thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jun 8, 2017 19:49:35 GMT -5
With the Pete complete, I decided to take on another biplane but, from an earlier era. I have had this in the stash since it was release a while ago. It was high time to tackle a biplane with more than couple of rigging wires.  |
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Post by Leon on Jun 8, 2017 19:57:55 GMT -5
Count me in Dave! I love a good biplane project.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 8, 2017 21:31:30 GMT -5
I can't wait to see this one unfold........ Just know my friend you're making me look bad...I haven't finished one, and you are starting your third...... Man'o'live......LOL 
PJ2
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Post by dierk on Jun 9, 2017 2:57:15 GMT -5
Looking forward to watching this unfold! |
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 9, 2017 7:25:44 GMT -5
Looking forward to watching this unfold! Unfold, refold, pleated, ironed out. Point is, I am SO in! |
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jun 9, 2017 11:19:23 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. Leon You've been counted buddy. PJ2 I am hoping to get started on this today. If not today, then definitely tomorrow. As to making you look bad.....Uh dude! You're scratch building a Panzer for petes sake. My build tempo has been a bit up from my usual. Dierk Glad to have you along my good man. Marc Yup! I've got you counted. Would you prefer a booth or table!   |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 9, 2017 17:34:37 GMT -5
A fair bit of progress today. Not much though as the two youngest kids are graduating from high school today. The CP floor board had some EP marks on the forward portion. This was an issues of the lesser of two engineering evils. On the other side is all the fine detail of the lower forward fuselage. Yup! I'd rather not have to repair destroyed fine detail.  The rigging for the starboard CP framing was done with EZ Line fine. This was done in three strands and took about 15-20 minutes of work. Here is the inside aspect of the panel  Here is the "outside" aspect of the starboard panel. You can see where I started two of the three strands in the right hand corners. The third is in the lower left corner. The line is held in place with CA that was hit with a drop of accelerator.  |
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Post by Leon on Jun 9, 2017 17:57:02 GMT -5
Nice work on the rigging Dave! |
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Post by joelsmith on Jun 9, 2017 19:36:39 GMT -5
Great start! Looking forward to your next update!
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 10, 2017 6:41:49 GMT -5
Marc Yup! I've got you counted. Would you prefer a booth or table! Table away from the kitchen but near the bar. Ah the hell with it... I'll sit at the bar.
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Post by thug626 on Jun 10, 2017 9:58:15 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. Leon Thank you kindly buddy. Joelsmith Thank you. Hopefully I can start slinging some paint today. That is the one thing about WnW kits...one had better like painting. Especially with the CP. Marc Pull up a sit. It's where I'd prefer. |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 10, 2017 22:08:31 GMT -5
A lot of painting was done today. I really mean a lot of painting. This resulted in the CP being pretty much done. All colors are Vallejo with the caveat being the brass and copper being of AK Interactive True Wax colors. These are thinned with a wee bit of hit mineral spirits. Two coats will give you a fantastic metallic finish.   The drum magazines have a wonderful detail on the back side....they moulded the cartridges. I painted them brass just far an exercise. This will show when I mount the rear guns.  Both sides are on the CP now. There are just a couple pieces of rigging and a rear canvas panel to be mounted, then the CP will be complete.  After painting, shading, and high lighting the leather seats, I gave them a couple light washings of purple to richen the color.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 11, 2017 0:08:34 GMT -5
Dave, WOW, ZOWIE, Holy hiccups.... Nice work8-)
PJ2
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Post by Leon on Jun 11, 2017 5:19:00 GMT -5
WOW....The cockpit looks great Dave! |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 11, 2017 11:26:09 GMT -5
Good morning y'all
PJ2 Thank you very much buddy for the compliment. There are just a couple more parts to add to the aft end of the CP. Some rigging and a PE canvas pouch.
Leon Thank you kindly my good man.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 11, 2017 15:37:21 GMT -5
Moving along at a good clip on this one Dave, nice!
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Post by Prop Duster on Jun 12, 2017 20:14:14 GMT -5
May I add my humble WOW! to the remarks? The seat is spectacular and .....ah shoot its all great.  |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 15, 2017 22:04:22 GMT -5
Good evening y'all. Bill Thank you kindly my good man. It's good to hear from you. Steve Thank you for the compliments my good man. Well, I got the fuselage joined and the CP installed. The seat belts are the kit PE offerings. Quite nice really.   The gunners top deck installed.  The tail skid is made up of three separate pieces.  The engineering of this kit is amazing. The engine bearers are such a fine snug fit that the only glue really needed was for the bottom mount of the bearers. The first portion of the bearers inserted through the firewall, were painted black. These are visible in the pilots office. The firewall has moulded indents for where the bearer rigging anchors at.  |
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Post by Leon on Jun 16, 2017 4:13:12 GMT -5
Looking good Dave! |
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Post by dierk on Jun 16, 2017 8:06:03 GMT -5
Stunning work on a great kit Dave! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 16, 2017 10:33:16 GMT -5
The Wingnut kits have a pretty solid reputation for fit/engineering, looks like this one's no exception. Got to love the detail in that 'office', especially that wicker seat. Reminds you of just how simple/primitive some of these early machines really were.
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Post by thug626 on Jun 17, 2017 1:15:29 GMT -5
Leon Thank you very much buddy.
Dierk Thank you kindly my good man.
Bill It's amazing that those early birds did what they did.
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Post by TRM on Jun 17, 2017 11:09:25 GMT -5
Beautiful work in the office Dave!!
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 17, 2017 11:53:43 GMT -5
SCHA
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 17, 2017 11:54:00 GMT -5
WING
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 18, 2017 8:22:26 GMT -5
Oops, just realized... 2 WINGS |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 18, 2017 11:35:27 GMT -5
TRM Thank you kindly my good man.
Marc Thank you very much for the compliment and laughter this am.
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Post by thug626 on Jun 30, 2017 18:46:37 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jun 30, 2017 20:11:17 GMT -5
That looks awesome dave! Very nice work. |
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Post by thug626 on Jun 30, 2017 21:47:16 GMT -5
Thank you very much Leon. Not much progress otherwise due to three kids graduations (two high school and one university) and the eldest daughter getting married. It's been a busy three and a half weeks. If anyone wants to see previous pics of this build just let me know, and I'll put them up. Otherwise I'm just starting fresh with Flickr. PB is on my s*** list.
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