Wingnut Wings - Hansa-Brandenburg W.29

[GazzaS]

That looks great, Mike!

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Well the aircraft and ground equipment is finished.
The engine access panels will be displayed as removed.
All that's left now is to paint the figures and get it all in its display case.
I'll post completion shots in the 'completed models' thread soon.

Many thanks for your comments and encouragement throughout this build,

Mike

[aliluke]

Wow that was so fast I never got a word in. Looks amazing. I have the W.12 in my cupboard and different though it is, your photos of a superb rendition of the 29 will be a great reference.

Thanks,
Alistair

[jeroen_R90S]

Very, very nice! What impresses me the most is your consistency in attention to detail... I find it so easy to start off adding a whole lot of stuff to a model, and not continue doing so as the build progresses. And not only that, but also consistently weathering and painting I find very hard, yet somehow you manage that. Very inspirational!

[Mike Norris]

Thanks.

Aliluke:
Ernst Heinkel, the designer, said that the W.29 was effectively the W.12 biplane but with just the upper wing removed and a remaining wing increased in size.
Probably more to it than that but kit wise there is a lot of commonality,

Mike

[Pete Wenman]

Very nicely done Mike.

P

[lcarroll]

Mike,
     Another superb model from your very impressive work bench, no surprise here! I particularly like the light wooden effect you've done on the ground handling equipment, how did you finish those bits?
Cheers,
Lance

[Mike Norris]

Thanks guys.

Lance:
Here's the extract from my PDF build log.

Mike

1. Assemble the tall tail trestle, the two wheeled dollies and the single float trestle following the Wingnut Wing instruction manual.
2. Prime the assemblies using ‘AK Interactive’ Primer and Micro-filler (AK-758).
3. Airbrush the parts with a base coat of ‘Tamiya’ Wooden Deck Tan (XF78).
4. Apply the wood effect to the parts - use ‘DecoArt’ water based oil paint (Burnt Umber) and add a drop of water to thin the paint. Brush around the wheel rims and across the centre sections.
5. Brush paint the dollies axles with ‘Mr. Colour Stainless Steel (213).
6. Brush paint the wheel rims ‘Mr. Colour Iron (212).
7. Apply ‘Flory Models’ Clay Wash (Dark Dirt).
8. Fit the wheels to the beaching dollies.
9. Lightly sponge ‘Tamiya’ Weathering Master (SET A -  Sand) to the edges to represent chipped/damaged wood.

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The figures are done now, so it's on to the final job, the display base,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Very, very nice! What impresses me the most is your consistency in attention to detail... I find it so easy to start off adding a whole lot of stuff to a model, and not continue doing so as the build progresses. And not only that, but also consistently weathering and painting I find very hard, yet somehow you manage that. Very inspirational!

Just catching up on this one and I must say I agree completely with Jeroen regarding your consistency in your builds! I would add that the figures are also extremely well done!
RAGIII

[dr 1 ace]

Very, very nice! What impresses me the most is your consistency in attention to detail... I find it so easy to start off adding a whole lot of stuff to a model, and not continue doing so as the build progresses. And not only that, but also consistently weathering and painting I find very hard, yet somehow you manage that. Very inspirational!

Just catching up on this one and I must say I agree completely with Jeroen regarding your consistency in your builds! I would add that the figures are also extremely well done!
RAGIII

Big Ditto to all the above !

Ed

[ktrembacz]

Wow, that was fast  Excellent job. Your engine will be a big tip to build mine. 

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
The display mat I've been waiting for finally arrived from 'Coastal Kits'.
I'm going to try to add a few '3D' effects to the mat to try to make it look less 'flat'.
Hopefully I'll be able to post photographs of the completed model soon,

Mike

[Mike Norris]

Hi all,
Well with a bit of cutting, gouging, static grass, sharp sand, small stones and twigs, the 'Coastal Kits' display mat is done.
Hopefully it adds a touch of '3D' to the otherwise flat mat.
I just have to mount the model etc and it's done.

Mike

[lcarroll]

Mike,
    That's very nicely done. The rough and realistic appearance and the colours will really showcase the W.29. Outstanding, and another superb bit of work from your bench and onto your shelf!
Cheers,
Lance