Wingnut Wings 1/32 Halberstadt Cl.II (late)

[Jim R]

You really are making a cracking job of this Allen. You're solving the issues as they come up and your study and patience is paying off.

[papa 695]

Just caught up again Allen, some outstanding work.

[stillp]

There were 2 thoughts about this after the test...I took it back apart before I broke something and thought the Fusi and the bridge misted color was way too light compared with the wing colors. I realized I should have misted a coat of Desert Yellow on it, instead of the Deck Tan. I have an idea how to tone it down without losing the hex job. T

Might a mist coat on the wings give a better match to your excellent work on the fuselage?
Pete

[Tim Marlow]

You are making a truly excellent job of this Allen. It’s going to look superb when you finish it. Really a front and centre of the cabinet job.

[Guest]

thought the Fusi and the bridge misted color was way too light compared with the wing colors. I realized I should have misted a coat of Desert Yellow on it, instead of the Deck Tan.

Maybe the wings got a new fabric applied because of wear but the fuselage hasn’t?

[colin m]

Flippin' marvellous work Allen. I think those are the biggest decals I've ever seen. I don't know if this is true for your build, but when I built something similar, I found I had to do the same bit of rigging on both sides together, or else, the model could twist.

[Allen Dewire]

Afternoon from the cold and rainy Bamberg Aerodrome...

Dude this is looking amazing mate and hopefully it will cross the finish line.

Thanks Bro! Still having fun and we are getting closer to the finish every day, Paul...

You really are making a cracking job of this Allen. You're solving the issues as they come up and your study and patience is paying off.

Much appreciated Jim! Solving problems is a big part of my Un-knowledge about these wing thingy's. Now that your dio is done, could you maybe scratch me up a 1/32 foamboard hanger for it??? That would be great Sir!!!...

Just caught up again Allen, some outstanding work.

Thanks so much Ian! Glad you're still looking in Sir...

Might a mist coat on the wings give a better match to your excellent work on the fuselage?
Pete

I did think about that Pete, but I would have to mask the decals to do it. Knowing My luck, I would pull some of them off while removing the masking. Thanks for idea my friend and I did come up with a plan B though. See below...

You are making a truly excellent job of this Allen. It’s going to look superb when you finish it. Really a front and centre of the cabinet job.

You are too kind Tim! I am pretty happy so far, but would have to go to Ikea to get a cabinet. Then I would have to find a place to put in my apartment. A small prob living under the roof Buddy...

Maybe the wings got a new fabric applied because of wear but the fuselage hasn’t?

That's a good idea Jakko! It could very well have happened back then. I have found a solution that I hope works after experimenting a bit over the past 2 days...

Flippin' marvellous work Allen. I think those are the biggest decals I've ever seen. I don't know if this is true for your build, but when I built something similar, I found I had to do the same bit of rigging on both sides together, or else, the model could twist.

Thanks Colin! Not sure about the flippin' part though...I take it on your kit, the wings were just painted a linen color and then the roundels applied. These huge mothers did scare me, but in the end, they came out alright. I'm using Infini elastic rigging and it stretches to 6 x the length of the piece used. I plan on stretching it till it's taunt, so not too much. Thanks for the tip Sir!!!...

I really felt masking over the decals, either the wings or the fusi thang, was too dangerous for the decals by this old git. I decide to experiment on the fusi thang and leave the wings as they are because my AB skills are not that great. Hairy sticking was the only option to tone it down. First, I did a test with Vallejo European Mud Wash on the rear underside with a flat brush,


It did tone it down, but the streaking from the brush was a prob and even using water to smooth it out, just left more streaks in it. Time for a second experiment...I have oil paints that I have used a few times with decent results. I dug through them and found I didn't have the color I needed. In the windmills of my mind, I knew I had some Abteilung 502 oils stashed somewhere and finally found them. So, with a dab of 007 Raw Umber and some drops of my Citrus-Terpin, I had at it,


Yea Baby, that was 'lookin' Pretty Good'!!! You can see where I left off as I didn't have anywhere else to hold the fusi thang with my fingers. Using Citrus-Terpin has 2 advantages with oil paint. The model smells good, and the oils dry quickly too. I did touchups and had no bad streaking at all. A dab of Citrus on a Q-tip cleaned any overbrush on the decals. On the bridge piece, there is a little and on the rad is some overflow, but these are easily fixed. The rad will get a black wash anyway. I can even do a second wash if it's not dark enough and to highlight the raised areas. Like Jim R said, another issue solved on my long list of 'em!!!...

I can't thank you all enough for your help and wonderful comments. Have a great weekend and stay safe...

Prost
Allen

[Andy the Sheep]

A cunning solution, Sir! :thumb2:
Hopefully I'll be back to my bench and my models soon as I feel a sort of tickling in my fingertips. Maybe it's withdrawal symptoms? :thinking::tongue-out3:

[Neil Merryweather]

Woah there Mr DeWire, that's some serious (not to mention SKILLFUL) problem solving there boy!
Very neat!
My God, you might actually FINISH this one!
Must be close -Can't wait!

[scottie3158]

Woah there Mr DeWire, that's some serious (not to mention SKILLFUL) problem solving there boy!
Very neat!
My God, you might actually FINISH this one!
Must be close -Can't wait!

I'm getting the champagne and bunting ready for the almost unheard of DeWire finishing celebrations.

[tr1ckey66]

Excellent work Allen. The techniquse you’re using are certainly paying dividends for you. Really looking forward to seeing this completed I’m sure it will be stunning. :thumb2:
Cheers, P

[The Smythe Meister]

My God, you might actually FINISH this one!

...... Steady on there Neil!!

[The Smythe Meister]

Allen!!
Well mate, that's some superb modelling right there. :smiling3:
... It's all looking most excellent,but you know me.... my favourite bit so far are the MGs... Lovely they are

[minitnkr]

Always thought Wingnut Wings were too tough, but you make'em look easy.

[Mini Me]

Nice bit of toning there Allen.....getting closer :thumb2: