Knights of the Sky II- The End

CONGRATULATIONS MARC!!!

A well deserved award judging from the photos of it. (Yes, I do occasionally visit the "Armor" section! )

Glad to see a winged-thingie is on your bench, or else we would have had to take away your username.

Daywalker wrote:

(Yes, I do occasionally visit the "Armor" section! )

So do I, buddy, and I occasionally post there too. Sorry I've been absent, but here's why ... Finished it a few weeks ago -

I had a great exchange of e-mails with Richard Alexander of Wingnutwings.com here is some of the info he shared with me.

". . .Our models are designed and researched by passionate professionals utilising original factory drawings whenever possible, historic and contemporary photos and information supplied by some of the worlds leading experts in their fields. We also work closely with The Vintage Aviator Ltd http://thevintageaviator.co.nz, which gives us access to full size airworthy examples of many of our subject aircraft. We have also had great support from various museums who have given us access to aircraft and engines within their collections. . ."

Their focus is to design models to be a pleasure.  From what I have seen they have a drive to provide accurate, detailed, 1/32 scale WWI aviation models that are ". . .as enjoyable to build for both the experienced and novice modeler alike. . . "  I was told that they are making kitls the way they have always wanted models to be made.    They feel that average modelers are intimidated by WWI aircraft models and have designed tooling and instructions to assist them in every way possible.  They also seem to be drived to get colours accurate when possible.  I asked about the software and  was enlightened even further.

". . .For their time these aircraft represented the cutting edge of technology or in terminology of the day 'that cat's whiskers' . It is not surprising that  we use the latest in 3D Computer Aided Drafting /Computer Aided Machining software and tool making techniques available to us to ensure that modelers receive only the highest quality product. . ."

While this was not mentioned directly the success of the LotR movies has given them such great advance in software we may yet see products we haven't even dreamed of.

". . .We have 6 more releases to follow, and we are well underway with our first two years of scheduled production and tooling for many more kits during this period.  You need to tell people that we are not a market-driven company, but rather a group of passionate individuals. This has taken us up from the "safe and popular" WWI subjects and allowed us to focus on two-seaters and bombers, as well as many yet-to-be-modeled fighters. If we see enough to cover costs, we will keep going!. . ."

Now ask yourself what have we wished in our dream of dreams that we wanted to see.  Let your minds wander.  I know what I would wish for.  How about you?

Thanks Frank! That's the Dragon T-34 kit in 1/72. My wife thought it was 'cute', so I built it for her. Got one more build to finish up for the local museum up here, and then I'll be back at the Fokker.

Here is the Eduard Dr.I finished cockpit with additional parts from the spares box.

Here the lower wing for the Camel has been attached.

90% complete.
Most of the rigging done.
Rudder and prop has been fitted since this picture was taken.

Happy Days!
Von Buckle

 Hey ruddratt, Very nice clinckity clanckity thingie. Very nice finish on the T34. Two thumbs up. 

 Bob, The Pfalz looks great. Really like the rigging and the turnbuckles. Very nice work and looking very cool.

Bob the rigging on that Pflaz is absolutely stunning. The control cables for the rudder look great also. She loooks like a show winner to me. Great job overall.

                                                                                           Soulcrusher

Bob,

That is some very fine work on the Pfalz!   I wish that I could make rigging look half that good!

Excellent work Bob. Im loving the rigging buckles as well.

...Guy

Hi Frank, my juices are reinvigorated. The Gotha's on hold untill i find some paint references, so im throwing a new build into the fray. Its Italian (Really i hear you shout) and its a Macchi M.5 flying boat from Fly in 1/48.

...Guy

ps1scw wrote:

What paint did you use for that yellow, it looks thin, but has great coverage?

Hello Sir,

The yellow used for the Pfalz was from the Gunze Sangyo  range. RLM O4 If my memory serves me right. Thinned with tamiya lacquer thinner.

Thanks goes out for all the great comments. 

Cheers,

Buckle Man

That is looking very sweet Bob.

I finished my t-55 last week but biz has picked up (and just in time to float the sinking ship) so progress has been painfully slow.  But start I did.  Sure is weird building an airplane again

The eduard instruction sheet color call out for the engine push rods (are they rods or tube like on a WWII radial?) is for copper.  Is that correct?

wing_nut

  ". . .The eduard instruction sheet color call out for the engine push rods (are they rods or tube like on a WWII radial?) is for copper.  Is that correct?"

Greetings Marc. The push rods are steel.  There is a 150hp Clerget in London Museum of Science.

Some real progress... finally.  Gotta take my time since these part don't represent 3 inch thick armor plate and I can't cover a booboo with mud

Motor and inteiror.  Added some coming around the cockpit with lead foil.  Push rods are a bit thick but will have to do.

the Eduard sheet keeps calling out "Sail Color" .  What color is that?  I picked up some Humbrol Doped Linen but is seems very yellow to me. It is next to the fuel tank.

Guy- Sorry I missed your Macchi M.5!

I added it to page one, now get cracking on it!

Marc- Nicely done!  Your "sail color" looks right to me, and you obviously have not let your workmanship slide after all of those armor builds.

Thx Frank.

Marc, looks like you've fallen back into your true Niche. The engine looks great as does the work on the fuz so far.

Ive had today off so i started on the Macchi. Heres what she looks like if any of you dont know already,

The kit doesnt have that many parts but does come with an impressive array of resin,

which brings me to my mission of the day, the engine,

after a coat black, i sprayed the whole thing with alclad steel,

I then detailed it further using sparse references for this engine. I added plug wires, Various pipes, throttle link, rad hoses and maybe some other stuff that escapes me,

and finally wethered using brown and rusty pastels and tamiya smoke mixed with black for the oil leaks, (All engines leak a bit LOL)

While various bits were drying, i prettyfied the sparse dash panel,

There are other bits that are drying as we speak...err...read...whatever. So ill post them shortly.

...Guy

Cheers chums, I reckon this is going to be a fairly quick build. Theres only about 60 pieces.

Ive gotten te fuselage together. There is an insert for the keel and for the top rear decking, both of which require fettling to get them in sweetly. Ive got the Mr surfacer drying as i type. Hopefully ill get a few pics up before work tomorrow.

As for a dio...mmm...sounds like a plan

...Guy

What does quick mean for you Guy? I figure about three days and you will be adding the fiddly bits and calling it done!

                                                                                       Soulcrusher