Author Topic: WNW DH2: J.T.B. McCudden 29 Squadron: Plus Albatros (Read 57430 times)

FAf · « **Reply #195 on:** January 23, 2022, 04:29:16 PM »

Three very nice builds there Rick! Beautiful painting on all of them and adding the markings definitely adds something to how the model looks/is perceived - there is a sense of completeness once they are in place.

Great work over all!
/Fredrik

kensar · « **Reply #196 on:** January 24, 2022, 12:34:11 AM »

Your pictures are very helpful to me for my current build, specifically, how much of the engine is showing. I had a lot of trouble with the ignition wires at the magnetos and I completely messed that up. I see from your build that they won't be showing.

I think the wing crosses do pull everything together. Before they were added, it appeared the wings were from another airplane. You must be close to finishing this one?

RAGIII · « **Reply #197 on:** January 24, 2022, 02:34:08 AM »

Quote from: pepperman42 on January 23, 2022, 01:06:10 PM

Very sharp

Steve

Thanks Steve.
RAGIII

Quote from: FAf on January 23, 2022, 04:29:16 PM

Three very nice builds there Rick! Beautiful painting on all of them and adding the markings definitely adds something to how the model looks/is perceived - there is a sense of completeness once they are in place.

Great work over all!
/Fredrik

Thanks Fredrik! Once I apply the markings I get the final ideas for weathering and finishing / Tying it all together.
RAGIII

Quote from: kensar on January 24, 2022, 12:34:11 AM

Your pictures are very helpful to me for my current build, specifically, how much of the engine is showing. I had a lot of trouble with the ignition wires at the magnetos and I completely messed that up. I see from your build that they won't be showing.

I think the wing crosses do pull everything together. Before they were added, it appeared the wings were from another airplane. You must be close to finishing this one?

Thanks Ken. Like I said above, weathering and tying it all together is the final step....or so I hope

As for the leads only the front two show if you really look closely at your model once closed up!
RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #198 on:** January 24, 2022, 04:13:46 AM »

Beautiful work Rick, she looks simply stunning!

RAGIII · « **Reply #199 on:** January 24, 2022, 04:56:04 AM »

Quote from: KiwiZac on January 24, 2022, 04:13:46 AM

Beautiful work Rick, she looks simply stunning!

Thanks Zac! I always appreciate your Very Kind comments

RAGIII

DaveB · « **Reply #200 on:** January 24, 2022, 07:17:53 PM »

Excellent progress and work here, Rick -

Loving how your DIII is turning out

Regards

Dave

RAGIII · « **Reply #201 on:** January 25, 2022, 01:15:38 AM »

Quote from: DaveB on January 24, 2022, 07:17:53 PM

Excellent progress and work here, Rick -

Loving how your DIII is turning out

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave. If all goes well I will be weathering a couple of aircraft today and tomorrow

RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #202 on:** January 25, 2022, 04:59:07 AM »

Catching up Rick. The Albatros look excellent but the DH 2 clearly is the winner by a long way, even though it is not finished yet. Cannot think why though...!

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #203 on:** January 25, 2022, 05:21:16 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on January 25, 2022, 04:59:07 AM

Catching up Rick. The Albatros look excellent but the DH 2 clearly is the winner by a long way, even though it is not finished yet. Cannot think why though...!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. The DH2 is being worked on. I just am taking things slowly as it is perhaps the most challenging rigging I have ever attempted

RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #204 on:** January 26, 2022, 09:38:41 AM »

Today I attached the basic tail surfaces to the DH2. Again weathering should pull all of the odd colors on the wings together...or at least that is the plan

RAGIII

By the way, I have an issue that is totally self created. I seem to Not Be Able to align two part roundel decals even though I think I have the markers aligned. I am not overly concerned on this one as ailerons were often switched out so I am saying that is the case on this one

KiwiZac · « **Reply #205 on:** January 27, 2022, 03:01:34 AM »

Just beautiful, Rick! She looks fantastic! I'd like to volunteer to start her - I've always thought propping a DH.2 looked fun...

lone modeller · « **Reply #206 on:** January 27, 2022, 04:46:52 AM »

Looks as though the most difficult part of the assembly is now finished Rick. The rigging will be easier than you think if you tackle it systematically and slowly.

The roundels are not a problem for the reason that you have given!

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #207 on:** January 27, 2022, 08:23:54 AM »

Quote from: KiwiZac on January 27, 2022, 03:01:34 AM

Just beautiful, Rick! She looks fantastic! I'd like to volunteer to start her - I've always thought propping a DH.2 looked fun...

Thanks Zac, I think it will look better once I blend in some oils.
RAGIII

Quote from: lone modeller on January 27, 2022, 04:46:52 AM

Looks as though the most difficult part of the assembly is now finished Rick. The rigging will be easier than you think if you tackle it systematically and slowly.

The roundels are not a problem for the reason that you have given!

Stephen.

Thanks as always Stephen. I have only ONE FEAR with the remaining rigging:

RAGIII

FAf · « **Reply #208 on:** January 27, 2022, 04:19:10 PM »

Looks great! You'll get the remaining rigging in place as well, I'm sure!
/Fredrik

Rafael Berlin · « **Reply #209 on:** January 27, 2022, 05:41:47 PM »

Hi Rick,

I had the same fear. In the end I didn't use that PE parts and made a movable substitute from gaspatch turnbuckles.

Maybe that would be a solution for you, too.

Best Regards
Rafael