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Offline Kreston

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Roland D.VIa
« on: June 15, 2015, 09:01:02 AM »
WNW Roland D.VIa 3612/18, Hans Jungwirth, Jasta 78b.  This was a challenging and ultimately quite satisfying build.  I used Aviattic lozenge, Gaspatch machine guns and turnbuckles (along with some pieces from Bob's Buckles), and EZ Line for the rigging.  I am calling it finished but will probably add some additional weathering and fuel stains in the next day or two.





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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2015, 09:16:48 AM »
Very nicely done - kudos on the completion! I like the scheme choice and the presentation with the figure is tops!
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2015, 09:20:54 AM »
It was a pleasure to watch your build progress! Your results are terrific and the final presentation with the figure really sets the Roland off!
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2015, 10:34:08 AM »
Spectacular results, Kreston!  Brilliant vignette.  The Pilot and dog are as beautiful as that stunning Roland. 
Cheers,
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2015, 11:04:09 AM »
Very nicely done Kreston, the shade of blue you used is excellent, you did a spectacular job on the Roland and also on the figure and the dog,

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Offline Jacek

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2015, 05:46:58 PM »
Beautifully made Roland.
Congratulations !

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2015, 06:00:43 PM »
A very nice one. That pale blue fuselage is very appealing.
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2015, 06:05:28 PM »
Wonderfull result you have :) The blue is hard to execute but yours looks perfect!

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2015, 09:15:17 PM »
Hi Kreston!!!

What and beautiful and unusual camouflaged aircraft!!! Beautiful work!!! ;)

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2015, 03:30:34 AM »
What can I add? That is a really excellent model and the figure and dog just set it off wonderfully.
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2015, 03:48:51 AM »
A strong ditto to all the above comments, Nicely done.

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2015, 06:49:03 PM »
Real nice work here! But those Gaspatch turnbuckles are hard to align are n't they! ;)
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2015, 10:40:22 PM »
Beautiful work! I've always liked that scheme, and you've certainly done it justice.

And everything goes better with a dog.

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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2015, 12:03:30 AM »
Beautiful job Kreston, the colour and the overall muted tones really set this one off.
Cheers,
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Re: Roland D.VIa
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2015, 12:07:33 AM »
Thanks for all of the kind comments.

A word on the turnbuckles.  This was my first time using them and found that when I was gluing them in place, I had to use my best guess at the correct angle for the EZ line.  They are not easy to reposition...they can be adjusted a little but the metal does not easily bend.  The wire on the far port side wing was not tight enough and looked like it was weightless.  I have since taken it off and strung a new piece.  It looks a lot better.
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