Mike Dowling
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Don't fret Mike. They look as if they were meant to be this way ...
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now it begins to look like an aeroplane !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well so much for my covering skills ! The next stage as far as I was concerned was to cover the tissue with dope and then paint it. Bad mistake.
I am sure that is how I did it when I was making flyable planes in my youth. Anyway I had to rip it off and do it again hence the delay in a post.
The way to do it is as follows. Cover the wing with tissue as tight as possible without tearing it. Wait for it to dry. Then paint it gently with dilute PVA. That makes it go all soggy and look dreadful but, when it dries you have a lovely tight smooth finish. Then apply two coats of dope/laquer and then paint it with the required colour.
So, my third attempt looks like this and at last I can start putting bits together.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
No wing stitching for me - far too clever.
Th 'battle damage' is a hole for the wing strut. I think that makes it deliberate damage.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Omega1234 in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
I know it's a pain but I have to agree with Kevin. I am quite sure you will manage it.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling reacted to shihawk in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Love it , definately on my to do list !!!!!!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in King of the Mississippi by drobinson02199 - FINISHED -- Artesania Latina - 1:80
Lovely model, you should be proud.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Piet in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now it begins to look like an aeroplane !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well so much for my covering skills ! The next stage as far as I was concerned was to cover the tissue with dope and then paint it. Bad mistake.
I am sure that is how I did it when I was making flyable planes in my youth. Anyway I had to rip it off and do it again hence the delay in a post.
The way to do it is as follows. Cover the wing with tissue as tight as possible without tearing it. Wait for it to dry. Then paint it gently with dilute PVA. That makes it go all soggy and look dreadful but, when it dries you have a lovely tight smooth finish. Then apply two coats of dope/laquer and then paint it with the required colour.
So, my third attempt looks like this and at last I can start putting bits together.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The reason is that I painted the Sopwith in the livery of Arthur Brown who was credited with shooting down the Baron so Iwanted the Fokker to follow the story so to speak.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Apart from relocating the fuel tank in the correct position (!!!!)
the bottom wing is done unless of course I decide to cover half of it.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now look folks, maybe you don't understand what I am trying to decide about, but, for those who haven't sen the Sopwith - this is what I mean.
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Mike Dowling reacted to vossy in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
if you have a look at david's build log of the same boat (drobinson02199) you will find he had the same spiral staircase problem. he describes how he overcame it in there. seems to me you are at the stage whereby you haven't gone too far as to make fixing it an insurmountable problem. either way, looks like the jury has spoken and we all want to see a spiral staircase! lol
cheers
chris
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Mike Dowling reacted to src in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
Just caught up here Dennis. The stairs with the sides looked much better then the set without. The spiral stairs however will be much nicer, you can do it.
Sam
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Looks better and better every time you update ... Any reason why you took the Red Baron colour scheme?
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from druxey in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now it begins to look like an aeroplane !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well so much for my covering skills ! The next stage as far as I was concerned was to cover the tissue with dope and then paint it. Bad mistake.
I am sure that is how I did it when I was making flyable planes in my youth. Anyway I had to rip it off and do it again hence the delay in a post.
The way to do it is as follows. Cover the wing with tissue as tight as possible without tearing it. Wait for it to dry. Then paint it gently with dilute PVA. That makes it go all soggy and look dreadful but, when it dries you have a lovely tight smooth finish. Then apply two coats of dope/laquer and then paint it with the required colour.
So, my third attempt looks like this and at last I can start putting bits together.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now it begins to look like an aeroplane !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Piet in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well so much for my covering skills ! The next stage as far as I was concerned was to cover the tissue with dope and then paint it. Bad mistake.
I am sure that is how I did it when I was making flyable planes in my youth. Anyway I had to rip it off and do it again hence the delay in a post.
The way to do it is as follows. Cover the wing with tissue as tight as possible without tearing it. Wait for it to dry. Then paint it gently with dilute PVA. That makes it go all soggy and look dreadful but, when it dries you have a lovely tight smooth finish. Then apply two coats of dope/laquer and then paint it with the required colour.
So, my third attempt looks like this and at last I can start putting bits together.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Piet in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
No wing stitching for me - far too clever.
Th 'battle damage' is a hole for the wing strut. I think that makes it deliberate damage.
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