Roland C.II Wingnut Wings

[Ernie]

Wow! She's really starting to look the business with the wings
resting in place, Michael!  I am liking this build very much, and you
have inspired me to put the C.II on the short list.  Looking forward
to the next updates, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[lcarroll]

I struggle to meet my initial expectations of producing a flawless and jaw-dropping build. A grail never to be achieved, but I'm finding the fun is in the trying.

    Great statement Michael! You've captured the spirit of a Hobby vs. a self imposed burden to a tee! I am the same, and until recently tended to become very frustrated with other then absolutely perfect results; once realising only a few are perfect in this activity (but significantly never in their own eyes) I enjoy my projects far more. Lovely work on this, and nice recovery on the CDL issue. Having used the Aviattic Product on my last Build I look forward to using it again, your E1 will be a great opportunity to use it once you've "restocked".
Cheers,
Lance

[eindecker]

Thanks! As to the Aviattic decals I am convinced that reading and following Aviattic's directions for use will produce a fine finish. I tend to take short circuits (more damaging than short cuts) sometimes which seldom work out as intended. I'm developing a plan for how to incorporate weathering and oil staining with the decals on the Eindecker. Richard is kindly swapping some of his decals for some of my extras.

Today will mostly be a fix the paint issues day, and perhaps get decals in place.

[radio]

Very good work Michael.
Martin

[eindecker]

Basic paint down, some repairs and touch ups needed. Most decals on and they need more final work as well. I managed to tear a couple, so I will be using paint to hide those areas. iPhone photos, so the resolution isn't what I want, but I adjusted them a bit in iPhoto. As I near completion and get the repair work finished, I'll drag out the lights and the "big" camera and take some better shots. These will serve to illustrate my so-called progress:

[Des]

Your painting and decal application is very well done, the shading under the wings is excellent, starting to come together nicely now. The more I see of this build the closer my kit is moving to the top of the stash.

Des.

[zavod44]

Your painting and decal application is very well done, the shading under the wings is excellent, starting to come together nicely now. The more I see of this build the closer my kit is moving to the top of the stash.

Des.

Agreed, what a really cool looking aircraft

[radio]

Very well done.
Martin

[eindecker]

Thank you all for you kind comments. The "Whale" has a strange appeal — ahead of its time and primitive design elements contribute to that appeal I think. A bit more of the internals are visible with the windows and the hybrid weaponry available gives it a unique appearance.

Rigging is minimal, relatively, which makes it a good candidate for those rigging-challenged among us. If I do another, I will choose a camouflage model. All that light blue is hard for me to work with successfully.

My build has quite a few less than optimal areas, but as I said before, each is a learning experience. I suppose if they were not, I would take up another hobby.

[RAGIII]

Really well done on decal application and painting! I wish I could take photos as nicely with my camera as you do with the I Phone 
RAGIII

[Ernie]

Wonderful job of the paint, Michael.  I really like what
you have done on the fuselage to break up the solid
colour.  As Des mentioned, the under-wing shading is
beautifully done.  I've never been a fan of the "fishy faces",
but otherwise she is certainly shaping up to be a stunner, my
friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[BigBlue]

I love how this is coming together, Michael.... really enjoyable to watch.  Very well done!

Chris

[coyotemagic]

Excellent paint and decal work, Michael!  She's shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud

[Alexis]

Very nice paint work 




Terri

[eindecker]

Starting the Lewis gun and mount.