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[LindsayT]

My brain is too small to think of the way that you did that effect.

[Dal Gavan]

Excellent work, Andrew.  I'm also looking forward to your next update.

Cheers.

Dal. 

[PrzemoL]

I am joining the chorus, that CDL is truly outstanding.

[uncletony]

I am joining the chorus, that CDL is truly outstanding.

Um, yes me too. Wow.

[AndrewS]

Thanks for all the nice comments 

Some more work 

I' went on painting the seatbelts, I've added few pieces and the clips for the mg mount. They're made by cutting some strips from a photoetched set frame.





I went on also with the wings painting, now they are ready for the gloss and the decals






Andrea

[Todd Holaday]

Um, wow.  On the white aeleron and center upper wing, that is the most realistic look of struts/spars showing through linen covering that I have seen.  Outstanding.

I just saw that others have said the same thing.  Sorry to be repetitive (I often look at pictures before reading to my detriment).  I would love to see your steps to do this though.

[mgunns]

Hello Todd:

Outstanding craftsmanship on the cockpit.  At first I thought I was looking at a museum recreation of the cockpit.  The machine gun clips are absolutely fantastic, and I imagine were a fairly simple task to accomplish.

The wings are equally outstanding.

Looking forward to more.

Best

Mark

[Chris Johnson]

That cockpit floor is amazing. I sure wish I could end up with results like this.

Cheers,

Chris

[bobs_buckles]

Without doubt the best rendition of CDL on the wing centre section EVER! 
Superb!

vB

[rhallinger]

I think he scratchbuilt the center section framework and covered it with linen. IMHO.

Regards,

Bob

[AndrewS]

I think he scratchbuilt the center section framework and covered it with linen. IMHO.

Regards,

Bob

   maybe next time ! 

Seriously, I'm very pleased with results, this was my first try with CDL (beginner's luck ?  ).
A great help come from the build article in Windsock worldwide Vol.27 by Ray Rimell 

This evening or tomorrow I'll post some new pictures, Iv'e made some new things for the cockpit and painted the wing struts.

[AndrewS]

Hi!

Some good things and some bad things... let's start with the good ones

The work is going on:

I've added more details to the observer's cockpit




Painted the wood grain on the wing struts








And finished the ailerons




And now the bad news... I lost a part!!! The water pipe that goes
from radiator to engine. This part:



I guess is the usual sacrifice the carpet monster   


Luckily it's not a difficult piece to scratch build.
I made a quick attempt with a plastic rod and seems to work.
Now I've to define the right dimensions and so on, but it's just a matter of time.

 

Now the first think that I'll do is to finish this part, then I'll go on with the build.


Andrew

[Flip Hendrickx]

superb wood finish. The clear doped sections are very realistic as well!

Regards

Flip

[rhallinger]

Andrew, you've set a new standard for CDL finish.  It really looks the part!   I may have missed it earlier, but what paints did you use to achieve the CDL effect over ribs and spars?  Thanks.

This overall build is excellent.  Thanks for sharing.  Your final result is sure to be a winner!

Regards,

Bob

[mgunns]

Hello Andrew:

This is really looking good.  Your CDl is top notch and certainly looks the part.  After you have the model finished and begin cleaning off the work bench, the errant cooling pipe will show up!  I guaratee it.
Your cockpit detailing is really neat as well. 

Looking forward to seeing this unfold.

Best

Mark