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Title: Junkers J-1
Post by: Jim on February 27, 2025, 06:49:23 PM
Submitted: The Junkers J-1 armored ground attack and infantry cooperation two-seater, in 1918 markings. I tried something new with this model, appropriating a technique borrowed from stick-and-tissue model-building: printing the fuselage lozenge markings on tissue paper and adhering them with washable glue-stick adhesive. It appears to have worked well, save for being a bit darker than I'd have preferred. I think I can address that next time in the image processing. One other innovation was the use of soft plastic 1/72-scale aftermarket figures for the pilot and gunner, courtesy of a product found on the internet: "Pilots of the First Wirld War" by Orion-Dark Dream Studios in Ukraine. 48 mostly related figures per box in 24 poses. Some slight alterations and painting needed, but generally satisfactory, and saves an awful lot offiddly hand-carving!
Herewith...
Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: J Luke on February 27, 2025, 08:51:41 PM
Very nice model, Jim. What is your technique for the ribbing on the wings and tail?
Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Jim on February 27, 2025, 10:25:53 PM
Painter's tape. Lots and lots of painter's tape, cut in strips about 1/16" wide and laid down parallel.
Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Boomerang on February 28, 2025, 08:24:11 PM
 A great model of an aircraft not modelled often.

 Good idea with lozenge printed on tissue.

 Well Done!

 Gordon
Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: Jim on February 28, 2025, 09:33:35 PM
Many thanks, fellows.
Title: Re: Junkers J-1
Post by: lastvautour on March 01, 2025, 09:36:52 AM
Another magnificent creation.

Lou