WnW Hannover Cl.II finished (with a footnote)

[Bughunter]

Gary, the Argus engine is nicely painted and detailed with plugs, clamps on cables ... I like it!

But, could it be that the "pipe" on top, connected to the valve rockers, are a sprue?

Cheers,
Frank

[hrcoleman66]

Gary, the Argus engine is nicely painted and detailed with plugs, clamps on cables ... I like it!

But, could it be that the "pipe" on top, connected to the valve rockers, are a sprue?

Cheers,
Frank

I think you might be correct there Frank.  Certainly looks like a sprue/mold gate to me.

Cheers,

Hugh

[Alexis]

Nice work on the engine Gary , should look even better once it's all weathered up .


Alexis

[gedmundson]

Gary, the Argus engine is nicely painted and detailed with plugs, clamps on cables ... I like it!

But, could it be that the "pipe" on top, connected to the valve rockers, are a sprue?

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank!! What scares me is how long I would have left that on there before realizing it had to be clipped off!! 
Cheers,
Gary

[Bughunter]

We all do not get younger and make more and more crazy mistakes, I'm already like that!
That is the main reason for build reports

Cheers,
Frank

[gbrivio]

Very nice work on your engine, it's always gratifying to detail engines even knowing they will end hidden by cowlings.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[kensar]

Great looking engine, Gary.  I like the addition of the pushrods.

[mgunns]

Nice work on the engine Gary; Sprue notwithstanding.    I like the highlighting of the valve springs.  As those are probably the most prominent feature, aside from the exhaust, attention will be drawn to them first.  I am looking forward to seeing you progress through the build.

[Rookie]

Hi Gary,

I admire your work on the Argus engine. I think the sparkplugs, cable clamps and the pushrods. The paintwork is beautiful. Looking forward to the rest of this build.

I have most of the WNW engine sprues, but I am hesitant to build them every time I see the great work and enhancements by the craftsmen (and woman) on this site.

Willem

[gedmundson]

Thanks to everyone for their kind words on the engine. I'm working on some cockpit detail now and decided to enhance the look of the seatbelts. I'm not a big fan of the etched metal belts because they look a bit thin, but hopefully they'll paint up ok. The after-market products look great, but I don't have any of those right now. One thing I did add to them was a more 3-dimensional spring made from copper wire.
Cheers,
Gary

[mgunns]

I was thinking how nice those PE springs looked, almost three "D", and then I read your narrative and now I know why.  Nice job on the belts, especially the copper springs, which dresses them up real nice.  A bit fiddly to do but pay off big time.

[RAGIII]

Those copper wire springs are a fantastic addition! The belts will look awesome once painted!!
RAGIII

[gedmundson]

Some further work using oil paints for wood grain and some weathering on the engine.

I masked the laminations on the propeller but went with less difference than I'd normally do between the wood colours. I just went slightly darker with the second colour, and after finishing the prop ended up with a lamination that is very subtle.

With most of the cockpit and engine done, I'm fearing that painted-on camo scheme is getting closer. But it'll be quite a challenge.

Cheers,
Gary

[Bughunter]

Some nice wood painting, the decals looks also great!

With most of the cockpit and engine done, I'm fearing that painted-on camo scheme is getting closer. But it'll be quite a challenge.

Ha, why I know that feeling? My fuselage is still unpainted ...

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

The prop looks excellent with the lighter tones! Seatbelts , IP, and Engine are beautiful!
RAGIII