JeroenPeters

Thnx guys! Much appreciated. @ Jeroen Veen: Next up is the Rumpler (started cleaning parts), but maybe a DVII will jump the queue I never really loved the Ninak's shapes. Thought the nose resembled the front end of a russian tractor. But i guess like with all subjects they grow on you while emerging in the background, history and details. Cheers, Jeroen

Hi all, As mentioned in the build thread I finally finished the Ninak: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/524-wnw-dh9a-ninak/ The scheme I chose was flown by Captain Andrew Glover Inglis ASC who was awarded the WW1 Territorial Force War Medal. And wouldn't you know it? That's the medal I placed on the base. His plane crash landed behind enemy lines in 1918 and he became a prisoner of war. The plane is now in the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon. This kit is just the sweetest kit I've ever build. The fit, engineering, detail... amazing. But still I recommend using the full HGW upgrade. The detail that adds to the guns and bomb racks is worth the money. Used EZ line for the rigging in combination with Bob's buckles and some Gaspatch ones'. It took me a couple of months to complete this kit but that says more about my modelling speed as supposed to the complexity of the kit. Here are some pics.

Thnx for the heads up!

Good question... Surely there must be pics! I used linen but you're right. I must have bled through... Inside lozenge has been covered but not pc10.

Hi Guys, Here we go again! First bits are seperated from their sprues. No way back.. Soo... I managed to finish the Ninak AND start a new kit. All before James fixed his puter.

Hi Doug, You are correct. I had the same. And spent numerous evenings sanding down the exagerated detail on the control surfaces. Working the engine with a scalpel. Etc.. Etc.. The worst were the main wings. They would have saved me a lot of headache by making these out of one part. The gear is strong and could handle this. I also cut loose the ailerons and rudder. Added metal piping and pushrods to the engine. Drilled the engines through and through and inserted a brass rod. I will finish mine but when taking off some masking tape... you guessed it... pulled of paint. These things piss me off and can cause a build to stall for years. Here's some pics. (notice the dust) Cheers, Jeroen

Thnx Guys! And now it's time to call this one.. Done! I'll make some better photo's as soon as I can. This was a joy to build. Excellent model and excellent HGW upgrade. A little birdie told me you can get one from www.arrow-wolf.com Cheers, Jeroen

Fitting the base and medal. No Erik.... The base is NOT too small. Geeeezzz...

Looks great Dave. Very nice. Love the sadistic punctured tires! Jeroen

Thnx Grant! Oh! And the Gaspatch buckles are from www.arrow-wolf.com too. These just can't be beat...

I have this kit. No need for an AM. It's lovely. Just make sure there is no shrinkage. MDC's quality control can be hit and miss. Their service is great. So if there is, you can be sure the part will be replaced. Cheers, Jeroen

Rigging done!! Bit of weahtering and done. Just before Jim fixes his puter.

Thx Jeroen! Aaaalmost done. Just need to add 4 more Gaspatch buckles coming form the cowling. Then a few washes here and there and some scratches. I really wanna finish this thing before James fixes his laptop...

I'm half way through building mine. Stalled now. Difficult kit but with potential. I'll post some pics/

Thnx James, Grant, as you can see this kit is 'well hung'. The HGW PE really makes a difference...

If this is just a test post, I can't wait to see what you have in store for us here!! Cheers, Jeroen

Almost done!

order incoming!

Hi Guys and fellow minions, aaaaaalmost finished the Ninak. :Last rigging. A few more touches here and there.

this is so cool. this way you can add all the WNW leftovers in the fuse. ammo, guns, bombs, etc.. I've got some stuff at the ready for you!!

Wow Doug!!! Nice build! I just love how you tackle these pre ww2 subjects.. You do your magic..

Great review and the kit seems sweeeet!

That looks great johann! Is that the NEO resin logo in the top right corner?

Hi Doug, Thnx! I did some checking and found a review of this kit. Here the kit was put over scale drawings and seemed to check out. 1.25 inches translates to almost 1mm in 1/32. This should be easy to fix! Cheers, Jeroen