Hubert Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The Dora Wings kit went very nicely - fairly well fitting parts, almost no flash on the parts - but some short shots also happened, especially on the ailerons. Built straight from the box, using the etched fret also from the box. Decals did a great job (especially the silver stripes). The model is definitely worth the interest, but I would not recommend it to beginner modelers. Painted with Mr. Hobby H33 and Dark Aluminum from the Vallejo Metal Color series. Weathering (very moderate) with use of Dark Earth and Smoke pigments and Engine Oil from AK. Here it is, hope you like it 37 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 A beautiful model, lovely build and finish. Excellent modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Hi Hubert - Yes, like this one a lot! - Beautiful work and love the colour scheme Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Fantastic build, love the scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Very nice. I have this same scheme planned for my 1/72nd version of the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Ah, she's lovely! Very well made and finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Fantastic livery, perfectly applied! A wonderful model, somehow giving me associations to a certain young Belgian journalist with a white dog… Great modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Awsome scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 A good effort, but unfortunately that colour scheme proposed by Dora Wings makes no sense. The all-red scheme came first and was later modified into the silver-front scheme. It didn't wear the 2 at the same time.... They didn't have photos from both sides of either scheme, so they came to the conclusion it had a 'split' colour scheme.......2+2=5 ? If a kit manufacturer proposes something which seems ridiculous, then it probably is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, Roger Holden said: A good effort, but unfortunately that colour scheme proposed by Dora Wings makes no sense. The all-red scheme came first and was later modified into the silver-front scheme. It didn't wear the 2 at the same time.... They didn't have photos from both sides of either scheme, so they came to the conclusion it had a 'split' colour scheme.......2+2=5 ? If a kit manufacturer proposes something which seems ridiculous, then it probably is. Well, my first thought was that this plane had so short career in New Zealand, that it wouldn't be probable to be repainted. The second thought was that it was bought and repainted in England by two men, who wanted to sell it in New Zealand, so my guess was that each painted the other side. On the other hand, when I look closer at the photos of this plane it seams that those showing the left side of the plane seem to show the right landing gear dark with these silver stripes. So - not sure at all, you may be right. At the Wings Over New Zealand website Peter Lewis wrote The aircraft was painted in quite an avant garde colour scheme with the name ‘Kiwi’ prominently painted on the port engine cowl. Avant garde - all red with silver stripes does not match this term I think. So right or wrong - it is as it is, I can turn it on the shelf once to the right, once to the left - I will have two models instead of one Thanks for all comments. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hubert said: On the other hand, when I look closer at the photos of this plane it seams that those showing the left side of the plane seem to show the right landing gear dark with these silver stripes. So - not sure at all, you may be right. I agree absolutely; that is the best evidence that the colour scheme was the same on both sides. I also think that the red (if indeed it was even red) looks like it could have been a metallic colour.....possibly what was meant by 'avant garde'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Excellent build and interesting comments about the scheme. I bought the military version at Telford last year and good to know it goes together well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 What a lovely model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 This one is quite the eye-catcher! 👍🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I don't know how I missed this the first time around, especially as I interviewed owner Phil Lightband several years ago! Unfortunately he is no longer with us otherwise I'd have asked him about the colours. I'm always pleased to see the Dora Percivals built. Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Lovely looking model Hubert, I have just bought the Master and look forward to the Vengeance as the quality of the mouldings is up there with the best IMO. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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