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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 09:02:10 AM

Title: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 09:02:10 AM: By far, the best kit I've had the pleasure to build. Flawless in every way. If it weren't for the size, I'd build another right away.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.48.37_zps06hw72po.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.49.17_zps77fsirqe.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.52.43_zpsxuacvdgu.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.54.36_zpsksllskac.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.55.11_zpsook4urwk.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.56.37_zpsg64okmvc.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.57.29_zpsuehfmupx.jpg)

With a 43cm wingspan, this is the largest model I've ever built. Due to the size and weight of this beast, every time I moved it, the rigging tightened and sagged. It's now in the case and, hopefully, I won't have to move it again.
Now, bring on that Felixstowe! (just kidding)
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: rolanddvi on July 03, 2018, 10:20:13 AM: Well Bud...…..thanks! I have been thinking about buying this kit and now your gorgeous build just pushed me over the edge!! I will now have to buy one of these. :) You've done an outstanding job on it.

Mike
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: GAJouette on July 03, 2018, 11:09:44 AM: Bud,
Amazing work my old friend. She's your Magnum Opus. Congratulations and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: lcarroll on July 03, 2018, 11:45:41 AM: Very nice Bud, a beautiful model and you chose a great scheme. These larger ones offer unique challenges and obstacles, from the photos I suspect you beat them all!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 01:37:44 PM: Quote from: rolanddvi on July 03, 2018, 10:20:13 AM
Well Bud...…..thanks! I have been thinking about buying this kit and now your gorgeous build just pushed me over the edge!! I will now have to buy one of these. :) You've done an outstanding job on it.

Mike
Thanks, Mike! You won't regret buying and building this one, unless a 17 inch wingspan presents a problem to you. To say it was my most enjoyable build ever is no exaggeration.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 01:40:03 PM: Quote from: GAJouette on July 03, 2018, 11:09:44 AM
Bud,
Amazing work my old friend. She's your Magnum Opus. Congratulations and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thank you, Gregory! I think you've been on this ride with me ever since I got back into modeling a decade ago, so you should know!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 01:46:52 PM: Quote from: lcarroll on July 03, 2018, 11:45:41 AM
Very nice Bud, a beautiful model and you chose a great scheme. These larger ones offer unique challenges and obstacles, from the photos I suspect you beat them all!
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks, Lance! I was totally unprepared for the size and heft of this thing once finished. I might have used something a bit more flexible than monofilament for the rigging if I had known. I'm just glad all of my anchor points held.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: Manni on July 03, 2018, 02:31:39 PM: Outstanding result, Bud!
The colours are so good chosen. The colour modulation is subtle and very good made by you.
Really,really great,
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: rhwinter on July 03, 2018, 02:38:58 PM: Truly beautifully done, Bud! And, yes, it's QUITE big! I have that one in my ever growing stash, too (post-war), but ... If I will ever tackle that one, I‘ll take into consideration to use a flexible rigging material.
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: Borsos on July 03, 2018, 10:09:09 PM: Oh yes, that's a real beauty, Bud. i have both, the DH. 9a and the D.H. 9 in my stash and I have no idea where to display them...
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2018, 12:04:37 AM: All I can say is ,beautifully detailed, painted, subtle weathering and excellent rigging! I don't think it can get any better than this one Amigo! As for the size I remember while building/rigging my Salmson that I was totally unprepared for the wing span. I managed to knock my almost complete SPAD VII off of my display case resulting in its' total destruction. At least you have faired mush better than that ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: lone modeller on July 04, 2018, 06:06:46 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 04, 2018, 12:04:37 AM
All I can say is ,beautifully detailed, painted, subtle weathering and excellent rigging! I don't think it can get any better than this one Amigo!
RAGIII

I completely agree with Rick - marvellous in every way. Large models do present their own problems: my Dornier Rs II has a 19 inch span - and therefore its own display case. There was no other viable solution!

Stephen.
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: Gisbod on July 04, 2018, 07:09:14 AM: Beautiful Bud!

Guy
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: NigelR on July 05, 2018, 12:04:23 AM: Very nice work indeed, a great looking model.
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: Juan on July 05, 2018, 12:15:55 AM: Happy Fourth Bud, beautifully built kit, will use your log when I attempt mine.
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: PrzemoL on July 05, 2018, 06:20:03 AM: Great to see this monster finished, Bud. A very fine finish all around. Congrats!
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: GazzaS on July 06, 2018, 07:56:42 PM: Bud,
Fantastic finish! Really great looking model.

Gaz
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 07, 2018, 01:30:39 AM: Thank you so much for all the kindness, my friends! This one was so much fun to build that I'm tempted to do the DH9 now and, display issues aside, I would if I hadn't promised Edgar I'd build the CSM AEG C.IV next. I'll start a build log on that one soon.
I forgot to mention, the only after market stuff used in this build were Gaspatch vane sights. Very nice, but very fragile.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: gbrivio on July 07, 2018, 04:43:37 AM: This was beautifully built and painted, congratulations!
Giuseppe
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 08, 2018, 02:23:44 AM: Thank you, Guiseppe!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 08, 2018, 07:04:45 AM: Looking at your builds is like tasting a fine Single Malt Whisky , you never get tired of doing so.
Well done, Bud ;)

vB
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: Bughunter on July 08, 2018, 07:08:38 AM: What a huge model! :o
Looks big enough for some servos, LiPo and a motor - it will fly! ;)

Looks great and is from build to painting well done.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: DH.9a E8538 "E15", AMC built, C Sqdn. USMC, Northern Bombing Group, Sept 1918
Post by: coyotemagic on July 08, 2018, 07:12:40 AM: Thanks, von Buttermeup and Frank! Sweet praise from the likes of you two!
Cheers,
Bud