sandbagger Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 Hi all, Here's the completed model of the Roland D.VIa, Ser No: 3615/18 during 1918 (Pilot and Jasta not known). Wingnut Wings kit Decals from Aviattic and ProperPlane Propeller by ProperPlane Rigging - GasPatch turnbuckles, mono-folamant and micro-tube. Figures from Model Cellar Paints used Tamiya, Alclad and Mr. Colour. As usual my PDF format build log can be downloaded from my site (link in signature). Build thread can be found here: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa - Page 2 - LSM Work In Progress - Large Scale Modeller Thanks for following this build and for you encouraging comments, Mike 6 2
Kaireckstadt Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 8 hours ago, sandbagger said: Hi all, Here's the completed model of the Roland D.VIa, Ser No: 3615/18 during 1918 (Pilot and Jasta not known). Wingnut Wings kit Decals from Aviattic and ProperPlane Propeller by ProperPlane Rigging - GasPatch turnbuckles, mono-folamant and micro-tube. Figures from Model Cellar Paints used Tamiya, Alclad and Mr. Colour. As usual my PDF format build log can be downloaded from my site (link in signature). Build thread can be found here: 1:32nd scale Roland D.VIa - Page 2 - LSM Work In Progress - Large Scale Modeller Thanks for following this build and for you encouraging comments, Mike Great looking bird and diorama Mike! The 2 figures rock it! 3
DocRob Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Another beauty, congratulations Mike. You captured the elegant shape of the airframe with it's klinker planking like an old Viking ship, perfectly. Like others, it was not the most success full of planes, but you have to hand the style award to the Germans, with the Roland and the Pfalz D.III. Along with the beautiful rendered lozenge and figures in their believable poses, it makes for a great result. Cheers Rob 4
HubertB Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Beautiful, and the figures are a top-notch topping for this build and display. Hubt 3
Vieux_Charles Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 Beautiful work! The textured decals in the wings and ribs are amazing! 3
MGunns Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 For such a simple scheme this a very attractive scheme on a very well executed model. It looks like the markings were painted on. An outstanding model. 3
Bill_S Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 Beautifully done! I'd love to have one of these, but they're fetching unbelievable prices these days. 3
Peterpools Posted August 28, 2021 Posted August 28, 2021 MIke Outstanding work - awesome in every respect. Keep 'em comin Peter 2
KevinM Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 Mike how you make plastic look like wood!! is beyond me great looking build Sir! 2
sandbagger Posted October 3, 2021 Author Posted October 3, 2021 Hi Kevin, Thanks. ‘ProperPlane’ wood effect decal set (PDW-501230). These decals are translucent so a base colour needs to be applied to the model surface before the decals are applied. It is important that the surface of the applied paint is smooth, free of surface imperfections and has a gloss surface. Airbrush the entire external surface of the fuselage with ‘Tamiya’ Desert Yellow (XL59) or similar. I thinned the ‘Tamiya’ acrylic paint with ‘Mr. Colour’ self-levelling thinners 400, which improves the surface finish and dries quickly. Applied the decals including the scarf joint strips. Weathering was ‘Flory Models’ Dark Dirt clay wash, which was allowed to dry then removed with a very slightly moist kitchen paper towel and brush. Once the desired effect is achieved, airbrushed a light sealing coat of ‘Alclad’ Light Sheen (ALC-311) or ‘Tamiya’ Semi-Matt (XF35) over the fuselage to seal the applied weathering. Mike 3 1
Martinnfb Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 Somehow I missed out on this, fantastic work Mark. Cheers Martin 1
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