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Offline Mike Norris

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Roland C.IIa
« on: June 14, 2016, 05:37:18 AM »
Hi all,
I thought you might like to see my latest (7th) Wingnut Wings model.

This is a Roland C.IIa (Li) ‘Walfisch’ Black III operating with Schusta 13 during early 1917, as flown by Vfw Hesse.

•   Manufacturer:  Wingnut Wings.
•   Scale: 1/32
•   Type: Roland C.IIa (Later version)
•   Paints/Weathering:  Tamiya (by brush and Airbrushed), Flory clay washes and AK weathering washes.
•   Aftermarket: HGW seat belts, Gaspatch weapons, figures from Kellerkind and Model Design Centre, ground accessories from Historex and ground cover from Scenic grass mats.
•   Rigging:  Gaspatch turnbuckles with micro nickel/silver tube from Albion Alloys. Rigging wires from monofilament (0.12 mm diameter).
•   Engine ignition leads: Created using fine lead wire.
•   Display case and plaque: Made by on-line specialists.

My next build will be the Wingnut Wings 1:32 scale Sopwith Triplane.

























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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2016, 06:34:07 AM »
Amazing model and display...absolutely superb!

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Ernie :)
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2016, 06:35:26 AM »
Oh, W O W !! I guess this is the most beautiful Roland C.IIa (late), I've seen so far! Thanx for sharing.

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2016, 06:35:36 AM »
Now that looks very good indeed. The engine looks worn without being worn out, but the rest of the airframe looks as though it too has been used but is not on its last legs. Fantastic model all round - one to be proud of.

Stephen.

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2016, 07:26:41 AM »
Outstanding modeling! Everything from the interior to the final finish is superb!
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2016, 07:49:13 AM »
A superb looking model. The interior and engine work is amazing and the finished product is excellent, the addition of the figures adds the finishing touch, well done.

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2016, 09:19:19 AM »
Beautiful!  The Walfisch is one of my favorites and you've certainly done it justice!

Eric

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2016, 12:34:24 PM »
    Spectacular sandbagger, absolutely stunning work top to bottom! The engine is as good as I've seen here and the interior detail as well. I could go on and on, what a pleasure to view!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2016, 02:03:40 PM »
She's a stunner, Sandbagger!  I've got the C.II in my stash.  Now I'm tempted to get the C.IIa.  Thanks.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2016, 02:10:31 PM »
Great, simply great. Everything else is said above. Love to see your previous 6 Models.
Manni
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2016, 09:46:34 PM »
Hi Mike,
Another great build - thanks for posting. Your attention to detail and well painted and weathered components are beautifully displayed in your vignette.
Regards,
Gary

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2016, 12:16:16 AM »
Dittos to all the above, nicely done and a well composed setting !

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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2016, 02:35:21 AM »
Great, simply great. Everything else is said above. Love to see your previous 6 Models.
Manni

Hi all,
many thanks for your comments and encouragement.

Manni,
If you search back through this forum pages you should find my previous model thread  :)
Sopwith Snipe on page 3
SE5a on page 11
Fokker E.I on page 11
Pfalz D.IIIa on page 10
Pfalz D.XII on page 12
Morane Sauliner Type N on page 11
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2016, 04:42:11 PM »
Thanks a lot. Will take a careful view on them.
Manni
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Re: Roland C.IIa
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2016, 11:23:22 PM »
A wonderful build of my favourite WW1 plane!

Ahh, stunning.

Thanks
Rento