World War One Whifs

Started by stevehed, April 10, 2015, 12:07:06 PM

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stevehed

Quote from: RAFF-35 on April 20, 2025, 05:21:02 AMCan I ask, is this a general place to dump WW1 whifs or is it a gallery for your builds, Steve?  :lol:

At first, it was a gallery or build thread for my WW1 whifs. However, I don't have a problem with related subjects being aired. WW1 whifs are a rarity and most other builders have posted separately but I wouldn't object to other builders posting here.

comrade harps

Quote from: Mossie on April 20, 2025, 11:26:14 AMHere's the full scale version. I did consider building it in 1/72 using plastic card and printed decals but decided against it.

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That looks like something the Russians would field as a drone counter measure in Ukraine today.
Whatever.

PR19_Kit

Quote from: comrade harps on April 20, 2025, 06:37:06 PMThat looks like something the Russians would field as a drone counter measure in Ukraine today.


Don't give them ideas.  ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

stevehed

Back to the current build and, at least in my case, some slightly more achievable patterns. Progress so far has evolved around the application of lozenge. The fuselage internals are comprised of a floor, bulkheads, seats and crew. I'm going for a rounded nose cowling rather than the frontal radiator. Couple of layers of shaped 80thou card. The S-6 had a leading edge radiator which I think I'll go for instead. The lozenge has been tricky because of the thinness. It has a tendency to fold over but it adheres quickly and it pretty tough. I've not had many breakages at all. Got some old Esci Fokker DVII Balkan crosses which have been dowsed with decal fix. Fingers crossed but I've got some alternatives if they break up.



Wardukw

Dude that's looking great 👍
The totally insane part of me thinks that I could spray that sort of camo ..the not total insane part of me is telling the other part to piss off 🙃
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

stevehed

Quote from: Wardukw on April 22, 2025, 11:51:17 AMDude that's looking great 👍
The totally insane part of me thinks that I could spray that sort of camo ..the not total insane part of me is telling the other part to piss off 🙃

Sooner you than me. I have once painted the plain lozenge sheets that came with the Revell Fokker DVII. Never again.

Wardukw

Quote from: stevehed on April 25, 2025, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on April 22, 2025, 11:51:17 AMDude that's looking great 👍
The totally insane part of me thinks that I could spray that sort of camo ..the not total insane part of me is telling the other part to piss off 🙃

Sooner you than me. I have once painted the plain lozenge sheets that came with the Revell Fokker DVII. Never again.
I have been thinking and as you guys are well aware that's never a good idea most of the time in our game and this idea and temptation are let's say...starting to take root 😀 😉
Now I'm thinking ..bad idea again...of how to go about doing it and there's very likely a very helpful cheat I can use if I could remember where I saw it .🤔
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

stevehed

#322
Well, old Esci transfers have been given the same rating as old Novo, that is prone to disintegration. A dose of decal fix didn't help matters. Instead, I had to give a Revell DVII set a spell of sunbathing on the window ledge to get rid of the yellow tinge. Combined with some Eastern Express remnants, the beast has now been adorned with sufficient Balkan crosses.  Other additions include long exhaust pipes, spares from a Vimy kit. Better for night flying I thought and they look better too. I've trimmed the cabanes and only used the upper parts in conventional pattern. Had to deepen the location holes but otherwise fit well. Top wing lined up ok although I exchanged the aerilon struts for 20thou rod rather than the tree trunks provided. Had to trim the inverted V cabanes to fit, not the best but they are hidden, particularly the front set which I'm hoping to lose amongst the radiator pipework. Conventional undercarriage to replace the S-16 version. This apparently was based on designs intended for torpedo bombers. Presumably, the extra struts and the extra width between the legs was to carry extra weight. Also got the radiator made. Two pieces of 80 thou card with a grill scored with a sharp blade.





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