WnW DFW C.V (late)

[Ernie]

Beautiful job, Des.  Your interior is first rate, and I thought your imaginative use of the maps and
pistol was great.  Good to know that the close tolerances have been relaxed a bit.  Always a joy
to follow your builds and the DFW is no exception.  Looking forward to the next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie

[stefanbuss]

Des,

what a lovely clean build. Where did you get those maps from (or are they generic)?

Stefan

[Des]

Thank you all for the very kind comments, they are much appreciated.

Stefan - I typed in WW1 maps on Google, I selected the appropriate maps then printed them out at a much reduced size, then it is a simple matter to cut and fold the maps.

I have been working on the engine which is now just about completed. I added the ignition leads, ignition lead tubes, throttle linkages and valve springs. I used the moulded spark plugs, these are moulded pretty well so did not need replacing.

Des.

[Chris Johnson]

Pristine engine as always Des with exquisite detail. It sure looks good in that engine bay.

Cheers,

Chris

[Alexis]

Super job on the detailing Des !  Also like your clean appearance of your work 




Terri

[Epeeman]

Excellent engine work, Des -

You seem to excel at building motors, actually.

Regards

Dave

[Snowy]

Impressive, most impressive. That interior detail is top notch Des and the engine is a delight to behold.

Cheers
Snowy

[mgunns]

Hello Des:

The engine sure looks good.  Is that a new molding?  It looks like the same one provided in the LVG and Junkers J.1, but I don't recall they had spark plugs molded in.

Best

Mark

[radio]

Great engine Des. Looks very nice.
Martin

[RAGIII]

Des,
Your usual brilliant engine detail! Very crisp work!!
RAGIII

[coyotemagic]

Truly brilliant work, Des!  Love that engine.
Cheers,
Bud

[Ernie]

Beautiful job on the engine, Des.  Man I wish I had your talent.  It is such fun
following your build.

Cheers,
Ernie

[xmald]

A work of a master, as always Des. A pure pleasure to watch mate!

[BigBlue]

Looks great Des.  The engine, like all of your others, is a jewel. 

Chris

[Des]

Thank you for all the kind comments, they are very much appreciated.

The engine has now been fitted to the airframe, it fitted beautifully with good locating lugs and plenty of surface to apply glue. The fuselage was sprayed with Gunze  (Hobby Color) H73 Dark Green while the cockpit padding was painted with Humbrol 62 Leather. I also painted the engine cowls because once fitted to the fuselage they are a very close fit to the engine so masking would have proven difficult.

Des.