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Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« on: September 01, 2017, 09:13:04 PM »
I`ve decided to start the Caudron. The kit contains extra sprues with the floats and beeching trolleys along with trestles. They are great cause IMHO the floatplane looks a little bit peculiar without them on the ground.
 

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2017, 10:03:27 PM »
Great choice of subjects. I am looking forward to this one!
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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2017, 10:36:55 PM »
Can't wait to see what you do with this one Filip, it is a great kit and in your very skilled hands it will be a show stopper.

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2017, 01:05:20 AM »
Excellent choice, Filip!  I've been thinking about doing one of the Caudrons as my next build and I think you just pushed me over the edge!  Can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Bud
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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2017, 02:58:26 AM »
Another beauty in your very capable hands Filip.  Looking forward to your progress.

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2017, 06:27:35 AM »
I'm really looking forward to following and learning from your build on this, Filip. My hands are full at the moment, but there is a Hydravion in the stash and maybe one day ....

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2017, 04:04:33 AM »
This is going to be one to watch: I had no idea that this aircraft had been fitted with floats until CS produced their kit. A challenge but well within your capabilities - another masterpiece is on the way.

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2017, 10:15:56 PM »
Hello!
I`ve started painting the wood grain bits of the nacelle. I`ve used  XF55 as a base and artistic oils varnished with  Clear Orange. I think I`ll try to work some more on these parts to get a more refined result.
 




I`ve also glued the Le Rhône 9C engines. I`ve just added the push-rods and the wires. After seeing the pics I think they require some touch ups.
I`ve tested the Chrome Silver for the first time  ;)





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Filip

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2017, 10:54:21 PM »
Filip,
Great start to what I am sure will be another of your Master Class builds! The wood tones are lovely and the engines look excellent.
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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2017, 12:45:40 AM »
A super start, Filip. You are so organised and I really like the work you've done on the engines; they're coming up soon for me.

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2017, 01:34:41 AM »
Great start to what I know will be another one of your master works.  Looking forward to following along.  I'll be starting mine in a couple months.
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Bud
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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2017, 07:22:32 AM »
An excellent start Filip, I always enjoy following your superb builds and this one won't be any different, love what you did with the engine  :) :)

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2017, 07:43:40 AM »
Great start with the wood and engines, looking forward to your outstanding work.

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2017, 10:28:59 AM »
Those engines are looking great, I'm sure this will be another stunner. I'm especially looking forward to seeing it on the beaching trolleys.

Ian

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Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2017, 05:09:46 PM »
Nice work, does not scare you to mount so many lines?  ;)