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WNW Gotha G.IV build
« on: April 18, 2012, 07:22:50 PM »
Well here it is Des as you can see I've now attached the wings although I really should have started the rigging process before attaching them. Gregory I've also taken your advise you gave on the other forum re not being afraid to experiment with shading etc so I've made an attempt at doing this on the wings and tail section. I'm not really convinced I've done an overly great job of the process but I'll let you guys be the judge of that?
Still alot of small jobs to do but I'll keep this thread updated. For now though I'm going to shelve it for a few weeks while I finish my big 1/16th scale Trumpeter king tiger for a Model Competition coming up in the next few weeks.

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 07:25:22 PM »
heres a couple more from different angles. Sorry for the small pics but until Photobucket wants to work for me the pics will have to be small besides I'm not the worlds best photographer!
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 07:30:16 PM »
Thanks Sean for posting your Gotha, and like I said before, it looks superb, your shading is excellent and your attention to detail is spot on, this is going to be a special looking model.

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2012, 08:09:31 PM »
Thankyou very much guys I'm really enjoying the build and am looking forward to getting back to it soon.

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2012, 08:27:14 PM »
White spirits and Winsor & Newton oil paints. Just made up a very watery wash in this case using  Vandyke Brown and applied it with a fine brush into any joins, capilary action takes care of the rest, I normally use a hair drier to speed the drying process. After it's dried I dab an ear bud into clean white spirits and wipe off any excess I don't want on the model.
I wouldnt recommend trying this process over Enamel type paints I always use acrylics for painting on both my Armour and Aircraft subjects as the wash won't effect the acrylic paint. I should also mention I always apply a clear floor polish coat over the entire surface of the painted model before applying a wash this gives the surface a very hard workable surface to touch without running the risk of fingers rubbing paint off. The floor polish coat will protect the under lying paint coat but will still react with an enamel coat if applied. Hope this helps?

Sean

 
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2012, 11:39:37 PM »
Grand work Sean and thanks very much for your technique on doing the wash. Great stuff thats a keeper.  :)

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 12:37:23 AM »
As I've just made a feeble attempt at rib shading, I'm drawn to your excellent results. Well done! That's exactly what I envisioned for my shading but . . . sigh . . . oh well.

With such a wide wingspan, do you anticipate any flexing in the wings, and if so, do you think that it will create any issues with maintaining taut rigging?

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2012, 12:40:01 AM »
Outstanding job all around, Sean.  Your shading is especially pleasing.  I'm looking forward to seeing her all rigged.
Cheers,
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 06:23:59 AM »
Chris in answer to your question I was following a WNW Gotha G.IV build over on Amourama some time back where he got to the point in his build where he begun rigging his model. He was explaining then that it's best to rig the wings if not using an elastic type line like Ez line while the model isn't resting on it's wings or upside down as it will effect the rigging taughtness!
I will find the Build thread and post a link here for all to read.
 
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 06:35:19 AM »
  Sean,
Wow now that's one awesome Gotha my friend.Love that finish too.
highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 07:14:12 AM »
Most excellent shading and weathering, subtle.

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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2012, 04:29:03 PM »
Quote from: GAJouette on April 19, 2012, 06:35:19 AM
  Sean,
Wow now that's one awesome Gotha my friend.Love that finish too.
highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thankyou Gregory I took your advise with the shading but I still have alot to learn

Sean
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2012, 07:02:24 PM »
Just love the Gotha!
That´s an excellent work, you´ve made.
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Re: WNW Gotha G.IV build
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2012, 07:13:31 PM »
one word... Excellent!

Well done.

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