WNW AMC DH2 24 Sqn. Major Lanoe Hawker VC

[rhallinger]

WOW!  Those Aviattic covering decals look absolutely wonderful, and you've applied them splendidly Lance!  I may ner paint another Empire aircraft again!

I lok forward to seeing how you tackle the wrap-around strip on the wings.  That looks to be the trickiest part, but maybe it's far more simple in practice than in concept. . That's what I'm hoping.  Good luck!

Cheers,

Bob

[RAGIII]

It seems I managed to miss a bit on your build  Your use of the Aviattic decals looks Outstanding! I am going to use them on my next RFC subject, probably the SE5a so I am following your work with great interest! The fabric weave looks perfect! Your DH2 is a beauty to date!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Great work - I would suggest you cut strips to simulate the "wraparound" on under surfaces / but I'm sure you'll achieve a great result, whichever method you choose!

Best wishes, Richard

Richard,
   Thanks!  I attempted to just "underwrap" the carefully measured and cut PC 10 onto the previously completed CDL under surfaces on the few portions done so far and I am not happy with the results. I had already commenced removal of the wrapped under portions and will be trying your suggestion of using thin strips. Having the white backed PC 10 Stock on hand may well save the day on this feature!

Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

    Thanks All for your votes of confidence, as always they are very much appreciated. My apologies for the delayed reply, the entire area here lost it's Internet connection just after I posted the update yesterday, seems the Fibre Optic Line that supplies North Eastern Alberta was accidentally cut and we were "in the dark" until this morning. Someone will be paying a big fine for their carelessness!
    To this point it is progressing well however I'll feel less apprehension once the "wrap over" challenge is successfully resolved. The Aviattic Decals are very impressive, I am really pleased with the CDL and the "weave" pattern, which stands out a little more on the PC 10 stock, is very realistic. The side panels in PC 10 on the nacelle fabric areas look like real life and once some hi-lighting gets applied to the stitching will be, IMHO, unbeatable with a painted finish.
    Now it's back to work on this and, now that I'm hooked back up to the Net and given the Taurus Instructions for the Gnome Monosoupape are on-line, I can start on that. It's amazing how very dependent we've become on the IT capabilities developed so recently.
     Having toyed around with the Engine Kit a bit yesterday I wonder if my Optivisor 5 and 10 Lenses are up to it?!?!
Cheers,
Lance

[eindecker]

I am sure you will solve the decal dilemma. The Aviattic decals are the best in their field for lozenge and fabric effect.

I am particularly interested in your experience with the Taurus engine kit. I have been tempted, both for the E-I and the DH2. I suspect the minuscule size of some of the parts may be a stumbling block for me. Besides, they aren't cheap.

[radio]

Exellent build Lance.
Martin

[lcarroll]

I am sure you will solve the decal dilemma. The Aviattic decals are the best in their field for lozenge and fabric effect.

I am particularly interested in your experience with the Taurus engine kit. I have been tempted, both for the E-I and the DH2. I suspect the minuscule size of some of the parts may be a stumbling block for me. Besides, they aren't cheap.

Eindecker,
   I agree with you on the engine price, I dragged my heels for a while before  finally "biting"! Since the engine is fully exposed I wanted to get around the seams on the cylinders of the Kit version, I don't think they could ever be completely eliminated. On the other side of the equation like you, I'm no "Spring Chicken", and I'm more then a little apprehensive about the sub miniature parts; I wouldn't be surprised to end up using some Wingnut components or, Gawd forbid, reverting back to the kit engine!
   Stay tuned for the next chapter of "The Elder Mr. Bean does the Gnome Monosoupape", lots of potential for humour and drama here!
Cheers,
Lance

[eindecker]

Ha! The Elder Mr. Bean. I turned 72 this month, so we are singing from the same book. I'm unloading the great majority of my other plastic models to concentrate on Wingnut Wings kits and increasing my ability to work with and sometimes make more faithful detail. I will be watching closely and learning all I can from your build of that engine. I too haven't figured out how to eliminate the cooling fins seam, if such a thing is possible…

[mgunns]

Hi Lance:

This is looking good.  I like the looks of the PC10 on the side panels and the CDL looks mighty good.  Good job Richard at Aviattic.  When applying strips of lozenge on my Pfalz and two LVG's, I applied the upper surface first.  Let the stuff wrap around without a real care as to eveness.  Just enough to cover the edge.  Then I did the underside.  I carefully measured each piece to ensure sameness and applied the underside.  This took care of the wrap around.  Much easier to do than trying to gauge the proper distance and size of the wrap.  Naturally, I experimented with paper to get the right the width.  This worked well and the application could easily be used on the PC10/CDL as well. 
Here is a picture of the completed underside.  You can sort of see how the underside lozenge overlaps the upper to create an "even" underside wrap.

Hope this helps.
The WNW rotary engines look pretty darn good.  Best of luck with the Taurus engine.  I will be following along.  Hope you can get dug out too.
Best

Mark

[lcarroll]

   I like your method, Mark however I've already got all the CDL applied to the bottom surfaces. I didn't get back to this yesterday so later today I'll be trying the thin strips of white backed PC 10, hopefully it'll work. The Kit engine is very well done but as Eindecker points out the seams on the cooling fins are a real problem. Perhaps a combination approach will produce the perfect product, and with my talents to rival Mr. Bean himself, what could possibly go wrong?!??!!?
    As for getting dug out, that will not be a quick fix!
Cheers,
Lance

[dr 1 ace]

great work, look forward to seeing the next photos !!

ED

[Ernie]

Playing catch-up here Lance , and I am completely
stunned by the wonderful work you are doing on the DH.
  The Aviattic products speak for themselves, but you are
making magic with them, my friend.  I am on the edge
of my seat waiting to see how you will conquer the wraparound
dilemma.  I have no doubts that with your talents, it will not
be a problem for long.  Excellent work, Lance!

Cheers, from a frozen
Ernie 

[kornbeef]

You are doing a damn fine job on this Lance. Aided by Aviattic's  decals of course. I think what you are doing looks great. I too will watch to see how you handle the overlap.

(I've one of these kits out the duelist kit begun and boxed up waiting for time...laughs)

Keith

[lcarroll]

Cheers, from a frozen
Ernie

    Thanks Ernie! And yes, it's bloody cold here as well, as we share the same general frozen waste location! Chill factor here is around minus 40 degrees C, and I'm still doing the snow removal a bit at a time and a long time to go! Any info on cheap land in Florida?
Stay Warm & Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

Ed & Keith,
   Progress is painfully slow, one piece at a time on the wrap-under. If I get at it I should be done by end day. From the numerous photos available it appears that the wrap -under was only done on the leading and tip edges of the main planes, none on ailerons , elevators, and trailing edges. Any contrary info out there or informed contrary opinion? It's a "B*%**&*h" since the original CDL overall birds can be easily confused with the top surface over-painted PC 10 ones, and so on. I'd say all but a few of the many photos of the latter I can identify have the main plane and horizontal Stab wrap-under only.
Cheers,
Lance