WNW Junkers - the start

beeza · 27 September 2009, 03:11 AM

Thanks guys for your nice words.

Work has been at a stand still the last few days because we have had two terrific dust storms, everything is coated in a thick layer of red dust so any painting is out of the question. The winds, which are gale force at the moment, forces the dust through every little opening so once the winds die down I will have a huge clean-up to do. I hope to post an up-date on the Junkers soon.

Des.

Mad Mac · 27 September 2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beeza

Thanks guys for your nice words.

Work has been at a stand still the last few days because we have had two terrific dust storms, everything is coated in a thick layer of red dust so any painting is out of the question. Des.

We have been expecting to see own own skies turn red over here in NZ, but nothing yet. And there probably won't be either as we are 1000 miles away. There are scare stories in our TV news about the dust being radioactive as it is understood to come from a place where uranium is mined in Aust (we are proudly nuclear free in NZ

).

beeza · 7 October 2009, 11:41 PM

The dust has settled and the clean-up has been done, so it's now back to modelling. This is what I have done so far, hopefully I will get more done next week.

Des.

FOKKERJ · 8 October 2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by beeza

Thanks guys

Gregory, the DH-2 is complete, it now takes pride and place amid my other 1/32 WW1 aircraft.

I did some more work tonight, fitted the magneto and leads, repainted the rocker assembly and springs.

Only plug leads and conduit to be fitted on the other side of the engine, then it's on to the big bits.

Des.

Beautiful work Beeza.

Where did you get the Bake-Lite magneto cap?

Great Job!

Cheers, FOKKERJ

GAJouette · 8 October 2009, 04:22 AM

Les.
I suspect another opus is in the works! OUTSTANDING.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Miguel1 · 8 October 2009, 04:22 AM

Great work have you done that, Beeza.

My I liked it inside the cockpit and wood

.

Miguel M.

beeza · 11 October 2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks guys for your kind words.

FOKKERJ
The magneto caps are painted with Humbrol 133 - Satin Brown.

I hope to have some more photos soon.

Des.

terri werner · 12 October 2009, 09:30 AM

Fantastic work Des

beeza · 13 October 2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks Terri for your kind words.

Here are some more photos of my progress so far. It has been a little slow this week as I have been entertaining visitors.

The decals went on beautifully, even settled down well over the stitching. The tailplane and rudder are now on.

These are the engine cowlings which I will be leaving in the open position so as to display the engine. I have added the internal bracing plus drilled out the strengthening frames. I also removed the plastic hinges and replaced them with metal.
The upper surface of the top wing is complete so now I will tackle the under side.

Des.

GAJouette · 13 October 2009, 10:45 PM

Des,
Outstanding progress on your Junkers my friend.What paint are you using?The brownish red primer is an interesting color.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette