Roland D.VIb, Jasta 59 mid to late 1918

[FIREFOX1]

Hi everyone finally, back on my feet...   anyway decided to change the build to the Roland D.VIb 7504/18

So far the build has gone ok, however I did have to remove the paint from the fuselage, on the first attempt, as I did not lay-down an undercoat, and the paints did not look vibrant,   



and finally the lozenge, need I say more......


any advise please, on what you see so far , also can someone answer the following question please, Gas patch products, what is the better scale, I have 1/32 but I have been told that 1/48 scale sits better and last of all

Have a merry Christmas and a Happy new Year, where ever you may be.....Dave

[PrzemoL]

I missed your earlier reports. It seems we are quite a party here building D.VIs! Yours is progressing very nicely. Fine colourful scheme!
I am sorry, I cannot help you with Gaspatch turnbuckles, up till now I have been using Bob's buckles.
And Merry Christmas, too!

[RAGIII]

It looks though you are progressing well! Your lozenge application looks great and the scheme is very colorful! I also am of no help with the buckles but I am sure someone will chime in with the answer soon.
RAGIII

[Ssasho0]

I built mine using the 1:32 turnbuckles and it looks juvt fine. If you have1:32 buckles, I don't see a reason not to use them!
Bellow I'm posting few pictureV that may or may not help you decide.

[FIREFOX1]

Hi Ssasho0, as always many thanks for your advise, and the pictures

[Des]

Excellent progress on your build Dave, the colours are very eye catching.

GasPatch turnbuckles are an excellent product but can be expensive if you need a lot of them, Bob's Buckles cut tubes and eyelets are a good altenative and easy to assemble, or like me, you could make your own.

Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

Des.

[gcn]

I would also recommend radub brinzens turnbuckles. Cheap and look the part.

[KitRookie37]

Hello to all,
Beautiful work and painting.
Best regards.
Alain.