Wingnut Wings Rumpler C.VI Late.
Here is my latest Wingnut Wings model. Not much needs to be said about these kist as they are literally the nicest kits you could ever imagine constructing.
Additions:
Gas Patch turnbuckles/brass tube ends.
EZ Line rigging
Masking tape to depict the intake manifold heat protection.
Aviatic Lozenge decal.
Uschi Woodgrain decal.
Master Barrels machine gun.
I wanted to capture the contrasting wood, wire, leather and fabric components of the model hence the harsh lighting taken in direct sunlight. I hope it looks real enough this way.
22 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Jack Mugan said on August 11, 2015
Beautifully done Eric.
Mike Grant said on August 11, 2015
Just superb Eric, you've simulated the various materials perfectly – the polished wood, chipped metal, mud-stained fabric etc. The more I look at your detail photos, the more I see 🙂 How do the turnbuckles attach to the wires?
Rob Pollock said on August 11, 2015
Looks like it might be the method where a tiny piece of metal tube is slid up (loose) along the rigging line, the line is then secured to the eyelet and the tub slid down over the eyelet to make a neat cover. It's more 'traditional' than Gas Patch or Bobs Buckles, but it works nicely. A guy in our club just did a WnW Roland this way.
Phil Steele said on August 11, 2015
I'm gobsmacked !
Ralph Clements said on August 11, 2015
That is one beautiful model!
Matija Lisec said on August 11, 2015
Love it!
Milan D. said on August 11, 2015
Simply perfect!
P.k said on August 11, 2015
very very nice build!
Like..
My WNW Pfalz III still waiting.
P.k
Rob Pollock said on August 11, 2015
A beautiful model of a graceful looking machine.
Mike Maynard said on August 11, 2015
Quit posting beautiful models like this, you're ruining the hobby for the rest of us!
Craig Abrahamson said on August 11, 2015
Impressive workmanship, sir...definitely outta my league.
Greg Kittinger said on August 11, 2015
Wow...what a beautiful piece of modeling! Nice kit or not, it takes impressive skills to achieve that kind of results!
Brent Thomas Simpson said on August 11, 2015
I've been lucky to see this in person, beautifull workmanship!
Eric used gaspatch turnbuckles I believe
Maxim Bylkin said on August 11, 2015
M-m-m, looks great!
Bernd Müller said on August 11, 2015
Looks like a real one, awesome !
Stephen W Towle said on August 11, 2015
OH boy where not even in the middle of the month of August ...usually the Dog days of modeling and It's like falling into the "Land of the Giants". In modeling that is. Eric, a very strong piece of work that photographs well and is worthy of being in a museum and on the cover of a magazine. This month the Judges will have to sharpen the pencils and have to keep their cool. Yet another strong candidate for "Model of the Month." We still have another 20 days ...
Eric,thank you for sharing.
Two thumbs up.
Erich Goldbach said on August 11, 2015
Really a stunning looking model Eric. Thanks for posting it.
Robert Joseph Cookson said on August 11, 2015
I've not seen many better finishes on a WW kit. Brilliant effort. Just beautifully done.
Tom Cleaver said on August 11, 2015
Really really really excellent! Those B&W photos make it look real.
Eric Galliers said on August 11, 2015
Thanks guys.
To answer Mike, I used Gaspatch turnbuckles for the bottom wings and small brass tubing that I cut to length for the top wings, which were anchored by the excellent gas patch anchors.
Eric.
Bill Koppos said on August 11, 2015
Un-Bee-leev-able. A masterpiece, front to back. I quit.
As far as I know, nobody has won best of the month back-to-back. This might very well do it.
Paul van Acker said on August 12, 2015
That's a work of art. Beautiful.
Robert Aspinall said on August 13, 2015
Great build.
Gary Brantley said on August 14, 2015
Incredible! Skills beyond my imagining, yes, a master-work for sure!