100th Anniversary of WWI GB

LOL... Well, Maybe she stopper to "Kill" her catch, or to take a bite, For all I know the rest may be in the tree. When fall arrives and the leaves drop, I'll look some more. LOL...,

Doug

Marcus - those barrels are looking great. They certainly add great realism to the build.

Doug - Well, the hawk certainly won, eh? Looking forward to your next build (protected from predators I bet )

Blue - that Eindecker cowling looks great. When I did that plane I did the recommended method from the website. It looks ok, but, I like your results better!!

Got some more progress on the Roland. Managed to get the entire first phase of the build done: cockpit and engine bay.

Here's the plywood backed seat and rear fuselage cover:

Instrument panel:

Previous assembly (fueltank/MG magazine etc) fitted (perfectly cuz WnW is AWESOME, btw!!) with ribs, rear fuselage cover and front engine mounting rails:

VERY hard to see except this way: the control cables (EZ Line). Took Sasho's advice and pre-attached the lines before closing up the sub-assemblies - saved LOTS of stress!!:

Lots of work done so far and overall happy with what's happening. Need to yet install the PE seatbelts, but, waiting for the oil paint to set up better on the seat. Going to tackle the engine starting today.

Marcus: Those barrels look great, I am sure they are a big improvement over the plastic kit parts.

Rob:  Your Roland continues to impress.  I love the wood work you've done on the seat.  What technique did you use to produce the grain pattern?

Lots of good eye candy continuing to come out of this group build!

Hey Blue, thanks, that was artist oil burnt umber over Vallejo wood. I used a course brush to drag across the surface then worked the fine details with the tip of a blunted toothpick.

Excellent pit Rob! Really nice, yes the next build will not be exposed to the dangers of the great out doors!Lol...

Doug

Rocker: It looks like you have made some major headway on your Nieuport.  I'd love to see some detail pictures if you have any.

I re-did the metal work to match the cowling, and painted the fabric interior cockpit walls.  I used a base coat of the fuselage color (XF-22), followed by a very light and uneven coat of Deck Tan (XF-55) since I figured the doped exterior wouldn't come through the linen perfectly evenly.  I used some dark pigments for stains, and Tamiya Smoke (X-19 ) to give them an oily shine.  Finally, the details in the metalwork got a grimy oil wash to give them some separation.

One last look before buttoning up...

As the picture shows, none of the color variations in the "fabric" can really be seen once the cockpit is in place!  Oh well, I feel better knowing they are there. 

The fuselage is closed up, and waiting some touchup work on seams.  Even the best engineered kits in the world can't prevent me from creating visible seams!  I have also started assembling the resin engine... did I mention the parts are tiny?!  I hope I am up to the challenge!

Keep up the good work everyone,

Blue

Blue..awesome. Now, that`s something I never thought to do with my E.III - the metalized interior. Looks fantastic. What are your turnbuckles made from or AM parts? Thanks

Thanks, Rob. I have seen reference photos that show the finish on the interior metal, as well as some where it doesn't seem to be the case.  I didn't give the aluminum ammo box a swirled finish, but figured that if the purpose was anti-corrosion, it probably made sense that the interior walls would be treated.

My turnbuckles are made from Albion aluminum slide fit tubing colored with gold Sharpie like so:

I originally tried using Gaspatch turnbuckles (which I will be using for the exterior rigging), but it just looked too crowded in that small area, so I improvised.  After I got it all rigged, I realized that in most of the reference pictures I have seen, the turnbuckles have some protective covering over them, so perhaps a different approach would have been warranted:

Blue

some great airplane building going on here. looking at it makes me want to move all my ww1 airplane stash to the garage get rid of area.

made a better base for ww1 tank. the ground is a mixture of coffee grounds and charcoal ash.

Looks nice, Wayne.  I have yet to attempt a base for any of my models, but it is on the to-do list.  

I'm willing to bet that your aircraft builds would turn out better than my attempt at armor would!

Big Blue

Looks nice, Wayne.  I have yet to attempt a base for any of my models, but it is on the to-do list.  

I'm willing to bet that your aircraft builds would turn out better than my attempt at armor would!

hey blue i don't think so BUT i would be willing to do an airplane OR helicopter if you do a tank. this sounds like it could be an interesting albeit small GB in the future.

how do we decide? i have a few helos including a couple of 1/35 BLACKHAWKs and a number of 1/72 4 engine aircraft. the 1/32 BF-110 might be a bit much.

I'll give it some thought Wayne, but have a stack of biplanes to work through first!  There is a fine line between a stash, and a wife-distressing pile, and I am trying to stay on the right side of it.

Big Blue

I'll give it some thought Wayne, but have a stack of biplanes to work through first!  There is a fine line between a stash, and a wife-distressing pile, and I am trying to stay on the right side of it.

i have a bunch of GBs too so not before the first. i would do something for the GROUND ATTACK GB. if you can still fit both cars in a 2-car garage you're ok. 

Rob that "pit" looks great, I really like the wood grain!

Rocker I can't wait to see that cammo!

Wayne that base sure does set that tank off nicely!

Blue Your "pit" is also looking great!

Now I have a question for all you biplane guys-how can you see to do all that great detail work? I don't think my eyes would be up to the task anymore!

Dale: I can't answer for the others, but I can tell you my eyes aren't up tot he task anymore either!  I bought a cheap pair of 3x magnifier reading glasses at Walmart... dirt cheap, but they work.  Takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, they make a big difference.

I have 1.25 readers for, you know, reading, so I wind up swapping back and forth as I swing over to the computer to check a reference photo or the like.  I'm sure its pretty humorous to watch me....

I've always been nearsighted...can't see finer detail on the TV from my hobby bench, but, for some reason, never needed correction close up. That Roland 1/32 pit is quite larger than an entire 1/72 fuselage, so, for me the scale is gigantic!!

Wanted to check in and see what you fellas have been up to, and brother am I impressed!!

Blue, the Eindecker looks better with each update ( that 'pit looks so real I'm tempted to climb in and take 'er for a spin),  and I'm gonna have to try your turnbuckle method too - good stuff!

Rob, it's been a lot of fun watching your progress on the Roland.  That 'pit looks top notch, especially the woodwork.  Thinking I may have to pull mine off the shelf for this GB when the Tripe is done.

Rocker, great stuff with the Nieuport.  Would love to see some close-ups of the 'pit and the engine if you got 'em.

Wayne, excellent work on the base.  Groundwork is not my strongpoint - wish it was, because it adds so much to a model.

Work has been steadily progressing on the Tripe.  The engine is done and the fuselage buttoned up with the lower wing attached.  Should have some pics up either later today or tomorrow.

Got a little more work done on the Albatros.

painting the green tail feathers and gray body is next. 

John

Alright friends... after all the BS with my build disappearing I finally got to start the 1/48 Roden Fokker DRVII.

Man, even in 1/48, its small to the SPAD. (1/28th) But I have another SPAD ordered and it looks like plenty of time to complete, so, Heres the little Fokker...

Not a whole lot done this weekend, but some of the main components...

Doug 

John - very nice work on the Albatros.  WWI birds had some very colorful plumage,  and the Albatros just may have led the pack when it comes to that catagory.

Doug - nice to see ya back in the saddle.  I love the D.VII and will be watching this one closely,  especially since I've yet to build Roden's D.VII (just WnW's and Eduard's so far).  I really like what I see so far on this one!

Thanks... its a nice kit, but I forget that these were not large aircraft and to me its more along the scale of a 72nd scale in comparison.  The instructions are at times a tad confusing, so alot of dryfit and second looks are required, ha,  It wont be highly detailed above and beyond the nice detail already built into the molds, but I think its a good kit.

Doug

And let the 1/72 scale rigging begin!

Should be a blast!  lol

John

John: The albie looks great, I can't imagine trying to rig at that small a scale.

Doug: Nice to see you back in the saddle, as it were.  It looks like you've made a great start.  I have a 1/32 D.VII waiting for me when I finish the Eindecker.

Mike: Thanks for the supportive comments, they are always appreciated.

I have made some further progress, and will get pictures posted soon.  Keep up the good work all!

Blue

Thanks Blue... I love the eindecker! Might just try to build one some day, its just that Ive never really had alot of experiance with WWI aircraft.

Doug

OK... got allthat other crap sorted out.

I am finally ready to join the fun here.  I went back a bunch of pages to get caught up and there's lots of top notch working being done 'round here.

Here's a link to the WNW birds that I had to start to early to qualify here.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/p/160198/1763147.aspx#1763147

With those done the Harry Tate is on the bench and ready tog o.

Glad to see you get started here, Marc.  Your Snipes came out great.

Blue