Madhatter Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've never really gotten into WW1 subjects, but I can appreciate a good kit and have heard many a great thing said about Wingnut Wings. Now after having looked in on this build, I am really super impressed - but that's more down to your paint and build quality. Can I rewind just a second and ask how you achieved that wood finish for the props? They look incredibly real and I have often wondered how those who can achieve such a look of realism do this Any hints or tips there would be hugely appreciated Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 She's really coming on now, looking very nice indeed! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 This is looking really good John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 The next big stage is to get those huge wings on, & rig it all. The 2 lower wings were fixed in first; Planning ahead, I already anchored all the required rigging lines into their holes, drilled with am 0.35 mm drill. (These do not go right through the wing). Stretched cotton bud turnbuckles are slid on as well The inner struts unusually have rigging anchor points in their bases. I label and bag all struts during preparation, to avoid mixing them up. Struts cemenetd in, awaiting the upper wings. And there it is! I then almost went mad threading each line through its hole in the upper wing. It's not easy to see the tiny holes against the dark lozenge camo. At this stage they are not puuled tight, but just secured with a short bit of tape to hold them. The lines will be pulled tigh and secured with a drop of cyano. The 'turnbucles' will be slid to the end of the lines. Lines pulled through & temporarily held with tape. Once secured with cyano they will be trimmed off flush. Then I'll apply the lozenge decal to the top wing. It getting to ba a big and heavy model now. I keep kocking things over on the workbench now, and part of the challenge is to work on it without breaking it. Thanks for looking John 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 9:35 PM, Madhatter said: I've never really gotten into WW1 subjects, but I can appreciate a good kit and have heard many a great thing said about Wingnut Wings. Now after having looked in on this build, I am really super impressed - but that's more down to your paint and build quality. Can I rewind just a second and ask how you achieved that wood finish for the props? They look incredibly real and I have often wondered how those who can achieve such a look of realism do this Any hints or tips there would be hugely appreciated Si Si, I think I have some photos somewhere showing the painting sequence. I'll see if I can find them. Basically I paint the prop in Tamiya 'Deck Tan' then mask it with strips of tape and spray with 'red Brown'. Coat with Johnsons 'Kleer' and then use artits oil paints to paint a lighly streaked 'woodgrain' effect over the top. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 So well done... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Absolutely stupendous. Well done sir, well done indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprueloose Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just beautiful. I have been enjoying watching you do justice to this lovely kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks for the continued comments chaps, it is much appreciated. Things slowed down a bit, but I now have the top wing rigging 'pulled through' trimmed off & cleaned up, and fully lozenged. What a lot of decalling there is on this model! The wings still need to be dulled down with varnish to match the fuselage. Things slowed down a bit while I worked on some of the smaller items such as the guns & bombload. There is also a ground handling tail skid dolly supplied in the kit. Not far to go now! Thanks for looking, John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Excellent build thanks for posting your work very inspirational. As a matter of interest how do you display/store your builds? Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A masterclass study in WW1 / WNW modelling - keep it up John! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 A really impressive build John, tempting me big time to pull my AEG out of the stash and start building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Sorry I missed this one, John - I'll be honest, I don't think this one of the most beautiful of WW1 aircraft, but your work on this so far is outstanding. Look forward to seeing this one completed as I know it will be to your usual high standard of workmanship. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Impressive build, what's next? Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduckworth Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Beautiful Build. I agree what's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 9:38 PM, cduckworth said: Beautiful Build. I agree what's next? Thanks guys. I think it will be the Junkers J.1. Not too much rigging on that one, and I think it is an interesting machine. Anyway, finished now; More on Ready for Inspection. Cheers John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Magnificent, makes me want to have a go myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Looks very menacing and totally wonderful. It's been a great build to follow. Thanks, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 A definite primer on the kit and an exceptional model. One of the best I've seen this year so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I know this is an old thread, but I'm researching for my planned WNW builds. Suburb work mate absolutely top draw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Excellent job! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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