Okay folks:
I wrapped this up this evening. I had started this about two years ago, put it away, putzed with it and finally finished it. The molding isn't bad for a limited run kit, but the parts needed a lot of trimming and pre-fitting like any limited production kit. After doing WNW one is really spoiled and it was hard to see this thing through. A few set backs like a tape pull on the upper wing after everything was done, but, it is what it is.
The obligatory box:
I used this photo and others of the replica for reference as the directions were unclear on paint in certain areas.
And the completed model
I used Humbrol #55 for the overall color, the rest were Tamiya Red and Green. I used Testors MM silver for the cowling. For the Vickers gun I used a spare WNW with the stock cut off and replaced it with the handle.\\Bob's Buckles were used for rigging attachment points and the rigging is a combination of EZ line and "invisible thread". I used a brown artist felt tip pen for the edging and Tamiya Linoleum brown for painting the brown on the seams. I wouldn't recommend this kit for a beginner, but an experienced modeler would find it rather straightforward. I had to pin the Rudder and the V struts. For attaching the lower wing I drilled holes in the wings and then inserted a brass tube through the fuselage and attached the other wing to it. Worked real good. I have another one, the Nie 16 in Albert Ball's marking that I may tackle at some point. Now that I have this under my belt, I know what to look forward to.
