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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: mgunns on September 27, 2017, 12:54:51 PM
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Surely no one could ever say that the DH.9 is a great looking airplane, it still is an interesting subject. My wife got me this for Christmas when it first came out and I finally got around to building it. The build is pretty straightforward with no pitfalls. However, anyone doing this build or the NINAK post war version would be wise to pin the rudder controls D7 and P11 to the floor board as it is really in the way when handling the fuselage and can easily come separated from the floorboard. Ask me how I know this. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03270_1.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03270_1.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03269_1.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03269_1.jpg.html)
Other than that, no major problems.
I did add some lines to the front of the engine as it is right out there and the photo's show two lines, so I added them using brass wire.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03262.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03262.jpg.html)
I used AK interactive Acrylic wash to dirty the engine up a bit.
WNW offers two internal bomb bay configurations, 12 or 6, I chose the 6 variant, painting the bombs mustard yellow, using wood tones for the dividers and interior of the "bomb bay" and Testors non buffing Gun Metal for the front of the bombs. As it is on the underside, not much visibility but I think it is a neat addition to show your friends when looking at the underside.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03268.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03268.jpg.html)
Critical to the assembly is to ensure that the interior structure is square and tight. If not, problems arise in assembling the fuselage. Again, ask me how I know this.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03266.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03266.jpg.html)
I chose the markings of DH.9 B7620 of J.A. Gray & J.J. Comerford, A Flight, 211 Sqn, June 1918 as it is interesting and has an interesting story behind it. I opted to paint the aft end of the fuselage gloss black and then applied the decals. The white is totally opaque with no black bleed through. I also opted to paint the rudder vice using the WNW Provided decal.
For rigging I used Chameleon two pound test for the lower fuselage to upper wing for strength and Model Kasten (MK) .06 stretch ine for the rest of the rigging. I would rig the bay and then slide the struts in. Using the chameleon line, I would get it in place and once the struts were in, tighten it up. I used Bob's Buckles eyelets and tubes for all rigging attachments. Here you can see the process in progress where I would rig, once the bay was rigged I would then insert the appropriate struts.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03313.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03313.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03314.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03314.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03315.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03315.jpg.html)
Makes the rigging process a lot easier, and the two strands of chameleon line offer strength..
The Carburetor intakes are a pain to try to line up, so I just cut the end off a bit and using Testors Canopy Glue cemented them in place. For the plug wires on the engine I used the MK stretch line. None of the photo's in the instruction booklet show the aircraft with the bomb sight on the starboard side, but I thought it was neat looking and put it on, after all it was used in the bomber role and seeing I added bombs, I thought it would add to the airplane.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03333.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03333.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03332.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03332.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03340.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03340.jpg.html)
For the bungee chords on the scarf ring I used White Fine EZ Line.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03339.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03339.jpg.html)
The eyes on the cowling seemed to mock me as I progressed and seemed to laugh at a blunder I would make.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03338.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03338.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03337.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03337.jpg.html)
For the underside "shading" I first painted the wing the CDL, masked off the rib detail and then painted the whole thing black. Once set, I removed the tape and carefully repainted the CDL color until I achieved the desired results.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03336.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03336.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03335.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03335.jpg.html)
Using Tamiya Smoke diluted with Testors Dull Coat I sprayed in between the ribs to get a "weathered" look.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03335.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03335.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03334.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03334.jpg.html)
I think it's a neat looking airplane and makes a unique model
So there you have it folks.
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My oh my.
You have made the DH.9 look like a beauty Queen and that takes a miracle!
Extremely well done, Mark. :) ;)
vB
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Now that is a great looking DH9 Mark!
Until now I thought of it as an ugly little beast, but not now. 8)
Excellent all round. :)
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Great. I love this bird! Looks really impressive when completed, with all those rigging and fine detail all around. And yours is truly finely done, Mark.
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What a beauty Mark, congratulations and thanks for posting your technique on rigging.
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Great build of this great plane, it looks amazing and will be a nice addition for your collection.
Manni
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Mark, I always thought this is a beautiful plane - and your build reassured me! Love it!
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Mark,
A terrific job, great detail, paint, and finish and of course the unique rigging procedure as I said off-line is a "keeper". Nice work taking this from ugly duckling to swan!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks everyone for scoping out the model and your kind words. It does kind of grow on a person and to see the model completed rather than a side view does add interest to the airplane. It certainly grew on me and I will probably do another one.
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Magnificent build Mark! I love the rigging method you used. Like others have said you have made an ungainly looking bird look Gorgeous!
RAGIII
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Gotta agree with all the above, very nice !! great scheme !
Ed
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Mark,
Excellent build! Thanks for sharing.
I like your approach to the lower wings rib shading.
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@ Rick: Thanks Rick, your compliments and comments always appreciated.
@ drI Ace: Thanks Ed, thanks for scoping out the build and your compliments, duly appreciated.
@ aircare84: Thanks for scoping out the build and your interest in the underwing rib shading. A very simple procedure and highly affective. Learned it from an Englishman on another forum, named Keith. Lots of great modelers on this forum to learn from.
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It may or may not be a great looking real aircraft but it's certainly a great looking build.
Every detail is so well done & the overall effect is even greater than the sum of the parts.
Regards
Russell
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She's absolutely stunning, Mark, and will look spectacular next to your USMC Ninak! Could you possibly show us a photo of both of them together? That would be a treat!
Cheers,
Bud
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@ Russell: Thanks for looking in and your comments, it does make an interesting model.
@ Bud: Thanks for stopping by. I will do that, I will take a photo with all three of the DH9's.
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What a bloody BEAUT!
Gorgeous my old friend. Eye-candy.
Cheers
Dave
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Seems I'm the only one who seems to actually like the DH9's looks! The model turned out great, too!
Jeroen
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Thanks Kong and Jeroen for your compliments and looking at the model. I brought it to my monthly club meeting where we have a monthly contest, winner getting a $20.00 gift certificate. Last night I got the gift certificate for the DH.9. I was quite happy with it.
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I made a conversion of this in 1/72 from the Airfix DH 4 in the late 1960's using an article from Airfix Magazine. It was my first biplane conversion and I used the same markings as you.
Your model is soooo much better - I do like this machine (odly) - looking at yours I think I am beginning to understand why! Fantatsic modelling.
Stephen.
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I brought it to my monthly club meeting where we have a monthly contest, winner getting a $20.00 gift certificate. Last night I got the gift certificate for the DH.9. I was quite happy with it.
And so you should be ;)
vB
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@Lone Modeler: Thanks for stopping, checking it out and your kind words. That must have been quite the conversion back in the late '60's from the DH-4. Would have been neat to see.
@vB. Thanks Bob, some of the modelers at the club were quite amazed at the turnbuckles. Told 'em I got 'em from you. Fun stuff.
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Told 'em I got 'em from you. Fun stuff.
That's blown it! It could of been our little secret... lol ;D
Cheers,
vB
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Very nice build. She looks great!!
Steve
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What a very nice build, I like it a lot. I am actually thinking that the DH9 is a pretty plane :)
Borsos
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Came out beautifully. I got one of these in the WNW warehouse damage sale - I'm looking forward to building it.
Dave