1/32 wingnut wings Rumpler C.IV early

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:52 pm

Hello guys!! I've recently dug my teeth into this guy. I have to say that Wingnut wings is amazing. It is challenging though. A couple of firsts for me in this kit. It was the first time I attempted wood effects and it is coming along nicely. Also I will be using EZ line for the rigging. I can't seem to find microtubing for the turnbuckles in Japan though. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my progress so far. I am happy with the results to this point. I'm sorry the photos aren't in sequential order. As always, comments, questions, critiques are always welcome. Happy modeling!!

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:00 pm

Wood effects were done in several steps:
1. Primer
2. Mr. Color Sandy Brown. The Prop was masked and the dark stripes are MR. Color Mahogany.
3.Tamiya Enamel brown was streaked on for the grain effect. Excess was wiped off with enamel thinner.
4. It was then painted Mr. Color clear yellow. It gives a kind of polyurethane effect.

I can't claim credit for the technique. Several tutorials are available on You Tube which shows similar techniques. Artist oils can also be used instead of enamel. They probably streak a little better. But this worked ok here.

Avgas · Post by **Avgas** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:43 pm

Absolutely fantastic skills on show there. Looking forward to the rest of it.

shortCummins · Post by **shortCummins** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:06 pm

top class

I must get me one of the Wingnut Wingz kits

brilliant job so far, looking forward to the next instalment

rgds
John(shortCummins)

mick · Post by **mick** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:58 pm

great work

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:43 am

Here is just a small update. I've painted the wings. I had to repaint the stab because I painted it upside down. No worries though. The paint came off perfectly with some windex. I've found that if you use mr. surfacer and mr. color black for your preshade, if you use Tamiya or another acrylic as your bas coat, if you have to remove it, drop it in some windex. It will removie the acrylic but leave your primer and pre shade. It's a neat trick. Anyway, the cabanes and wind screen are dry fit. The tail struts are installed. The lower wings are only dry fit at this point too. More to come soon.

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:35 am

Well guys, I got a lot more done in the past 4 or five days. Basically, I've been dedicating every spare moment to this kit over the past week. It is such a page turner. Anyway, I've got it to the point where its ready for rigging. But I'm waiting for Ez line to come in the mail. The rigging on the tail was done with stretched sprue.

Attaching the wings was actually quite easy. I'm amazed at the fit in this kit. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the update. Let me know if you have any questions about how I'm doing something and I will help if I can. Happy Modeling!!!

Aliktren · Post by **Aliktren** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 3:14 pm

Fantastic, if i ever feel like im getting half decent at this hobby i need one of the kits, amazing job bud

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 3:32 pm

Yes, need to park at least one of these kits in my stash for the future.
Your build looks sweet and it sounds like you are really enjoying it...modelling at its best

jbellos1 · Post by **jbellos1** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:26 am

Oh man, wonderful to see all this being done. I just added two WnW kits to the stash and this has given me inspiration!

Awesome wood effects. The engine and that crazy exhaust collector...fandamulous!

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:31 am

jbellos1 wrote:Oh man, wonderful to see all this being done. I just added two WnW kits to the stash and this has given me inspiration!

Awesome wood effects. The engine and that crazy exhaust collector...fandamulous!

Thanks for your comment. I finished it a couple of weeks back. There are some photos of the diorama in the air gallery section. I kept it simple and added a few figures with it. Hope your WNW builds go well. They are fun.

kiwigav · Post by **kiwigav** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:02 am

excellent work mate. I feel inspired to attempt one of those kits. Im fortunate to live only an hour or twos drive from Sir Peter Jacksons WW1 aircraft museum at Omaka, I might take a drive a pick up a kit there as well as have another look around.
cheers for sharing..

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:31 pm

Back ordered a Sopwith on HLJ....these are too cool not to have in the stash

strawnobi · Post by **strawnobi** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:26 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Back ordered a Sopwith on HLJ....these are too cool not to have in the stash

I bought this kit on Amazon Japan. But even there they sell out quickly. They can be bought directly from Wingnut wings. But, you have to deal with import cost and such. I'll be interested to see your build. I really want to build the Albatross. But I'll have to wait for awhile.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:06 am

strawnobi wrote:
Twokidsnosleep wrote:Back ordered a Sopwith on HLJ....these are too cool not to have in the stash
I bought this kit on Amazon Japan. But even there they sell out quickly. They can be bought directly from Wingnut wings. But, you have to deal with import cost and such. I'll be interested to see your build. I really want to build the Albatross. But I'll have to wait for awhile.

Hoping they will get stock of them...the website says sold out March 2015
I might be hooped

Backfire22 · Post by **Backfire22** » Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:45 am

These kits are the epitome of deluxe. if the engine could actually fire up, they would fly. I am sure of it.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Mar 31, 2016 2:33 am

kiwigav wrote:excellent work mate. I feel inspired to attempt one of those kits. Im fortunate to live only an hour or twos drive from Sir Peter Jacksons WW1 aircraft museum at Omaka, I might take a drive a pick up a kit there as well as have another look around.
cheers for sharing..

Oh Gav bud, you have to go and take tons of pictures for us to see!!!!
That would be a cool trip

I have a Sopwith pup and Snipe coming from Wingnut Wings now, can't wait any longer

keithinflorida · Post by **keithinflorida** » Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:32 am

Breathtakingly good.

NorthernModeller · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:27 pm

LOVE IT

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:48 pm

That looks amazing. The wood work is just beautiful, that's a very cool effect you have created there. The machine guns are awesome too.

The whole thing - just... WOW man. Superb.

gazmat · Post by **gazmat** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:50 pm

Lovely job.....cant wait to see the end result.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:11 am

That is a thing of beauty Sir - awesome work.

kiwigav · Post by **kiwigav** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:42 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:
kiwigav wrote:excellent work mate. I feel inspired to attempt one of those kits. Im fortunate to live only an hour or twos drive from Sir Peter Jacksons WW1 aircraft museum at Omaka, I might take a drive a pick up a kit there as well as have another look around.
cheers for sharing..

Oh Gav bud, you have to go and take tons of pictures for us to see!!!!
That would be a cool trip
I have a Sopwith pup and Snipe coming from Wingnut Wings now, can't wait any longer

Will do at some point soon mate

Davethepitch · Post by **Davethepitch** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:32 pm

Lovely build and I am well impressed.

Davethepitch · Post by **Davethepitch** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:33 pm

Double post

Benwilkie · Post by **Benwilkie** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:18 pm

Cracking job,very nice.

CraigPetterson · Post by **CraigPetterson** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:44 am

Looks great what a build.

Garion77 · Post by **Garion77** » Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:59 am

Wow ! For a first time what a result ! Good work ! I want to build one someday too but the kits a pretty expensive where i'm from
Good work again and happy new year

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