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Offline UFAG

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2017, 06:29:49 AM »


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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2017, 06:31:30 AM »
I do not think that HPH intended to replic the prototype...do they?

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2017, 09:21:02 PM »
Thanks for sharing this one. It`s sooo beyond my skills.
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Filip

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2017, 05:31:42 PM »
yes! i do agree with xmald! but I am sure i’ll learn something
can’t wait to see more!
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edo

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2017, 04:13:16 AM »
This is a different type of scratch building to wat I am used to! Will be following with great interest.

Stephen..

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2017, 06:34:21 AM »
Do I understand it right: you take the kit for engine and co and enhance it to a complete biplane? Sounds great!
Good luck!

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2017, 07:51:22 AM »
Thanks gents..!!
Still preparing and collecting data for the build.
Working on a "handmade example" of the ribs.
Emphasis on handmade, virtually impossible to make 70 ribs ( including spare ) in this scale and make it look good.
Been working with adobe illustrator, and the lot is now with a laser cutting company, will have the first test tomorrow.
Supposed to be much neater then the handmade. ( though still working on it )

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2017, 09:32:15 AM »
Wow, this is truly going to be a labor of love.  Time consuming, but well worth your effort.

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2017, 05:13:55 AM »
The laser cut ribs are ready. Trying the rib caps with some spare ribs. No , not "spareribs".

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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2017, 07:51:36 AM »
Looks as though the ribs are perfect. Of course that was expected! Looks terrific!!
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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
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Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2017, 10:21:34 PM »
Still all planning and fitting...