WNW DH 9A

[ww1buff]

Here are photos of my first contribution to this site, the Wingnut Wings DH. 9A.  This is my seventh WW1 biplane.  I used many of the techniques described in Des Delatorre's Web site and I think they make a much more scale-like model than some of my earlier attempts. 
I used .006" stainless steel wire to make the eyelets and .022" OD, .014" ID stainless tubing from McMaster for the turnbuckles.  I also added a couple of extra details: the bombsite in the hole under the pilot and the lever that controls the radiator shutters in the cowling.  I also tried (but failed this time) a technique to show the linen covering the propeller.  Using Future (or whatever it's called now) I tried to place a layer of tissue over the prop.  It was difficult to get it smooth without tearing and making the edges of the tissue on the back of the prop came out pretty ugly.  My plan was to paint the tissue once it was dried.  Not sure it's even worth doing since you probably wouldn't be able to see the linen texture at this scale anyway.  But it was worth a shot.  I may work on it more another time.
Anyway, enjoy the pics and comments are welcome.

http://s558.photobucket.com/user/cellardweller02/slideshow/DH%209A

[Des]

What a fantastic build, the effort you put into the interior and engine detialing is exceptional resulting in a very realistic appearance. The overall finish on the model is superb and the rigging is extremely well done, congratulations on producing a world class model and thank you for posting it here for all of us to see.

Des.

[Alexis]

Beautifully done and the detailing is exceptional ! Would love too see your builds 





Terri

[coyotemagic]

Super fine work, Joe!  Thank you for showing her to us.  I love the slide show.  Your shading, rigging, wood grain, leather padding, engine and cockpit detail are fantastic.  Looking forward to your next project.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

          I echo Bud's comments; simply top notch from start to finish. I hope you'll be sharing more with us in future!
Cheers,
Lance

[Snowy]

Excellent build. This is a kit I have been considering and you have helped my decision. Would like to see your other models.

[RAGIII]

Beautiful build! Like Bud said the wood, leather and rigging are outstanding! The slide show was great!
RAGIII

[ww1buff]

Thanks all for the generous compliments.  Feels good to have your work appreciated by your peers.

When I get the chance, I will photograph some other builds and post them as well.  It will give me an excuse to work on my photography skills too!

Next on the bench is the WNW Sopwith Snipe, Late Version. 

Joe

[Bluesfan]

Wow Beautiful meticulous work in every area!

Mark

[Epeeman]

Joe,

As others have said, exceptional work on your DH9.

Regards

Dave

[lone modeller]

Super fine work, Joe!  Thank you for showing her to us.  I love the slide show.  Your shading, rigging, wood grain, leather padding, engine and cockpit detail are fantastic.  Looking forward to your next project.
Cheers,
Bud

I completely agree with Bud - what else can I add? Outstanding model!

[rickcap]

This one has been on my bench for a while now, slow but sure.  As I get ready to paint, I would like to know how you made the rib tapes lighter than the overall wing color.  I know how to make ribs darker, for example, when the wing color is doped linen.  But to produce the opposite effect has me wondering.  Any help would be appreciated.

[ww1buff]

Rickcap:

I first painted the entire wing the clear doped linen color (Tamiya XF55).  Then I taped the top ribs with 1/16" pinstripe tape.  Next I sprayed a band of Tamiya XF 62 (the PC10 color) over each rib and much lighter between the ribs.  Take the tape off the ribs and spray a light coat of XF 62 over the entire wing making sure not to darken the ribs too much.  This leaves the ribs and an area between the ribs a bit lighter .  It's a real subtle effect, you've got to go easy with the airbrush.  It's a variation of the technique that Des uses for the bottom of the wing to get the shadow effect but the rib is lighter instead.

Hope this answers your question.

Joe

[rickcap]

Thanks, Joe, for your prompt and helpful reply.  Just what I needed to start making progress on the paint.

[Dekenba]

That really is a bloody superb model. Great level of detail, superb painting job, wonderful finish, put together outstandingly well.

If mine turns out half as good I'll be happy.