Author Topic: WNW Roland C-II OOB (Read 6224 times)

NinetythirdLiberator · « **on:** January 11, 2016, 09:34:57 AM »

All,

I am trying this huge scale for a change! My wife got me this model for Christmas and it's one of my favorite planes. I started it and things went pretty fast, hence no "unboxing" shot. We all know what's in there anyway

My build will not be as cool as Far-East's, but it will still look nice. I plan on doing a basic scheme and use the Lewis gun firing forward...but leaving off the "fish" etc. I just want a run of the mill work horse in the field.

Thanks for looking!
Dan

Des · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2016, 09:55:52 AM »

That was very quick Dan but what you have done so far is excellent, I'm looking forward to seeing you progress with this build.

Des.

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2016, 03:53:19 PM »

Thanks, Des...you could really make this one look great.

Here is one more tiny update. I added/painted engine parts. Nothing is weathered yet but I'm amazed how complicated and neat it all looks just by painting with the call-out numbers from WNW. A great product to be sure...

I'll be adding a bit more to the engine and then closing her up!

Cheers,

Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2016, 04:07:27 PM »

Excellent work! Your painting and construction are crisp and clean. Looks beautiful OOB!
RAGIII

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2016, 05:16:53 AM »

Thanks, Rick...

I wanted a simple and stress free build right now and this guy fits the bill! I can't believe how you basically jiggle the parts and things fall into place...I guess I'm used to scratch building and vacuforms. Plus, I was getting really guilty as my wife has bought me several WNW and I have not finished one yet! My new year's resolution is to get as many of them completed as possible!

Such a tough job, but someone has to do it!

Dan

Des · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2016, 06:33:40 AM »

Looks great with the engine sitting in place.

Des.

Ssasho0 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2016, 06:42:04 AM »

oooh a first WnW after scratch and Vacuuforms, prepare to have a lot of fun just letting the parts fall together

So far everything looks noce and clean,b ut after adding some grime it will be even better! Keep on rocking

best regards,
Sasho

FarEast · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2016, 06:49:17 AM »

Oh boy! I love the Roland's and as Sasho says this kit just falls together perfectly! Loving the factory fresh finish!

radio · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2016, 06:50:11 AM »

Very good work.
Cheers
Martin

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2016, 05:10:02 AM »

Wow...this thing does just sort of fall together. I am kind of surprised about how some of the parts have hard to remove mold lines and I botched the seam on the dorsal part of the fuselage. I'll likely just sand it off and add a pulled piece of sprue as a facsimile...

These shots show it just stuck together without glue (wings, struts...). I'm amazed how everything just lines up and is perpendicular without any help from the modeler. Amazing what can be done with engineering and computers these days!

Here it is with a stable mate. They are very close in size. I guess the Roland wasn't too huge!

Since these shots, I have done some needed seam filling around the forward cockpit and nose, the fin assembly to fuselage joint and exhaust pipe. It's been primed and I'll make little changes tonight and then off to the paint shop!!

Cheers,

Dan

Alexis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2016, 12:01:11 PM »

As always Dan , beautiful job on the painting , coming along nicely so far .

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2016, 12:32:28 AM »

Looking really good! You are moving along at a pace that embarrasses me, as my builds take forever

RAGIII

radio · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2016, 06:08:49 AM »

Very nice job, Dan.
Cheers
Martin

Des · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2016, 06:21:50 AM »

You are moving along beautifully Dan, looking forward to the next update.

Des.

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2016, 07:13:53 AM »

Thanks, folks, for looking and commenting...

Not an exciting update...but it's ready for the paint shop! I'll start the wings and stab/elevator first. Shooting for CDL like I've seen done so well on this site. Wish me luck!

Cheers,
Dan