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CDW reacted to channell in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I'm not drilling them at all; I use various globe/egg-shaped cutting bits with the dremmel. I get an even thickness by holding the pieces in front of a light... after a certain depth is achieved, the thinner the plastic the more light comes through it and you can use that to judge how deep you are cutting. With a little bit of practice, it becomes fairly simple to thin the bulkhead from behind enough to open the windows/portholes and get a very thin/even "frame".
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Yes, the tops of the top and bottom wings will receive the same color combination.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Looking forward to realizing what we'll see underneath that photo etch deck.
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CDW got a reaction from thibaultron in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Looking forward to realizing what we'll see underneath that photo etch deck.
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CDW got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
I should have mentioned earlier...these are home made turn buckles. Twisted micro wire gets inserted and glued into micro brass tubing. Flying wires are seized onto the twisted wire loops. Easy peasy.
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CDW got a reaction from thibaultron in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Yes, the tops of the top and bottom wings will receive the same color combination.
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CDW got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Worked on the stabilizers tonight with color coats. Not much, really.
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CDW reacted to RGL in USS Fletcher by RGL - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC
All the little bits thrown on, lots of touch ups to go, railings, and ship’s boats plus the last guns. Bit of rigging to go.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
I should have mentioned earlier...these are home made turn buckles. Twisted micro wire gets inserted and glued into micro brass tubing. Flying wires are seized onto the twisted wire loops. Easy peasy.
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CDW got a reaction from jct in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
I should have mentioned earlier...these are home made turn buckles. Twisted micro wire gets inserted and glued into micro brass tubing. Flying wires are seized onto the twisted wire loops. Easy peasy.
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
I should have mentioned earlier...these are home made turn buckles. Twisted micro wire gets inserted and glued into micro brass tubing. Flying wires are seized onto the twisted wire loops. Easy peasy.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Yes, the tops of the top and bottom wings will receive the same color combination.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Looking forward to realizing what we'll see underneath that photo etch deck.
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CDW reacted to yvesvidal in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
That is a good question.... I do not know yet....☹️
I found that interesting picture, showing the pressure hull and the base of the main gun on top of it. The kiosk and periscope framing is also clearly seen. The rear is more difficult to examine for details. In a way, I am glad that the U-552 did not have a snorkel as it adds a definitive level of complexity. The Revell kit representing a different submersible has the snorkel installed on the Port side.
Yves
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Yes, the tops of the top and bottom wings will receive the same color combination.
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CDW got a reaction from Captain Slog in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Worked on the stabilizers tonight with color coats. Not much, really.
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Looking forward to realizing what we'll see underneath that photo etch deck.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Looking forward to realizing what we'll see underneath that photo etch deck.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Yes, the tops of the top and bottom wings will receive the same color combination.
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CDW got a reaction from RGL in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Here's my feeble attempt at that field applied mottle camo. Heck, it's got to be close to right...I even used a loofa sponge to apply it. 🙂
I need to apply the remainder of the chrome yellow cowl ring to the engine panels.
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CDW got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Final pictures tonight.
Incomplete, but a dry fit of the engine compartment with engine inside.
This model will finish fairly quickly once the internal details are finished. Rigging may take a little time. I love the colorful finishes of WW1 aircraft.
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CDW got a reaction from Captain Slog in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Thanks OC and JCT, for your support.
Just to give an idea of the fit of this kit, here are some photos that show the dry fit of the fuselage halves with the inner bulkheads inside. Once a little thin Tamiya cement is applied to the seam line, the joint will virtually disappear. A very well engineered kit. With all the inner bulkheads, it's a testament to the company's attention to detail for this to fit that well.
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CDW got a reaction from Captain Slog in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
Work went slower than I wanted to do the cockpit area, but it was fun and again, a learning experience. While the parts for these Wingnut Wings models are beautifully molded, they are (some) very small and easily broken if handled too heavy. I broke several pieces along the way.
At the forward bulkhead, you'll see the gun magazines in aluminum paint, and a fuel tank in brass paint. Added details not included in the kit are switch levers on the instrument panels made from soft fine brass wire; a bulkhead cover on the aft bulkhead made from paper to simulate a canvas cover on the real plane, fuel lines on the fuel tank made from soft brass wire; control cables made from ez line for the control stick to the control surfaces.
Next is the engine bay.
v
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CDW reacted to Old Collingwood in Finished - Albatros D.V by CDW - Wingnut Wings - 1:32 Scale - Plastic
I love that color contrast mate and the fit of the stab/elevators looks real good, are the wings going to be the same camo pattern as the stab units?
OC.
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