Viking Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 DH.2 'Lanoe Hawker' 1:32 Wingnut Wings The DH.2 entered service in February 1916, putting an end to the 'Fokker Scourge' of Eindekkers that had been dominating the Western Front with their synchronized machine guns firing trough the propeller arc. Highly maneuverable, the DH.2 was a good fighter despite it's fragile looks. Lanoe Hawker was already an experienced ace and Victoria Cross holder when he took command of 24 Squadron, and led them to France in 1916. On 23 November 196, flying 5964 (the subject of this model) with 'A' flight, Hawker encountered Jasta 2 and in particular Manfred Von Richthofen flying a twin gun Albtaros D.II. A lengthy dogfight ensued, with Hawker eventually breaking off due to low fuel. Richthofen fired one last burst before his guns jammed, and Hawker was killed instantly, becoming the Red Barons 11th victim as 5964 crashed to the ground. Wingnut Wings have released some of their superb kits with equally high quality resin figures to depict famous aces and their aircraft. I just had to have the brilliantly sculptured figure of Lanoe Hawker, holding a map and with his coat slung over his arm. The figure is absolutely perfect, beautifully cast and a pleasure to assemble and paint. The DH.2 is a real beauty to build, but complicated to rig, and I was forever thinking I had finished when I spotted a bit I had missed. I think I have finished it now though, I will create a proper base and case for it, as it deserves to be properly displayed with the figure next to it. On with more photos: Weathering is subtle, I did some chipping around the cockpit area where the dark green was scuffed away to reveal the grey beneath. You may just notice the clear tube fuel gauge on the upper wing tank, showing the tank nearly full! I masked and pained the see through effect of the upper wing roundel on the under side of the wing. Sunlight from above would have created this effect as 5649 was delivered in clear doped lined, and later painted with dark green PC.10, painting around the roundels. Thanks for looking, John 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 That's wonderful! Love the effect of the roundel showing through the underside of the top wing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 A rigging masterpiece. Great detail, too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Outstanding work John beautifully presented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Brilliant work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Well done!!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Looks like a winner to me! Well done 😎 von Buckle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Awesome, the figure came up well too. Really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Well I'm looking forward to seeing this little beauty in the flesh next week. Inspirational stuff indeed. Thanks for posting John. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 What an absolute cracker, great work and great effects, love the roundel showing through the underside of the top wing. Dreading doing that on mine when I build it as being a brush painter I am not sure I can achieve that convincingly. Great rigging, can I ask what you used for the turnbuckles, I have got some Bob's buckles eyelets and tubing but was thinking of just using tube, I have made some since by heating and stretching plastic cotton buds over a flame and was just going to use those with invisible thread and Uschi elastic thread. You have created a masterpiece with this model. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Absolutely stunning work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 22 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Great rigging, can I ask what you used for the turnbuckles, I have got some Bob's buckles eyelets and tubing but was thinking of just using tube, I have made some since by heating and stretching plastic cotton buds over a flame and was just going to use those with invisible thread and Uschi elastic thread. Thanks Chris, that's exactly what I did. Stretched cotton bud tube, and Maxima Chameleon fishing line. It is dark coloured with a copperish tinge. 4lb line for the main rigging, 2.5lb for control wires. I'm glad the rigging is finished, it never seemed to end. I'm making a Fokker Dr.1 now, hardly any rigging on that! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, Viking said: Thanks Chris, that's exactly what I did. Stretched cotton bud tube, and Maxima Chameleon fishing line. It is dark coloured with a copperish tinge. 4lb line for the main rigging, 2.5lb for control wires. I'm glad the rigging is finished, it never seemed to end. I'm making a Fokker Dr.1 now, hardly any rigging on that! Cheers John Thanks John I will use this method too. Thanks for the tip. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 A work of art, aircraft & figure look fantastic. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 How on earth did I miss this another superb build John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Very nicely done, surely one to be proud of! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I've one of these in the stash, if it turns out a quarter as good as yours I'll be really pleased best rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 That is a lovely build and a great finish. It looks brilliant. The weathering is best left at the level you have done yours. Andrew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Absolutely first class in every department. A mini-masterpiece. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Fantastic build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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