Knights of the Sky WWI GB The End

Bob,

I think it looks just like wood!  What technique are you using for it?

bobbaily wrote:

Thanks Mark.  I'm finding that it's hard to make plastic look like wood.

Think that's hard? Try making wood look like plastic!

bobbaily wrote:

I'm ok with the prop & interior bits.  Not sure about the interior of the fuselage.  Just couldn't come up with the color combo that I was looking for.  I've got to do some testing before I paint the outside of the Albatros (varnished plywood) or go with the purple/black option. Any & all suggestions welcome.

Unusually quiet here today....hmmmm

Well, first let me say that I am in awe of the talent being displayed.  I'm hesitant to post progress pics, but since I lost my pride in a poker game many years ago.....

I'm ok with the prop & interior bits.  Not sure about the interior of the fuselage.  Just couldn't come up with the color combo that I was looking for.  I've got to do some testing before I paint the outside of the Albatros (varnished plywood) or go with the purple/black option.

edit-I decided that I the pic wasn't big enough so I took a few a little closer...hey, pixels are cheap...

Any & all suggestions/comments/critiques welcome.

ModelNerd wrote:

"HEY! I didn't know you boys were doin' a WWI group build! Can I play, too? As it turns out, I have an old Monogram Fokker D.VII on the bench as we speak. Room for one more? Please? Huh? Please?"

Its always a pleasure to see that smiling avatar and its acompanying comments!  Model On!

ModelNerd wrote:

Well thank you kindly, but you might take that back once you see my plane!

Oh, I've seen your work, Mark. Trust me, your skills will only add to the integrity of this GB.

Thank you all so much for the very kind words.

Thanks Frank for running a great GB.  Action packed (at least on my bench[:-^)  and full of info.  I have a special project I want to start but when done... I may come back to make some noise (the kind that doesn't smell) on the western front.

Nice work, Marc.  I've got to stop my whining and get my SS III done.  It could be worse, I could have a Camel on my tail!

So, what kind of a balance are we going to have at the finish?  More Huns, or more Allies?

wing_nut wrote:

Sorry to put you to work Frank but the 1st page needs updating ‘cause I’M DONE! . . .I am not happy with a few things like the re,re,re,re,re,glued joints in places, but overall I am pleased with the way it turned out.  As always comments and criticism welcome.  And yes, I will be doing more WWI.

As well you should be.  Let me just comment on this please.

You chose one of the more involved WWI aviation kits (out of the box) that exists today.  British machines always involve more rigging than many other kits.  Even though you ran into several areas that were unfamiliar you weren't afraid to persevere and try something new.  It looks pretty straight and true (plumb and square).

My only critique is that rigging should always pass through the wing or fuselage surface adjacent to the struts. "Just my opinion."  It saves frustration, keeps the built-in strut strength and is closer to the original.   But you have done an excellent job of the overall effect.  I look forward to your next build. 

P.S. I know several good modelers that have had partially built Camels in their original boxes for more than a couple years.  They still haven't finished their builds.  Yours looks good and its finished properly.   Regards Stephen

Man!  Marc, that looks great!!  The rigging looks perfect!  Are you really going to do another WWI bird for the build?  Looking forward to that!

It's exciting to see some stuff getting finished!  Anyone else got any progress pics?

ruddratt wrote:

...Mark, welcome to the GB! I can only echo what others have said in that it is an honor to have you aboard!

Well thank you kindly, but you might take that back once you see my plane!

Good lord! Marc, your skill never ceases to amaze this model builder. I seriously think that there is nothing about this hobby that you haven't mastered or couldn't master. Considering what I've seen of your work since I've joined, I have to say with all honesty that you are at a level that few achieve. I am truly in awe of your talent, sir! That is one impressive model!

...and thanks for the head's up on the interplane struts, my friend.

Mark, welcome to the GB! I can only echo what others have said in that it is an honor to have you aboard!

Mark, very well done sire

Roy

Nice work Marc. Came out great. Very realistic. I never would have known you had any problems with it.

razordws wrote:

Beautiful Marc

That is truly a work of art!  I have gladly updated page 1 for you, but I didn't know which one you were going to start on next so I left that space blank (for now).

Sorry to put you to work Frank but the 1^st page needs updating ‘cause I’M DONE!

Even with all the breakages… cabanes about 7 or 8 times, 1 of the interplane struts 3 times, the elevators 3 times, and I just stopped counting the control horns… I really had a blast building this little guy.  Dunno what’s accurate or not as far as parts, markings or anything else…. I just followed the directions. And as someone said in an earlier post, yup this WWI stuff sure is different.  Turned out the thing that I was afraid of the most turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the build… the rigging.  I used a method described in the IPMS Stockholm site. I fed the invisible thread through holes and weighted it with hemostats to pull it tight while little drops of CA cured and made a clean cut with a new razor blade.  After it all had a chance to set up I brushed each wire with India ink.

I am not happy with a few things like the re,re,re,re,re,glued joints in places, but overall I am pleased with the way it turned out.

As always comments and criticism welcome.  And yes, I will be doing more WWI.

Marc,

Reading your WIP woes has got MY hands shaking!  Just the thought of my upcoming battles with PE control horns and such has got me sweating.

I ATTEMPTED painting the woodgrain "stripes" on my prop yesterday, and I have to say it's about the worst job I've seen.  I am going to strip it this weekend and have another go at it.

I started the rigging tonight.

I'll take a pic when my hands stop shaking. 

MrDrummy wrote:

Hey, Mark! Welcome to the build!

 Thank you, Justin! Your Albatros is looking positively stunning.

Hey, Mark!

Welcome to the build! 

Daywalker wrote:

Mark, Here's a set from Eduard.  I have their WWII RAF figures, and they look quite nice! WWI Figures

 Thank you kindly, Frank-

Mark,

Here's a set from Eduard.  I have their WWII RAF figures, and they look quite nice!

WWI Figures

Daywalker wrote:

I dunno..... OK, you're in!  I added you to the roster.  Did I assume correctly that your kit is the 1/48 kit?

Correct, sir - 1:48. And what a peach of a kit it is. But it was another freebee, so what the hey!

And no, Wingnut, I have NO experience in WWI. Thank your lucky stars for Mr. Stephen Lawson!

PS - Does anyone make a set of various 1:48 WWI figures (Germans, of course) that won't make me have to mortgage the farm?

Hey Mark... welcome.  Are you an experience WWI builder?   (someone elses barin to pick)

Guess  what! Yup I have another question.  Now that the wings are taken care of I had to find something new to break off countless times. PE control horns. Zero gluing area.  How to you get on there with even a hint of strength?