WNW DVII

[pepperman42]

Great work. Im going to watch this one closely!!

Steve

[mgunns]

Hello Kreston:

I am looking forward to seeing your figures and your progress on this kit.  What markings are you going to do it in?

Mine is presently stalled on the bench.  One of these days.

Best

Mark

[Kreston]

I am modeling Josef Jacobs DVII before it was painted all black.

[Zabu]

Trully amazing Kreston.

Very nice work from you.

Cheers.

[Kreston]

A bit more progress...





I have added some oil washes to the lower wing using Sepia and Burnt Umber.  I have kept them very subtle.  Fuselage has received first coat of black with the metal parts being slightly darker than the fabric.  I will gloss coat, add the God of the North Wind decals and weather and then move on.

[pepperman42]

Very dramatic looking bird!!!

Steve

[Kreston]

I added the crosses to the upper wing.  These are from the Wingnut kit applied over the Aviattic lozenge.  They went down without a problem and I didn't use a setting solution.  I did hit them with a hairdryer for about a minute and they hugged right down.  I applied a glosscote and added oil washes (Sepia and Burnt Umber).  They are very subtle but do a nice job of knocking down the white on the crosses.  I am very pleased with the Aviattic lozenge.  It has been problem free and they are very strong.  They fit wonderfully and have really held up to the washes and handling.

[RAGIII]

The crosses look fantastic . Looking forward to more!
RAGIII

[Chris Johnson]

I am very pleased with the Aviattic lozenge.  It has been problem free and they are very strong.  They fit wonderfully and have really held up to the washes and handling.

That's good to hear as I mull over whose set of lozenge decals to buy.

Cheers,

Chris

[Kreston]

Still early in the weathering process but I have been working with an oil color called Sepia Extra along with some Titanium White.  The Sepia is a dark gray with a bit of a brown tone.  I think it helps the black look to scale.  My intent is to have a crate that looks like it has been exposed to the elements and not factory fresh.  Still have a ways to go!

[Ernie]

Good work, Kreston. I was wondering how black is the black going to be?
In the photos, it looks quite grey.  I'm assuming it is in fact a bit darker?
Thanks for the update...looking forward to the next one.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Kreston]

Yes, it looks quite gray in the photos.  In reality it is more of a dark charcoal gray.

[Kreston]

Applying the God of the North Wind.  This decal required a lot of work to apply and some touch up around the edges will keep me busy!  I will let it dry and then shoot it with a glosscote and do some touchups with oil paint.

[quentin]

Very great job!
WNW kits look very good and detailled interior is quite best than on Roden models.

[pepperman42]

Looking very sharp!!

Steve