Hansa-Brandenburg D.I scratch 1:144

[ondra]

Thank you all very much for your encouraging comments.

After removing paint from the wings I decided to make them new from scratch. I do not know how it happened, but the shape of the lower wings was totally wrong.

So after a few days of filing and sanding, I made an attempt on preshading for the CDP.

This does not seem the right way to go.

Anyway, I will see what a few layers of CDP Gunze will bring, there is always the option of starting the fourth try.

[ondra]

Ok now, as I was not happy at all about the latest version of the wings, I went for another attempt trying a method invented by a very good friend of mine who also builds 1:144 scale. He used this procedure while making a resin kit of "Pou du ciel".

It is as simple as it is effective - stretched sprues simulating wing ribs glued on a sanded plastic sheet with Tamiya extra thin.

With respect to the fact that this is the first attempt using this method, I have to say that it is a much smarter way than I applied before. The result is not perfect but seems to be a way to go in the future.

[Alexis]

Looks promising so far ondra . 




Terri

[ondra]

Here some progress on the wings:

Attempt on pre-shading on upper and lower surface:

[ondra]

And this is the result.

Not perfect but I can live with it. Now let's move on to the markings.

[Alexis]

Your effect turned out pretty good , still hard to believe that this is 1/144 scale ..





Terri

[Ernie]

Absolutely amazing work in such a tiny scale, Ondra.  Fascinating build.

Cheers,
Ernie

[andonio64]

I agree with terri, the work on the wings looks great!
Beautiful WIP , thanks!

[RAGIII]

Absolutely amazing work in such a tiny scale, Ondra.  Fascinating build.

Cheers,
Ernie

I agree 100% ! Stunning work in such a TINY scale, or any scale for that matter!!
RAGIII

[ondra]

Hi everybody,

I am back with some progress.

The wings are finished.

[ondra]

And the rudder is in place as well with the iron crosses paintbrushed.

There will be a coat of satin varnish on the fuselage and I will have to correct several spots where the paint peeled off.

[andonio64]

Beautiful, ondra, did you use something like masks to paint the crosses on the rudder in such a precise way?

[ondra]

Hi Andonio,

correct, a friend of mine has a plotter, so I drew the crosses in Corel and sent them to him. After like four days I received the masks and I have to say they are much better for this purpose than decals in this small scale.

Ondra

[RAGIII]

Still looking just absolutely OUTSTANDING! Considering how much larger than life those photos are I am blown away by your work!
RAGIII

[ondra]

The fuselage is basically finished and coated with Vallejo Satin Varnish, now I will let it dry and afterwards I can start assembly.

Hope all parts will fit together.