Wingnut Wings DH.2 1/32

[Michael Scarborough]

Mickey Scar, huh???  Yeah...you're smart to be worried.....

Joe Pesci? Joe Pesci is a twerp, see...a twerp, I tell ya.

Yeah...I model myself along more elegant lines, see.....

[Pgtaylorart]

Hello!

I've made a bit of progress on the cockpit. The wood is painted using oils over Tamiya acrylic in the standard tans, ochres, and siennas using a brush, not a sponge. I had a bit more control in getting the wood grain looking the way I wanted this way. The grey areas on the fuel tank and front cockpit were first painted metal colors with Alclads then over sprayed with AK chipping fluid, painted the final grey and chipped. After the initial painting was finished I used Flory Models Dark Dirt wash over each part then wiped most of it off with a moist Q-Tip. I used Aviattic linen decals for the inside of the cockpit walls and did some final weathering with Tamiya weathering powders.

Here are some pics...

The floor before adding the Flory Dirt wash:




The sub-assemblies:














I've also painted the wood on the struts:






Cheers!
George

[PrzemoL]

Dear me, that looks gorgeous, George! Fantastic work on the cockpit. That wood-linen version is much more interesting than grey.
However, as regards the struts, every source I read says about grey painted ones...

[bobs_buckles]

Some fine painting on display, George 
The wood, leather and CDL all look in tip top order! Well done 

vB

[Pgtaylorart]

Dear me, that looks gorgeous, George! Fantastic work on the cockpit. That wood-linen version is much more interesting than grey.
However, as regards the struts, every source I read says about grey painted ones...

Thanks, Prze. I don't know how authentic and accurate the wood struts are but I saw this photo and I liked the look.

[Pgtaylorart]

Thanks, vB!

[PrzemoL]

Is it a period photo or a contemporary flying replica, George? And it truly looks more attractive than dull grey.

[Pgtaylorart]

Yes, it's definitely a modern flying replica. As far as I know, they didn't have color film in WW1.   But I do like the look of the wood.

[PrzemoL]

Yes, it's definitely a modern flying replica. As far as I know, they didn't have color film in WW1.   But I do like the look of the wood.

I thought so, anyway, looks very nice 

As far as I know, they didn't have color film in WW1.

There are some very rare colour photos, for instance I have seen ones of Australian Bristol F2.B Fighter in Palestine wearing its famous khaki-white livery.

[Des]

You have achieved an excellent wood colour George and the leather seat cushion looks fantastic, as far as the struts go, it's your model so you can paint it what ever colour you please but I agree with you, the wood struts look great 

Des.

[uncletony]

Excellent!

[Michael Scarborough]

There goes the neighborhood. This is what happens when a well trained, experienced and excruciatingly talented professional fine artist get hold of a paint brush.

I particularly like the look of the stretched fabric on the interior and the seat itself is a tutorial in painting leather. I am also really pleased to see the range of materials you've used and the success you've achieved with them.  I have most of what you mention but haven't had time to practice with them.

Really, George, this is a delight to behold and I am sincerely looking forward to the rest.

Cheers for the West Coast, Big Ones, from NYC

[RAGIII]

Wow George, Well done interior! Like the others have said the wood is excellent and the seat cushion is awesome!
RAGIII

[radio]

Fantastic done, George.
Martin

[coyotemagic]

Truly stunning interior work, George!  And those struts are perfect!  Your wood grain technique is second to none.
Cheers,
Bud