monthebiff Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) In need of a nice out of the box kind of build while working on my Ju-188 conversion I've decided to start on this one. My plan is just build, paint and enjoy with the only aftermarket being Aviattic replacement decals. One word of caution for anyone who has one of these is check all the parts as upon receiving it I found the LVG lower wing mounting spares broken and beyond use. A couple of calls to Hannants and all is well with a replacement sprue D, all in all a bit of a result really as I now have a couple of wings to practice various finishes on now!! Thinking I will be starting the LVG first but open to being swayed at the moment. Regards. Andy Edited August 26, 2017 by monthebiff bstachel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Great project you have there Andy. I will follow this with great intrest. I did take a look into my WNW duelist box and nothing was broken. Sad you where not so lucky. But glad that a replacement sprue is on it's way. Succes. Greetz Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 In the end the LVG won out so made a start today, first shading the cockpit/ fuselage internals with various Tamiya acrylic shades in readiness for oils. Hopefully I will get some tonal variance in the wood effects but lets see as its only my second effort at a WnW build. Thanks for looking in. Regards. Andy MikeMaben and Starfighter Jock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monthebiff Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Second WnW build so second go at wood effects with oils, happy with the tonal difference this time but no idea how to add more "grain" effects but happy all the same. Not sure how I will tackle the internal fuselage yet, have a couple of idea;s but will build up the cockpit parts first I think. Regards. Andy Jeff and bstachel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) My only advice. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! Especially on these older WnW releases, make 110% sure there is NO paint between joining surfaces, including where the fuselage frames butt against the fuselage sides. Failing to do that will assure you of fit problems, from the fuselage sides needing filler, and all the way through to the end, with everything being off a smidgen. Thank you for the advice Ernie, I knew these earlier releases are tight on tolerance but didn't realize they were that tight!! Was going to use the word "bad" instead of tight but lets see. I did a little work on the engine and getting the upper wing halves together and did notice the fit was super tight. Really enjoying so far, a superb production and hope I can do it justice. Regards. Andy Edited July 11, 2017 by monthebiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 A little more work on the cockpit area, first up the fuel tank was cleaned up and Archer resin rivets added as well as a few from the punch and die set. This was followed by cleaning up the pilots seat and then adding some lightening holes to the seat back and sides. Also still working on wood effects on the inside fuselage parts. Wanting to try and do a panel at a time to give a little tonal difference when looking inside the cockpit, hope its worth it!! As always, thanks for looking in and comments/ criticism always welcome. Regards. Andy Marmaduke, CANicoll, bstachel and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Sweet looking wood detail! monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Love it!! Working with "wood" can indeed be very rewarding monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 In need of a nice out of the box kind of build while working on my Ju-188 conversion I've decided to start on this one. My plan is just build, paint and enjoy with the only aftermarket being Aviattic replacement decals. One word of caution for anyone who has one of these is check all the parts as upon receiving it I found the LVG lower wing mounting spares broken and beyond use. A couple of calls to Hannants and all is well with a replacement sprue D, all in all a bit of a result really as I now have a couple of wings to practice various finishes on now!! Thinking I will be starting the LVG first but open to being swayed at the moment. Regards. Andy OR, you can make a triplane. monthebiff and KiwiZac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Some more progress on the cockpit, controls, fuel tank and pilots seat painted and assembled. Tank initially sprayed brass, followed by a coat of Tamiya RLM grey followed by a wash and dry brush. Detail picked out and then some of the grey removed with an old sanding stick to show a little wear and tear. Finally straps added and then the seat fitted followed by HGW belts. Tank initially sprayed brass, followed by a coat of Tamiya RLM grey followed by a wash and dry brush. Detail picked out and then some of the grey removed with an old sanding stick to show a little wear and tear. Finally straps added from Al so managed to complete all other cockpit parts ready for final assembly. Pretty happy with the results, planning on leaving the bits and pieces of sprue til I have removed any paint residue from mating surfaces and ready to assemble. Away on holiday for 10 days so that's it progress wise until early August. Received my Uchi van der Rosten decals for the outer fuselage yesterday and the look fantastic. Just waiting for my Aviattic stuff now. Thank's for checking by. Regards. Andy Out2gtcha, Gazzas, bstachel and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Nice detailing! Not sure I woulda wanted the family jewels so close to the fuel supply. Gaz bstachel, monthebiff and Bomber_County 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Very nice work indeed monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Wow, Andy! That's really impressive. Jim monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Nice detailing! Not sure I woulda wanted the family jewels so close to the fuel supply. Gaz Thanks Gaz and yeah I guess those ww1 pilots had huge crown jewels to even get in those things!! Regards. Andy Bomber_County 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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