The word 'lozenge' is used for a symbol in the Navigation Display in modern aviation. I find your video very well done and of course the scale model too!
Just discovered your channel and I’m hoping that you’ll pick up where you left off and post more videos! Your skills are amazing but more importantly, you do a great job of demonstrating them and illustrating your techniques. This and the professional quality of your videos makes them such a pleasure to watch. Please come back!
Just discovered your channel. Your work is excellent, but what really impressed me was your clear and engaging explanations of what, why and how you did everything. Getting the bug for WWI aircraft again, though due to space limitations they'll have to be 1/48. Oh yes, subbed and looking forward to your next video.
Hey Marcel, thanks a lot. New video is in the making but unfortunately I have a lot going on with my day job currently, so it might still take some time
Your work is of a level I can only dream of ever reaching, how wonderful! The only bit of feedback I may have is about your music choice: I binged all your older videos and I personally think the song you use is perhaps a bit too noticeable, which gets even more noticeable when you see a few in a row. Perhaps you could switch up the music choice? I really love your vids, so please don't take this as negative feedback, just something that you may want to look into in the future :)
Interestingly the term "lozenge" was not used during the war. Apparently it originated in some modelling publications in the 1960s. The contemporary name was "harlequin".
Thanks Forrest. It's indeed sad that WNW went out of business but I can only recommend Copper State Models, they deliver the same quality in any aspect except for catalogue size but they are continuously working on that one.
Nice engine ! I have to get those taurus details for next project. I build my own sparks plug for my current Pfalz. Easy to do but long ! Having used the same decals they work quite better on a gloss coat as you did Really nice video again !
Your work is truly inspiring. I watched all of your videos. The engine builds are my favourite. I really like working with engines. I've learnt a lot, and I'm going to use these new techniques in my future builds on my channel. So keep goin; I'm waiting for your next video. ...and, of course, you have a new subscriber... 🙂
Udet once said, "Without flight, there is no life". And indeed, a flyboy is all he was. He didn't care for the politics or the mundane. It is almost ironic that his life of glamour would end up where he feared the most, a desk. Some would call it fate, others might call it karma. One has to wonder if, in the end, he realized that what he should've done was leave it all behind, forgetting his past as a flyer and return to the home he had remembered so fondly. The past most only knew as "Lo!", who he was adamant be etched on every single plane he flew. If it isn't fitting that the daredevil flyboy who lost his heart in the skies of Europe, lose his life in the endless torment of politics and bureaucracy, then I don't know what is. I must humbly request that you add "Du Doch Nicht!", out of respect. A small change, but I'm sure it would mean a lot to him if he were around. I'm begging you!!! The boy who felt - and seemingly was - invincible to his enemies, but not to himself. Danke schön!
Thanks for the interesting extra information. I really appreciate that you care about the political, ethical - or simply personal - context of the modelling.
Just discovered your videos and this is the first one that I've seen, it's fantastic. Will certainly watch the rest of the series and I've subscribed to your channel. Just one comment, why did you completely obscure the lozenge patton with red paint, there must have been a reason?
Hi Tony, thanks for your kind words. I actually didn't obscure the lozenge, it still shines through. This is to simulate the field applied red painting that was done on the factory delivered lozenge scheme.
@TheAlleyman Many thanks for your reply, it was much appreciated. I didn't realise that the original lozenge pattern still showed through and that you were only creating what was originally done.
One argument that I got into Wingnut Wings that was never resolved (they got entrenched and defensive and that was that) is that they did not provide the empty cartridge trays for the Machine guns. These can be obtained after market now but I think are a necessity for DVII's and DR 1's in 1/32nd scale as they are visible from the outside.
This is my first time watching one of your videos and you have picked up another subscriber! I really enjoyed your honesty when using extremely fine drill bits. Carbide has no play before it breaks. I have broken many myself over the years.
In my experience your much better off using a rotary tool with micro drill bits because they are so fragile. I've had them break just from my pulse and the rotary tool helps keep you from putting to much pressure on one side and gives you a much more stable grip.
Hi Jonathan, Happy you took something from the video even if it's just a cringe-inducing pronunciation 😅 but seriously, thanks for your feedback and happy modelling!
Another amazing video. I can’t say enough nice things about the video quality, your sense of humour and particularly your builds. Your attention to detail is mind blowing. I just wish the video was 2 hrs long. I can’t get enough of it.
There's 'good', 'really good', 'excellent' and your work appears to be 'remarkable'. I have not been one to make a WWI aircraft, but after seeing this, I may want to take a shot at it. Actually, at my age and the aircraft in my stash, I may not make it. But maybe I will have to rearrange my priorities. Beautiful work and thanks for the tips.
Very nice, you are building to an exceptional standard! I´m quite happy I stumbled into your channel (at the first part of this build) as your videos are a real joy to watch. Not to talk about the fact that they are quite educational too. Liebe Grüsse aus dem Salzburger Land ;)
'Lozenge' refers to the shape of most boiled sweets, or lozenges. Not sure how it became applied to this pattern because it's not really accurate (it refers to rectangular with smooth curved edges, generally - easy on the mouth & tongue). Stunning craft skills by the way.
Thanks a lot. So from what I read (obviously I'm no authority on the field of this word 😅) it also describes the geometric form used in the camouflage.
@@TheAlleyman - roger that. The closest I can think of, is old-style British sweets/lozenges, Victory-V's, which used to be very good until the EU mucked it up by requiring the removal of the chloroform & ether. 5 of those in one go & hot tea.... The good old days. Cheers.
@@TheAlleyman Buntfarbenaufdruck - Bright Color Print To be honest when I was interested in the subject 10-15 years ago, I also thought that Lozange was the German word. However Bunt Farben Aufdruck is about as German as it can get!
In Denver Colorado USA at the wings over the Rockies Air museum they have artifacts from world war German aircraft and there's examples of this camouflage in the case in color out of the sunlight so it doesn't have UV damage. If you travel here or live here it's worth looking at.
@@TheAlleymanand if anybody viewing your video catches it's worth seeing about flying suits machine guns all the stuff the guys used and parts of the aircraft rudders and some of the cloth. A lot of old pics too
Just found your channel, and thoroughly enjoyed both of the WNW Fokker videos. Looking forward to now watching your Nieuport XVII series, as well as anything else you put up here. I really like your explanations of what you are doing, as well as the subtle humor spread throughout the video. Bravo!
Thanks Steve, I never gave too much thought on the music as I just wanted something in the background that doesn't annoy anyone nor draw too much attention from the image
How is this channel still so underated? You deserve a shout-out from one of the bigger modeling RU-vidrs, cuase damn is your work and video production amazing.
Thanks a lot, that's really encouraging to hear. To be fair, LPJ models gave me a shout out after my second video already and it helped the channel quite a lot. Otherwise, well, it's a relatively new channel and I don't publish that much and therefore I am quite happy with the reception so far. Also WW1 is still kind of a niche compared to more popular subjects like Tanks or Jets.
Wahnsinn, and very inspiring! By the way "lozenge" means "hustenbonbon"... hahahahaha Excellent command of the English language BTW! And also most excellent narration. I'm really enjoying this!
@@TheAlleyman Overlaying the fuselage lozenge pattern (I mean low-zen-gay)😉 with red is brilliant. I never would have thought of that, and perhaps I will try try that technique some day on one of my DVII kits.
Goodness. You take detail to a whole new level. Just within the first five minutes, I have learned a lot - including to stay clear of larger scales that require that much detail - lol. I saw a comment on your music choice. Another compliment. It is not intrusive over your speech nor annoying, yet not boring either. Nice job!
Thanks mate. Yes the large scale planes can be a handful (see my current hiatus). On the other hand, the 1/32 WW1 planes are not much larger than an 1/48 WW2 fighter.
In the movie the Blue Max the pilot Bruno stucco was flying a plane known as a falx and he said it was out of date even for that time.... Has anyone ever done a model of that airplane I'm just wondering.....
What a great treasure chest of outstanding modeling projects. Thanks for the obvious effort you put into such professional "productions" I'm certainly looking forward to future episodes where I can learn more, and as important, get to admire your skill.. Not to be taken as a complaint: I find the in-and-out background "music" distracting from your wonderfully crafted narration and sly humor.
Hey, thanks a lot for your appreciation and the constructive feedback. I'm still looking for a perfect way to handle the music in scenes where I don't talk. I tried with just no sound but it appeared weird to me 😅 it will remain like this in the last video of this series for consistency but I have a few ideas in mind for upcoming projects.
I have An Albatros D.III and an SE.5a Hispano Suiza in my little stash. Now I've never built an aircraft from WW1, all I have done is WW2 armour and warbirds. I'm a little apprehensive about the rigging, are there many do's and don'ts when it comes to rigging? and what are they? I want to get on and start them but honestly this is making me back off from them. Love your build, great stuff it really is.
@@dandy193 thanks a lot. You can skip the turnbuckles and use elastic strings for rigging, it's a bit more convenient than the fishing line. Also, fix one side of the rigging while the wings are not attached to minimize fiddling work
I totally understand the Lozenge thing . For 50 years I thought George was pronounced , JEE OR J . Then I had a thought , it may be a Russian name . So it might be pronounced GEE OR GEE .
Absolutly gorgeous! It's not modeling, it's jewelry! 6:29 To avoid breaking the drills it might be convenient to use a Dremel like drill press(Ständerbohrmaschine/Säulenbohrmaschine)while turning the mandrel by hand. You can even make one yourself! : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zh95WSOrilk.html
Thanks a lot! I actually thought about getting one of those. I'm not sure it will work with the delicate 0.1mm drill bit there are plenty of other cases where it could be handy. Will check out the DIY video you sent
Love the model (I have an early D.VII in my collection), nice details and weathering. I have a suggestion about the quality of your paintjob; detail airbrushes (0.15mm - 0.6mm) have a spraypattern of about 50% overspray (the orangepeel effect you are complaining about), witch makes them completely unsuitable for large surfaces. Using a spraygun (witch has a spraypattern with as little overspray as possible) fixes this problem completely. I can recommend investing in a spraygun to any modeller, especially on larger models like the 1/32 WnW kits.
@@PanzerChicken69 oh I see what you mean. I was referring to a few paint spots here and there as I didn't pay to much attention on tat coat. But there's no orange peel (which I would need have to address before bringing the decals on)
@@TheAlleyman Ok, fair enough :) I often questioned myself if the orangepeel I see in many (if not most) video's of other modellers is really there or its just something the camera has mistakenly shown or exaggerated. Anyways, it has been something I have been dealing with in the past, that I have overcome by using a spraygun on all larger surfaces. Hope I didn't offend you :) I was only trying to share some knowledge. Your model looks great and I subbed myself to your channel. Can't wait to see you finnish it!
Tolles Video 👍🏻 Mach weiter so. Vielleicht hätte dir das Video von scale a ton bei seiner Fokker geholfen. Der hatte in Sachen Zusammenbau einige Tips. Bei meiner Fokker hat es geholfen ohne die grossen Gaps.
Danke Dominik :) das Video von scale-a-ton kenne ich. Ich kann mir die große Lücke bis heute nicht erklären zumal alle Anbauteile nach wie vor passen und auch das Decal perfekt gepasst hat. Keine Ahnung was da schief gegangen ist 😅
I haven't seen the new NASM interior yet though I walk by the building every week. I do remember when the WW1 hall opened. Friends with the designer, she managed to cram a bunch of aircraft in there.
@@TheAlleyman The workshop dio is pretty cool. There was a mannequin of the head designer (very Hungarian) working on fabric and a soldier is requesting her hair for the war effort. LOL.
Hi Mike here from NZ , have a Wingnut wings Junkers J.1 new kit seeing if your after a new model to build sometime. If so happy to post it a gift for such a great channel
Wow, this is insanely generous but I can't accept knowing what they sell for and the cost of shipping to Europe. But don't worry, I have still some WNW kits in my stash to feature here. Thanks so much for your gesture!
Hi, I am watching again your videos, really high quality scale modelling. Hope to see more of your content as I am currently making a meng fokker dr.I, and I find your work very inspiring
