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Offline Ian from Doncaster

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My builds so far
« on: April 20, 2012, 08:10:29 PM »
Let's hope the photo links work - here are my WWI builds to date, starting with the WNW LVG C.VI and the Revell 1:72 EIII.



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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2012, 08:21:01 PM »
Good work there, LVG looks very neat and the E.III is well-finished.

Regards :)
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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2012, 09:49:56 PM »
Ian,

  Very Nice .... That little Revell E.III sure brings back memories! Thanks for posting..........     

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2012, 01:53:54 AM »
Ian, really nice! The WNW LVG looks great. I also have a soft spot for that Old Revelle kit of the EIII. Must have built dozens in my formative years 8)
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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2012, 02:03:07 AM »
Hello Ian,

Your LVG looks very nice indeed and that EIII must be tiny....

Best Regards

Keith

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2012, 03:07:40 AM »
Glad to see these fantastic builds again, Ian.  I'm still amazed at the cowling and metal panels on the Eindecker.  How you got that effect in such a tiny scale is beyond me.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2012, 03:11:06 AM »
Nice cross section of the new and the old!!

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2012, 03:35:12 AM »
Here are some more pics:

Revell 1:72 E.III



WNW LVG C.VI


Airfix 1:72 Albie DVa


WNW RFC Pup



Eduard 1:48 E.III


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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2012, 03:39:27 AM »
Glad to see these fantastic builds again, Ian.  I'm still amazed at the cowling and metal panels on the Eindecker.  How you got that effect in such a tiny scale is beyond me.
Cheers,
Bud

Hi Bud, the cowling is simply two slightly different metallic colours sprayed one over the other, then the top coat gently worked back with fine micromesh.

For my next E.III (WNW pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....) I may try using metalcote and polishing each "machined" circle individually.  I'll do a trial first.

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2012, 03:50:14 AM »
Thanks for the exlpanation, Ian.  And thank you for posting more of your beautiful models.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2012, 08:05:52 AM »
Ian, the swirl pattern on that cowling is indeed excellent. Wish I had seen this before I painted my ammo cans on my DR1 build this morning :-[
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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2012, 11:32:50 AM »
Lovely models Ian - thanks for sharing

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2012, 06:21:40 PM »
Bud, Rick, further to the explanation above, I don't sand off the first metallic layer.  This leaves a slightly granular surface in which the second colour settles.  Sanding that colour reveals the high points of the first layer, with the second layer showing in the low points, resulting in the blotchy effect. 

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2012, 06:55:24 PM »
Thanks for sharing Ian, beautiful models.

Cheers

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Re: My builds so far
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2012, 01:54:49 AM »
All real beauties Ian, and in particular, I like that WNW LVG C.VI. I tip my hat to all you fellows that build, let alone rig anything in 1/72 scale.

Cheers,

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