DFW C.V (Av) 287/18

[Ernie]

I agree with Lance, Stephen.  You are doing a super job of the heavy weathering.
Really good stuff, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[BigBlue]

Looks very nice, Stefan.

Chris

[RAGIII]

Your weathering is looking terrific! Is that an oil dot weathering method?
RAGIII

[stefanbuss]

Is that an oil dot weathering method?

Sir, yes Sir!  It's meant to break the monotony of those large areas, and it works quite well. I hope it can still be seen after the application of a clear cote, which is the next step to be done.

S.

[Borsos]

Poor neglected, abused DFW!
Very well done, fine technique. I totally agree in breaking the monotony of larger aeras of one single color by usinf filters, washes and so on.
Borsos

[Manni]

Looks great, what you are showing us. I like the dotted scarf of the Pilot.
Manfred

[stefanbuss]

The top wing is finished. One of the photos in WNW's instructions shows the wing, reflecting sunlight - apart from the overpainted crosses, those being flat. The effect that I wanted to achieve didn't come out as expected, as the Vallejo "satin varnish" I used for the wing turned out to be as flat as the flat coat I used for the crosses.

Too bad.


Rigging has begun - and I hate every single minute of it! 



Cheers,
Stefan

[BigBlue]

Flat or satin, your build is looking great regardless.

Chris

[RAGIII]

Looks great Stefan. Your subtle rib tape weathering is excellent. The painting and decaling is outstanding.
EAGIII

[Des]

A beautiful looking model Stefan.

Des.

[Ernie]

A beautiful looking model Stefan.

Des.

I couldn't agree more!  Well done, Stefan!

Cheers,
Ernie

[stefanbuss]

Thank you, friends.

Rigging has come to a sudden end, though, as i ran out of drill bits and have to wait for resupply to arrive. 

S.

[stefanbuss]

She's finished. Better (and more) pictures, including crew and groundwork, to follow in due time. Not my best work, but I am happy that I succeeded. As usual most of my detail work inside is hidden now (I had expected more would be visible, even with the top wing on. I could have saved a lot of time - but that is with 10/10 hindsight).

Stefan

[Ernie]

Bravo, Stefan!  When it comes out this good, time and nothing else matters!
Now you have inspired me to go ahead and buy one of these.  I really like your
weathering which is superb.  Congratulations on an absolute jewel, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Borsos]

Great model, you've done an awesome Job. I'm looking forward to seeing more!