Thulin Typ G - Flygbåt No 15. (Wingnut Wings 1/32)

[smperry]

I built an electric powered flying one in Imperial Russian Navy markings. Looked great in the air. The wing floats were held on with magnets and went tumbling undamaged when it landed in the grass. It was varnished wood and CDL, so you know what I'd like to see.
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[kkarlsen]

Ok, looks like I will have to practice my wood grain skills 

They need improvement anyways, so...



Parts for the interior



The Thulin G had double controls so I will have to improvise in the cockpits.

Kent

[PrzemoL]

Great project and spectacular work on it. I will be watching this with great interest.
As for the wood, it does look fine to me

[RAGIII]

The wood grain looks excellent to Me but it is your Model    You are moving along Nicely!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

And whats wrong with the effect ? Looks pretty damn good to me Kent as well as the leather on the seats 


Terri

[kkarlsen]

Thanks, yes the interiors looks ok, but I have never done exterior wood grain finish.



I'm not sure what technique to use, oils over acrylics or decals over acrylics etc...

What do you guy's recommend for a start? Which gives the best result with the least risk? (Tutorials are welcome)

Regards: Kent

[PrzemoL]

If you like my Rumpler, Albatros D.V or Albatros B.II (all can be found in this forum in the gallery section) then I recommend painting not decalling. I use a light beige base to be airbrushed, then brush paint the imitation of wood grain - usually with water based colours - darker than the base. Finally everything is coated with very thin layers of clear (golden yellow, orange, brown or a selected mix thereof, depending on the final hue) until the satisfactory colour is achieved.

[kensar]

The hints and Tips subforum has a wood grain tutorial by Eric Larson - the wood meister.  I followed this tutorial when learning how to do wood.

[fredjocko]

This looks like a great subject.

[Bughunter]

Great work!

What about the idea to use real wood?
http://www.internetmodeler.com/scalemodels/aviation/Special_Hobby_1_48_Lloyd_C_V.php

Cheers,
Frank

[Alexis]

Well you are off to an excellent learning curve Kent . There are many - many different methods and mediums one can use . For the least hassle , decals would be the best bet . All other ways I guess will be try and error until you find a method with works best for you . I don't use oils at all so really can't give feed back on their usage . I have always done my grain effect with acrylic paints and just over the past few years I have started adding the use on pencil crayons to the mix . Take a peek of at my HB D.1 and Lloyd builds . Prze is method is a good one , start light and slowly go darker until you are happy with the results . Let the clear coating dry a bit before adding the next layer of clear and build it up in sections for different effects . Good luck Kent and I look forward on your choosen method and results 


Terri

[kkarlsen]

Time for a little update.





The Benz engine was prepared some time ago when I build the H.M.I...



Parts for the converted fuselage...





The dual control cockpit being fitted inside the fuselage

I haven't gotten around to the 'woodwork' yet...



But the floats are primed and ready.





The patchwork of the fuselage is slowly coming together + testfitting the Benz Bz III engine.



I've been waiting for HGW's exterior details, just to make sure the details are not completely removed.



Photo of the fuselage of the Thulin G at Linköping.





The wings have been assembled and I'm working to make the seams go away...

Cheers: Kent

[RAGIII]

WOW! Terrific progress! The engine, interior, fuselage and wings are looking the Part Now. Well done as always!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

I just don't know what to say ....I'm walking away with my head held down in shame .

Beautiful work on the fuselage Kent , very well done on you cut lines . How do you get such nice clean cuts which are straight I might add . Something I struggle with and can make a real mess out of things .

Terri

[gbrivio]

Beautiful work on all of your modifications. Interiors look great, I think hand brushing will give the best flexibility in exterior woodgraining as well.
Ciao
Giuseppe