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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: jknaus on January 26, 2015, 01:46:55 PM

Title: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on January 26, 2015, 01:46:55 PM

So starting a Hannover CL.II 9338/17, Schlasta 24b, Sgt Zitzelsberger & Vzfw. Müller, Erchin, March 1918. Hopefully this will be it.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/1112-1.jpg)

After more info from Rowan I will use the blue 2 because this is a Bavarian unit as far as I know and so the blue 2 will match the Bavarian blue band on the fuselage. Having a heck of a time finding more info though.

Okay a little work done. Engine block together and piston cylinders together. They don't tell you about the optional half cylinder bank without rods. Now I know I will do this more often. Added .05mm rods. As the cylinders are not attached to the block yet I have the opportunity to clean up the rods and paint the block and cylinders separately. I have measured out some .o5mm rod and marked off the ignition outlets. Then glued them to a cloths pin. Tomorrow at lunch I hope to get time to drill out the marks. I did dimple them with a great tool by trimaster. Its a scribe but very pointy. I will also add ignition leads and drill out the alternator lugs . Then its a simple job to debond the ignition tubes and clean before installing on the cylinders. I also started making some switches. I'll clean them up and cut to size and replace the molded on switches in the cockpit. Most of my day today has been researching.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05208.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05209.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05210.JPG)

James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Des on January 26, 2015, 02:58:19 PM

Great to see another of these brilliant kits being built, looking forward to seeing you make progress with this build.

Des.

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 26, 2015, 04:20:08 PM

thumbs up james

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Matt Parvis on January 26, 2015, 10:50:52 PM

I'll certainly be following along.  I've not got this kit yet, but, it is definitely on my list to pick up. 

Matt

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: gcn on January 26, 2015, 11:06:59 PM

It is good to see these being built but they are pain in the backside.

Do you intend painting the underlying lozenge. I'm doing it on my build and it's time consuming and repetitive, what with also applying Aviattic loz on the wings with all the rib tapes separately applied there's a lot of work before you see any reward.

but they do look good when complete.

Just for information I too used brass tube for the harness (as I screwed up drilling the kit part) but I used .8mm, maybe that extra .3mm will make it slightly easier to drill. I like your idea of gluing to a peg, I guess it will just burn off when you are done. I stuck mine in a pin vise that worked but they weren't as in line as your efforts.

You will find the engine looks much better with the rods you've installed and the preinstalled spark plugs and valve springs are well moulded on this engine too.

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: RAGIII on January 26, 2015, 11:49:52 PM

Very nice start on the engine! I am looking forward to your build.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on January 27, 2015, 12:56:26 AM

Thanks guys. GCN, Bo taught me the trick of glueing the tubing to work on. Works great. I got out some Taurus spark plugs but the ones on the kit looked good enough so I kept them. Wondered about doing the springs but I think I will be happy just to build this and maybe even get it finished. Thanks for the heads up, I havent decided on lozenges and the cam looks like it caovers all. Will know bettter when I get the decals and see. Aviattic decals are a must for me and an order will be going in shortly.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: lcarroll on January 27, 2015, 02:19:36 AM

Great start James, and I really like the colour scheme you've chosen. I have this Kit "in the wings" so I'll be following your progress.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: radio on January 27, 2015, 10:10:31 PM

Very good start James.
Martin

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on January 28, 2015, 02:14:35 AM

Hope to have some pics up tonight. Have started painting the engine. Almost got tempted to put this away for a couple of months, but nope am going to stay the course.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on January 28, 2015, 12:12:58 PM

Well took me a couple of days but got this far. Forgot to take a pic with some paint on though. So later this week when it looks like I have done something I'll do another update.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05214.JPG)

James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: KitRookie37 on January 30, 2015, 03:28:58 PM

Hello gentlemen,
Good beginning.
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Ernie on January 30, 2015, 06:03:47 PM

Great start on the Hannover, James.  I have been wondering
what kind of drill bit you used to drill out the holes in the .5mm
tube?  I am following your build with interest as the CL.II is
well up on my want list. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on January 31, 2015, 01:48:02 AM

Thanks guys. Ernie I use the Carbide Drill Bits. My first ones I got from ebay, but since coming here I have bought a bunch from Drill Bit City after reading this thread by Des. http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3303.0
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: radio on January 31, 2015, 06:23:32 AM

Very good start James.
Martin

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Alexis on January 31, 2015, 10:16:37 AM

Nice clean detail work James  :)






Terri

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 01, 2015, 01:30:01 AM

Thanks Martin and Terri.
Okay started the wood work. I didnt use the pencils as I dont think I got the right ones. You cant really see the definition or various shades in these pics. Maybe flash washed it out. Anyways I'll let it dry tonight and should be able to spray on the clear yellow "varnish". Did a bit more engine work. Still lots to do.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05215.JPG)

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(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05217.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05218.JPG)

Comments and critiques welcome.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Ernie on February 01, 2015, 01:51:57 AM

The engine looks good, James...nice work on the pushrods. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: RAGIII on February 01, 2015, 09:12:05 AM

Nice work on the engine and in spite of what you said about not being able to see the wood tones I can pick up the variations. To Me it looks just right!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 03, 2015, 01:15:08 AM

Thanks guys. Only modeling I managed yesterday was to spray on Tamiya clear yellow. This morning I checked it out and made a new wash with my last glue bottle of Paynes Grey. Put a bit on some of the areas. Will do more when I feel better. I did get some good shots of the wood though. So out of 8 pictures these show it off the best, I'm pleased with it.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05220.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05223.JPG)

James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: radio on February 03, 2015, 03:07:05 AM

Great wood paint and very nice engine James.
Martin

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 03, 2015, 03:21:53 AM

Thanks Martin :)
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 07, 2015, 08:37:59 AM

Well came over sick on Saturday night and got sicker until I went to the hospital on Wednesday. After 5 hours there came out with some horse pills and inhaler to try and defeat a case of Bronchitis. So lost almost a week of modeling time but I did do some. Last night I felt a bit better and so tried to paint the wires and some fine detail. Unfortunately my hands shook so bad it was very difficult. This morning I did a bit of a wash here and there and this afternoon I did a bit of decaling. Still feel under the weather so not too much accomplished.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05229.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05230.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05231.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05232.JPG)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05233.JPG)

Oh and also glued center upper wing section together and filled any gaps.
Comments and critiques welcome.

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Des on February 07, 2015, 09:02:04 AM

Sorry to hear that you were unwell James, hope you have recovered.  The model is looking very good so far, the wood colours are really nice, looking forward to more updates.

Des.

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: RAGIII on February 07, 2015, 10:10:57 AM

Sorry you have not felt well! On the other hand your kit is looking great!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: radio on February 07, 2015, 10:36:46 PM

Sorry for hear that. I hope you are now better.
Your wood painting is very great.
Martin

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: uncletony on February 07, 2015, 10:39:53 PM

Fuel tank looks nice!

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: WarrenD on February 07, 2015, 11:41:28 PM

It's all looking great James. Sorry to hear of your ailments, I've been fighting off the creeping crud myself.

Warren

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: BigBlue on February 08, 2015, 01:42:46 AM

Hope you're feeling better!  As others have said, your woodwork looks great.  I particularly like the fuel tank assembly.

Chris

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: lcarroll on February 09, 2015, 02:47:17 AM

Some real nasty stuff going around our neck of the woods, James. Hope the Meds work and you're back on your feet real soon. In the interim you've "aced" the woodwork and the fuel tank looks perfect!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 11, 2015, 02:27:05 PM

Thanks everyone. Feeling marginally better. Back at work but could use another week off. Anyways Bit more done.

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05234.JPG)

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(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/DSC05237.JPG)

This will slow down some more because I need to do 2 other projects PDQ for work.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 11, 2015, 02:57:26 PM

Sorry to hear about the bronchitis, James. Let's hope that the warm words about your work on the Hannover - including from me, contribute towards your return to good health.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 11, 2015, 03:00:11 PM

Thankyou Nigel, very kind. Yes getting better but it sure is taking a long time. Starting to breath okay now but winded easy. Getting old sucks :)
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: coyotemagic on February 11, 2015, 04:11:15 PM

Wonderful start, James!  That cockpit is shaping up beautifully.  Fantastic wood work.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: RAGIII on February 12, 2015, 05:09:38 AM

The interior is really coming along nicely!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: lcarroll on February 12, 2015, 06:30:28 AM

Great cockpit James. Hang in there, I'm hearing it only takes 6 weeks or so to shed this latest plague that's ripping through here. Seriously, it's a real nasty one, take care and hope it's gone soon.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 12, 2015, 07:05:21 AM

Thanks guys. Lance I didnt need to hear that. Doing better but still feel like the stuffing was kicked out of me.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: radio on February 13, 2015, 10:37:57 AM

Very beautiful James.
Martin

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: jknaus on February 13, 2015, 10:51:02 AM

Thank you Martin.
James

Title: Re: Hannover CL.II 9338/17
Post by: bluemax on February 15, 2015, 12:27:10 PM

Looking really good James. I really like the Hannover so will be following your build

Cheers

Anthony