AMC DH.2 - Wingnut Wings 1/32

[Rafael Berlin]

Hello everybody,

I was asked to share my progress on the AMC DH.2. This I will gladly do.

I started the model in Sep 2020. A more detailed build log can be found in the Revel forum https://community.revell.de/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=7715&sid=4a7426ae6f0655bd3fa5ad0db418d4b3.

The project is quite complicated. I build only, when I'm in the mood, family first. So it will for sure take a few months until completion.


Materials to be used. The kit itself:
20200825_165452_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


In addition the Taurusmodel of the Gnome Monosoupape 9, the HGW Super Detail Set and Scale Aircraft Conversions landing gear:
20200905_122359_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Main sources of additional information
Profile Publication No. 91 and of course Windsock Datafile No. 48. After reading you will see, the the Windsock Datafile includes almost all information from Profile Publications.

I'm building the variant DH.2 A2504, N Middlebrook, A flight, 24 Sqn. In the manual it is described as variant E. I decided to do so, because I liked the colour scheme, I wanted to have a prop with 4 blades and it has a more spectacular aileron mechanism.




The first thing I built was the seat, because of the oils to dry.
20200905_161349_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


The model comes out of the box with very nice details. However, the molded wires and pipes can for sure be improved. I cut them

Port side before:
20200906_163333_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr

Port side after:
20200906_172053_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr



Starboard side before with PE quadrant:
20200919_174205_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr

Starboard side after:
20200919_182337_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr



The frame was manufactured from wood and was painted in grey. I wanted to show a little bit wear. Therefore start with wood:

Base color:
20200927_122007_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


For the wood I used watercolour pencils (van-Dyck brown and light yellow ochre)
20200927_125027_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Afterwards hairspray and the grey colour. Here a finished part, with some "fabric" in the corner.
20201003_123006_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


I did not remove the grey colour. It might sound a little bit strange, but moisture from hands and touching the parts over and over again is sufficient for the wear effect. 

Afterwards I painted the insides of the outer shell. The main part (light brown) was made out of some kind of fabric (leather?). I dont't know. After paintimg with Tamiya XF55 I used oils for shading and underlining the wrinkles. Following picture shows before and after the oils:
20200917_094448_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Before restoring the cut wires and pipes the inner frame work had to be rigged:
20201011_174350_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Some new details. I added copper wires (painted black) to emulate electric wirings from the magneto.
20201128_162824_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Maybe interesting the trimming of the ailerons via quadrant. The old one was cut out, see above. This is, how it should look like:
Höhenruder Vertrimmung by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


I want to use a PE part from the HGW super set.
20201013_115350_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


I added a drop of super glue as handle. Otherwise it would only be 2D. Painted brown.
20201013_141836_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Adding some EZ line, tubes and springs made from copper wire
20201017_145111_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Finished
20201017_174121_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Some more details.

Pulsators (painted clear part):
20201031_122254_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Instruments:
20201117_173209_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Rudder
20201108_170557_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


The floor (with some wear, I later removed because it was at the wrong place)
20200927_140943_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Testfit of the parts
20201012_130355_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Now a significant addition to the kit. As the following pictures show, the speedometer needs a special wiring, kind of armoured hose. You can see it on the following graphic bottom, right side, near the pulsators:
ws 48 innen by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Here an original part, picture from a Camel Sopwith. I labeled the hose with "Panzerschlauch mit interner Welle".
Sopwith F.1 Camel mit Beschriftung by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


I built it, by wrapping a thin copper wire around a stable Albion Alloys Ni. Silver Rod, 0.2mm.
20201104_163223_resized_1 by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Afterwards I painted it black, drybrushed with brass and added some black pigments until I got the finished part:
20201128_131341_resized_1 by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


Here some pics of the assemled parts:
20201129_154720_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr
20201129_154330_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr
20201129_155552_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr
20201129_160216_resized by Rafael Berlin, auf Flickr


That was the status from Nov 2020.
Next step would be the Taurusmodels Motor. I will post in the next few days.

Best regards
Rafael

[Rookie]

Wow Rafael, you certainly know how to make an entrance!!

Great work on the cockpit and the woodwork!

Willem

[RAGIII]

WOW! Thanks for sharing and starting a build log here! I have seen some very good builds of this kit but yours is shaping up to be the best. Very inspiring work .
RAGIII

[Borsos]

Great stuff, lovely interior!
Andreas

[Alexis]

Really nice work !

I like how you do your woodgrain ...I as well use pencil crayons . Nice touch !


Alexis

[lone modeller]

This is certainly one of the best models that I have seen based on this kit. The extra details that you are adding are extremely impressive. I will be keeping n eye open for future updates.

Stephen.

[PrzemoL]

Oh my, what a great work on the interior! It will be another great thread to follow. Many thank for sharing!

[hrcoleman66]

Beautiful work so far.

Can't wait to see how you finish the exterior!

Cheers,

Hugh

[lcarroll]

Great work so far Rafael, the interior is absolutely magnificent. I built this kit several years ago, wish I'd had this Build to refer to then. I know I'm going to really enjoy following your progress.
Cheers,
Lance

[Dave W]

Spectacular work Rafael and your progress photos are excellent. Many thanks for sharing your excellent build with us.

warm regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[gbrivio]

This is a very promising build, you did a great improvement work to your interiors. Thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[Manni]

Stunning details, Rafael. The interior looks brilliant.
Looking forward to see the next steps.
Bye, Manni

[Von Salza]

Brilliant work level, unavailable for me but I will certainly follow.

[gedmundson]

Sensational work on your interior - as others have stated this has to be one of the best detail jobs on this model to be seen.
Cheers,
Gary

[DaveB]

As others have already said - stunning interior work!

Look forward to seeing more progress reports

Regards

Dave