Wingnut Wings Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 1183 Oblt.z.S. Christiansen

[lcarroll]

Thanks Stephen, for looking and commenting. I'm just prepping the beast for a satin top coat and then hope to get at the bits and pieces for the rather limited Diorama Base, a labour based on making most of it up as I go along. Hardly and organised approach in comparison to many of our skilled contemporaries here!
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

Thanks for the endorsement Steve! The shading is Chalk Pastels per normal.
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

    Another update on this one, progress has been steady the last two weeks.
    I've completed the Ground Handling and Maintenance components that will all be part of the Diorama Style Base including the Kit Beaching Dollies and support stands and the Aviattic Refuelling Tank.



    I struggled a bit with the Fuel Cart, breaking just about every piece at one time or other in the building process. Resin is a new medium to me and it showed! The wood was done with the standard acrylic Wood Base and then oil streaking followed by Tamiya Transparent Orange. The Handling and support frame was re-done with brass tubing.







The metal wheel rims were done with Mr. Metal Colour "Stainless".





    I'll be adding a few more Scratch Built items to the scene, to be covered later.

   At this point I added a lot of the "flimsy bits" prior to tackling the upper wing installation, first the cockpit side doors;



...... The windscreen;



and a view from the rear.......



...... the Parabellum "Ring" (and the earlier installed spare magazines now visible)



.........  the wing mounted compass; (like many spots some touch up of the Vallejo Polyurethane Satin overcoat is required here)



.....and finally the lifting hooks (3 as depicted in the Data File 3 View).......



    Now it was time to mount the upper wing. The wing chord proved too much for my AeroClub Jig (it's only failing so I think I'll be looking into a Vertigo Jig for the larger subjects) I elected to mount the Model on the Magic Third Hand and CA'd the upper wing and two inner struts, then simply popped the outer struts in carefully (CA as well) and was very pleased with the results. Perfectly aligned, solid, and all in under 10 minutes, a testament to Wingnut Wings engineering yet again!





   The next big step is to install the float assemblies and complete the rigging.
Cheers,
Lance

[Juan]

Outstanding all around.  Really like what you have done with the ground handling and maintenance components.

[lcarroll]

Outstanding all around.  Really like what you have done with the ground handling and maintenance components.

   

 Thank you Juan, your compliments are very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

[lone modeller]

Wow Lance - if that is making it up as you go along then I would like some of that talent please. Most of my builds are based on that principle (just check the SSW Rs1 if you don't believe me!), but your work is first class. I would never have been able to tell that you had problems with the refuelling cart - it looks well nigh perfect to me.

Stephen.

[lcarroll]

Thanks for commenting Stephen. As always your encouragements are much appreciated and real confidence builders!
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

This build continues to impress me Lance, you work on the ground handling equipment is excellent, the wood colours look very realistic and the fuel cart turned out really well. The Mr. Metal Color Stainless is one of my favorites for replicating metal surfaces.
The aeroplane itself is looking superb and your attention to detail is really standing out, looking forward to further updates.

Des.

[Manni]

Hello Lance,
great model and Ground equipment. The wood looks terrific.
And thanks alot for pointing out the positions of the lifting hooks. I always wondered how theiy lifted theese planes.
Bye,
Manni

[Borsos]

Very nice progess Lance! The blue Aviattic Tarnstoff looks great on this bird. And your woodwork on the carts is wonderful.
Borsos

[lcarroll]

Des, Manni, and Borsos,
    Thanks for looking and for your comments.
 Manni, the location of those lifting hooks had me puzzled until I realised they were clearly indicated on the 3 View Profiles; could have saved myself a lot of searching through grainy photos if I'd thought of it earlier!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Wow Lance beautiful details! The refueling cart came out terrific in spite of your struggles!
RAGIII

[jknaus]

Stunning work Lance. Everything is really coming together nicely.
James

[lcarroll]

Rick, James,
   Many Thanks, your endorsements are much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

[Syd Solo]

Lance
Your textures (wood, metal, leather etc) are just brilliant.

Cheers
Syd