Christiansen's W.12, WNW with Pheon and Aviattic decals

[Alexis]

Oh my Bud ...that is very painful to see , glad you have a replacement and look forward on the next up date . Now about the hair drier . Don't go for the really cheap ones . Revlon is a good brand . Been using my for more the 20 years now . Just remember to clean the back vents ( this is with every hair drier ) and she will last a very long time .



Terri

[lone modeller]

Only just found this and  then came across the stomach churning float. Oh dear!! Glad you were able to get a replacement and quickly too - you are making a cracking job of the rest of the model it would have been a terrible disaster if you had not been able to get a replacement. I'll bet a fortune that you will not do that again!!!

Stephen.

[Ernie]

Bud, just a little...dip? in the road.  I know you will make a wonderful
recovery with the new sprue and continue on to your usual terrific finish.
Onward and upward, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[UFAG]

Bud, update please..!!

[pepperman42]

.....no no no not a mistake, that's my hit the dock too hard damaged float for the diorama........

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Well, my friends, since I finished the Oeffag D.III and had to wait for the CSM FK.8, I figured I may as well get back on this one.  Thank you all for your encouragement and support.  Means a lot to me.
Aside from the melted floats, I alshttp://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/Themes/actualism_202/images/bbc/right.gifo dropped the top wing on the nearly completed fuselage, smashing the cabane struts.  Fit issues, due to my own stupidity, also helped to diminish my enthusiasm for this build.  But once I set my emotions aside, I was able to push on and actually enjoy this project.  Repaired the struts, forged on and made a little progress.
Preshading in preparation for the excellent Aviattic Naval hex decals.


Once the decals were on, the preshading became very subtle.


And here's where she stands as of today.




Light at the end of the tunnel!
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

   Looking very well salvaged Bud! I just finished mine for the Diorama Group build (same scheme) however haven`t published any completed photos as I was having a war with Photobucket. (I won!) Your Naval Hex is light years ahead of and better then mine, nicely done and I`m looking forward to the final version.
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Lovely lozenge.
Everyone fowls up occasionally , I did the same thing on a T 35 tank model , grabbing the heat gun rather than the hair dryer , melted a little more 'battle damage' than I wanted...

Thanks, Steve!  I've mucked up my share of models, but this was by far the worst.
Cheers,
Bud

[coyotemagic]

   Looking very well salvaged Bud! I just finished mine for the Diorama Group build (same scheme) however haven`t published any completed photos as I was having a war with Photobucket. (I won!) Your Naval Hex is light years ahead of and better then mine, nicely done and I`m looking forward to the final version.
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks, Lance, but you hex is superb and is exactly what I was trying for.  Really looking forward to seeing you diorama.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Lovely lozenge.
Everyone fowls up occasionally , I did the same thing on a T 35 tank model , grabbing the heat gun rather than the hair dryer , melted a little more 'battle damage' than I wanted...

Thanks, Steve!  I've mucked up my share of models, but this was by far the worst.
Cheers,
Bud

Funny Amigo Your Muck Ups are better than my smooth builds    Impressive as always My Amigo!
RAGIII

[dr 1 ace]

Getting close !!!!

Ed

[lone modeller]

Great recovery Bud - one to set an example to us all. I for one would never have known of the mishaps if you had not told us about them - a real tribute to your skill. Just looks the usual hyper-standard of your other models to me…..

Stephen.

[Juan]

Simply remarkable, love what you have done.

[bobs_buckles]

'Subtle' is good! Nice work, Bud 

vB   

[mike in calif]

Very nice work sir. When I do get to mine, your build will be an excellent tutorial.