Rumpler C.IV Scarab

[jknaus]

Okay I have started my next one. A Rumpler C.IV by Wing Nut Wings.

And this plane.

Pictures tomorrow I hope, the wood is all applied and now some fine painting and assembly when dry.

James

 

[scorpr2]

 

[SA Dave]

Its got a bug on the side :woohoo: I like that Good people dont shoot one also

 

[sharkman]

I like both versions but why does a german plane have english writing on it? Other than the obvious which I just thought of as I typed this, so the enemy can read it!

Should be good James!

 

[jknaus]

Okay here is what I have managed to accomplish. Got the wood done and it isnt too bad. Woke up saw the fresh layer of snow and went to the shop to do some more. Got the instruments painted and then the decals on. If anyone else does this model I highly recommend you separate the instrument cluster decals and apply separately. I didnt until too late and I am not pleased with how they came out. It is very difficult to position a decal over 6 or more areas at once especially as they have protrusions you have to line up holes to. But its on. From now on I separate and apply.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Great start James!

 

[phantom II]

Good start.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[scorpr2]

Lookin' good!!!

 

[nerdling]

Looks good James. What did you use for the wood.

 

[jknaus]

Thanks guys. appreciate it.
Ryan I painted the cloth colour I was going to use, Buff in this case. Then the "wood" parts had Burnt Umber oil paint applied. Then I just dry brushed the excess off, wiping the brush on paper towel after ever couple of strokes. I did this until I got to the darkness I wanted. On the floor I dry-brushed different directions for each section of floor. Always go one direction. So far it has worked for me.
James

 

[jknaus]

Everything just sitting in place. I noticed the bomb nay doors are kind of slopped on the sides, but the bomb rack should hide this anyways. Still working on the pit and the seat has a vallejo Saddle Leather base. Will use oil paints to liven it up. Still have some touch ups and some detailing to do then some weathering.

Fun fact. These birds could loiter at 20K feet for around 5 hours. The Pilot and observer wore electrically heated suits. It could carry a big camera or a big wireless set.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Can't imagine those things staying up that long, could flak hit that high back then?

 

[phantom II]

I like the wood effect James . Came out really nice .

Did this bird also have Oxygen ? That seems like a along time at 20 K.

Cheers , Christian B)

 

[jknaus]

Yes they did. From what I read it burned their throats though.
James

 

[jknaus]

Can't imagine those things staying up that long, could flak hit that high back then?

Good question. Fighters couldnt get to them till late in the war though.
James

 

[MrT]

Looks good so far James!

Terry

 

[SA Dave]

Go baby

 

[jknaus]

Plugging away. Chair done and more cockpit work. Slow but sure.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Hey James, that green/grey color, is there a RLM color that matches?

 

[phantom II]

Love that cockpit James

Cheers, Christian B)