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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Paper and Card models => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 01, 2021, 08:49:33 AM
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All,
I couldn't help but print out another WWI subject...one of my favorites...so this is the one I'll be starting soon. I am off to visit my dear Mother in Murderapolis for a week so there will be no progress, but I just wanted to put a bookmark here in the Paper Models area.
Watch this spot!
Dan
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Dan,
This should be a great one to watch come together. Have a safe trip and I'll be standing by for your updates.
Kevin
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I am really looking forward to this one Dan. Having built a plastic version I am curious to see how great this aircraft looks in Paper!
RAGIII
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Looking forward to this one , even though the markings are a bit of a let down , but I'll be alright !
Alexis
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Sorry Alexis! Not my favorite either. I may plan on trying to figure out how to digitally "re-paint" these models some day. Or...just go ahead and airbrush them like a good ol' plastic model.
Any suggestions???!!!
Just got back from my visit so will be posting a bit pretty soon. Thanks to you all for the interest.
Dan
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Hello All!
I did the top wing tonight. It had a folded wide main spar that actually had a slight slant built in to provide a little airfoil shape. You can see the main parts and then the folded spar along with the inside of the top wing where I embossed a bit to try and make the rib tapes 3D. One shot you can just see the effect through the black crosses. Subtle, but that's ok. It's pretty darn busy in all that lozenge. The end result actually has a shape to it and looks nice. I've never done a wing like this so I thought it would just look flat. So, I'm pleased. ;D
More soon...Dan
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I'm really not sure on what markings Dan , How well does the paint take to the paper . Don't give it a warp effect does it ?
Top wing looks good so far :)
Alexis
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Hi Alexis,
I have just treated paper models like plastic. Prime and paint and with the airbrush, have had no issues. Here's a lousy example (sorry...my camera is being charged).
So Maybe I'll modify it or I can always make another... ;D
Maybe some more tonight,
Dan
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Dan, is that a paper Fi-167? That's really cool! Is that the one you painted by airbrush? What type of paint did you use? Thinners? This is an interesting topic, even if it strays from your lovely SSW D-111 build. ;) Thanks.
Best regards,
Bob
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Yup, Bob. It is a Marek design. Cool model and a head-turner at the IPMS tables mixed in with the Messerschmitts, Focke-Wulfs and Mustangs. ;D
I just used Tamyia acrylics. I thin with isopropanol. I even used typical decals. No buckling paper etc. I WILL finish my Dornier Arrow on my channel...things have just been busy and so many other cool projects came up. I'll be painting that one.
I'll be building the lower wings and tails later today on the SSW (I hope).
More soon,
Dan
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Thanks Dan! Did you do any masking? If so, what kind? As you know, the two-edged sword of paper kits is that while you don't have to paint and decal them, you are often very limited in paint schemes. Your painting success opens up all kind of options! Thanks for sharing the details. Easily applicable to WWI paper models as well, I assume.
The SSW D.III is coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to your work on the fuselage and cowling.
Best regards,
Bob
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Hi Bob,
I masked with plain ol' Tamyia tape after sticking it to my face a few times just to get rid of some tackiness. I also used 3M Post-It tape. Still got pretty tight demarcations.
As for the SSW, here are the tails and the skid! Coming along nicely.
More soon...Dan
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Rear fuselage with a butt joint just behind the rear cockpit and my home-made tab joint in front of the fin. I tried the latter since I've had hard times with simple butt joints. Now I'm not so sure! I think my butt joint looks a bit better or at least not worse. I also couldn't resist adding the tails. They look cool.
More tomorrow...Dan
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Smidge more...the interior...which isn't too accurate and the parts are flat (this is an old design model). I still like it since once it's all together, it looks pretty busy and fits the model well. I then added the front fuselage and now the cowling will be on soon.
Tonight, I think I'll do the head rest and perhaps the cockpit edging.
More soon on this little hot rod...Dan
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Gun breaches, louvers, cowling and spinner! Paint some bits tomorrow...Dan ;)
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WOW Dan! You’re moving right along. Looks really cool! The spinner and cowling are awesome. Neat looking little falcon!
Best,
Bob
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Thanks Bob...this one is so pugnacious and colorful, it really keeps one's interest high!
Tonight I sprayed the cowling and attached it. Also added the top ailerons. I also started on attaching the bottom wings which took a little head scratching so those will be finished tomorrow. All in all, she's on track!
Dan
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Couldn't help it. Here it is sitting next to my Roden example. These will be nice to see side by side...Dan
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Tonight I made the interplanes and mounted the top wing. I'll work on the cabanes tomorrow.
Thanks for looking,
Dan
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Totally awesome Dan!
Best,
Bob
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I Must apologize for missing so much of this build Dan! Your SSW is gorgeous! I love the scheme and it will look awesome next to that Beautiful Roden build. As always I am amazed by the quality of the paper patterns and your work!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick and Bob. Don't worry, Rick! I can't keep up with all of your builds (or anyone else's for that matter) and only get a smattering of what's out there. Humbled on a daily basis.
I got the cabanes installed as well as the landing gear, spreader bar and wheels. They'll need a bit of touch-up but the biggest thing left is making the Siemens-Halske 11 cylinder engine. Oh, boy!
More soon,
Dan
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Awesome update. I love this aircraft!
RAGIII
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Wow Dan, you are just motoring right along on this one :)
Alexis
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Thank you, Rick and Alexa...yes! At some point, these really start to go fast. I MAY be able to finish it tomorrow. We'll see.
Tonight I made the engine and installed it. It is a tight fit so I could not make it spin which kind of stinks...but it still looks neat under that cowling.
In one picture, the darn auto focus was on one of my critics at the table. ;D
I think the last hard part will be the wing fillets. We'll see!
Thanks for looking (again),
Dan
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My lord , that is an evil grin !
The engine looks super installed and I'm really impressed with how the cowl turned out . Fantastic !
Alexis
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Brilliant Dan
I've a clubmate who builds card models only and I'm constantly amazed at them, but this is terrific. ;D
Can't wait to see it finished
Paul
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Hello Paul and Alexis!
Thanks for looking and commenting. I put the completed pics in the Completed Models area. It turned out pretty darn well!
I can't wait to start another one. Tinkering with the idea of an Se-5...we'll see!
Dan