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Offline RLWP

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24 Squadron DH.2
« on: November 15, 2019, 05:16:38 AM »
As those who have spotted my gun mount thread will have guessed, I'm building a Roden DH.2

First off, I wish Des was around, he encouraged me to go Roden and I'd value his input on this kit

Anyway. Page 5 of Datafile 48 has 'An early production DH2 of No. 24 Squadron. It has a Lewis gun with the full cooling case and external magazine racks with narrow slots. Also, being 24 Squadron, it has it's wheels reversed. Oh, and a two blade prop and the fuel tank under the port wing

That's enough different details to hook me:





What is missing is a serial number, has anyone got a suggestion? I'd probably get away with one that was used by 24 Sqn, early production but no known photos

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2019, 05:28:36 AM »
All looking rather spiffin'  ;)
More please!

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2019, 05:49:18 AM »
I like that wicker shade, what is it?

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2019, 05:57:28 AM »
Your gun mount and other interior work look great Richard. I will look at what references I have for any help on the serial number.
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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2019, 07:23:36 AM »
Quote from: Ryan on November 15, 2019, 05:49:18 AM
I like that wicker shade, what is it?

Ryan

I'll check. It's going to be a Citadel Miniatures acrylic colour of some sort. I like acrylics for this slightly diluted as they seem to settle into the 'gaps'. I have washed it with something brown afterwards

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2019, 08:15:37 AM »
Interesting project Richard,looking forward to this.
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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2019, 08:48:42 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on November 15, 2019, 05:57:28 AM
Your gun mount and other interior work look great Richard. I will look at what references I have for any help on the serial number.
RAGIII

Thank you, that would be a great help

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2019, 11:06:29 AM »
Love that weapon ! Fantastic job so far Richard . I was thinking about starting this kit over the winter months after a few other projects so I will be taking note .



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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2019, 07:11:03 PM »
More bits attached



The WNW Gnome is almost ready to go:



I started to make a prop, my stack of laminates is coming apart, so I may scrap this one and use a bit of bass wood instead. What I really need is a two blade pusher prop, it's possible there is one in the WNW DH2 kit

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2019, 08:24:49 AM »
I've 'backdated' the magazine racks:



Top left is the Roden part. Top right is the Eduard etched part, which nicely represents the later style

I cut the front off the etch and made a new front in brass. That's soldered to the Eduard back and spacers



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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2019, 08:33:38 AM »
Love it!

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2019, 08:43:44 AM »
Those little details all add up  :o
Nice etch-werks Richard  :)

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2019, 09:12:37 AM »
Yippee another pusher even if it is in the wrong scale!

Super details especially the seat and gun. I also like the drum magazine - extremely good work there.

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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2019, 11:04:16 PM »
All nice work here, Richard.  The wicker seat is awesome.  I like seeing people personalize their projects with enhanced detailing.
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Re: 24 Squadron DH.2
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2019, 11:25:50 PM »
Fantastic detail and attention given.  Looking forward to more.
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