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Offline andonio64

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #30 on: February 02, 2015, 11:49:28 PM »
Thanks Edo, for your information, will try again, indeed I sprayed a matt varnish before trying my pencils (they are water"-blendable" as well).

I agree with your fear to spoil the large surfaces to have the fabric texture, that's why I was asking... which glue did you use for your experiment?

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #31 on: February 03, 2015, 02:55:52 AM »
Edo,
   I really like the effect you produced for CDL. I'd try it for all your CDL surfaces, I think it would look great. Maybe try it on one lower wing surface and, if you don't like it you can strip it and revert back to your normal surface. The seat belts appeared far too big to me as well so I used some HGW's I had left over that were nearly identical. (most of their sets do 2 models)
    I'm following your Build closely to see all of the things I could, or should have done on mine, looking very good so far!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #32 on: February 03, 2015, 03:08:33 AM »
Exellent work Edu.
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #33 on: February 03, 2015, 05:06:04 AM »
Beautiful work, Edo!  I like the fabric effect you've achieved with glue, but a safer, more consistent result might be achieved with the Aviattic CDL sheets.  I love that prop and your cockpit painting.  Personally, I would keep the belt, but maybe hang one side of it over the cockpit coaming to expose the seat.  Just an idea.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #34 on: February 03, 2015, 07:28:36 AM »
Thank you guys!
Lance, thank you my friend! We are somewhat autoreferentials, as I'm using your build as a guide too...  ;)
Bud, your idea is great! I had not thought of that! I'll try it for sure! Thank you mate! I'll also check the Aviattic CDL sheets!
Antonio, I am still trying to put at service an old Tamyia 'lemon' liquid cement I bought some years back. The shopkeeper told me it had a good smell so SWMBO would not argue.... unfortunately he omitted to say it is a lot worse than 'regular' thin cement from the same manufacturer >:(

see you soon my friends!
ciao
Edo

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #35 on: February 03, 2015, 09:34:00 AM »
Your DH.2 is looking brilliant Edo, the engine turned out extremely good and your wood treatment is great. I like your idea to try and simulate the fabric texture using glue and fabric pressed into it, but as already said, the Aviattic fabric decals are superb and would be a lot easier to use in my opinion. Keep up the good work Edo, it is coming together beautifully.

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #36 on: February 04, 2015, 12:11:36 AM »
hey Des!
thank you, my friend!
I'll experiment a bit more on the surplus rudder, I'll post some picture soon.
sure aviattic sheets looks terrific....

btw, the upper reserve tank has a transparent pipe... why transparent? in the instruction it has to be painted gray or brass.... any suggestions?
thank you
ciao
edo

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #37 on: February 11, 2015, 08:46:05 PM »
Hi guys!
minor update today, but I wanted to check with you the outcome of the propeller.
It is not finished yet, so not the details are set.
I painted it with the pencil technique.
what do you think?



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Edo

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #38 on: February 11, 2015, 08:47:46 PM »
Extremely well done Edo, you can't get much better than that, well done.

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2015, 10:27:07 PM »
waow, very impresive!
it's really wonderful!
I will have to try this technic...

Xan
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #40 on: February 12, 2015, 03:11:58 AM »
Beautiful Prop. I have got to get the correct pencils and try this. Yours looks great.
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #41 on: February 12, 2015, 03:27:16 AM »
Brilliant job on the prop, Edo!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #42 on: February 12, 2015, 05:04:59 AM »
Outstanding Prop! I also seem to have missed commenting on your last cockpit update. Fanatastic Work!
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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #43 on: February 12, 2015, 06:40:45 AM »
hey Des!
thank you, my friend!
I'll experiment a bit more on the surplus rudder, I'll post some picture soon.
sure aviattic sheets looks terrific....

btw, the upper reserve tank has a transparent pipe... why transparent? in the instruction it has to be painted gray or brass.... any suggestions?
thank you

ciao
edo

Edo,
   The transparent pipe is actually a visual "sight gauge, you'll notice it goes in at the top of the tank and also the bottom. The brass or grey refers to the fittings at each end, the middle pipe being glass. This feature was not included on the later production batches.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: WNW DH2
« Reply #44 on: February 12, 2015, 07:42:12 AM »
thank you all for your kind comments!
Lance: thank you my friend! Your explanation really clarifies all!
I understand now, but what was it used for?

ciao
edo