Iain Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Like many other modellers I've been quite taken by the WingNut Wings kits - and have been slowly collecting them over the years. Again, like I suspect with many others, they've just sat in the loft - with me putting off the day of reckoning where I actually have to rig a biplane - and with my prime interest being British and Commonwealth subjects - that's meant those 'orrible flat wires!! Just before Christmas I invested in the various sizes of flat wires produced by Radu as part of his RB Productions range and, well, if I don't start one now, I'll keep putting it off... So, Ladies and Gentlepersons, I give you the start of my first foray into the world of WingNuts - the "Le Rhône" boxing of their excellent Camel. I have four Camels of various versions in the stash, so I figure I can cope with one being used as a 'test mule' to see how it comes out. Learning/gaining confidence as I go - so please be gentle. Currently playing with wood effects - oils over MRP Light Wood - before I dive into detail cockpit painting. Great fun so far - we'll see how long it lasts, eh? Iain Out2gtcha, KUROK, scvrobeson and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Iain, Off to a great start! The wood effect on the prop really looks authentic. Cheers, Tom Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thanks Tom, The prop will get a thin coat of reddish/orange Tamiya Clear mix and final polish - but heading in right direction - and really easy. I can see why WingNut wings kits are so popular! Iain KUROK and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Good luck, Iain! Happy Wingnutting!! I'm looking forward to seeing more updates from you. Cheers, von Buckle Edited February 24, 2020 by Bobs Buckles Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) A nice start. I've got this particular boxing, so watching with interest. Have you picked a subject? I assume you'll be doing one of the kit options? Edited February 24, 2020 by MikeC Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Enjoy! Looks like a great start. watch out for the tight fit of parts. They fit like a glove (that is half a size too small). Also, I will be interested in your experience of the instructions, yes I know we don’t use them, but they are great works of art. I don’t always find them enlightening though. Iain and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Off to a great start Ian, the prop looks very nice indeed! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 OK - so with the news over the last week - and a clear workbench at home - I've been working on the Camel's cockpit. Just taking a break whilst some of the paint dries - but it's an orgy of wood, aluminium, brass, copper, leather and basketwork - all very different to what I'm used to - but a nice challenge and one I'm enjoying playing with effects on. This *could* be addictive. I *will* post some more photos tomorrow - but you have to be gentle as I feel like a modelling 'noob' again. Thank goodness I have quite a few in the stash. Iain Derek B, Kagemusha and MikeC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 OK - some 'in-progress' on the interior - still more detail painting/decals/wires/pin washes/neatening up to do - but it is progress! As said - not perfect - and please be gentle - am on a learning curve (and enjoying it). Iain Trak-Tor, CZPetrP, Wackyracer and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 And a start made on painting the engine: Have fun! Iain Derek B, AlbertD, Greg W and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Excellent work as always Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZPetrP Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nice modelig work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 A little more this afternoon... Rear crankcase added to main engine assembly - with copper inlet tubes and push-rods weathered to match rest of engine (I use water based inks for this - over varying shades of Xtreme Metal for the 'aluminium' colours, MRP for the Copper). Also a few more instrument decals added - and cockpit parts assembled to right hand frame. And I couldn't resist some 'dry fitting' assembly - looking really good! Found a useful tool for doing neat black metal brackets on the wooden frame - a fine point permanent marker - works an absolute treat! Just need the oils on the instrument panel to dry so I can do the rest of the decals... Ignition wires next methinks. Blue Skies! Iain MikeC, LSP_Kevin, KUROK and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Hi Iain, Engine and cockpit all looking splendid A wee tip that may save you some grief down the track. Brace the cabane struts (from strut to strut) with thin strips of tamiya tape. This should help in 2 ways. Act as a visual guide (avoidance!!) when handling the model during the painting stage and second, if you bump one of the cabane the shock is transferred through all the struts, thus reducing the likelihood of one shearing off. Hope this helps. Keep up the great work. Von B Edited April 21, 2020 by Bobs Buckles MikeC, Greg W, Daywalker and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 That's a brilliant thought - thanks Bob - will do that... Iain Derek B and Bobs Buckles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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