1/32 Roden DH2

[compressor man]

Here is my completed DH2. I was very much glad to call this one finished. The rigging was as much fun as you think it would be, and by the end everytime I sat down to add a couple of wires I inadvertently broke one of the previous ones. I added the wonderful Eduard photoetch set to the model. In my opinion, a must for this kit.
Chris

[compressor man]

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[lcarroll]

    Very nicely done Chris. I immediately was drawn to the small detailing such as the "scale" windscreen on the Lewis Gun, lovely touch! Is that the Kit part or your own construction?
    Also, how did you do the "peeling" of the roundels, a very realistic effect?
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Beautifully done! Proof that Roden kits can be built into great Models!
RAGIII

[Juan]

Beautifully done! Proof that Roden kits can be built into great Models!
RAGIII

Agree with Rick, your workmanship really shines.  She looks stunning.

[dr 1 ace]

Beautifully done! Proof that Roden kits can be built into great Models!
RAGIII

Big DITTO to my Amigo's comments !!!

Ed

[GAJouette]

 Chris,
Absolutely beautiful project my friend. Outstanding skill and craftsmanship really shine in your DH-2 from her construction,detailing,decals and weathering. Truly a total awesome build.

It really does me good to see a Roden kit built up to such high standards. Some consider Roden's kits as not worthwhile as I personally prefer kits that require more from myself rather than from the kit itself. That's why I prefer old less than perfect kits as well. This in no way is a veiled slam on Wingnut Wings or any other high end kit as they're excellent kits too. After all we as modelers all have our preferences.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Doug Mace]

Yes, Chris, ditto, ditto, ditto...quite well done. I love that airplane to begin with and you aced it. (pun intended)   -M

[RLWP]

I like that very much

Richard

[compressor man]

Thank you so much guys for the kind comments.

    Very nicely done Chris. I immediately was drawn to the small detailing such as the "scale" windscreen on the Lewis Gun, lovely touch! Is that the Kit part or your own construction?
    Also, how did you do the "peeling" of the roundels, a very realistic effect?
Cheers,
Lance

Lance, the windscreen and the support for it are from the Eduard kit. The peeling roundels were just some of the base wing color dabbed with a small brush atop the decal.

Chris

[Des]

Chris,
Absolutely beautiful project my friend. Outstanding skill and craftsmanship really shine in your DH-2 from her construction,detailing,decals and weathering. Truly a total awesome build.

It really does me good to see a Roden kit built up to such high standards. Some consider Roden's kits as not worthwhile as I personally prefer kits that require more from myself rather than from the kit itself. That's why I prefer old less than perfect kits as well. This in no way is a veiled slam on Wingnut Wings or any other high end kit as they're excellent kits too. After all we as modelers all have our preferences.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

I agree whole-heartedly with what Gregory has said here, a truely awesome looking model in all aspects, the weathering is superb.

Des.

[boggie]

Great DH2 Chris! 

Excellent weathering, and rigging too.

I particularly like your worn roundel effect. Very convincing.

Looking forward to viewing your next work. 

[pepperman42]

Excellent work!!

Steve

[bobs_buckles]

+1 on all the above comments.
Superb build 

vB

[lcarroll]

Thank you so much guys for the kind comments.

    Very nicely done Chris. I immediately was drawn to the small detailing such as the "scale" windscreen on the Lewis Gun, lovely touch! Is that the Kit part or your own construction?
    Also, how did you do the "peeling" of the roundels, a very realistic effect?
Cheers,
Lance

Lance, the windscreen and the support for it are from the Eduard kit. The peeling roundels were just some of the base wing color dabbed with a small brush atop the decal.

Chris

Thanks Chris, I really am impressed with your results. I am using the same technique along with some aggressive hairspray peeling on the distressed finish of my Donald MacLaren Camel; seeing your results here are very encouraging!
Cheers,
Lance