nimrod54 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 In the end I decided to go with option C on the markings sheet and finished painting the major parts for this scheme late this afternoon. I wanted to try and achieve some contrast in texture between the metal and fabric areas of aircraft and I am pleased with the way this has turned out. I used Halfords High Temperature Aluminium from a rattle can and this has imparted a grainy texture to the fabric areas. by John L, on Flickr Just the smaller details to paint up now and then I can start some final assembly work and the rigging. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Your plane is turning out to be quite the head turner John!Great paintjob you have going there and as always very tidy work. Regards: Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Nice tonal differences there, should add a lot of visual interest. I'm looking forward to seeing the top wing on. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 That really is looking stunning John! Lovely paintwork. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have been working on painting up the struts, propeller and the Vickers machine gun. The struts and prop had a base coat of Revell Aqua Beige, then the grain pattern was added with some Abteilung 502 oil and I used Light and Dark Rust for this. I think they will need another 24hrs drying over a radiator before I giving them a coat of clear gloss. The Gaspatch Models machine gun had a black base coat then a brush over with Mr Metalcolor Dark Iron, this needs some bronze on the breech and the belt/ammunition painting up before continuing with the small bit of assembly work then I can add it to the airframe. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr I am still not certain about this one making the deadline, I will give it my best shot, so it shouldn't be too far off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have said it before and I will say it again!This is a spectacular job on your behalf John!Hold tight I have all faith that you will make the deadline without any hassles. Regards: Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 John, I'm pleased my misfortune inspired you to pick this kit up, you've done a far better job than I would ever have done, I'm glad to have seen you do it justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 The forecast is for heavy showers here today, so it was out with Molly for an early walk this morning then back home and on with some further work and as a result I have made good progress with the build. The struts and propeller have had a couple of clear coats which has really brought the simulated wood grain out. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr Then I decided to add the decals to the fuselage and upper wing. After reading some negative comments about the decals, I approached this stage with some caution, I needn't have worried though because they went on and settled down beautifully and almost have a painted on look. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr I'll push on with more work this afternoon, and try to get the upper wing on tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 As I have said John.Time to spare.Magnificent work mate! Regards: Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 23 hours ago, the South African said: As I have said John.Time to spare.Magnificent work mate! Regards: Shaun Thanks a lot for the kind comment Shaun. I have the parts that sit under the upper wing fixed in place now, and I then had a quick look at the best approach for fitting the wing. I'll probably get away with gluing it to the central support and then I should be able to spring it to fix the struts in position. Not much left to do now and the rigging looks to be a fairly simple affair, so all being well I hope to have everything wrapped up tomorrow. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 This is certainly a colourful bird! Very nice! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 22 minutes ago, limeypilot said: This is certainly a colourful bird! Very nice! Ian Thanks for the comment Ian. I had a very late session trying to get this one finished last night, and eventually attached the upper wing and managed to get some of the rigging on. It was at this point that l discovered that I had made a bit of a schoolboy error, I had positioned the Vickers gun a tad too far forwards. so I have decided that I should leave it alone for now. I will see what can be done when we get back from Telford on Sunday, but as things stand I don't feel that it will quite make the deadline, and I don't want to spoil it further by rushing things. I have thoroughly enjoyed building this kit and without that deadline pressure I hope that I can have it finished by Monday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 This is where work stopped at 03:00 am after my late session on Thurs/Fri before heading off to Telford, as you can see there is quite some way to go before it is finished, and with a very early appointment to have the old knee replacements checked over tomorrow, I'm afraid that I won't get this done for the deadline. I'll start work on it again tomorrow afternoon, so it should be done soon. by John L, on Flickr Thanks for all the comments and support along the way, to @Robert Stuart for organising the GB and to our generous sponsors Haynes for their support. Good Luck to all those who manage to get their builds into the Gallery, it is going to be tough to pick a winner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Really glad that you are going to carry on with your build John, sorry you didn't get to finish her in time but she will look great when finished and should not be rushed. Hope you had a great day at Telford, I did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Pity this model has missed the deadline as it is a real beauty! Tempted to move my 1/72 Hanriot further up the queue. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 21:44, modelling minion said: Really glad that you are going to carry on with your build John, sorry you didn't get to finish her in time but she will look great when finished and should not be rushed. Hope you had a great day at Telford, I did! I did have a good day at Telford, Craig. Now that Mrs N is only teaching three days, we decided to have a mini-break and went along to the show yesterday. I continued working on the model today and should finish it this week. On 11/11/2018 at 23:30, Andwil said: Pity this model has missed the deadline as it is a real beauty! Tempted to move my 1/72 Hanriot further up the queue. AW Thanks AW, I could probably have completed it on time without the break. It would be good to see a 1/72 version of a Hanriot, it appears to be quite a nice size looking at the drawings in my reference book. Update 12/11/2018 I completed the interplane rigging and added the cabane struts along with the wheels over the course of the afternoon. There are a few paint touch ups to do and then I can add the remaining etch parts for the aileron and rudder controls along with some other rigging. I have also extended the tail-skid and this will need some paint before I can fix it in position. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Hi John. I too am sorry you have missed the deadline with this. It would have looked great in the gallery. As it is it's going to look really impressive anyway. It looks stunning with the work you have done on the painting and decalling. Looking forward to seeing it completed. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 13/11/2018 at 13:47, PlaStix said: Hi John. I too am sorry you have missed the deadline with this. It would have looked great in the gallery. As it is it's going to look really impressive anyway. It looks stunning with the work you have done on the painting and decalling. Looking forward to seeing it completed. Kind regards, Stix Thanks for the very kind comment Stix. Having completed the final bit of rigging and paint touch up this afternoon, this one is finally done. That said, I haven't checked through the box yet, I often find some last fit part which I have missed along the way still lurking in there. It's a shame that I didn't quite get it finished on time, but this has been a fun build, and that is all that matters. Here are a few photos of the completed 🤞build, I'll take some more over the next couple of days and post them in the RFI section and include a link here. by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr by John L, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 John, That is a superb job that you've done there, certainly something to take inspiration and learn from when I get around to mine. As I've said previously, you've done a far better job than I would and I commend you for your efforts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 John, that's a lovely finish and an outstanding model what with the paint finish and the rigging. Well worth finishing without rushing - I love it. I've never built an Eduard kit and don't have any squirreled away but I'm convinced I need to go there. Congratulations on another excellent build. All the best. Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Beautiful model, congratulations! It was certainly worth waiting for. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 16/11/2018 at 06:15, Wez said: John, That is a superb job that you've done there, certainly something to take inspiration and learn from when I get around to mine. As I've said previously, you've done a far better job than I would and I commend you for your efforts. Thanks a lot Wez, I'm sure that you will make just as good a job of yours once you get around to starting it. Just make sure that you position the Vickers gun correctly. I have set mine just a tad too far forward and the prop was striking it as a consequence. I created a the necessary clearance by adding a small plastic disc in the bottom of the hole for attaching it. On 16/11/2018 at 13:16, Ventora3300 said: John, that's a lovely finish and an outstanding model what with the paint finish and the rigging. Well worth finishing without rushing - I love it. I've never built an Eduard kit and don't have any squirreled away but I'm convinced I need to go there. Congratulations on another excellent build. All the best. Mike. Cheers Mike. There are few vices with this particular kit, the fit was great and apart from a couple of small corrections it was accurate enough for me. The only problems that I had were self inflicted. 6 hours ago, Andwil said: Beautiful model, congratulations! It was certainly worth waiting for. AW Thanks a lot AW, glad that you like the end result bud. I am pleased with the way it turned out too,, and hope to have a go at a 1/48 Albatros from Eduard in the near future. I have posted a few more photos, including this one, over in the RFI - Aircraft section. by John L, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Awesome result John! It looks superb!! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 @nimrod54 your HD1 looks great - IMO, one of the (if not THE) most attractive biplanes to come out of WWI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: @nimrod54 your HD1 looks great - IMO, one of the (if not THE) most attractive biplanes to come out of WWI. I have to agree Robert, a stylish French design coupled with a flamboyant Italian scheme definitely make this one of the most attractive types of WWI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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