Author Topic: WNW Ship's Camel (Read 5024 times)

Softscience · « **on:** November 14, 2019, 01:31:19 PM »

Hello all,

This is my second attempted at a Wingnut Wings kit. The first one ended in frustration and went back in its box to think about the bad things it did!

This time I'm taking a different approach and relying more.on old techniques which may.no longer be en Vogue, but with which I'm more comfortable.

I started by painting up the cylinders of the Bentley BR1 engine. Just Vallejo metallics and some black and brown oils here. Nothing fancy.

Since the silver was out, I also assembled and painted a few of the aluminum thingy-ma-whatsits that go in the cockpit.

AlbertD · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2019, 02:44:27 PM »

So far so good. I did the same thing with my first Wingnuts kit. I put it back in the box until I had more experience. The second one went much better and now I'm on the third and it's going even better. What was your first? Mine was the Sopwith Dolphin.

Softscience · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2019, 03:13:15 PM »

Quote from: AlbertD on November 14, 2019, 02:44:27 PM

So far so good. I did the same thing with my first Wingnuts kit. I put it back in the box until I had more experience. The second one went much better and now I'm on the third and it's going even better. What was your first? Mine was the Sopwith Dolphin.

Mine was an Albatross D.V. It was going fine until it came time to rig. Then it went from fine to popped lines, to cracked b struts and glue smeared paint. A real mess.

AlbertD · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2019, 03:23:51 PM »

Quote from: Softscience on November 14, 2019, 03:13:15 PM

Quote from: AlbertD on November 14, 2019, 02:44:27 PM
So far so good. I did the same thing with my first Wingnuts kit. I put it back in the box until I had more experience. The second one went much better and now I'm on the third and it's going even better. What was your first? Mine was the Sopwith Dolphin.
Mine was an Albatross D.V. It was going fine until it came time to rig. Then it went from fine to popped lines, to cracked b struts and glue smeared paint. A real mess.

The biggest lesson I'm learning is to plan ahead at least a couple of steps.

Ryan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2019, 11:09:39 PM »

Quote from: Softscience on November 14, 2019, 01:31:19 PM

Hello all,

This is my second attempted at a Wingnut Wings kit. The first one ended in frustration and went back in its box to think about the bad things it did!

This time I'm taking a different approach and relying more.on old techniques which may.no longer be en Vogue, but with which I'm more comfortable.

I started by painting up the cylinders of the Bentley BR1 engine. Just Vallejo metallics and some black and brown oils here. Nothing fancy.

Since the silver was out, I also assembled and painted a few of the aluminum thingy-ma-whatsits that go in the cockpit.

Ye olde techniques are thy best techniques....back to basics, love it.

Glad to see you are back on the horse Soft.

Ryan

RAGIII · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2019, 11:33:31 PM »

Nice start on the engine. Looks great!
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2019, 03:25:23 AM »

I wholly agree with Ryan Ralph - the old techniques are the best. Well they are at least as far as I am concerned. It is wonderful to see you having another go at a WNW kit because I am sure that this time you will complete it successfully and have a model to be proud of.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2019, 11:08:56 AM »

Following along on your adventure

Terri

Softscience · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2019, 06:46:54 AM »

It's been a slow few days at the bench. I managed to paint a simulated wood finish on some of the cockpit framing parts. It doesnt look like much right now, but once the details get painted, it should be more interesting.

I also finished the engine. I'm really not good at painting engines. I don't even know what Im doing wrong, so I'm wide open for advice.

Softscience · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:57:46 PM »

I'll be honest; I'm not at all happy with how the camel parts are turning out. I don't think I was in the right mindset when I started it. I'm going to strip the paint and do over. Maybe not right away though. My heart isn't really in it for now.

As a matter of fact I've been distracted by something smaller and more manageable. New thread coming right up.

AlbertD · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2019, 04:00:28 PM »

Quote from: Softscience on November 18, 2019, 01:57:46 PM

I'll be honest; I'm not at all happy with how the camel parts are turning out. I don't think I was in the right mindset when I started it. I'm going to strip the paint and do over. Maybe not right away though. My heart isn't really in it for now.

As a matter of fact I've been distracted by something smaller and more manageable. New thread coming right up.

If your not feeling it set it aside until your more into it or you'll get frustrated.

What method did you use for the wood? I did my first interior wood effect with oils over a light tan acrylic and it turned out pretty decent, especially for the interior. I just did the grain with a torn piece of soft foam and brushed it until it looked good. Then I let it dry and sprayed it with some thinned clear yellow and clear orange mix. I used Uschi van der Rosten Blitz Dry for the oils and it was dry in just a few hours.

kensar · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2019, 11:52:55 PM »

If you are not happy with it, put it aside for now. There's no deadline to complete it.
I saw your other build thread. I think it will be a good build experience before coming back to this one.

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2019, 05:04:59 AM »

Quote from: kensar on November 18, 2019, 11:52:55 PM

If you are not happy with it, put it aside for now. There's no deadline to complete it.
I saw your other build thread. I think it will be a good build experience before coming back to this one.

Ken is absolutely correct! On the other hand I think the wood interior looks fine

RAGIII

Softscience · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2019, 02:31:28 PM »

I started stripping the paint today. The nice thing about Model Color is that it comes off if you even look at it funny.

Softscience · « **Reply #14 on:** November 21, 2019, 01:22:29 PM »

Take two on the camel's woodwork.

I took the advice of ww1aircraftmodels forum denizen Ryan, and passed on the woodgrain effects. Instead I sprayed some Tamiya dark yellow mixed with a few drops of orange, and then applied a coat of Vallejo clear orange. Obviously I haven't painted most of the details yet, but I'm much happier with how these look now. Thanks, Ryan!

For the blackened metal brackets (japaned or galvanized?) I'll use a mix of Vallejo black and Ammo gunmetal, like I did for the rudder bar details seen below. The engine still looks meh, but it's good enough for now.