Bill_S Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I started this WIP over on LSP; it's only right that I share it with my other family... A shot of the box. My first impression: this kit is very near Wingnut Wings caliber. I do, however, find myself cleaning up a lot of parts - particularly at the parting lines. Only four sprues, but two of them are very busy. Acetate film for the windscreen (I've read that it's pre-cut) and a smal PE fret are included as well. The instruction manual is very good - if it gave other than generic paint callouts (ie. "medium blue"), I would rate it as excellent. Cockpit framing. Some very slight ejector pin marks, but they'll be fully covered. I had to drill holes for bracing wires. The first mistake I've noted: ears are missing at the base of the center vertical on one side. Out with the Waldron punch (0.028 inches) and some styrene sheet. A little trimming and some cement, and we're good to go. Various Tamiya tans as an undercoat... Then a heavy coat of Windsor & Newton burnt sienna An hour or so later, the excess is removed with a cotton bud. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Off to a great start Bill! Looking forward to progress shots. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Got a late version as well in line. Actually have some Lafayette Escadrille decals for mine..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Very interesting subject and combined with your skillful building a clinic, nice. There is a sequel of related WW1 pilots stories out there. The plot is a little soso to my eye, but the paintings by Romain Hugault are brilliant. No idea though if there exists an English version. https://salleckpublications.eu/Gesamtverzeichnis/Der-Pilot-mit-dem-Edelweiss/ Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Will watch with interest, Bill. Alway's liked the nimble looking fighter. Gaz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Slowly but surely - lots of detail painting. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Looking good Bill Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Excellent ! Your killing this one Bill.......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, HubertB said: Looking good Bill Hubert 6 minutes ago, harv said: Excellent ! Your killing this one Bill.......harv Thanks gentlemen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Looking good Bill, after I’ve cleared the “stalled shelf” may start on the ships camel, watching with interest as never done WW1...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Looking good Bill, after I’ve cleared the “stalled shelf” may start on the ships camel, watching with interest as never done WW1...... Phil - Just take your time, and make sure you avoid paint on mating surfaces! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Nice use of the oils Bill. Gives a lovely patina and wear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I too will be watching this one, just got me two kits in the mail yesterday. Looks like a nice little kit in the box. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Looks great Bill. And thanks for showing your techniques for painting wood. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Nice wood effects! That's one part that befuddles me: Getting a good wood look on narrow frames. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Bill Great start and some amazing interior work Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks, Peter! I had almost forgotten how much detail painting has to go into these WWI planes before assembly. So far, I'm having fun with this kit. More pictures soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 A brief update. Finished the bracing wires on the cockpit frames; Some painting on control detail. There are a couple of parts still to add; I painted them on the sprue. I'm finally at a point where I can assemble something! Next up: Rudder pedal assembly, control stick, then the seat. Stay tuned. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Looking good, what a pleasant surprise to the eye to see these colorful cockpits, compared to a RLM 66 dull workplace. Nice work on the details and rigging. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 DocRob, I suffer from mild color blindness - that's my take on "medium blue". It's Tamiya X-14 Sky Blue mixed 2:1 with X-21 Flat Base. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Bill Nice work on the cockpit bracing - sure looks good Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Bill, I'm liking what your doing here ! Keep them coming......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Any progress on this one Bill? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Trying to finish up the cockpit; I'll post more pictures shortly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Some more wood effects... I still have to add some cross bracing wires once the back panel is attached, then thread the control cables through tiny holes drilled in pulleys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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