Eduard Dora 211063 8./JG6
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1 23 August 2012, 19:49
Christian LehmannHi Aghis,
looks nice so far. Did you use the MDC cockpit as well as other MDC parts?
23 August 2012, 20:33
AugieGod Aghis.. you are definatly a master of modeling.. I just look at the cockpit picks in wonder
23 August 2012, 20:36
Philip De KeyserGreat start Aghis, the cockpit looks beautiful, looking forward to the next pix, greetz Phil
23 August 2012, 20:55
Aghis BarberopoulosHello Christian, I use the MDC cockpit, wheels and spinner / propeller blades. Many thanks for your support Augie, Phillip and Babak.
24 August 2012, 15:21
Steve WilsonBrilliant Aghis, very good execution of an interesting plane... eager to see it's completion...
24 August 2012, 17:43
Aghis BarberopoulosThanks Markus, but I haven't done that much actually... (I am still in awe of your pershing masterpiece).
24 August 2012, 19:16
GaryHi Aghis, Love the detail of the engine plumbing as seen thru the gear well. Can you post a close up of this with out the wing? I have the old Trimaster Ta 152 to build someday. Thanks Gary
28 August 2012, 16:25
Aghis BarberopoulosHello Gary, I will try to do what you asked, as I am about to fix the wings. Hold on...
28 August 2012, 16:30
Aghis BarberopoulosThere you go, I have added some progress photos. There are some good photos of the rear engine plumbing in various publications. The Ta 152 has a different engine, but the rears look somewhat similar I suppose...
Unfortunately I did not manage to escape a few fitting issues after joining the fuselage halves... overall it is an enjoyable little project.
28 August 2012, 17:39
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you guys, this is my favourite aircraft of all time, so I hope it turns out well. Not a masterpiece, but a good start for the next D-9 projects in 1/32 and 1/24...😉
5 September 2012, 16:08
Roland SachsenhoferHello Aghis, just saw the pics of the amazing pipeworks on your Dora- great work with astonishing results, a real masterwork is growing... I will keep an eye on this beautie!
6 September 2012, 20:00
Bill GilmanI never knew that you could see all of that plumbing through the wheel well. This is why I love Scalemates - I learn things that I never knew that I wanted to learn!
6 September 2012, 20:40
Holger KranichAnd with Aghis you have always a really good teacher when it comes to German Aircraft of WWII!
6 September 2012, 21:13
Bill GilmanThat's good, as I have a 109E-4, 190A-3, Ju 88A-4, Me 163, and a Go 229 waiting in the stash!
6 September 2012, 23:14
Bill GilmanNope, it's the new one! They were both side by side on the shelf, I had to look up on my phone which was the correct one to buy! 🙂
7 September 2012, 14:32
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you guys for the encouraging comments. I will continue work on the little beauty as soon as I return from a business trip the week after next. Any assistance with WW2 luftwaffe projects I can provide. Just ask Holger, he knows what I mean...😉
7 September 2012, 16:18
Philip De KeyserLooking forward to the next progress of this beautiful Dora, have a save trip Aghis, greetz Phil
7 September 2012, 21:50
Holger KranichAnd Aghis? Any progress here? I´d love to see some paint on this beauty!😢
20 September 2012, 14:18
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchLooks very great,Aghis.Like Holger says,cant wait to see paint on it!
20 September 2012, 15:29
Aghis BarberopoulosThanks for your comments guys, I am actually on it, so should have progress photos soon.
20 September 2012, 16:02
Aghis BarberopoulosActually before I begin painting I have to deal with some frustrating issues: The usual problems with eduard kits: the gun panels are OK if left open, but if one wants to show them closed... what a pain!!! I have spent two afternoons on them and still not satisfied with result... 🙁
23 September 2012, 17:04
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchTwo afternoons???Man ,you seem a lot of time 🙂
23 September 2012, 17:07
Aghis BarberopoulosJust added some WIP photos. How do you like the cigar-like drop tank ? Masking the interior and preshading is next.
10 October 2012, 18:06
Aghis BarberopoulosThanks for looking guys and Augie! This is my favourite aircraft and I am really happy to be working on it at last.
10 October 2012, 19:07
Holger KranichIt's a beauty, Aghis! It's good to see some progress here! Well done, so far!
10 October 2012, 19:53
Holger KranichAghis, one question please: What kind/brand of putty do you use?
11 October 2012, 06:19
Aghis BarberopoulosHere it is Valejo plastic putty - For bigger jobs I use milliput epoxy. Thanks for the support guys!
11 October 2012, 16:05
Dirk HeyerLike your well done and detailed 109, this two Doras are also very fine detailed so far! Looking forward.....................
4 November 2012, 18:25
Aghis BarberopoulosThanks Dirk! I am delayed due to other work, but the Dora is ready for painting now.
5 November 2012, 19:13
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchGreat work ,Aghis.
Looking forward for the paintjob 🙂
5 November 2012, 19:39
Aghis BarberopoulosPreshading done, certain areas will have to be primed for aluminium paint to be applied prior to camouflage. 211063 had a lot of camo wear on the wing root.
25 November 2012, 20:57
Roland Sachsenhofer"a lot of camo wear"... that sounds good to me! You are doing a real great job on this beautiful bird- it looks very nice, I am quite eager to see more.
25 November 2012, 22:55
Aghis BarberopoulosThanks guys, I am excited about putting colour on this Dora too! 😉
26 November 2012, 12:08
Philip De KeyserI am excited for the next pix Aghis, looking really good, greetz Phil
26 November 2012, 16:39
stefan natusCommon aghis bring out the paints and put some colors on the dora......
26 November 2012, 19:51
Aghis BarberopoulosFirst coats are finally on! I simulate the late war camo practices: thin coats of greens over whitish RLM76. More detail paintwork is to follow, and then mottling with RLM81 on the tail and rear fuselage. Thin overspray with RLM02 will be applied at the end, over the rear fuselage. A lot of work still to be done before satin varnish goes on...
14 December 2012, 19:45
Philip De KeyserGreat paintjob Aghis, looks really good so far, can't wait to see more😉
14 December 2012, 22:41
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you so much guys! The actual aircraft was built most likely in December 1944, it would be nice if I could finish it within this december, 68 years later...
15 December 2012, 08:02
Steve WilsonGosh Aghis, you've been working along time on that kit, how old are you??? 🤔 Anyway you keep going, its looking good!!!
15 December 2012, 08:27
Aghis BarberopoulosI was not born in 1944 Steve 🙂 🙂 Thank you for the encouragement!
15 December 2012, 11:12
Aghis BarberopoulosBasic painting done. Mostly Gunze paints, except for the RLM81 (where xtracolor was used). Gunze RLM81 is the greenish version, not the brownish tone that I needed. Exhaust stains and paint wear is added based on photos. Landing gear, spinner and rear canopy are next...
19 December 2012, 20:34
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you Augie, Michael and Holger! Very glad that you like it. I hope the details to be added later will further improve the overall looks.
20 December 2012, 06:54
Dirk HeyerHi Aghis,
seems to be a nice kit?! I was before I could reading your statements about the Edu- D9, a traditional Dragon votary.
Hmmm, I`ve to think about......
I like your airbrush skills. Your paintwork is always smooth and without any speckle.
That`s a feature of an experienced scale modeller....
Fine job you have done!
Greetz Dirk
21 December 2012, 06:52
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you Dirk! The model is pretty good, but not without problems. If you want to close the wingroot gun covers, you are in for a surprise. Also the fuselage gun cowl fit is tricky (maybe it is just me). Otherwise the kit has excellent exterior detail. About the camo painting, I used my 0.15mm nozzle H&S airbrush with diluted paint and approx 1 bar pressure. It still takes time and experience to get the right combination of paint solution and air pressure.
21 December 2012, 08:29
Roland SachsenhoferImpressive work Aghis! I am eager to see the next pictures... You are doing a real fine work on this beautiful bird.
21 December 2012, 13:58
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchGreat work ,Aghis.
Looking forward to see the finished one.Are you going to weathering it a bit?
Suberb paint job.I am a little frightened of my first 2 tone (3 tone ) camo. But i know there are some exellent airbrush painter here who will give me some tips i think 🙂
(And of course are some of the best Brush painters here around :-D
23 December 2012, 09:10
Aghis BarberopoulosI appreciate your comments Roland, Wil and Markus! Weathering is in progress, but as this aircraft only flew about 4 months, it will be restricted to some oil stains and streaks and accumulation of dirt (operating from woods). The real aircraft looked pretty good at war's end (apart from a flat tailwheel tyre). I have some good progress and I will post the final photos soon. It will be my Christmas present to you😉
23 December 2012, 11:46
Aghis BarberopoulosYuppiee, project is finished before the end of the year! This is my first D-9 to finish, so I am happy about it. I still have to finish work on the pilot, though...
Hope you enjoy the photos. Happy new year!
30 December 2012, 20:11
Philip De KeyserGreat job Aghisn beautifull finish, are you gonne used the figure? love the scenery with the figure, greetz Phil
30 December 2012, 22:13
Roland SachsenhoferWonderful D-9 Aghis! You have done a great work on this, congratulations!
31 December 2012, 10:56
Aghis BarberopoulosTHank you all for your comments, I appreciate all opinions! Gives me encouragement to tackle the next Dora in 1/32 🙂
31 December 2012, 13:28
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchWonderful!!! Love the chipping work on the wings (near the cockpit).TOP,Mate.
The tonal color richness is what i like (auf deutsch,das ist genau mein ding diese farbunterschiede)
😄
3 January 2013, 06:32
Holger KranichAghis, what a top work, unbelieveable! I nearly cant find the right words for it!
3 January 2013, 09:06
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you all individually for your nice words!
Markus: Gunze has the nicest RLM paints out there, except for the RLM81 (Braunviolet) for which I needed the brownish version provided by xtracolor.
Holger: I was hoping that you would love her, as much as I have 🙂
3 January 2013, 18:06
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchI bring this effect(tonal richness ,chromatic) with oils (iam oil adicted) . 😄 It s best for me.
3 January 2013, 18:13
Aghis BarberopoulosYour techniques are top, Markus ! I study your finished projects every time ( I have a couple of AFV's on the way you see 😄 )
3 January 2013, 18:24
Markus Kutsch The Plastic BenchCant wait till you start an AFV.I take a seat in the first row.
But please a green one ( i can only green) 😄
3 January 2013, 21:19
Christian LehmannIt is the same with me. I always saw planes and ships comming out of your workshop.
3 January 2013, 21:34
Christian LehmannI remember the photos of your amazing Yamato. When do you plan to proceed?
3 January 2013, 21:37
Holger KranichHey Guy´s, there is a Tristar Marder 3 on his workbench! But progress is not far, isnt it Aghis?
4 January 2013, 08:21
Aghis BarberopoulosYou are all correct *blush*... I like German armor - not many are green...
The Marder III Ausf.H is in an early stage - I had much trouble deciding between winter or summer camo... Finally I will go for the winter one (I think). The Yamato is on hold for some months now, but it is time to pick it up again.
You give me much encouragement guys! 🙂
4 January 2013, 16:45
Kerry COXThe detailed painting speaks volumes about your skill and attention to detail and a most enjoyable visual experience of your build. Superb !!
4 October 2014, 09:15
Aghis BarberopoulosThank you so much for your support, I feel I do not need any other awards, I have yours!😉
4 October 2014, 18:53
Dirk Heyer👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
She is such a pretty girl, your Blue 9 Dora.
Well done! An attractive mid-production finish. Absolutely accurate replicated if compared with original pictures and well weathered!
That's truly a lot of positive comments worth.
I like your attention for those details often overseen, like the little wire for the tailwheel retraction on the right oleo or the data plate beneath the fuselage black cross seen on the original pics.
Great job!
5 October 2014, 10:25
Wim van der LuijtWhat can I possibly add to this......it's a great paintjob and please keep them coming!
5 October 2014, 10:48
Aghis Barberopoulos@Dirk: You do have an eye for detail!
Many thanks to all. This Dora was "commended" in this years' competition.
5 October 2014, 18:30
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Wing to fuselage fit is very good, nothing like the A-5 kit. The engine rear part is done first, the cockpit followed. Compare the MDC 1/48 cockpit with the 1/32 Aires cockpit behind. An enjoyable project, with only problem the gun covers - if one wants them closed.
