DH.9a Ninak (Post War), Wingnut Wings 1/32

[AngryJazz]

Thank you very much guys!

The wiring really only caused me a headache on my Dolphin build... And in the end I closed the cowlings anyways  I wanted to see how much it really matters on this build.

I am a bit further ahead with the build, i'm just slow getting the pictures uploaded.

Managed to get the cut done for the fuselage. Luckily it turned out fairly good! Only one of the PE stitchings popped off 
Had to repair the wood painting on the inside. It would have been smart to wait with all of the painting until after the modification... Oh well lesson learned.

I think the choice of red tone wood for the inside was a bad one. I was looking at different builds, pictures and references and at that time it seemed like a good idea. However I think the contrast of the 2 colors are too strong, so a more brown or dark yellow would have been better.

[NigelR]

That looks really good, I really like the leatherwork. I don't think the reddish wood looks too bad, you could always just put a thin wash of burnt umber oils over it if you want to tone it down.....

[KiwiZac]

This is looking beautiful Ben. Just beautiful! I'm excited for the next update.

[AngryJazz]

Thanks Nigel - that's a good idea I will keep in mind for another build 

Thanks Zac!

Spend a few evenings working on the not so fun things... Seams and repair work. 

I know the fit issues are likely my own fault, but I really thought i took extra care this time around.

It's like the inner cockpit pushed out both the top and bottom casing seams and gaps. Also had a minor issue with an internal wood frame in the very back, but luckily it cannot be seen.

Scraped down the entire wooden frame to get the bottom piece in. Filled gaps with streched sprue and CA glue (with CA powder). Scribed back the panel.

The top was fixed with some plastic card.

And a thumb print along with PE details that popped off were fixed.

Can feel my modeling ADHD kicking in as im starting looking at that new Magic Factory kit I just got  But no gotta keep going the fuselage is ready for primer before a break 

Top gap



Fix



Bottom gaps



Stretched sprue (bit messy I know)



Thumbprint



All caught up before the weekend.

[Borsos]

What a nice interior!I love it.

[NigelR]

Some nasty gaps there Ben, but you have done a great job filling them. Stay focused, we want to see another WWI build!

[Alexis]

Now that is a lovely interior !


Alexis

[AngryJazz]

Thanks Borsos, Nigel and Alexis 

Could not leave that M10 Booker kit alone... So had a look and sanded a few road wheels... Then returned to the Ninak - phew!

Got the radiator painted up and installed. Then the cowlings aligned - they are now a click fit - and the exhaust drilled and base painted.

Added pins to all control surfaces for a more secure fit. One aileron did not fit. It almost seemed like it was shrunk by 0,5 - 1mm so some cutting was needed. It's not perfect, but good enough.
The correct way would have been to cut the aileron in half and insert a piece of plastic card... but idea came to me too late.

Other than the above Im just cleaning up parts and dry fitting.

[gedmundson]

Just catching up on your progress Ben and it all looks excellent. I have to say that pinning the control surfaces is essential to these builds, especially with having to handle them during the subsequent painting and rigging stages. Those ailerons, elevators & rudder parts are so delicately held in position and seem to need a much stronger bond than just glue. I also found on a recent build that an aileron wasn't quite sized correctly for the wing - which was odd for WnW.
Cheers,
Gary

[Boch]

Looks great. Excellent work.

Lukasz

[PrzemoL]

Steady progress. A pleasure to watch.

[NigelR]

Coming along nicely, all this prep work is essential for a good end result.

[AngryJazz]

Thank you all for the kind words 

It's nice to know about the aileron issue, Gary, I thought I was going crazy.

For progress. I finally managed to get all the small parts cleaned up and drilled for the rigging phase.

The landing gear was mounted along with the shielding for the bottom of the engine area. I would have prefered to leave the gear off until the end, but the shield locks the gear into place. I wanted to make sure the joint for the shield would be perfect, so it was needed.

Currently started priming, so won't be long before colors 

[FAf]

Catching up and it's lovely to see the interior with all of its bits and bobs in different colours. Looking at the later pictures, it's quite obvious that ignition leads weren't necessary. 😃
/Fredrik

[Borsos]

Very nice progress. Having the fuselage together is always that Great Leap Forward they were talking about so many years ago in a completely different context