PAnderson Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Here is my finished D.H.9a in US Marine colors. A plane from thisunit received the first US Marine Medal of Honor. Here she is. I am notquite happy with the outcome of the colors, a tad too yellow in myopinion. But there is no going back. I almost wish I had stayed with thekit colors.. She is built out of box other than the Bob's Buckles forthe rigging. Oh yeah, therigging...............................................LOL. Thiswas many firsts for me. First WW1, first biplane, hence my firstrigging job. Oh yeah, therigging......................................... The picture I went by. Here she is as built. So, I hope you like her. Some disappointments but overall a really god experience. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetFightingMan Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Very nice! I have that one in the stash below the SE.5a, so I hope to be getting to it eventually. I like the wood effect on the propeller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Really nice clean build! Congrats, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 2, 2013 Administrators Share Posted March 2, 2013 Indeed! And a very refreshing scheme too. Did you use EZ line for the rigging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks All, It was a refreshing change of pace from WW2 subjects. Really love this WW1 stuff now. And I am really looking forward to the Great War GB. Haven't picked my subjects yet but since we have over a year to decide............what will it be? Jeroen, yes it was EZ-Line. Nice stuff to work with but expensive. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I really like what you've done. First rigging job as well.... your results are inspiration indeed..! Did you make your own turnbuckles or buy Bob's ones? I must dive into one of my WNW kits sooner rather than later.. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvS Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have the Ninak in my stash as well (with intentions of modelling the same USMC scheme). I think you did a bang up job - especially for your first WWI model. I hope my first attempt goes as well as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanT Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I think she looks sweet in those colors. Great job for your first WW1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I really like what you've done. First rigging job as well.... your results are inspiration indeed..! Did you make your own turnbuckles or buy Bob's ones? I must dive into one of my WNW kits sooner rather than later.. Matt Yeah Matt, these are Bob's Buckles. I think I lost more than I used, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice. Please explain your wood grain technic on the propeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice. Please explain your wood grain technic on the propeller. Thanks Paul, for your compliment. The wood grain is done by first spraying or brushing with a tan base color like deck tan or desert yellow depending on the type of wood you are after. Then, with oil paint that has sat on a paper towel for a few minutes to soak up some of the oil, I used a stiff brush to apply the paint. Keep brushing then wiping the brush on a paper towel to remove excess paint. The idea is to not glob on the oil paint but to leave a thin layer, letting the stiff brush leave behind the grain appearance. To be honest, it was easier than I thought it would be. And, not to take all the credit, I learned this technique from other members here and doing some other basic research. Easier than it looks. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 WHEN YOU SAY "STIFF" BRUSH, DO YOU MEAN TOOTHBRUSH TYPE STIFF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 WHEN YOU SAY "STIFF" BRUSH, DO YOU MEAN TOOTHBRUSH TYPE STIFF? No, not really that stiff. Although I might try that, LOL. Just one stiff enough to leave light streaks in the oil paint to let the base color show through. Practice, it takes a really long time for oils to even start to dry. that gives you plenty of time to work it until you see what satisfies your eye. Also, if you let your dab of oil paint sit on a paper towel for 5 minutes, it soaks up some of the oil and your drying time is less. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Really like that colour great detail too V nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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