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Hello all,
Well, I wasn't originally going to show this build on Modelspace and I've already said why elsewhere, but Mick (aka Mogwai) has accepted my challenge to build his Wingnut Wings 1:32 AMC DH.2 kit on the forum (which I'd love to see), if I reciprocated by showing this one on the forum, so here goes!
I have had this kit in my stash for about 6 months now and I've been trying not to scratch a constant itch that demands I build it …. but now I have to give in …. as it's driving me mad! These WnW kits are sheer quality, with some beautifully moulded parts, loads and loads of detail and a superb instruction booklet to ease construction. As soon as you open the box and see one in the flesh, you just know that you've bought a quality kit and regardless of the higher bracket prices that they demand, these kits are definitely worth every penny - money well spent!
I normally like to scratch-build bits and super-detail my models (it's just a habit I have) but this kit will be built mostly OOB with no added detail other than maybe some ignition leads on the engine which don't appear to be included. To be honest it doesn't need anything else!
Kit and contents in the photos below:
This is the scheme I will be using in my build, which is the same as the box art:
Thanks for looking in on my build, all comments and criticisms welcomed!
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Hello all,
Well enough of 'talking the talk' …. it's time to 'walk the walk' as they say! First update for this build is below.
The first section in the kit instructions deals, as always with aircraft kits, with the construction of the cockpit. Further cockpit construction follows in section two. Here we are dealing with the floor, seat, fuel tank and various other fixtures and fittings that attach to the floor. In this build I will not be showing photos of the parts used and their preparation, just the painted and finished sections. In the first photo below I have shown the floor before it is fitted to the rest, just to illustrate the woodgrain that I hand painted and which I am very happy with!
The photos above show completion of stage 1 but I decided to build and paint the instrument panel and pilot's machine gun to give me a head start on section 2 of the build. As a single plastic part the IP moulding is superb and with some careful painting it turned out very nice indeed! Photos below with the obligatory penny shot for scale purposes:
I added the unprepped cockpit side frames to get an idea of what this will look like with the IP in it's final position:
That's it for this update, next one will see the side frames finished and secured in place along with the rear gunner/observer's position completed and seat belts added. I'm enjoying this build, these 'Wingnut Wings' really are a step above the rest in my opinion!
Thanks for looking, all comments and criticisms welcomed.
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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That's an incredible start you've made there. The paint work is amazing. I too have one of these kits peeping at me on a nearby shelf. I'm frequently tempted to move in on it too. I'll be watching with keen interest to see how this one goes. Roy.  
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roymattblack wrote:That's an incredible start you've made there. The paint work is amazing. I too have one of these kits peeping at me on a nearby shelf. I'm frequently tempted to move in on it too. I'll be watching with keen interest to see how this one goes. Roy.
Thanks Roy, really appreciate your comments. You should build it mate, they are amazing quality and beautifully detailed straight out of the box. Would be nice to see a few more aviation builds on here and could be a nice change for you if you fancy a break from your cars - which are excellent by the way!
Which Wingnut Wings kit do you have Roy? The same as this Bristol or something different?
Thanks for watching,  
KevPer Ardua Ad Astra
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Very nicely done Kev I must admit I would not like to sit on top of the fuel tank in a wicker chair. Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Nice start Kev. Glad you are showing this build, I have a couple of these kits myself. Excellent painting, a true eye for detail.  Mark
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Hello Kev. Mine is the Sopwith 'Ships Camel'... I must admit I do open the box and look at it quite often... 
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Hi superb start your detail painting is first class ,I'd be happy if mine turned out half as good,will enjoy following your journey to completion of this superb kit.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
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Great start Kev, one I will definitely be following with interest. By the way, your photos load first time every time, so maybe that’s a format we all should follow  Regards Gray
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Hi Kev, off to a great start and will be following with a great deal of interest.... .. As you know, my passion is with period ships but unfortunately will not be doing any more after I've finished the Vasa. I have one of these Wingnut kits, the Sopwith Triplane but, I've never built anything in plastic so need to pluck up the courage to make a start with this one. Following your build may just give me the inspiration needed to do the Triplane when the Vasa is finished.... Am sure I'll learn a lot following your build... Good luck with it..... Regards Alan
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Thanks for your interest and great comments guys, always appreciated!
@ Martyn - Yeah! I had exactly the same thoughts when I was building that part of the cockpit. With these old biplanes being constructed of mostly wood and canvas any projectile that hit this area would go straight through the outer skin and into the fuel tank. Kabbooom!! The pilot would be engulfed in flames, flying without wings … and dead!!
@ Roy - The WnW 'Ships' Camel is a nice kit, one of several Camel variants that they've produced. I seem to remember that there is also another Camel on it's way in their future releases! I intend to build one of their Camels at some point so I'd be interested to see your build diary if you were to build your kit sometime soon?
@ Gray - Yeah, I noticed that they are loading straight up too. I think it's because I've stopped using the Modelspace 'Attach files' facility and instead have been using 'Imgur' to store my photos as well as on my PC, then by writing my diary updates in a 'Word' document, I can just get written [img] codes also known as 'BB' codes generated for each photo by Imgur, which I then just copy and insert into my word document where I want any photos. It also allows me to write text between my photos which isn't possible with the Modelspace system. Those codes are a direct link to my account on Imgur and load automatically as you open my posts?
@ Alan - Sorry to hear that you won't be building any more of your fabulous period ship kits and I won't ask why, but glad to hear that you are thinking of building your WnW Sopwith Triplane, I would like to see that one sir! The only thing I would say is if you've never built a plastic aircraft kit, I wouldn't start with a complicated Triplane. May be better to buy a cheaper biplane kit or two to practice on first until you feel confident enough to tackle three wings! Just a thought maybe but if you want to build your triplane first then I'll be happy to answer any questions that you might have throughout the build?
Great to know that there's at least five more Wingnut Wings kits lurking amongst the forum members' stashes!
KevPer Ardua Ad Astra
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Thanks Kev but you should know me.... I don't go for easy, I prefer to be doing something that has a challenge about it....  .. For now its all research on techniques..... Regards Alan
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Yeah, I know what you mean Alan, I'm the same which is why I find it very difficult to build a kit straight OOB without adding loads of extra scratchbuilt bits. It seems to be more fun that way, though sometimes I wish I could just accept the challenge of NOT making it harder for myself! Lol!!
Enjoy the build when you start it mate and as I've said, if you need any help with techniques or whatever don't hesitate to ask?
Have fun.
KevPer Ardua Ad Astra
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Well what can I say.  Amazing, Cool, FAB etc, etc. A real class in putting a kit together with a stunning paint job and that`s only on the first stages. Bring on the rest I`m hooked. I have the Sopwith F1 Camel from this collection, but I fear it will be a totally out of the box build when it comes of the shelf, as my painting skills don`t get near this standard as never used anything other than standard model paints and scared to make a total mess of a superb kit. Will be following this with great interest. Love plane builds. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Kev superb work as always, enjoying learning from the master aircraft builder,look forward to your next update .cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Fab work Kev and very neat. Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Kev if i had only half your talent i would be tempted to have a go at mine looks fab! Regards Gray
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Fabulous work kev.I am so glad you decided to build it.A lot of people in USA are selling theirs on ebay because the prices have gone through the roof.
Carl
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