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Offline aliluke

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**COMPLETED** WNW DFW CV mid production
« on: February 03, 2019, 11:32:52 AM »
I'm in with the DFW CV. I think this Des Memorial Build is a great idea.

I'm putting aside the Fokker Eindecker which I have only just started and I'm going to do the "Stripes" version of the DFW. The beauty is that Wingnut Wings isn't sure of the colour of this plane so I can chose my own colour - and make it unique. I'm thinking of a dark/burnt orange as opposed the dark red the kit suggests. But I'll experiment first, research some posible options and may head in a completely different direction. Keep everyone guessing  8)...

Except for rigging, I'm going to honour the quality of the kit by sticking to everything else being straight out of the box.



Cheers
Alistair
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Offline lcarroll

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2019, 01:26:53 PM »
Great choice Alistair, it will be interesting to see what main color you choose in the end result.
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline aliluke

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2019, 06:28:26 PM »
Thanks Lance
Whatever I get to colour wise will sure offend someone  8). My fun!

Cheers
Alistair
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Offline Gisbod

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2019, 03:09:46 AM »
Looking forward to this one Alistair. I’ve heard good things about this kit, one I’m yet to try.

I think WW1 colours are a bit subjective at the best of times..

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2019, 08:00:09 PM »
Very good choise, Alistair. I love this plane and I would choose the same scheme. Looking forward to your next steps and your interpretation of the colour.
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2019, 01:22:06 AM »
Outstanding choice for model and scheme. Like others I am looking forward to your final color choice!
RAGIII
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2019, 04:51:36 AM »
Great, Alistair: A much underrated kit, you're tackling. I like your choice a lot and will follow your build eagerly!
Richard
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2019, 03:55:47 PM »
Thanks all
Planning to make a start tomorrow - the clock is ticking. I think it will be a coppery/burnt orange perhaps as seen here on a Phonix D1 - yikes!!!  ;D Or maybe green, or yellow...



Cheers
Alistair

P.S. Not sure if this image is subject to copyright?
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2019, 07:45:03 AM »
Great choice, I love both, kit and color sheme.
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Offline Monty

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2019, 01:30:56 AM »
A lovely subject, Alistair, and one of my favourite subjects! Enjoy, I'm sure it will come out beautifully!
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2019, 07:03:14 AM »
Nice plane and a captivating livery, looks a promising build.
Ciao
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2019, 07:41:00 AM »
 Alistair,
Great choice of subject for the GB my old friend. I really like the brownish orange scheme. At any rate looking forward to seeing more. Best of luck in the GB to you.
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2019, 09:57:50 AM »
Great selection of model and color Alistair.  Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Offline aliluke

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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2019, 04:21:33 PM »
Hi
Getting on with it now. A big pre-paint and ready for assembling the cockpit. It has a kind of weird Star Trek seat thing but Captain Kirk didn't fly this bird. I have cut both ways with a main fuel tank in green and the auxilliary tank in brass. One strange thing being that two of the instrument decals completely disintegrated - turned to dust - replaced but haven't experienced that before. There is more painting to do and everything is just dry fitted. I love doing the cockpits and this one is very cool with a lot of very well engineered detail.











Cheers
Alisatir
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Re: WNW DFW CV mid production
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2019, 04:48:44 PM »
Very nice details, can't wait to see all them put together.
Ciao
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