Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 - WNW 1/32
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 01:29 PM UTC
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Hi, I've got the late version Rumpler C.IV. I was planning on building it OOB as my first to see how it all comes together. But if I see anything good I might invest in a few aftermarket items. Wiring up the engine is the only major job that I can see so far.
I already have the DH9, Snipe and Albtros DV on my wish list.
Rumpler is on my wishlist too. But for sure that will not happen till next year...
Anyway quite a rigging challenge before you
#372
United Kingdom
Joined: March 10, 2010
KitMaker: 2,568 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 06:48 PM UTC
It's a great kit and had lots of options in the box.
I'm going to try rigging Italeri's repop of Academy's Nieuport before I tackle the Rumpler.
Best to practice on a cheap kit sometimes.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
Overijssel, Netherlands
Joined: September 13, 2003
KitMaker: 339 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 12:45 AM UTC
Nice modeling and painting. Those WnW models all look that Awsome...
gr TC
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
AeroScale: 90 posts
Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 11:19 PM UTC
Merlin
Senior Editor#017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 01:53 AM UTC
Hi Bart
Beautiful work!
Did the decals need much help snuggling down over the detail on the floats? - I've been wondering how best to tackle that on my kit when I get that far.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 03:47 AM UTC
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Did the decals need much help snuggling down over the detail on the floats? - I've been wondering how best to tackle that on my kit when I get that far. Rowan
Rowan that is probably the hardest part of the kit
You'll need a lot of patience and gallons of setting fluid
You may try to additionally cut decals into 2-3 parts along the longer axis to make the process easier. Or just go for the bitumen covered floats
One more hint - put some weight into the floats' fronts.
Bart
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 - 12:20 AM UTC
Hi Bart
I figured it might be. Looking at how the decals are broken down, I couldn't help but think I might have done it differently.
Thanks for the heads up on the weights. I'll remember when the time comes.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 - 01:16 PM UTC
Really very nice looking detail work! Love the lozenge decals flawless application.
Keep it up!
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#372
United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, April 08, 2016 - 12:07 AM UTC
Coming together really well. The hex lozenge is very eye catching and certainly different from the land-based version. It does make me wonder how effective a disruptive camouflage it was over water.
I might have to add thus one to my wish list.
On the bench: 1/72 Mosquito, Lightning F.6, DH.2,
AMT Vulcan Shuttle Surak.
Cyber-Hobby 1:35 Sherman Firefly IC - still stalled.
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
AeroScale: 90 posts
Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:14 AM UTC
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:22 PM UTC
Hi again Bart
It's looking magnificent! I love the subtle staining, plus the mark at the water-line on the floats. I'd never have thought of adding the latter, but it really brings the model to life.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:59 PM UTC
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 12:34 AM UTC
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 01:16 AM UTC
Hi Bart
Simply gorgeous!
I promise I will get back to mine one of these days...
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 01:24 AM UTC
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I promise I will get back to mine one of these days...
Cheers Rowan
I'll hold you to that. See ya soon.
#424
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 01:32 AM UTC
Bart,
Fantastic! Love the weathering and great detailing. Very impressive!
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#335
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: September 03, 2013
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 07:54 AM UTC
A stunning Hansa Bart.
Love the weathering, highlighting the detail superbly, especially on the floats.
cheers
Michael
Campaign:
Strip, Track and Trail - Porsche 917/20 - On the bench
Phantoms at 60 - F-4J Marines
Below 1000 tons - M50 minesweeper - Sailed for duty
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
AeroScale: 90 posts
Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 11:35 AM UTC
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Bart,
Fantastic! Love the weathering and great detailing. Very impressive!
Gaz
Thanks Gaz!
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 03, 2016 - 11:37 AM UTC
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A stunning Hansa Bart.
Love the weathering, highlighting the detail superbly, especially on the floats.
cheers
Michael
Thanks Michael - have to work on the photo side tho
Florida, United States
Joined: May 14, 2012
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2016 - 06:36 PM UTC
Bart this is beautiful to say the least, excellent results from a kit straight OOB too!
I have this kit as well and one day I hope to take it on, but yours came out perfect.
Cheers
Dave
"No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.
But I know none, and therefore am no beast."
Gdańsk, Poland
Joined: February 18, 2016
KitMaker: 92 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2016 - 01:37 PM UTC
Thanks Dave
Two tips for your future build: 1. put some weight to the front of the floats (when displayed without dollies and trestles model is slightly tail heavy). 2. if you choose version with lozenge covered floats divide the decals into smaller parts (simply cut them into 3 pieces along longer axis) it will ease the pain of placing them over the grooved surfaces.
