I thought I might as well post this build here at least in an abbreviated form. It is part of a Group build on another site however I notice several other members are doing this so hopefully I'm not "off side".
This Kit, like it's contemporaries from Wing Nut Wings, is an absolute jewel. Excellent fit, well thought out, and beautiful detail. I'll be using the WNW Jasta 18 Decal Sheet 30011 which provides for this all black fuselage aircraft when at Jasta 15 and then to Jasta 18 where it was no doubt changed to the Jasta 18 "Blue and Red" scheme.
This has been a very slow build; to date I've completed the engine, prop (as the example in my wooden prop tutorial in "Tips and Techniques) and having just completed the cockpit interior, I'll be mating the fuselage halves next.
The engine (DIII 160PS version) has scratch built lifter springs, A/Market spark plugs, asbestos wrap on the exhaust manifold, several extra bits of plumbing, and a full wiring harness. It was heavily weathered/grimed up with Tamiya Smoke, some grey and black wash, and a bit of raw pigments as well. Here it is ready to wire and un-weathered:
And a few shots after completion:
The cockpit was built mainly into the right fuselage half. Extras include handles/levers for the fuel control panel, scratch built seat cushion, various rods and cables, all flight control cables, stick grip throttle, control lock and a clock and altimeter to name a few. All the foregoing a combo of scratch built, after market bits, Eduard Photo Etch and Airscale Instrument parts.
The left side, not much there:
And the very busy right side:
And:
And that's where she's presently at, I'll provide brief updates as she progresses.
Comments and suggestions most welcome; especially if I've forgotten something and you catch me before the point of no return!
Cheers,
Lance
