Wingnut Wings Roland D.VIa album

Rob van Dodewaard
I am in looking good already

Augie
please tell me thats wood... it cant be paint its perfect!!

Holger Kranich
Great job with the oils! I assume you painted the wood-effect with oils?
That seems to be a great kit! Looking forward to look over your shoulder!😢

Btw, pretty german name for an Aussi! 😄

John Van Kooten
What Augie said!! 😮 I have never, ever seen wood painted more perfect than this!

For the sake of my sanity, I choose not to believe you when you tell us (and prove by means of pictures) that it is, in fact, plastic! 😄 😄 😉

Peter Jenssen
Thanks everyone!
It is Tamiya 'deck tan' (XF78) acrylics -airbrushed slightly thick consistency (about 60/40 mix) for just a bit of a rough surface.
Then artist oil; Winsor&Newton cheapie 'Winton' range, Raw Umber (#35) thinned with linseed oil until it leaves nice brush marks.. 😉
Surprisingly, this dries in about 24 hours, which it doesn't usually do on a canvas!
Increase the linseed oil a bit and the same mix makes a decent dirt/oil wash.

Kerry COX
You have just answered my problem to how I would get the wood effect in my Ho229. Thanks Peter ! 🙂

And so far, your build looks really promising mate, and so small !!!

Peter Jenssen
1/32, -same as yours! :-D

Kerry COX
1/32 ??? WOW. Sorry Peter, just when I saw the pieces in your fingers and on the palm of your hand, I was mistaken. silly me :-/

Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!

Peter Jenssen
Easy mistake to make. Especially from pictures.
Quite small parts in this kit as they have used the scale to introduce detail that would not be possible in smaller scales.
The ignition starter magneto in picture 3 for example would be something like 10cm in real life, the handle on the crank, probably about 3cm.
Quite impossible to make in 1/72 (unless you're Willard Wigan of course..)
WWI aircraft would have been quite small, as can be deduced from the bulkhead in picture #5.

@Holger, -Not German, Swedish. 🙂

Peter Jenssen
-Posting progress on this build here as well,
probably mostly the same pics though..:
wingnutbuild.blogspot.com.au/

Peter Jenssen
Got a couple more hours this weekend.
Working on the interior framing.
Mostly airbrushing. More woodgrain work needed here.. 🙂

Peter Jenssen
More woodgrain applied.
Much harder here..
The technique I'm using works best on more open surfaces where you can do sweeping brush strokes.
Sufficient for the cockpit anyway, it will be quite hard to scrutinize in any detail.. 🙂

Kerry COX
Do you think your wood grain technique would apply to the Ho229 Peter, ?. Just send me a PM on it mate ! 🙂

Peter Jenssen
Internal rigging done.
Fiddly stuff.
Note to self for next time: Keep the ends long!

Peter Jenssen
Started on the engine..

Peter Jenssen
Engine nearly done, dryfitting
Thinking of adding the gun synchronization gear, apparently this ran off the camshaft, just aft of the decompression lever.
May need to do some minor adjustments, I think the camshaft is about 1/2 mm too high for the synchro gear to fit in under the top edge of the fuselage.
That's obviously not the case on the real plane, so will need slight jiggling..

Everything fits perfectly in this kit, but if you want to add some non-included parts, all bets are off!
Care and lots of dryfitting required!

Alan Rush
Really enjoying your pictures Peter. Wingnut Wings are beyond my abilities right now so I really appreciate seeing your work. The wood finish in the cockpit looks great and the engine as well. Are you planning for the paint and markings on the cover art?

Kerry COX
I really do hope you have somewhere safe from dust and other little fingers as this build is way beyond just simple model building Peter.

A real work of art, no lie. 🙂

Peter Jenssen
Thanks guys,
I will not go with the box art scheme, that would be my second choice.
No I'm going to risk it and attempt the varnished wood finish.
This kit also calls for both wings to be entirely covered in decal.
That is going to be an interesting challenge to make look realistic.
-And then it's rigging time! 🙂

Peter Jenssen
..-and I don't have anywhere to put it at all. Out of shelf space! 🙂
Something else may have to go..

Kerry COX
Go to IKEA and get a tall display case for about $100. 🙂 ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90182171/

Peter Jenssen
..-The DH.2 and the Hansa arrived today.
Just as I was leaving for work, so I didn't even get to have a peek.. :-/

Peter Jenssen
Trying out the lozenge decals.
Says specifically not to use decal softener solutions.
I'm ignoring that.. 🙂

Gordon Sørensen
Great looking detail on the cockpit and the engine. The lozenge decal on the ribs is very well done too!

Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!

Peter Jenssen
Thanks,
First time I'm working with such huge, thin decals.
Not as difficult as I had expected.
Closed the fuselage up as well, so this is the time for the great test of wood finish painting!

Peter Jenssen
Working on wing covering.
Instructions say not to use any decal setter or softening solution.
I can see why, -they are very thin and sensitive to solvents.
That said, I'm still putting on minute amounts (less than a drop, mixed with water) of MrHobby softener which makes these decals snuggle down perfectly.
Since the softener actually melts the decals as well as can make them wrinkle up, nerves are required.
Resist any temptation to touch them until perfectly dry.
Touching them will turn them into a rather messy smudge of paint.
Using hairdryers have been suggested elsewhere for these decals, but I can't actually be bothered with the hassle.. 🙂

soheil moghisi
Really great job.

Peter Jenssen
Thanks,
Just did the wood finish of the fuselage.

Ricardo Gonzalez Ramos
Great Work on the Woodpainting.

Igor Zdorovyak
I observe with pleasure.

Peter Jenssen
Thanks everyone, this one is coming together like a dream.
-Can't wait to start the next one!

Kerry COX
My kinda' guy, an other glutton for punishment LOL

Roger Trewenack
Hi Peter, I just followed Kerry's link to your project. That wood finish on the fuselage exterior is magnificent. Hard to believe you painted that effect. I'm very impressed!!

Peter Jenssen
Thanks Roger!
I'm a bit surprised at the result myself to be honest.. 🙂
First time I'm trying it.
The tricky part is to keep dust out of the oil paint since it takes a while to dry.

Peter Jenssen
Spandau LMG 08/15 installed.
I made round counters as well since several of the Wingnut Wings period pictures show them

Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!

Ben STONE
Beautiful Peter

Peter Jenssen
Thanks guys!
Here's a new progress pic:
Rigging is nearly done..

Kerry COX
Peter, It takes a special mind set to come up with the stunning results you have achieved here.
It is almost like you have become 'one' with your subject.
As you know, my catchphrase is "Attention to detail" and all that I see here is that and, so much more. !
What a most magnificent result you have achieved here my friend.
I am sure thet (Kiwi for 'that')"Wing Nut" from NZ would echo my sentiments.
Your talents are amazing.
The rest of us agree too. 🙂

Michel Huijghe
Wingnut rules!

Choppa Nutta
awesome, wood effect looks good as does all the lovely details, what a great kit and build 🙂

Christian Bruer
Impressive work and finish!

Clifford Keesler
Just Awesome.

Gordon Sørensen
Fantastic finish. Really like the wood effect on the fuselage.

Bill Spargo
AWESOME build, well done

Peter Jenssen
Thanks everyone!
Here's another picture, side view in daylight, after attaching the landing gear.
Currently, I'm painting the propeller.
Scary. -The wood effect is especially important there. This has to be the best finish..

Michel Huijghe
Well done.👍

Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!

Peter Jenssen
Propeller painted. Needs decals and varnish.
Next time maybe a couple more ply?
I did five layers. Next time maybe try 6?
Perhaps tone down the ply layering effect.. I noticed on pictures of real propellers, you can barely make out the layers..
Anyway, I'm happy with the way this one is coming along.

Roger Trewenack
That's brilliant Peter.
it's eminently ply-able!! It looks very realistic.
Great job!

Choppa Nutta
If I remember rightly laminated sheets always come in an odd number of layers 3, 5, 7 etc.
Also some props the layer colours can be quite dramatic when they use say Spruce and Mahogany for example so that they can "blend" properties of the different types of wood etc. 🙂
Looking good btw 🙂

Ben STONE
Peter what are you referring to concerning the "ply"? The prop or fuselage?

Kerry COX
Peter, I have posted this link above to one of our members albums and in the photo collection are some beautiful examples of the wood props and the 'ply'. 🙂

Christian Bruer
Very realistic paint work on the propeller!

Peter Jenssen
Hi all and thanks for your comments.
I have found lots of different looking propeller lamination pictures (thanks Kerry and Christian, I remember seeing that album, -after the reminder 🙂 )
I'm quite happy with the propeller the way it turned out.
Nearly done now, just missing the wheels and the windscreen..

Christian Ristits
What a Masterpiece, a work of art!

Choppa Nutta
One of my all time favorite WW1 fighters 🙂
looking absolutely fabulous darling 😄

tony parks
wow that looks amazing

Peter Jenssen
Hey Choppa! It's a La Croix darling, it's fabulous!
-A smidge of Bollie? :-D
It's all done!

Kerry COX
Waiter !!!..........A bottle of Bollinger for the man at the Roland D.VIa table please.🙂

Well, I do believe that history has been made here folks, just a perfect example of a master craftsman's abilities.

It has been a joy to see your treasure take shape Peter.

No doubt, "Best in show" will be your reward.

Salute !! 🙂

Kerry COX
Peter, I am wondering if you are thinking of 'brassing the blade' ? 🙂

Bill Spargo
MAGNIFICENT work,what an inspiration for all of us

Kerry COX
I totally agree Bill. 🙂

Peter Jenssen
Thanks Kerry!
High praise indeed, seeing your excellent work on the Horten!
-Brassing the blade? Are you referring to the propeller?

Kerry COX
Yes mate, as in, placing the protective sliver of brass on the leading edge of the propeller that was meant to protect the wood from stones and debris gouging chunks out of them. This was not a suggestion you have missed something, as I am sure it will have crossed you mind as you would have seen the images of it in all the photos you have seen during your research. But it would be a fitting end to a most special and spectacular end to your build. 🙂Old Warden Shuttleworth Collection | Album by Christian Bruer

Image 32 especially. 🙂

Bill Davis
The guys that do WW1 wooden aircraft are in a league of their own, excellent!

Peter Jenssen
The next Wingnut one I'll do will have brass protection on the propeller.
That would be the Hansa Brandenburg.
Apparently the brass was quite common on seaplanes, not because of rocks obviously, but the sea makes for rough enough conditions anyway to warrant the brass protection.
Next build will probably be the Fiat Falco though.. -a bit of WWII..

Kerry COX
But Peter, you still haven't answered my question on wether you will be brassing the prop on this bird mate !!!! 🙂

Peter Jenssen
Not this one Kerry, not this one.. 🙂
Prop looks alright now, I don't dare fiddle with it anymore! :-o

Kerry COX
Fair call mate, and forgive my sticking my nose in where it should never have been. Sorry brother. 🙂

kamal sabokbar
VERY NICE...

Peter Jenssen
No worries,
There'll be brass on the next wwi bird! 😉

Christian Bruer
Excellent work and finish Peter!

Peter Jenssen
Thanks Kamal, Bill, Michael, Tony, Christian and anyone else I might have missed..
Overwhelming response, Thanks!
I highly recommend trying a Wingnut kit.
They're so good I somewhat feel like I was cheating! 🙂
The quality is exceptional.

Christian Bruer
Well deserved Peter, it was fun to follow your progress!

Hanno Kleinecke
This is pure excellence, what a perfect work ! The wood and all the metal and everything looks absolute authentic . A joy to look,at it !

Thomas Bischoff
just beautiful! Congratulations!

Clifford Keesler
Just awesome.

Ulf Petersen
Great!👍 Absolutely convincing wood effects.

Ricardo Gonzalez Ramos
Exzellent job.

Peter Jenssen
Thanks guys!
Nearly about to start the Hansa Brandenburg! :-D

Kerry COX
Oh, be still my heart !!! Just awesome Peter. 🙂

Jan Hazes
Absolutely stunning 🙂

Cristian Bordina
Really wonderful. Wood effect is fantastic !!!

Peter Jenssen
Thanks,
Added another picture for fun.
Compare fake wood with real wood
(shipmodel in the background)

Ben STONE
Not that the comparison was needed Peter. Outstanding.

Cristian Bordina
What a Masterpiece !!!!

Rui S
From the photos I thought it was a wood kit. As Thomas say, just beautiful! Congratulations 👍