Epeeman Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Dear all, Following on from my recent WNW Albatros DV, I have now just completed the WNW Fokker EII eindecker kit. Completed in the markings of Von Creilsheim October 1915. This really is a super kit being very straight forward (for a WW1 aircraft) and uncomplicated resulting in a very stress free build as this was a joy to put together - no assembly issues at all - I cannot highly rate this kit enough it is that good. The only (slight) criticism is that the rigging diagram (unusual for WNW) is difficult to follow so I had to keep looking at images online to really figure out where all the lines run. I found this one really difficult to put down so completed this in just under four weeks. As always build OOB and entirely brush painted. Rigged using home made eyelets from fine copper wire and Uschi elastic thread and invisible mending thread for elevator and rudder. restrained weathering acheived using artist oils, acrylic washes and some dry brushing. Apologies if I have attached too many pictures. Comments/observations welcome. Regards Dave 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Not possible to have too many pics of that, great result! I feel my resistance to obtaining my first WNW kit eroding with every WNW thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Tis a thing of beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Not my scale or area of modelling interest but that is gorgeous beyond words. Well done. You definitely can't have too many pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Excellent result I especially like the brushed engine cowl. What colours did you use to get the contrast between the two silver colours? Andrew. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 55 minutes ago, Bear Paw said: Excellent result I especially like the brushed engine cowl. What colours did you use to get the contrast between the two silver colours? Andrew. Hello Andrew Thank you. The brushed cowling was achieved by first painting steel on the metal areas. I the dry brushed aluminium on over the top especially raised areas to give a sense of depth and shade. The final part is simply painting (with a very fine brush) in silver squiggly lines all over trying not to overlap them. This is just a slight variation on WNW s technique as shown on their hints and tips page of their website. Dave 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Great looking Eindecker 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipthepilot Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Absolutely stunning, you have really done this kit justice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Love WNW models and this is a good one. Impressed with you brush techniques, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Nice work with the metalling parts of the aircraft, you made it look as if it were real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Wonderful job on thus model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickcpl Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautique Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 A beautiful model, the NMF and texturing on the cowling and nose area is stunning 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 That's a museum quality build Dave,great job and love the metal finish on the front cowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Lovely job Dave. I love to see wood effect painting, it fascinates me how many different approaches there are. Your propeller looks great. I'm becoming a bit obsessed with Wingnut Wings, even seeing the name gets me all excited. Recently made a version of this myself (EIII late) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to agree with you about the rigging diagrams, it's almost like you have to be in the zone and concentrate on a single line at a time. I'd like a few more directions, maybe from different angles. I find the same with all the Wingnut kits I have in my stash, after looking at the rigging for an FE.2B I had to go and have a lie down. I like your cowling, it's looks lifelike. I used a sharpened cocktail stick myself for the wiggly lines. Well done on your home made eyelets, that's something I haven't attempted as yet. Have you any plans for another Wingnut kit? All the best, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Wow, beautiful work. Great finish on the cowling. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Martin Ford said: Lovely job Dave. I love to see wood effect painting, it fascinates me how many different approaches there are. Your propeller looks great. I'm becoming a bit obsessed with Wingnut Wings, even seeing the name gets me all excited. Recently made a version of this myself (EIII late) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to agree with you about the rigging diagrams, it's almost like you have to be in the zone and concentrate on a single line at a time. I'd like a few more directions, maybe from different angles. I find the same with all the Wingnut kits I have in my stash, after looking at the rigging for an FE.2B I had to go and have a lie down. I like your cowling, it's looks lifelike. I used a sharpened cocktail stick myself for the wiggly lines. Well done on your home made eyelets, that's something I haven't attempted as yet. Have you any plans for another Wingnut kit? All the best, Martin Hello, Martin Thank you kindly! Yes, me too - WNW have really set the standard. I currently have six in my small (seven kits) stash and this includes the new Junkets DI kit which looks very impressive in the box. I'm currently building the Eduard Bristol fighter but the DI will follow this one. How about you - what Wnw kit are going to do next? Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Superb job Dave very very impressive I've yet to make a WNW kit I've got 2 in the stash soon to be 3, currently researching all things WNW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Well done! And nicely restrained on the weathering/staining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Very nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Beautiful! Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 19 hours ago, Epeeman said: Hello, Martin Thank you kindly! Yes, me too - WNW have really set the standard. I currently have six in my small (seven kits) stash and this includes the new Junkets DI kit which looks very impressive in the box. I'm currently building the Eduard Bristol fighter but the DI will follow this one. How about you - what Wnw kit are going to do next? Regards Dave Hi Dave, I have 7 left in my stash and have just made the Eindecker. They are wonderful and exciting for sure. I may make my Jeannin Stahltaube or may go with my Sopwith Camel. But I might just cherish them and read the instructions again and again. Decisions, decisions. 😊 All the best, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Sublime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 That really is a little beauty Dave, I must have missed it when you posted it a couple of weeks ago. Glad I caught up with in now though! As others have already said, the turned effect on the cowlings is outstanding. I agree with you on the light weathering, less is definitely more. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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