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Offline fredjocko

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Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« on: August 05, 2014, 01:51:36 AM »
Hi:

I have not been modeling much since the winter of 2012 and a couple of moths ago I felt the desire to not only build a model; but to actually complete one. I saw an advertisment of the Wingnut Wings' Junker J.1 at the Wellington Model Expo and thought it was a very striking scheme and said that looks cool! I don't know if Wingnuts will ever do those markings; but it definitely  looks different.

I made the base with a grass mat called Model Scene Gass Mat glued to a wood base. They make several varieties and there are in 7" X 11" pieces and are supposed to be stretched and glued to a base for a railroad. The mat easily stretches to to fit an
8 1/2" X 12" wood base and just glue down with white glue. I painted the top of the base with brown and green paint before covering and I sprinkled some ground cover to fill in any gaps.

I didn't do a build log or in progress shots, I just wanted to actually build something; so here she is.

The inspiration



The plane



I tried something that Bertl did with the rear machine gun mount on his HB W.29. I didn't add the chain; but I like the offset of the handle and I added a wingnut



I used Aviattic's 5 color lozenge and it looks really nice; but I need more practice. It is not very forgiving if you make a mistake





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Here's the base



Thank you for looking.

Carl

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2014, 02:36:55 AM »
Though I do not particularly like this aircraft, your model is truly spectacular. Very fine modelling all around!
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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2014, 04:10:34 AM »
Fantastically made ​​Junkers!
Congratulations.
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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2014, 04:35:57 AM »
What a lovely piece of work, Carl. I'm so glad that you decided to take up the building challenge again and to share the outcome with us.

Best wishes
Nigel


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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2014, 06:36:47 AM »
For someone who has not completed a model for two years I can only stand aghast. This is incredible workmanship and modelling of a very high standard indeed. Many congratulations and I hope that you go on to build more and share them with us.

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2014, 06:47:12 AM »
Great work. It looks lovely.
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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2014, 08:36:19 AM »
Thank you everyone for the kind words.

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2014, 08:42:53 AM »
Very well built and finished model Carl, and the presentation is excellent, thank you for posting.

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2014, 09:58:32 AM »
Most impressive Carl !




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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2014, 07:16:48 AM »
I'll be honest, Carl - this plane looks a big ugly brute to me, but you have really done justice to this kit resulting in a grand job!

What will you be having a go at next, mate?

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2014, 08:38:05 AM »
Thank you Terri and Dave. I'm doing a Fokker D.VII as a USMC advanced trainer in the Group Build. 

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2014, 11:49:21 AM »
Carl,
I think this is the nicest J.1 I have seen! Very well done old friend!
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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2014, 01:25:44 PM »
Really well done model, Carl.  The Junkers isn't one of my favourite aeroplanes, but
having said that, I can see the talent shown in your model. Great job. :D

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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2014, 09:51:35 PM »
Very nice work, Carl, and welcome back to the "active" list. I'll be following your D.VII GB Entry closely!
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Re: Wingnut Wings' Junkers J.1
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2014, 03:33:57 AM »
Hello Carl:

Nicely done J1.  It sort of grows on a person and you have done an excellent job of helping it grow on me.  I like the use of the lozenge.  Hard to see where you had any problems with it.   Looking forward to seeing your DVIIF in USMC markings progress in the GB.

Best

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