WNW Hannover Cl.II (Early)

[gbrivio]

Excellent work so far.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[gcn]

I did the exact same method when I built mine.

It is time consuming, but what I would say is you don’t need to be too fussy in tidying up the lozenge as once you overpaint it pretty much disappears and you are just left with a faint outline of what went before.

[RAGIII]

Outstanding work on the masking and painting of the lozenge! Your interior is stunning.
RAGIII

[uncarina]

Excellent work so far.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Thanks Giuseppe! I hope to keep my momentum.

Cheers,  Tom

[uncarina]

I did the exact same method when I built mine.

It is time consuming, but what I would say is you don’t need to be too fussy in tidying up the lozenge as once you overpaint it pretty much disappears and you are just left with a faint outline of what went before.

That’s good to know! Yes, I am counting on that for the fuselage sides and top: just enough to know it’s there without having to repeat what I did on the bottom. In fact, I have cut out a series of lozenge shaped holes in masking tape and am now placing and spraying each individually. As I mentioned, I am painting only the colors that are lighter and darker than the Prussian blue overspray as a shortcut.

Cheers,  Tom

[uncarina]

Outstanding work on the masking and painting of the lozenge! Your interior is stunning.
RAGIII

Thank you! You are very kind. I am continually inspired by the work you and the other modellers contribute on this forum.

Cheers,  Tom

[Berman]

There are acrylic drying retarders available. Not sure if they will work with acrylic oils. A knowledgeable art supply store can tell you the correct product to use.

[uncarina]

That might be worth a try. My workaround has been to work fast with a broad brush!

Cheers,  Tom

[uncarina]

After a four year hiatus I've decided to pick this one up again. Since my last post I've added the painted lozenge for the fuselage sides and top, but not as meticulously as the lower surface since it was lightly painted over in the dark color, along with the "01" on each side. I've also ordered the Aviattic five color alternative lower lozenge pattern for upper surfaces, and I will start working on the wings as I finish up my current build.









Cheers,  Tom

[Mike Norris]

Hi Tom,
The 'DecoArt' oil paints are good.
You could try, if you've done so already, the 'Windsor & Newton' Alkyd oil paints.
As usual brush on, then thin out with white spirits or odorless thinners and leave to dry.
Not as fast drying as the 'DecoArts' oils, but much quicker than standard oil paints,

Mike

[uncarina]

Thanks Mike, I haven’t worked with them yet and will try them out.

Cheers,  Tom

[PrzemoL]

Lovely paint work!

[uncarina]

Thank you! I’m really looking forward to seeing this build through.

Cheers,  Tom

[Tim Mixon]

Beautiful work Tom. Glad to see you have picked this up again. Looking forward to seeing more. 

[uncarina]

Thank you Tim! I appreciate your encouragement. As I finish up my current build I will be starting on the wings and tailplanes next.

Cheers,  Tom