Knights of the Sky WWI GB The End

More Power Scotty wrote:

". . .Stephen,  Your work continues to amaze me. Thanks for the links, and I did write down the directions on the fabric process this time.  One quick question, how are you putting together those multi-photo pictures in your postings?  They look great, and take up less space than typical photos."

Greetings Scotty

I use a light green image and cut and paste them inplace with an imaging program.  "Microsoft Pictureit!"  is mostly what I use.  I like the multiple image block but most people want the finished build to be a bit higher in resolution.

So with that. . . . drum roll please!

Mike,

That really did turn out nice, so don't beat yourself up. 

Stephen,

Your work continues to amaze me. Thanks for the links, and I did write down the directions on the fabric process this time.  One quick question, how are you putting together those multi-photo pictures in your postings?  They look great, and take up less space than typical photos.

Daywalker-- thanks for having me-- it is definitely a step out of my comfort zone.  Might have to pick up another WWI bird for the next build-- I have a Revell Sopwith in the stash but I am not sure that one would be so enjoyable...

Stephen-- Thanks for your comments.  Seeing your work-- it means a lot.  There are others I am anxious to try out-- always liked the look of a Spad XIII...

Jeeves wrote:

I had started this one long ago for this build-- but ran into some issues. . . Nonetheless-- thanks to the generous end date on this GB, it's done.  Not my best work-- but not bad for my first biplane I guess.  I am amazed at how small these were compared to the WWII birds I usually build!

Don't beat yourself up over these issues.  I have seen far worse attempts of this scheme.  The cool thing is it is decently done and you finished.  Next time things will go a bit easier. Model On!  

Greetings all;

Here is where I am at this moment.

Stephen- Smart looking Camel, love the woodgrain effects!

Jeeves- Outstanding little Nieuport!  Can't see any evidence of her tumble in the photos.  Your build really makes me want to move my Bebe up the list in the build pile!   I added your finished build to page 1, thanks for being a part of it!

Greetings all; I have gone back and repaired the lost images to the Eduard Camel Combo build.  There is still one broken for now but the kit build images are all back. [url=http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=75083&page=1]Click Here

The guns and surrounding upper deck are done.  Here the top wing is added.

Daywalker wrote:

"Well done Stephen!  That texturing looks very nice.  Tell me about that prop, did you mask and paint it?  It looks like real wood.  Very well done. . . ."

Then here is a bit of fun on various aspects of wood  and wood simulated props.

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jgeratic1 wrote:

That texturing of the fabric is interesting, what is the technique or was it already discussed in preceeding pages of this group build? -Jack

Here is a bit of fun on texturing.

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Roger,

I used Burnt Siena and Raw Umber oil paints over Model Master Acryl Wood that I airbrushed.  I just laid down some stripes with the oil colors, then wiped them off using a Q-tip of all things.  This not only mixed the colors, but left a wood grain appearance.  I have used oil paints before, but never wiped them with a Q-tip.  I liked the results enough on the interior parts that I used it on the propeller as well.

Frank,

I am nearly finished with the DH-2, and should in fact wrap it up this week if all goes well.  I will have a completely different entry for the build starting in January.  As far as a final photo of the finished products, I would say go for it.

Stephen,

I anticipate your response on the fabric work, as I can not recall where the discussion was in the now 92 pages of this posting.

That texturing of the fabric is interesting, what is the technique or was it already discussed in preceeding pages of this group build?

-Jack

Well done Stephen!  That texturing looks very nice.  Tell me about that prop, did you mask and paint it?  It looks like real wood.  Very well done.

I received my samples of the Easy Line on Saturday to try on my Nieuport 28 for the KOTS II.  Between the two sizes (.003 and .006), would it be safe to assume that the smaller size would be more appropriate for 1/48?

Here are a couple more shots.

More of the cockpit and guns.  Note the scratchbuilt early version of the control yoke. The lozenge from the pilot's left side.  Yes I see it too.  I need to go back and texture the cockpit interior on the pilot's right side.

The brighter lozenges give you an indication on the stark difference in the texturing and the untouched decal.

Daywalker wrote:

When this GB finishes up, I plan to put a post in aircraft to show everyone what has been accomplished here.  I have been saving everyone's photos as we went along, so I have copies of them all thus far.  Just wanted to be sure everyone is OK with that.

Ok by me.

Daywalker wrote:

When this GB finishes up, I plan to put a post in aircraft to show everyone what has been accomplished here.  I have been saving everyone's photos as we went along, so I have copies of them all thus far.  Just wanted to be sure everyone is OK with that.

Excellent work Scott!  Like the paint work on the wings, and that propeller with the metal leading edges is excellent.  I never would have guessed that we would end up with over 30 finished models in this GB. 

Only 21 days left here!  If you are working on one right now, and don't think you'll be able to finish it by the 1st of January, I would be happy to move it over to KOTS II for you.  If you are almost done, even if it's a little past the first that's OK.  My plan is to start a thread over in "Aircraft" on the first of January showing a finished photo of all of the builds here.  Do not see very many WWI aircraft there so I think it will be very interesting! 

Stephen,

Once again, your work is amazing.  What scale are your "cut-aways"? 

 Daywalker,

Hey, you will have at least 33 finished planes when I complete the DH-2!   Here is where I stand at present in photographs.  As a Weekend edition kit, there is no PE fret, so the engine is pretty simple, but still nicely molded.  The photo showing the propeller is a little blurry, but you can make out the brass on the tips.  Any comments are welcome as always.

BGuy,

I do not know if I want to own up to this or not, but I always use a tripod when photographing my models.  I also use the macro setting for the close-in work.  I am not sure what is going on as the blur comes and goes.  Anyway, thanks for the comments and suggestions, and yes, my model is the Weekend edition.