210421-232505.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NKsf52C/20210421-232628.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on April 22, 2021, 11:18:10 AM
Your up-dates always bring a smile  :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on April 23, 2021, 06:43:52 AM
The buckles are looking great! I am looking forward to the painting!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: pepperman42 on April 27, 2021, 02:13:21 AM
Very clean work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 06, 2021, 07:53:08 AM
After some days of play with airbrush I can finally present my colours for your acceptance. I always want to model something untypical, so I opted for this non pale blue Roland. What do you think about this pale cream/linen version?

(https://i.ibb.co/6bWYK3g/20210505-233738.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xDh5LM9/20210505-233757.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/khj6ry0/20210505-233850.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LktsvdZ/20210505-233905.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cCqCNHR/20210505-233923.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9Gm0cMf/20210505-233943.jpg)

Now for shading of the upper cross fields and some wash and to final assembly!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on May 06, 2021, 08:44:52 AM
This is looking awesome Przemo! I really like the plain but interesting scheme! Unusual to see it in a CDL looking shade vs the usual bluish grey. Well done on all!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on May 06, 2021, 10:52:09 AM
That is just stunning Pzre's ! I have never seen this shade on this scheme before . Just simply beautiful  :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on May 06, 2021, 03:30:48 PM
Great paintjob, Przemo. I love the subtle shades of beige.
Andreas
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Manni on May 06, 2021, 06:40:23 PM
Wow, superb work Przemo. So clean and acurate. Beautiful, warm colous on the wings  and body.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Fvdm on May 08, 2021, 12:49:03 AM
I love it.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 10, 2021, 01:43:41 AM
Thank you...

And the monkeyhas started growing legs and... wings 😉

(https://i.ibb.co/sK1zKBX/20210509-152718.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/D9m0wVb/20210509-152658.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QXD68Pq/20210509-152637.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Matti on May 10, 2021, 01:59:34 AM
Very good looking paintwork.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2021, 05:02:45 AM
I really like the color choice Przemol! Not the usual bluish grey we usually see! The subtle weathering also looks excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RichieW on May 10, 2021, 06:43:05 AM
I really like the color choice Przemol! Not the usual bluish grey we usually see! The subtle weathering also looks excellent!
RAGIII

Was thinking exactly the same. Lovely to see this
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 10, 2021, 08:32:22 AM
Thanks.
And now my Roland is finally a biplane.

(https://i.ibb.co/Df738zx/20210510-002919.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8PjJRMB/20210510-002857.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2021, 11:13:46 AM
Awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: rhwinter on May 10, 2021, 03:40:07 PM
Reallybeautiful!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: ermeio on May 10, 2021, 03:41:30 PM
Excellent rendition of the Whalfish
What color did you use to reproduce the linen? The effect is great
er me
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: mess on May 10, 2021, 06:18:40 PM
Great marking choice!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: FokkerFodder on May 10, 2021, 06:31:33 PM
Looking fabulous- this kit and this version has been near the top of my ‘next project’ and you have done a great job. Inspiring as always! Cheers Matt
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 10, 2021, 07:32:20 PM
Thanks, I am glad you like the appearance of this Roland of mine.

Excellent rendition of the Whalfish
What color did you use to reproduce the linen? The effect is great
er me

The upper exterior colour is the custom made mix - Vallejo Dark Sand and White in 1:2 ratio. It was inspired by the recipe given in WNW instructions for this optional colour version of Meerkatze, proposed there on the base of analysis of two photos of this aircraft, where it looked different than usual pale blue ones. The undersides are Pactra Mid Stone I usually use for linen colour. All delicately shaded - the upper side with pure Dark Sand and undersides with Beige Brown diluted with clear.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on May 10, 2021, 07:59:29 PM
 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: ermeio on May 11, 2021, 01:15:15 AM
Thanks, I am glad you like the appearance of this Roland of mine.

Excellent rendition of the Whalfish
What color did you use to reproduce the linen? The effect is great
er me

The upper exterior colour is the custom made mix - Vallejo Dark Sand and White in 1:2 ratio. It was inspired by the recipe given in WNW instructions for this optional colour version of Meerkatze, proposed there on the base of analysis of two photos of this aircraft, where it looked different than usual pale blue ones. The undersides are Pactra Mid Stone I usually use for linen colour. All delicately shaded - the upper side with pure Dark Sand and undersides with Beige Brown diluted with clear.

Thanks, Przemol!
er me
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gedmundson on May 11, 2021, 01:36:20 AM
Prze - I find this custom colour very attractive indeed, and the way you've done your mottled appearance has enhanced the look very much. I'm very impressed by your work on this model, and it's given me a new interest in that particular kit. Outstanding!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Fvdm on May 11, 2021, 03:35:18 AM
Wow!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Monty on May 11, 2021, 04:04:29 AM
Some masterful colouring there, Przemo! A very realistic appearance and beautifully done... ATB, Marc
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 11, 2021, 07:45:18 AM
Thanks for you continuous support. And the Roland is almost ready, I just need to wait for the veneer propeller...

(https://i.ibb.co/THVYRgj/20210510-231921.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w42X6Cr/20210510-231853.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/yQh2frs/20210510-231937.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xF98nLd/20210510-232002.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RhLvWXp/20210510-232017.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zFg81SS/20210510-232036.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on May 11, 2021, 09:08:10 AM
Absolutely Beautiful! The rigging looks terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RichieW on May 11, 2021, 06:27:24 PM
Sublimely beautiful model, so near the finish line now.

Richie
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: pepperman42 on May 11, 2021, 10:29:45 PM
Catching up!! Love the colour scheme and the execution of it

Steve
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on May 11, 2021, 10:47:20 PM
OH my !

Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Bughunter on May 12, 2021, 01:31:18 AM
Very nicely done in all aspects of modeling!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on May 13, 2021, 04:37:21 AM
Really cool!
Andreas
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: mgunns on May 13, 2021, 12:14:27 PM
The color is what I am drawn to which is a great canvas for the decals and the subtle shading and weathering.  A simple build and scheme but very nice.  Paint the plastic prop as a place holder until the veneer one arrives.  It could be awhile and it would be nice to see this at least a painted prop.  You can do it Prez, your audience awaits.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 13, 2021, 05:16:02 PM
Thank you, everyone. I am glad you like my rendition of Meerkatze.

The color is what I am drawn to which is a great canvas for the decals and the subtle shading and weathering.  A simple build and scheme but very nice.  Paint the plastic prop as a place holder until the veneer one arrives.  It could be awhile and it would be nice to see this at least a painted prop.  You can do it Prez, your audience awaits.

Thank you, also for this proposal. Yet I hear that I am to get the veneers tomorrow at the latest. So over the weekend I should be able to add the final version of the propeller. I hope it is fine with the audience :)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Rookie on May 14, 2021, 05:37:43 AM
What a great looking model (and aircraft)!

Willem
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 16, 2021, 08:31:55 PM
The monkey got its propeller! Final gallery will follow soon.

(https://i.ibb.co/vxb4RKN/20210514-213833.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SsPJThd/20210516-093809.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/p3x89bd/20210516-093827.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SP5DNKW/20210516-093619.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/99cnrm8/20210516-101237.jpg)
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Manni on May 16, 2021, 08:34:15 PM
Wow, just wow. Absolutely world class. The Meerkatze looks great with the new prop. Stunning!
Bye Manni
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Bughunter on May 16, 2021, 09:03:22 PM
Absolutely world class.
Can only sign that!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Borsos on May 16, 2021, 09:51:27 PM
Absolutely world class.
Can only sign that!

Cheers,
Frank

I join in!
Andreas
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: rhallinger on May 17, 2021, 02:35:19 AM
Absolutely world class.
Can only sign that!

Cheers,
Frank

I join in!
Andreas

+1!

Bestregards,

Bob
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: rhwinter on May 17, 2021, 02:35:54 AM
Absolutely world class.
Can only sign that!

Cheers,
Frank

I join in!

Andreas

So do I!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on May 17, 2021, 02:38:59 AM
Absolutely world class.
Can only sign that!

Cheers,
Frank

I join in!

Andreas

So do I!

Who am I to argue  :o So I will just agree!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2021, 03:23:37 AM
Stunning prop Przemo! A really great build, and enjoyable to watch it's creation and fulfillment! Great work! Marc.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RichieW on May 17, 2021, 04:33:29 AM
Great use of the cutter to make your prop, it looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on May 17, 2021, 05:37:23 AM
 :) :) :)


Alexis
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Fvdm on May 20, 2021, 04:48:20 AM
That's one great prop. Was this a kit item or is this AM?
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 20, 2021, 06:12:23 AM
That's one great prop. Was this a kit item or is this AM?

Thanks.  The veneers are cut by KoTeBi. They already have some on offer.

https://swiatmodeli.eu/pl/c/Skala-132-133-135/372 (scroll the page down)

This particular Axial prop, the BoultonPaul for FE2b and Garuda for Fokker E.I should soon appear in the shop, too.

If you have some skills with computer graphics you can prepare the file with the prop outline, send it to the owner of the shop and it can be cut for you. He is happy to add more propellers to the offer.
Title: Re: Roland C.II Meerkatze (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Dave Brewer on May 20, 2021, 10:41:55 AM
These prop kits are a great idea; I'd be in for a stack of them if international postage from Poland was not prohibitively steep at the moment. Hopefully it will become more reasonable at some point.