WNW FE.2b A852 100sqn

[pepperman42]

Thats not just a great start - thats about 3 weeks work for me!!! Well done

Steve

[PrzemoL]

All this looks strangely familiar... 
Great start, Sean!
If I may add my three pence, I would point out, that WNW completely missed two levers on the pilot's cockpit upper longerons - one on each side. They are very well documented in the cockpit photos included in the very WNW instruction book. Adding them is not a big deal but does cater for a better accuracy of this excellent kit.

[modelmaker]

All this looks strangely familiar... 
Great start, Sean!
If I may add my three pence, I would point out, that WNW completely missed two levers on the pilot's cockpit upper longerons - one on each side. They are very well documented in the cockpit photos included in the very WNW instruction book. Adding them is not a big deal but does cater for a better accuracy of this excellent kit.

Thanks Prezmol your build was what spurred me onto building this beautiful kit so thankyou (even though you advised me against building it and perhaps building something with less rigging) ! I went and bought a WNW Gotha and built that instead and rigged it as well. Mate I had a ball , it's not built anywhere near to you standard but I'm very happy with it. You may remember me over on the other forum as "camelhead"?
Anyway I'll check my references as I'm still not sure what 2 levers your talking about.
Thanks again for your very kind words.

Sean

[PrzemoL]

I am flattered to hear, that my build was an inspiration to anybody. And I have seen your Gotha at WNW site. Amazing. And huge, too huge for me to fit into my model cabinet. And now, to realize, that I suggested you to build something with less rigging... I am feeling ashamed and will feel more ashamed with every update of this build... 

As for the levers - WNW modelled only one on the right-hand side of the cockpit. But there were two on the right-hand side and one on the left-hand side. Funny, they have even included the decals with plates describing the positions of these levers (e.g Advance-Retard) but not the levers. Just check the photos of the TVAL replica cockpit in the instruction book.

Pity, you are not coming to ModelExpo in Melbourne. Would be great to meet you ther with your Gotha...

[modelmaker]

Thanks Prez I go to Model Expo in melbourne every year but this year is out for me Bugger!!! Do you live in Australia now or are you going to be visiting? I had a look at the levers and now see what you are talking about. Problem is I've now closed the Fuselage halves up but I should still be able to fix the problem.

Sean

[PrzemoL]

Still, it is a pity you cannont make it for Melbourne this year.
As for me, I am going to Down Under to participate, visit two aviation museums in Melbourne and AWM in Canberra. And possibly to see the 12 Apostles.
I am sure you will be able to add the levers even with the nacelle closed. Looking forward to see the following build updates.

[modelmaker]

It would have been really great to have meet you I feel really disappointed now but Melbourne Expo was just to close NSW expo which I just attended.
I wanted to attend the NSW show this year as I've never been. I don't regret it at all as it was a great show and I'll be there again next year.
You will love the Melbourne show it's very well organised and held in a great Venue. Also Point cook and Morrabin Aviation Museums.
 If you have some extra time to spare please call into my home your more than welcome but I do live somewhat out of the way some 600km from Melbourne . You will also love the drive along the great ocean road and the 12 apostles.

Sean
 

[Trackpad]

First rate start, Sean, and I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your build! 

[modelmaker]

Fuselage Painted , I've also clear coated and applied the Rondels. I will give it a subtle panel wash and make a start on the Beardmore not to mention the myrid of other things which still need to be done to the Fuselage.   

Sean

[pepperman42]

That looks awesome Sean and at an amazing pace!!!!

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Fantastic job on the nacelle, Sean.  You're really moving along on this one.
Cheers,
Bud

[Pete Nottingham]

Lovely job, Sean, the nacelle looks superb.

Cheers

Pete.

[Whiteknuckles]

Looking good Sean
What paint did you use for the black? Ahh, just reread the thread on black paint techniques

Andrew

[modelmaker]

Thanks fellas I'll add another update later today!
Andrew I painted the Black with Tamiya Flat Black. By the time I'm finished with applying the washes etc everything starts to lighten.

Sean

[modelmaker]

Not very much has been done really but every small bit of progress is progress! 
I've applied a very subtle wash to the rear engine panels which has really bought that section to life, doesn't look as effective in the photos but it looks quite good in real life. I'm really enjoying this build and trying my hardest to pay attention to just the finest details! While attending the NSW competition a fellow competitor commented to me how nice my Gotha is but he added that a miniture map folded up and placed somewhere in the cockpit or commanders compartment would have been the finishing touch! Well I've taken his advice and done just that and put several in the gunners compartment in my Fee, Look Closely! Or does it look stupid?
Plenty more to do on the nacelle but I'm going to make a start on the Beardmore and perhaps start rigging some of the undercarrige struts etc.

Sean