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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #30 on: June 18, 2012, 10:02:24 AM »
Fantastic work, Keith.  The seat is a work of art and the soldering silver around the fittings on the tanks is brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #31 on: June 21, 2012, 01:10:16 PM »
I have been looking at purchasing this kit in the near future Keith:). I've also looked at the Roland.
You have done a great job sir!
Oh and your doggy picture is nice :D

Eric
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #32 on: June 22, 2012, 08:28:44 AM »
My eye is immediately drawn to your magneto wiring as I have more trouble with this aspect of a build than anything else. I always seem to end up with a spider's nest, if I'm lucky, and an unmitigated disaster if I'm not. Your work looks immaculate. Any tips in that regard?

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Chris
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #33 on: June 22, 2012, 05:00:17 PM »
Hi guys, ta for the comments.

Eric, the Roland Kit is a beautiful kit, my opinion is its the best WNW kit I have built I am of course an Albatros nut but the Roland had a little extra detail, pipe clamps etc that just made it shine (missing fuel control levers though)

Chris, me too this is the first build I've managed a reasonable look to on the mag wiring. Simply .2 lead wire , I drilled recesses in the terminals used cyano gel and placed each length, then once dry twisted them gently together, it worked fine, I trimmed them to the harness tube, the lead is flexible enough and has no spring, but on the downside easy to crush and does break if excessively adjusted, Upto now its the best method I've found.

Hoping tor some resin sparkplugs arriving soon so I'm looking forwards to wiring those in.

Keith
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #34 on: June 22, 2012, 10:44:40 PM »
I see that I'm on the right track as I also used lead wire for my last two wiring jobs. I found it works much better than copper or steel wire as it's so much more flexible, but I'm still not getting the same clean look that you've achieved where it hooks up to the magnetos. I'll just have to keep practising.

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Chris
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #35 on: June 22, 2012, 11:08:58 PM »
Where does one obtain lead wire?
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #36 on: June 23, 2012, 08:05:40 AM »
Thank you for the feedback on the Roland kit sir. I have been reading the instruction manuals online from the Wing Nut Wings website and contemplating which kit to purchase.
I will purchase the Roland kit.
Have fun,

Eric
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #37 on: June 23, 2012, 08:10:18 AM »
« Last Edit: June 23, 2012, 08:13:06 AM by coyotemagic »
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #38 on: June 24, 2012, 04:00:59 AM »
Quote from: UncleTony on June 22, 2012, 11:08:58 PM
Where does one obtain lead wire?
I got mine from little-cars.com If you're in the UK, email is [email protected] he does a line of lead, brass stainless stee lwires, cotton covered wires, meshes and all sorts of bit designed for Model racing cars but very useable.

I dont have the link since my PC died but I'm sure you can find him easy enough
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #39 on: June 24, 2012, 04:43:55 AM »
Thanks for the tip re lead wire guys!
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #40 on: June 24, 2012, 07:13:53 PM »
I've just received a few different sizes of lead wire myself.

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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2012, 08:21:18 AM »
Well, some progress made, I dedicated what time I had to the interior, some detailing and painting still to do and the column to detail but it's getting there I think. Theres a few basic tweaks, like moving the fuel control panel forwards a little. Fuel guage and magneto box mounted on scraps of Brass (never through etch frames away without snipping useful bits off.)

Eagle eyes might spot the greaser and mag box arent WNW... Roden spares came into play.  though while detailing I managed to break off the greaser handle I have it still and it will be refixed before closing up. (Xs fingers)






I tried a new approach to the wood, I wasnt after graining as much as *hinting at* graining. For once I actually got a light finish to the wood.. kept the Citadel flesh wash at bay.  ;)

TY for looking, comments always well recieved.

Keith
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #42 on: June 25, 2012, 10:20:43 AM »
   Keith,
Absolutetly beautiful details my old friend.I'm impressed with your woodwork in the interior. I believe you're on to something with your hinting at the graining. Will you be using the same technique on her exterior? LOL if this is yet another closely guarded trade secret I'll understand  :'(.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #43 on: June 25, 2012, 01:39:00 PM »
Gorgeous interior, Keith.  Superb craftsmanship.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW D.Va with a side order of AMS
« Reply #44 on: June 25, 2012, 04:03:21 PM »
thanks guys. mucho appreciated.  ;) ;)

Gregory, No I won't as I plumped to build von Sleich's aircraft, profile A  on WNW's Instructions.  So it's silver/grey... or blue.. and green, I see Hannants here in the UK have taken stock of some WNW decals so naybe next a D.Va with that lovely red lighting flash arrow might be on the cards. That said WNW have reshuffled their Releases page... me so wonders if something is imminent?


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