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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Epeeman on April 19, 2012, 07:59:28 AM

Title: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Epeeman on April 19, 2012, 07:59:28 AM

All,

Following on from my introduction, thought I would post a sample of some of my recent work.   All pretty much OOB and brush painted.

Pictures below of some Roden kits (SE5a Hisso, Pfalz DIII in 32nd scale and Sopwith Camel in 72nd) and one Wingnut Wings (my first WNW kit) of the Albatros DVa.

Regards all

Dave

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/001-23.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/004-14.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/006-1.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/001-8.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/003-10.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/001-16.jpg)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/003-13.jpg)

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Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Des on April 19, 2012, 08:10:32 AM

All beautiful models Dave, and your brush painting skills are exceptional, very well done.

Des.

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 19, 2012, 08:18:31 AM

Nice job all around! Your Albatros DVa is striking.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: sobrien on April 19, 2012, 09:52:48 AM

Great job Dave. Always nice to see someone else that still brush paints. Nice finish on the Albatros!

Sean

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Whiteknuckles on April 19, 2012, 11:44:36 AM

Nice work Dave ;)

Andrew

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: coyotemagic on April 20, 2012, 01:23:28 AM

All truly brilliant, Dave.  I especially like 'Stropp'.  Excellent wood tones.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Pete Nottingham on April 20, 2012, 01:42:33 AM

Great work Dave, a pleasure to see, keep building the WWI kites, they are superb.

Cheers

Pete.

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: RAGIII on April 20, 2012, 02:00:37 AM

All are stunning examples of WW1 models! Thanks for sharing them here.
RAGIII

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: GAJouette on April 20, 2012, 02:01:37 AM

  Dave,
Exceptionally beautiful projects my friend. Especially "Stropp" with her outstanding wood graining. It's a real shame that when the original "Stropp" was restored at the NASM they didn't return it to the original wing camouflage.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: keith_christie on April 20, 2012, 03:08:55 AM

Very nice work Dave.

Best Regards

Keith

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Flyjunkie on April 20, 2012, 03:29:26 PM

Beautiful Albatros'!! ...  :)
All of your models are wonderful and perfect..

Thanks for sharing and the Inspiration is always welcomed indeed!! ;)


DEAN ~~~  8) 8)

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: ta152c on April 20, 2012, 08:22:37 PM

Good builds there, and brushed too. Nice techniques on show.

Regards :)

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Galloway on April 20, 2012, 09:47:33 PM

Beautiful models Dave..... Love the Night Fighter S.E.5a


    Ken

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: pepperman42 on April 21, 2012, 03:20:53 AM

Nice work. Brush work is one of my fears now. You make it look perfect.

Steve

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: mgunns on April 21, 2012, 05:21:12 AM

Nice Work Dave:  You brush work is amazing, I didn't see any evidence of brush strokes, very nicely done, I too am partial to the DVA, very nicely done.

Best  Mark

Title: Re: By way of further introduction - some examples of my recent work
Post by: Epeeman on April 21, 2012, 07:43:16 AM

Again, many thanks -

I'm flattered that everyone seems to like my standard of brush painting - appreciated as I have always been a bit self conscious (in the past) comparing to the work of others (who spray) which always seems so much better to the point they actually look real!

The key (what works for me anyway) is to use a base coat prior to main colour (usually neutral colour like light grey, but does depend on what top colour is going to be) and then really thin paint before brushing on.   Thirdly, build up in layers (once paint dry) with brush strokes moving in one direction (such as along wing for example) and then alternate direction on subsequent coats - I always make sure though that last coat brush strokes are in the direction of the airflow over aircraft surface - hope this all makes sense!!

Dave