1/32 Wingnut Wings Rumpler C. VI

[Ericg]

Here is my latest model, depicted as it would have looked 97 years ago in World War One. Approx. 5 weeks construction time spaced over 2.5 years.

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.
 
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.
 
Overall/walkaround photos:
 


















Detail photos:











 









And the inspiration:

Real one



My one in black and white.

[Adam the Akrodude]

Outstanding Eric! The "realism" quotient is off the charts sir! Can't tell the model from the real thing.

How did you do that prop?

Cheers

Adam

[Ericg]

Hi Adam,

I painted the prop with a Tamiya Acrylic light wood colour and then sketched the laminations with a darker coloured pastel pencil, followed by outlining each lamination with a lead pencil, sealing it with a brush coat of future, then applied dark oil paint with a sponge for the woodgrain. I then gave it a clear orange/future mix coat to stain it and then 2 coats of fututre to seal it and give it depth.

Eric.

[tor lives]

That is just FRIGGEN AWESOME Capt Eric .
Is there no end to your modelling skills and talents???
Can you give us a run-down on how do rigging some time???
TOR

[RHB785]

Awsome Captain Eric! Just awsome! That is one superb model you have there. I wish I had your skills. I'm blown away by this one. Thank you for sharing with us.

Regards,
RHB.

[hrtpaul]

Very, very nice Eric as usual

[Wedgetail]

An absolutely beautifully finished work of art Eric.
Cheers
Wayne.

[uncle les]

Outstanding.