MikeC Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Wow! scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Fantastic work on the engine, and educational too; a Siddeley engine, to my shame I only knew of them when they combined with Hawker. scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Kagemusha said: Fantastic work on the engine, and educational too; a Siddeley engine, to my shame I only knew of them when they combined with Hawker. Agreed on the engine build and finishing. I haven't got too many DH9 refs (the pug-ugly DH9A seems to have way more available) so this build will help a great deal with my own WNW kit. Regarding the Siddeley company, there's a practical who's who of British engineering in their DNA from Armstrong/Armstrong-Whitworth (British Standard Whitworth still being a current engineering standard)/ Vickers-Armstrong/ Avro/ Hawker-Siddeley etc. etc. Much more here. MikeC and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Excellent work, that engine is beautiful. Regards. Andy scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Thanks so much for the nice words guys. I'm glad you like the engine. I'm not sure what's changed, I'm just getting a better feel for weathering this stuff now. I'm using the same products and everything, it just feels more intuitive. Guess I'm learning how to be a real modeler. Still not sure about the exhaust yet. That'll probably get more tweaking as I go along. Now to finish assembling the interior framework, and then trying to seal up the fuselage. Then it'll be on to painting, since I'll need the fuselage separate to do the complicated paint scheme Matt MikeC and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 I've gotten more work done on the fuselage. The interior framework is now done and ready to be encased in the fuselage. I can already tell it will be a very precise challenge, especially with the PE rudder linkage having to slot through the sides of the fuselage. But the rigging is done, the seats are installed, the camera is in, the engine bearers and bulkheads are in, so it's time. This is actually Tamiya Ocean Grey on the metal portion, then Vallejo BlueGrey on the fabric fuel tank at the top. They're different colors in real life, I swear Roy Sutherland's beautiful resin wicker seat, just like the Dolphin. Painted, and given just an easy wash to highlight the detail Oil tank and engine bearers looking smart Instrument panel in place and wired, although it looks like the wires will be invisible once it's installed. Eh, not too big of a deal HGW seatbelts as usual. They're just so much better looking than PE for this stuff Next post will have the fuselage closed up and cleaned up, then we're on to the painting stages. I think. Probably. We'll see if any disasters occur Matt Trak-Tor, LSP_Kevin, Bil and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Oh MY that is stunning!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks so much Anthony! Everything is now sealed up in the fuselage and getting smoothed out. Little bit of undulation along the centerline, but it'll smooth out fine. It is a WnW kit after all Matt Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 That is an inspirational engine build Matt, wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Freakin' awesome Matt. It all looks superb. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Outstanding work Matt! Awesome job on the engine in particular. Cheer's, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Engine, cockpit, et al - FANTASTIC!!! Very inspirational work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Thank you so much guys for your comments. I'm glad you like the work I've done. I am pretty proud of the engine, now I just need to mask it off without knocking anything off Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 The details and painting are really top notch. Keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Took things in a different direction, and decided to paint the wings first and get those done. Started off masking the ribs and spars, and hitting them with a mix of Tamiya XF-52 and XF-68. Then Mr. Color 44 Tan over the top, which is more accurate for Irish Linen. Then fading with Mr. Color 69 Off White, then one last blend coat with 44 Tan. Let me know what you guys think about it! Matt MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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