1:32nd scale Airco DH.2

[RAGIII]

Beautiful Interior, engine and linen work Mike!
RAGIII

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The basic nacelle is now complete.
Apart from replacing the stitching, I've also replaced the molded straps on the rear cover.
These were made from strips of 0.1 mm thick plastic card with photo-etch buckle ends.
The underside sliding panel was replaced with photo-etch.
I added the nacelle drain hole and the two pairs of attachment end fittings.
Weathering was with 'Flory Models' Dart Dirt wash.

Mike

[Vickers]

Looking mahvelrous, Mike! You're making rapid progress on this lattice tail beastie.

[RAGIII]

Lovely weathering Mike!
RAGIII

[FAf]

So beautiful! The wash is really effective in bringing life to the model.
/Fredrik

[NigelR]

Excellent work Mike. The stitching looks great and the weathering is very effective.

[KiwiZac]

Lovely work so far Mike! I LOVE the DH.2 so it?s a treat to see you work your magic on this kit.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The undersides have been prepared for applying 'Aviattic' CDL decal.
First primed with 'Tamiya' Fine Surface Primer aerosole (grey).
Then airbrushed with ?MRP? acrylic lacquer Dark Wood (MRP-262).
Thin strips of masking were applied to represent the internal structure.
Then airbrushed with ?MRP? acrylic lacquer Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256).
All masking tape removed.
Then airbrushed with ?MRP? acrylic lacquer Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256) to fade the internal structure.

The DH.2 was fitted with either a two or for bladed propeller.
The four bladed propeller fitted to the DH.2 was the ?Darracq? T7928 type that had been already fitted to the FE.8 fighter.
Some had metal plates fitted to the blade leading edge tips to protect against damage or erosion.
Others had the tips wrapped in doped linen for the same reasons.
I chose to represent the linen wrapping type.
Masked then airbrushed with ?MRP? acrylic lacquer Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256).
Lined weathered with 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set D (Oil Stain).
Single 'Darracq' company logo applied to one blade (as seen on an FE.8 propeller).

Mike

[Vickers]

That's some seriously intricate paintwork, Mike. Looks great! And your propeller is stellar. I'm really enjoying watching your progress on this one and I'll be sure to review this topic whenever I summon the guts to build mine.

[NigelR]

That's excellent work on the transparent effect Mike, it will look very effective when the decal is on top. This is coming together really well, lovely work so far.

[PrzemoL]

A couple of days off and here - such a treat. You are cruising, Mike. Another of your gems in the making. I love your build reports, so full of good advice.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Decals have been applied.
The upper surfaces are 'Aviattic' white backed linen effect PC10 'light' (ATT32808).
The underside surfaces are 'Aviattic' clear backed Clear Doped Linen bleached effect (ATT32044).
The rudder serial 5966 was made from ?Xtradecal? RAF numbers/letters (32021).

Mike

[NigelR]

Those wings look really good with the decals applied, especially the underside with the ribs showing through. Very nice work.

[Vickers]

Coming along very nicely, Mike!

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Weathering done using 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt and Grime washes.
Now it's onto preparing for rigging before assembly,

Mike