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Offline michael

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wnw Junkers J.1
« on: July 20, 2012, 11:46:07 PM »
I have been itching to get started on this since i got it, so now that i have completed my fokker it's time to make a start.

i think i read somewhere that none of these planes were ever shot down, so my plan is to have it slightly worn and weathered.

i don't think i have the skill to do the green/mauve camouflage scheme by brush so i think i am gonna do the one with the two tone green finish.

so far i have got round to cleaning a few bits up and i hope to get some paint on over the weekend.

hany help and advice/guidence anyone cares to offer will be much appreciated as i expect i will need quite a bit  :)

my first question is would these planes have been spray painted or brush?



thanks for your time

cheers

michael
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2012, 09:24:31 PM »
Not perfect but still my favourite WnW model. :)
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Offline michael

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2012, 02:48:13 AM »
i decided to start with the pilots seat, while waiting for the oil paint to dry on the plywood panels. i heard a lot about the tight fit of parts on wnw kits and am now seeing it first hand with just about what seems like every part needing sanding down to fit.





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michael
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2012, 03:08:33 AM »
Beautiful job on the seat, Michael.
Cheers,
Bud
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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2012, 08:12:48 AM »
I agree with Bud, Michael. Masterful job on the seat.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2012, 11:18:13 PM »
  Michael,
An awesome and very comfortable appearing seat my friend. Well done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Offline michael

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2012, 12:30:48 AM »
many thanks for the kind words guys  :)

cheers

michael
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Offline Whiteknuckles

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2012, 12:17:08 PM »
The seat looks a treat Michael ;)

How's progress?

Andrew
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Offline michael

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2012, 11:56:32 PM »
cheers Andrew not a lot of progress to be honest, just one or two things done.

the oil paint i used for the wood grain is taking its time to dry out, still whats the hurry eh?  :)

cheers
michael
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Offline michael

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2012, 01:25:55 AM »
not had a lot of time for the j1 lately, just a few bits and bobs done.

got both instrument panels finished and the prop.

also got the gunners seat made up and painted but got a bit carried away with the weathering and over done it , but i think i will just put that down to the  clumsey gunner  ;)

 




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michael
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2012, 03:06:11 AM »
  Michael,
Excellent work on your interior section my friend. Outstanding wood work on her prop too, very well done.
Highest Regards,
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2012, 01:23:19 PM »
Michael,
    Very nice interior work and I think your Gunner's seat is great. Consider the Gunner probably moved around a lot (both looking and shooting) and I am a fan of heavy weathering also. Looking forward to following this one along.
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Offline Dal Gavan

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2012, 11:57:31 AM »
Good stuff, Michael.  The woodwork looks good and the prop' is excellent.

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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2012, 04:00:03 AM »
cheers for the kind words guys  :)

time to push on with the rest of the internal work  ;D

michael
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Re: wnw Junkers J.1
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2012, 12:55:53 AM »
just about got the insides finished, the pilots seat is dry fitted for the photos.

the seat belts are from hgw and were fun to put together  ::)

i just hope i can get both halves closed up ok!

as ever any advice or pointers will be much valued  :)










Thanks for looking.

michael
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