HANNOVER CL.II
These are a few pics of my WingNut Wings Hannover Cl.II 13274/17 ‘white4’ of Schlasta 25 in 1918.
The fuselage and centre section lozenges were painted on the original so, in keeping with the theme, I painted them myself with hand cut masks, (which I made by enlarging the marking profile in the instructions on a copier and placing that under a glass plate and transferring to Tamiya tape), then using the WNW recommended colour mixes (only 10, no worries!)
The fabric print lozenges on the wings and elevators are the lovely Aviattic 5 colour faded sets.
All the wood, including the prop, is done with oil paint streaked over an acrylic base.
The guns and turnbuckles are from GasPatch and the rigging is Maxima Chameleon 2lb monofilament.
9 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Tom Cleaver said on September 9, 2018
Really stunning work. It’s interesting how a WNW model seems to make modeler go “above and beyond.” That said, if there’s a decal out there for the fuselage, let me at it! 🙂
stephen leslie said on September 9, 2018
No decals, I’m sorry to say.
Every aircraft’s fuselage was handpainted and hence different so decals would be useless.
Rob Pollock said on September 9, 2018
Great subject, Stephen. Excellent work!
david leigh-smith said on September 9, 2018
Above and beyond, indeed. Prodigious work, the concentration and patience levels must have been a severe test, and one you clearly aced. Quite brilliant.
Pedro L. Rocha said on September 9, 2018
What a fantastic model! I can only admire in awe the perfect finish and details of this Hannover. Just how long did it take you to paint the fuselage losangles? Congrats, it’s a winner
stephen leslie said on September 9, 2018
I Lost count of time mate.
A number of attempts though.
Phil Steele said on September 9, 2018
Great work !!! (looks familiar some how)
Tom Bebout said on September 9, 2018
Excellent work Stephen, and what a great paint job to boot. Just wow.
gary sausmikat said on September 9, 2018
Well done, Stephen, well done.
bob mack said on September 9, 2018
fantastic finish Phil…i’m in awe
James B Robinson said on September 9, 2018
Something tells me you are very please with this one, as well you should be. Outstanding work!
Craig Abrahamson said on September 9, 2018
Outstanding accomplishment with this, sir….well done indeed.
Paul Mahoney said on September 9, 2018
wow… just wow…. awesome job on the painting of that fuselage. heck, awesome job on the whole package. really like this one
John Healy said on September 9, 2018
Nice work. I’ve got that one in the stash and will be referring to yours when I build it. Thanks for sharing.
Igor Prosen said on September 9, 2018
Excellent work. I wish, there would be a decent model of this plane in 1:48 scale.
Paul Barber said on September 9, 2018
It has all been said – the build is just brilliant all over – but the fuselage painting is magnificent!
Greg Kittinger said on September 10, 2018
That is definitely eye candy for the modeler’s soul! Wonderfully finished and detailed. An excellent build.