wackyracer Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi Here's my entry into the GB. I've never done a GB before, or even posted builds online, so in at the deep end! Got the Eduard PE set and some Montex Masks as I had a nightmare with my Fokker F.I decals previous. Not sure what markings yet. Rather drawn to the box art of Joesef Loeser's candy machine but also like the 2 options from Montex. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Great subject! Count me in as well. No better way to help finish a particular model than to join a group build. Not only will you get all the help you need from others building in the group, but it keeps you motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 First update on the build. Engine and framework built. Fuel tank and ammo cells with first bits of Eduard PE And scratch built the rocker arm springs from various sizes of wire as they are non existent bar a plastic blob on original Filled the ejector pin holes on the insides of the fuselage of which there were many. Next step wood graining. Oh and received these in the post 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looking Guuud! The candy cane paint would be very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 UPDATE: Paint on engine and cockpit frames and fuel and ammo tanks Insides of fuselage also painted with Gunze Radome and oils Engine detailed, painted and weathered 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Looking very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammut08 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 More progress... Spads done Exhaust drilled out and painted Wings cleaned up, primed with Halfords white plastic primer and masked up, yup, decision made, its going to be Oblt. Josef Loeser candy striped bird Top and bottom painted, insignia done with Montex masks (first time using them and very impressed and easy to do) With the overall white and red scheme I missed pre-shading as both colours are notoriously transparent and will have to work a way to post shade and weather. Not sure just how yet but something to work on. Aaron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Very nice work! The exhaust, especially, looks spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarlute101 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looks great! Very well defined lines. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Only a small update this time... Prop painted using RB Productions Laminated mask. An interesting challenge and more practice and testing needed but not too bad for first go using it. It actually took 3 attempts on the prop to get a finish I was happy with. Next up started installing the engine and cockpit framework And pilot painted. This is one of the amazing Wings Cockpit figures. Aaron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUY5Y Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 1st post??? keep it up,great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's some fabulous work going on there and it's nice to see a Roden kit getting a run out - I reckon the prop mask from Radu did a great job ! Is it fair that you're obviously a good aircraft modeller AND figure painter?? No! I don't think so!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonattack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Looking very nice. I especially like the wing treatment so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammut08 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUY5Y Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hi Aaron, Your Albi is looking great. With a little love these Roden kits can be made into real stunners. You work on the wings is outstanding - white paint is my evil arch nemesis. One comment, and I offer it in the spirit of being constructive. I think that you may have placed the prop into the mask upside down and/or backwards, since the laminations should curve towards the leading edge of each blade. Otherwise, I think you have the colors spot on. I also love the figure. Dave Very very much tongue in cheek,may I quote the frog? "Rivet,Rivet". Please take as meant with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 xx Thanks Dave. I see what you mean. As per my original post I took 3 attempts with the prop. The first one I had it square on exacty as per instructions. All I got was 1 thin line at the very top of the prop and the rest just a dusting. Second attempt I angled it maybe 15-20 degrees and got more 'lines' so third and as per pic angled 30 degrees. Maybe its the prop which is the factor. Its very thin and straight without a pronounced twist. I thought by turning I culd get the surface to open more to the mask. I have a spare prop from my Fokker F.1 build and this has much more twist. Maybe I'll give this one a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Looking great! Love the figure also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Update: Prop has been re-done. I think its take 8, but its straight on the laminates now even through they still go very slightly the wrong way. Also done the wheels Got her buttoned up now with all the internals in place Added the seatbelts, managed to mess the HGW ones up, so these are RB belts which I've used in the past. Next is the cowling for the front. Initial test fits say it's gonna be a fiddle as not much is lining up! Aaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Stripes done... almost. Few touch up's here and there but overall rather happy with the outcome. Masking tape took a hammering and real fun and games getting them to align. Wing is just positioned to show it with the fuselage. I've painted the engine cowling but cut it so I can show the engine off. Also Montex masks still in place for the crosses. Aaron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted February 23, 2014 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2014 Wow... Impressive masking work! You're a braver man than i am. How would you rate the roden quality compared to WNW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Wow... Impressive masking work! You're a braver man than i am.How would you rate the roden quality compared to WNW? [/quot2e] Thanks Jeroen. I've yet to build a WNW although I have several in the stash so can't really say but the Rodens (I've done 2 before this one) are OK as long as dry fitting and a bit of fettling at times. Also the instructions seem to kiss entire parts out and then show other bits the wrong way. But hey their 1/2 the price of WNW and I worked on the theory if I can make a half decent Roden a WNW should be easy given their great fit etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolly15 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice stuff ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Great stuff! as Jeroen said, Impressive masking work! I have one of these in my pile too.. I am planning to kitbash it with some WNW parts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 More progress Spads installed Weathering And same for wings And top wing on. Heard some stories of problems with the struts but straight on no probs Aaron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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