mackem01 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Great model with a beautiful finish. Would love to know how you do that "rib shading". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Looks fantastic, the base you have made is z great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That's absolutely SPECTACULAR !!! Outstanding work all around. I would be very hard pressed to believe that's the old Airfix kit and you've just demonstrated, once again, that old kits can still be built into decent replicas (or masterpieces, as in this case). I love the base and the idea around it too. Brillant ! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Crikey! That's fantastic modelling! Everything beautifully executed and displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That’s super. I like that a lot SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Masterfull modeling. Truly awesome result from the oldie kit. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Wow. Masterpieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That is outstanding Brad, a true masterpiece. What did you use for rigging? OK, just seen Uschi! Also, can we get a detailed look at the Albatros as well? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Bravo! And thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That's glorious, absolutely nothing to show it isn't a Roden kit, or even something from Wingnut Wings. The interior in particular is masterful, love the wicker seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cancian Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Thanks again all for your kind feedback! Chris - I hadn't thought about the old Avro 504 kit; I had one many many moons ago, I might check it out again Mackem01 - the shading is fairly easy, I just use thin strips of tape over each rib location, and run over it with thinned tamiya smoke. This can be combined with a similar method for pre-shading also. I used both methods here - pre-shading under the camo colour, and post shading over the decals once applied. Terry - not a problem re the Albatros - the thread for the Albie is here: And the build log is here: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11345.0 Cheers again! BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That is B E A U T I F U L ! Amazing work! And in 1/72! Hats off. The wooden elements look amazing. What is your technique? Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Great build. I think that box base really sets it off. Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 What can I say? Brilliant! Yep, that'll do. I will have to dig my bagged version out soon (which coincidentally is sitting with a bagged Albatros DVa) in my 'to do' box All the best from a hugely impressed Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Yes, as everyone says- this is a winner. Excellent small scale modelling it looks like a 1/48 or 1/32 model. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I think I remember this one from the days when I was happy gluing the top wing solidly to the top of the fuselage. I suppose you have improved on that 'technique' in some ways... Seriously, this is a beautiful model, very well mad and painted. 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That is proper modelling! Brilliant improvement of an old kit. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Fantastic job, thought it was a much bigger scale at first glance. Really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 🤩🤩🤩 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I am mightily impressed! Having just completed my first serious biplane build (in 1/48), I can't imagine how you pulled off that detailing in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Fantastic, I loved how you painted it, just enough details to significantly improve the old kit. Great work. I have old Airfix RAF R.E.8 i would like to rebuild, this I will use as a reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Another masterclass in modelling - more, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cancian Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Thanks again all for your kind words on my little build! Nikola - the wood graining technique is not too difficult. I start with a coat of buff, radome, or an undercolour of choice (as this help set the 'tone' of the wood). I then use a mix of oil paints; burnt sienna, raw umber, raw sienna, mixed to get the right colour. This is then 'streaked' using a wide brush dipped in a little thinner (turpentine), to create 'grains'. Let this dry for a few days (as oils take a long time to dry), and if you wish, add a thinned coat of something like clear yellow or clear orange to help 'tie' it all together. Go around panel edges with a little thinned Tamiya 'smoke' and you're done. This does take a little practice, but is not too difficult. The challenge for something like 1/72 is that there is no way you would see individual wood grains; it is more about tone and tone changes to give the impression of wood. Cheers! BC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer matt Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Had this been 32nd, it would be impressive. 72nd is unbeleivable. I didnt really twig how small it was until the shot with a paint tin. Well done sir for some proper modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Astonishingly good work! Your skill at making plastic look like wood, stitching, linen and dope is phenomenal! What's more, it's old-school plastic too! Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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