What's on your workbench this February?

**clipper1801** · 02-01-2013 12:24

First of a new fleet coming together nicely . . .

Nacelles next . . .

Clipper adrift . . . gotta keep those pesky U-boats under control . . .

**Jager** · 02-01-2013 12:41

Pictures to follow, but the big news is I found my workbench, and a path to it. That took most of a day!
Now I'm prepping and painting some Shapeways 2 seaters for Contact Patrols at Origins. After that:Kettering Bugs!
Karl

**MoonSylver** · 02-01-2013 12:46

Does WoG NON-model projects count?

(BTW I LOVE the Zepplins. SOMEDAY I may take a go...after more HUMBLE projects...)

**Archidamus** · 02-02-2013 00:05

Just received some Shapeways models (Fokker DII, Vickers Gunbus, AGO CII & Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter single seater) - so time to get the workbench up and running again

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-02-2013 00:19

Bristol Fighter just completing today, and then Albatros DII.
Rob.

**Zoe Brain** · 02-02-2013 00:47

Um... over 100 shapeways models....

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 02-02-2013 00:57

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Um... over 100 shapeways models....

Good luck with that Zoe!

My own bench is somewhat less intimidating, I hit it hard in December and January churning out 30 odd WGS aircraft. I now have four Shapeways (2 WGS Glenn Martin 167F bombers and 2 WGF Airco DH.5 fighters), five AIM (all WGS - 3 Dauntless dive bombers and 2 Tupolev SB-2 bombers) and three Skytrex (all WGF - BE2c, Albatros D.II and Nieuport N.11).

But I am afraid its back to work for me in two days. I have just found out I have two major jobs waiting for me, so I don't imagine I'll have much painting time.

**Biggles downunder** · 02-02-2013 01:51

Er... the same as for December

**Doug** · 02-02-2013 04:34

Taken a break from aircraft as I have about 9 aircraft from AIM to do, so for a change I am working on WW1 6mm terrain models and 6mm WW2 flak guns just got in a load of models from Scotia Grendel.

**Womble** · 02-02-2013 11:51

Originally Posted by Biggles downunder

Er... the same as for December

Me too, still two camels and three Aviatik Bergs almost done, but I've also started a Junkers j1, six Phalz.d.xiis, two Fe2bs, an Aviatik C.I and an Albatros C.vii. I really need to finish some soon as I'm running out of space.

I like the look of that balloon Clipper!

Ian

**Watchdog** · 02-02-2013 15:29

I am just about to finish decaling a Skytrex Aviatik Berg D.I, with two more waiting for assembly.

The central struts of that model have almost driven me nuts.

**Grey Knight** · 02-02-2013 19:10

Just placed an order with shapeways for a DVII,sop tripe,pup,dolphin and a Alb 2 seater in wsf and polished (testing the waters).fingers crossed

**Beer&pretzels** · 02-02-2013 20:05

Maybe I might finish up the Nieuport 17 's that have been in the basement since September.

**clipper1801** · 02-02-2013 20:35

Me too! Thanks to Zoe my 14 Nieuports will get new colors this month too! Might have to order a few more just to make it worth my while . . .

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-03-2013 00:47

Originally Posted by Watchdog

The central struts of that model have almost driven me nuts.

That is where you went wrong Jan. You should have started from a position of strength like I did.
If you are already nuts, there is nowhere to go from there except a bottle.
Seriously, apart from the undercart of the Hansa Brandenburg, I found this the most awkward strutting that I have come up against.
Rob.

**Nightbomber** · 02-03-2013 00:59

Two Bristols waiting for British decals, several Nexus Bf 109s to be repainted in 1939 scheme and some Shapeways models (PZL P 11s, I-16s and Oeffags) in delivery.

**Baron Rolf** · 02-03-2013 01:38

On my to do list is Wulfram's Dr.I which is in the painting stage , recently I was bought a Revell Micro Machines Dr.I which needs resizing to 1/144th scale to become another pilot for Jasta 11 , then five Fokker D.VII's so once I've got three or four completed then as a reward I'll buy myself two Nieuport 11's and a Rumpler to fly along side my Nexus version.

**Diamondback** · 02-03-2013 02:23

Have to be WGF/WGS-related? If not, just started a pair of 1/700 C-5's (one opened up for cargo-load, the other buttoned up to fly)... now I need a couple Super Stallions to go with 'em (one flight ready, other rearranged for stuffing up a trash-hauler's hold), and a Pave Low in the same scale to use as a master for casting noses.

**Oberst Hajj** · 02-03-2013 08:48

Fabulous February Fokkers

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**BobP** · 02-03-2013 10:56

Jasta 18 planes? Can't wait to see the finished product.

**csadn** · 02-03-2013 12:54

*I* don't have anything; however, I confess I have Given Clipper Ideas....

**Watchdog** · 02-03-2013 13:58

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

That is where you went wrong Jan. You should have started from a position of strength like I did.
If you are already nuts, there is nowhere to go from there except a bottle.
Seriously, apart from the undercart of the Hansa Brandenburg, I found this the most awkward strutting that I have come up against.
Rob.

Did you mention a bottle? Time for a really good one in the bar: http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...l=1#post196275

**richard m schwab** · 02-03-2013 14:09

I am late in posting these. They flew for the first time on the 2nd. I Barely finished two Minicraft DC-3/C-47 for a convention this weekend! That Oscar was getting too friendly!

Rich

**Jager** · 02-03-2013 14:18

Originally Posted by csadn

*I* don't have anything; however, I confess I have Given Clipper Ideas....

So your saying you're an enabler

Karl

**Doug** · 02-03-2013 14:22

Nice models Richard

Heer Oberst you have given me some ideas for a DR1 repaint

**Oberst Hajj** · 02-04-2013 06:53

Originally Posted by BobP

Jasta 18 planes? Can't wait to see the finished product.

Yep, Jasta 18... so yummy looking and very easy to paint with an airbrush!!

Originally Posted by Doug

Nice models Richard

Heer Oberst you have given me some ideas for a DR1 repaint

I've got Ruben's D.VII in that trio, but I'll most likely do his Dr.I as well.

**john snelling** · 02-04-2013 07:54

Just finished 2 Albatros D.IIIs for Flik 55. Feb is Naval Camels and Russian MSs and bomber.

**144sram** · 02-04-2013 11:14

I make for it in February

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**jbmacek** · 02-04-2013 11:19

That's cool.

As for me, I'll have a new box of Shapeways stuff sitting on the doorstep when I get home, so it'll be interesting to see what I'll be working on next.

**csadn** · 02-04-2013 13:42

Originally Posted by Jager

So your saying you're an enabler :hmm:

More like Jason Lee's character in _Dogma_ -- all I do is provide Ideas, and let the weaknesses of other do the rest....

>;)

**jbmacek** · 02-04-2013 14:17

Well, there's this from the other day...

Since that was taken I have finished the two D.IIs and the Sopwith Tripe. But I have added...

and...

**Jager** · 02-04-2013 15:24

Originally Posted by csadn

More like Jason Lee's character in _Dogma_ -- all I do is provide Ideas, and let the weaknesses of other do the rest....

>

Ahh, I get it. Good movie too!
Karl

**clipper1801** · 02-11-2013 14:48

Just finished blocking out a few LTA's! See Clipper's elves are back in full production . . .

As well as round 2 of the North Sea series

. . . running out of hydrogen . . . (gas shortage?)

**csadn** · 02-12-2013 15:08

Originally Posted by clipper1801

(gas shortage?)

Around here? You jest. :)

**clipper1801** · 02-12-2013 16:28

Just don't light a match!

**Timmo UK** · 02-13-2013 10:14

Waiting for some Valom Sopwith Pups to arrive then I expect to start on those.

**clipper1801** · 02-17-2013 21:23

The Graf gets silked!

Been a long time since I covered a model in silk, especially a compound curved one! But I got it done all in one piece! First coat of nitrate dope, five to go! Gotta get this one off the bench so I can get to some WOW!

Also forgot how the fumes are so strong . . .

**clipper1801** · 02-17-2013 21:23

The Graf gets silked!

Been a long time since I covered a model in silk, especially a compound curved one! But I got it done all in one piece! First coat of nitrate dope, five to go! Gotta get this one off the bench so I can get to some WOW!

Also forgot how the fumes are so strong . . .

**MadMike** · 02-17-2013 22:29

Originally Posted by clipper1801

The Graf gets silked!

Wow that's first class old school modelling, congrats !

Also forgot how the fumes are so strong . . .

LOL,

**Whiskysierra** · 02-18-2013 04:08

I love the old fabric covered Graf.
I just got my pair of 1:200 Zvezda Li-2s for conversion to RAAF DC3s. I'm pleasantry surprised at how well they fit together, better that some 1:48 kits Ive had.

**Grey Knight** · 02-18-2013 04:39

That's great Clipper.

**jbmacek** · 02-18-2013 04:57

Wow, that's fantastic. Ironically, it reminds me of the hot air balloon my team made in Flight Science class in high school. While letting out the tether, the reel jammed, and the balloon pulled a Hindenburg on us. Tragic, yet amusing. Hopefully this baby will not come to such a bitter end. Though... in the grand scheme of things, when time comes to get rid of this kind of stuff, fire can be a good choice. That's what I did to my Dr.I wing cross-section. I held on to that thing for 25 years, and then one day, instead of throwing in the trash, I lit her up. Sad, to see it go, but it seemed more apropos than the garbage heap.

And me... I'm drinking Italian roast coffee and putting the finishing touches on a HD.1, then decals. I have some spare Fulco Ruffo di Calabria, so it's going to get a skull and crossbones.

In my spare time... for "1919" there's a SSW D.VI... http://www.shapeways.com/model/929931

**Guntruck** · 02-18-2013 05:06

January's painting programme went to rats**t early on, so the February programme will look suspiciously like January's - loads of BoB German stuff. Actually managed to do more yesterday than I did in the whole of the previous month....

**seagull** · 02-18-2013 07:25

On my work space I have 3 Bristol Fighters, 2 DR1s (one broken in half), aRumpler C1, a DVII and an LVG CV. Only the last two are primed, the others are awaiting the preparation treatment.

If I don't get them done by Thursday evening they'll probably still be on the work space come April.

However I do feel inspired by all the magnificent work displayed by the members of this forum.

Cheers
Chris

**Beer&pretzels** · 02-18-2013 09:18

My Nieuport 17's turned out OK so I just ordered a couple of Shapeways' Handley Page 400's and a Vickers Gunbus. With the announcement by Ares about the new Series 6 planes I need a few more Hanriot HD's to keep Mssr. Coppens company and could probably use a few Nieuport 11's. Get them next month.

**Watchdog** · 02-18-2013 11:53

Since my Aviatik Berg D.I has been finished and game tested already, I moved to repainting three more Albatros D.III's.

I plan to field them as a kette from Flik 61J, composed of these three planes, or at least the closest match I can produce. Yeah, I know, these are the .153 series Oeffags without the usual Albatros D.III nose, unlike my Voss and Hautzmayer planes, but I like the paint scheme very much:

Oblt.i.d.R. Ernst Strohschneider

Lt.i.d.R. Otto Schrimpl

Lt. Franz Gräser

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-18-2013 12:08

I keep looking at my Reviresco DIIIs yet to start and keep wondering if I can convert them into Oeffags with the engine cover on.
I may follow your lead Jan.
Rob.

**Watchdog** · 02-18-2013 12:34

Rob, I would love to see more Albatros birds roaming the skies. They are so beautiful!

By the way, I bought some nail stickers with flowers to use them on my airplanes, such as the one flown by Lt.i.d.R. Otto Schrimpl shown above. The nail stickers seem to work just fine and are easier to work with than your common decals, although one must not forget to apply varnish over them.

**HTRAINo** · 02-18-2013 12:38

Finished this earlier in the month

Robert Little - Sopwith Tripe

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Couldn't wait (I had seen somewhere Andrea was choosing this as one of the paint schemes). Nothing much else on my bench apart from some 'Medieval' longbow arrows, or maybe the last one of these...