WnW 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914)

[gedmundson]

Beautiful engine and wing translucency Gary.The care you have taken over identifying the area obstructing a good fit is a lesson in itself.

Speaking of lessons, I got a copy of your book on painting and finishing models today. This is something I really need to improve on and the advice and demonstrations are superb.

Richie

Thanks so much for that, Richie. That book was written so long ago I’d have to redo it with a host of updates! The very first build of a WW1 biplane I’d done (as an adult) is in that book, but it sure spurred on an interest in continuing the modelling of those subjects. I’ve learned so much since then (2009).
Cheers,
Gary

[gedmundson]

Piecing together the inside of the cockpit and engine compartment and test fitting how it sits in the fuselage halves was a long process. As mentioned - I haven't added any of the interior turnbuckles, or even "faked" them with blobs of paint. Seatbelts were added with extensions for the pilots set since they didn't reach the support frame. Rigging was done with EZ-Line, along with the maze of control wires.
Cheers!

[PrzemoL]

Beautiful interior!

[KiwiZac]

I reckon an updated version would sell darned well Gary - having printed photos of your work would be a terrific inspiration for many modellers such as myself.

In the meantime, that fuselage structure is looking magnificent! I'm keen to see your next update when able.

[pepperman42]

Wow! Amazing progress.

Steve

[Tim Mixon]

Gary,
What outstanding craftsmanship you are demonstrating with this kit. I really appreciate the detail and quality photos. I’ve been putting off building a 1/72 Pegasus kit but your posts are really inspiring. 

All the best,
Tim

[RichieW]

Beautiful, clean work Gary. This is turning into a masterclass. This is inspiring stuff!

I agree with Zac, an updated version of your book would be a big seller.

Richie

[Borsos]

Great work on the interior. I love the engine most. It’s truely looking metallic.
Andreas

[gedmundson]

Prze, Zac, Steve, Tim, Richie and Andreas - thanks so much for the kind words on my build so far.

I long contemplated how to get the "worked aluminium" look to this model. The pattern is well illustrated in the WnW instuction guide. But to do it on the model after the fuselage halves were together would mean a difficult masking job on the engine - possibly damaging the delicate wire, spark-plug and primer cup detail. So I decided to paint it ahead of that step...and just touch up the joints after the fact. I painted the base colour Alclad II Dark Aluminum, and tired to emulate the pattern of lines with Model Master Chrome enamel. Testing the pattern first on the less-seen bottom, I adjusted my pattern to thinner lines, and larger patches.

I've patched the joints, and sealed it with a clear varnish. And the fuselage needed a LOT of filler down the spine - possibly my error in a poor gluing/positioning of the parts.
Cheers,
Gary


first test - must make thinner lines and larger patches...

[kensar]

Looks good.  How are you painting the lines - a brush?
The interior looks great.  Nice wear effects.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Gary,
That looks very nicely done.
I thought I might try cutting masks for this when I build mine,

Mike

[RichieW]

The turned metal effect looks spot on Gary. I can see in the photos how the brighter silver changes in the light. It must be even more effective up close and personal

Richie

[pepperman42]

Great results. Often wonder if a fine marker would work.

Steve

[gedmundson]

Looks good.  How are you painting the lines - a brush?
The interior looks great.  Nice wear effects.

Ken, Mike, Richie and Steve - thanks for that.

Mike - I wonder how masks would work on something so complicated and fine? I'm looking forward to see how that works for you when you get going on your Taube.

And Ken - the lines were painted using one of those Tamiya fine brushes...Tamiya Item 87048. I bought a whack of them since they compliment the Winsor & Newton Series 7 000 brushes I use with Vallejo acrylics. They're not as fine, but good enough with enamels and some of the not-so-tiny stuff I do.
Cheers,
Gary

[Rookie]

I guess I am a little late to the party...

As usual, I am fully enjoying every post. What a beautiful bird this is. The engine looks' magnificent with all the detailing done and as always I am in awe with your painting skills.

Does anyone know if there are any kits in 1/72 still around?

Willem