WNW FE2b Late

[Ian from Doncaster]

I have seen far better wood graining than this, but it's good enough for me, for what I'm capable of...

Finished the oils for the wood on the other bits, cockpit frames etc, and nascelle interiors.  The stitching will be highlighted before I close up the nascelle.

[phs Paddy]

I go along with the rest of the folks and think your wood grain has a special touch. Looks very, very good.

Paddy

[pepperman42]

The interior is just MORE of your excellent technique!! After the base coat do you do one colour of oil then the other or are you working them in simultaneously? Also is it Ochre and Burnt Sienna?

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Your wood grain looks perfect to my eye, Ian.  Fantastic start, mate.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

Ian,
   I think your wood grain effect is really supurb; remember the scale Transfer/effect thing; this to my eye looks very real. I'll be following along very closely, looks like this little devil is going places!
Cheers,
Lance

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks for the comments - much appreciated.  The WNW recommended technique works well enough for me

Currently I use Raw Sienna and Burnt Umber.  I don't mix the colours first, but apply the Raw Sienna first.  Whilst still wet I dot on tiny bits of Burnt Umber and then brush in in the direction of the grain.  This darkens the mix slightly but also gives a few areas of subtle shade changes.  I am thinking about adding a further colour for more depth.  Next time maybe.

The base colour is Humbrol 93 Sand - this is quite golden so I would use a more beige shade as a base for lighter wood,

[RAGIII]

Ian,
Great start as Gregory said! Wood looks perfect!
RAGIII

[Ian from Doncaster]

Not much extra tonight - started to assemble the cockpit, but most of the oiled wood bits aren't ready.  Got the rudder bar on and rigged, but still need to add foot straps.  Micro mask will do the trick nicely.

[Pete Nottingham]

This is starting to come along very well indeed now Ian, looking superb.

Cheers

Pete.

[modelmaker]

I read your oils aren't dried as yet ! I use the same technique as you and even use the same brand oil paints. I have the same problem with drying there must be some sort of product that can mixed with the oil paint to speed the drying process, it's been 2 weeks since I applied my oil coat and I noticed it's only just dried!! By the way I love what You've done to date beautiful work mate!

Sean

[pepperman42]

Do you mix a bit of turps in?

Steve

[modelmaker]

Yes I do use a small amount of turps as it thins the oil paint down ,I find it easier to brush.

Sean

[Ian from Doncaster]

I'll leave my other wood bits for a few more days before applying a coat or two of klear, they are all prepared.

Tonight I managed to cut out all the components that will have the black surface ie wings, elevators, ailerons, rudder, wheels etc and gave them a prime with matt black from the rattle tin.  They'll get a top coat of satin black which I'll blend in before toning down the "blackness", as well as painting the top of the upper wing in the recommended brown colour.  No further pics yet.

The worst bit of the kits is removing the sprue trimmings and sanding the cuts smooth.  Took over two hours to cut out and prepare 20 plus components but about 5 minutes to spray them...

[keith_christie]

Hi Ian,
Very nice work so far.
For the oil paints I use Windsor and Newton Liquin original, this is mixed into the oils before applying to the model and allows them to dry fully in around 24 hours. I was finding that without using it they could take up to 7 days to dry under normal temperature conditions.
Instead of using a clear coat you could try spraying tamiya clear orange or clear yellow, this will help vary the wooden tones and also protect them.
Keep up the good work.

Best Regards

Keith

[Pete Nottingham]

I read your oils aren't dried as yet ! I use the same technique as you and even use the same brand oil paints. I have the same problem with drying there must be some sort of product that can mixed with the oil paint to speed the drying process, it's been 2 weeks since I applied my oil coat and I noticed it's only just dried!! By the way I love what You've done to date beautiful work mate!

Sean

Hi Sean; I use Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd Fast Drying oil paints, they dry overnight and they are used with either turps or white spirit, the only very slight downside to them is that you can feel them starting to go off after about 15 mins, but I've found this is plenty of time to get your wood painted.

Cheers

Pete.