USMC DH-9a

[mike in calif]

Thanks for looking in Bud!
 Quentin, this is the WNW kit in USMC markings.

[Dekenba]

Looking good Mike, inspired me to get cracking on my big seagoing biplane....

[pepperman42]

The big beast is looking good. Just wondering what your "adjustable post pencil holder" actually is.

Steve

[mike in calif]

Thanks for looking in Dean. The masses are indeed waiting to see that Walrus of a kit.
Steve, A long time ago, I worked in orthotics/prosthetics, and that was my height gauge
 I sat down this AM, and started to pre-drill the upper wing to attach my Gaspatch  metal anchor points. I count 32 for the upper wing alone. I figure the fixed point would be on the upper wing, and the adjustable at the lower just because it could be worked on more easily. The study comes in making sure the anchor point is turned the correct way depending on the direction of the cable run.
 I started to drill the G/P bits, but only have a couple of #78 drill bits, so will drill the plastic first. I should have drilled the fuselage a long time ago!

[KONG]

I am in awe mate Whata great job you are making  It gets better and better.
In fact, the old girl is getting to really look the part now, and your attention to the
details is admirable . . . . I will be watching this one my friend, and I am sure that
going by what you have done so far, it will probably fly . . 

Good one, keep it up

Catch you again soon, best regards

Dave

[RAGIII]

Mike, this one looks better with each update! You are doing a great job and I am looking forward to seeing the rigging process!
RAGIII

[dr 1 ace]

How's the progress ?  ready for Orange Con on Oct 5 ?


Ed

[mike in calif]

A little more.
First, thanks for all the kind comments, and people looking in, it helps.
 The rudder decal set-up. Just amazed at how they wrapped around just enough; this is the finished look:


 Next up: Pre-drilling and installing the Gaspatch anchor points- 32 for the upper wing. I'm thinking to pre-rig the upper wing, install, and then (hopefully) just have to rig to the lower wing and fuse.

 I added all the same points to the fuselage where applicable, and pre-drilled the rest for turnbuckles. This view also shows the windscreens installed. Like a dumbass I drilled out the Aldis sight, detail painted, and clear coated the lenses; I then installed it too far forward, so I fixed that , then installed the windscreens.  I have also woodgrained, dark washed, and clear coated the wing rigging points for the ailerons and elevators. I of course had a catastrophic tweezer launch ,which sent the MG cocking lever (PE) into orbit; hopefully WNW can get me another. Here is where I'm at:

[Epeeman]

Mike,

Looks a big model!

Coming along great.  I like the pre shading you've done so far - adding a realistic look to your model.

Regards

Dave

[Zabu]

That pre shading it's state of the art and makes the model to pop my eyes out.

Can't get tired of looking to that paint work. Fantabulastic!

Cheers

[mike in calif]

Thank you both for looking in. I'm glad to hear it looks OK. Most of the variation is pastels, and a pinwash. I did play with the grey a bit in the airbrush; good old testors!

[Gisbod]

Nice job Mike 

I'm always impressed by the work involved on these bigger kits.. They seem disproportionately more complex somehow..

Guy

[Ernie]

You are doing an amazingly good job, Mike!  I am really enjoying watching
her take shape.  Wonderful paint work!

Cheers,
Ernie

[mike in calif]

Guy, This is only my second WNW kit, and I'm still on two seaters! next up will be something with one wing, and one pilot. This kit does take more planning, and looking ahead build-wise.
 Ernie, thanks for your kind compliments. This is a big plane, and as such it gives ample opportunity to try different effects with color. I'm trying to stay with just pastels, and pinwash, now that the majority of airbrush work is complete.

[Des]

You are making excellent progress Mike, your painting and pre-shading is superb.

Des.