forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com
WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Des on February 28, 2017, 07:05:23 AM
-
HpH has sent me the following photos of their soon to be released 1:32 scale resin Aviatik Berg D.1, appears to be a very nice kit, release date in about a month.
Click photos for a larger image
Des.
(https://s25.postimg.org/nnh8yh44f/berg_x_1.png)
(https://s25.postimg.org/3u555rqqn/berg_x_2.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/5agnnwtnj/berg_x_3.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/5oml1934v/berg_x_4.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/6s6pd7nrz/berg_x_5.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/51nobq68v/berg_x_6.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/wqabj8t9b/berg_x_7.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/lrz2124nz/berg_x_8.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/55hhrzbq7/berg_x_9.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/r5xu8lue7/berg_x_10.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/jeh4a1q8v/berg_x_11.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/p3xcucwf3/berg_x_12.jpg)
-
VERY NICE!!!
-
Any word on price? A 1/32 resin kit won't be cheap but it would be nice to be pleasantly surprised..
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
-
Looks very nice, as asked before, any news on price? Would love one or more price permitting.
-
Judging by their other products guess between 95-165 Euros ( US $100-175) Their kits are generally Not as complete with extra goodies as the Aviattic Balilla , but usually have some PE, and a limited decal option.
I do not expect it to be a monster $500 kit like the Catalina, although this could be a breakthrough kit for them since this is more of a "Home Grown" subject.
Ed
-
HpH were not forthcoming with the price of this kit, guess we will have to wait until it is actually released which is not too far away. I built their Macchi M.5 when it was first released and was quite impressed, there were a few faults albeit minor but it did build up to be a very nice model. If their Aviatik Berg D.1 is as good as their Macchi it will be a very nice kit. BTW,
Des.
-
This is looking like it may be the second resin aircraft I will have ordered.
-
Yahoo! I wish it were plastic instead of resin, but you take what you can get.
-
Looks pretty good . :)
Terri
-
I'll definitely keep my hands off their huge 0/400, but that one looks like it has to get into my stash... It's really a well looking kit and a great airplane.
Borsos
-
HpH site says release set for October 3, 2017, says includes 3d printed engine!
After doing the engine in 1/18, they probably felt that would keep price of kit down without a loss of detail.
Site shows just one marking option with the hex fabric on wings & fuselage, so that leaves room for Rowan to do his thing!!
Ed
-
That is not the release date. That is the update day. Remember they are in Europe so it is DD/MM/YYYY instead of the USA MM/DD/YYYY so their page was updated on March 10th, 2017. It should be out soon though.
-
Their Facebook page has an update with a build up of the interior, this is going to be pretty spectacular.
-
HpH have released more photos of their upcoming 1:32 scale resin Aviatic Berg D.1 which includes a 3D printed engine, they say that the release date is very soon and going by the photos it looks like it is going to be an excellent kit.
Click each picture for a larger image.
Des.
(https://s25.postimg.org/y8sw9a61r/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_H_models_1-1.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/nbrkkija7/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_H_models_2-1.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/kvpr6o17j/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_H_models_3-1.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/gnzkbnp5r/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_H_models_4-1.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/99a8ja3a7/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_02.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/g10nm4s9r/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_03.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/eahmknaqn/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_04.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/jzxv4ygwv/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_05.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/4shvklp27/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_06.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/nm3ohlna7/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_07.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/mxutynokf/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_11.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/drcjbdjbz/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_13.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/8h7kk2z33/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_14.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/lck5kl3q7/Aviatik_Berg_1_32_Hp_Hmodels_17.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/6hvk6eu5b/Aviatik_Berg_Hp_Hmodels1.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/n6x02bqqn/Aviatik_Berg_Hp_Hmodels2.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/bj2y7s1lr/Aviatik_Berg_Hp_Hmodels3.jpg)
-
Now all that's needed are some more decals for the wide variety of markings on these. The only problem is the different sub contractors all had slight or sometimes not so slight variations in cowlings, armament placement, engine displacement, etc., etc. Hint, hint Pheon.
-
Looks great. Hmmm.....what to do.....
Steve
-
Des,
What an awesome kit my old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing you work your magic in a build thread soon. Got to love those AH fighter's.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
-
Isn't it great to see such models emerging! It will be really interesting to see what our master modeller forum friends make of this when it it is released.
Best wishes
Nigel
-
This is one of my favourite aircraft. So far the Flashback 1/48 kit is the only representation of it I have built. (Huberlu did a spectacular build of that kit: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal9/8401-8500/gal8429-Aviatik-Berg-D1-Huberlu/00.shtm)
This presents for me a bit of a dilemma. I was hoping WNW would release it. This kit looks excellent, so I may have to look at grabbing one if the price isn't too obscene, but my space for 1/32 planes is going to be slim.
-
I have written to HpH and asked for a release date, also for a price if known.
Des.
-
Received a reply from HpH regarding the Aviatic Berg D.1, it will be released within the month and the final selling price will be €155 which includes all taxes, outside of the EU will not be charged tax. I will let you know if I hear anymore news.
Des.
-
Regarding the last post on this page
http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=28641&page=95 (http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=28641&page=95)
I think the laser cut wood panels are for the HP O/400 rather than the D.1 - either way - as long as the wood is very fine grain a layer of stain & clear varnish should finish the job with little effort.
Regards
Russell
-
Wow, that built up D.I is simply gorgeous. I too wonder if the wooden parts are for this kit (could be), their other WW I kit's wooden part was for the beaching dolly.
-
This something I'll definitely buy and build. The price seems in line for resin, so we'll see.
I have several of their kits, from the Catalina, Ar-193, Walrus, P-63, Me-410, to Helldiver, and they all have the usual resin foibles.
But nothing insurmountable. You just have to be able to improvise, which, I think, anyone building WW1 stuff can do easily enough.
-
Hi all,
The news page on the HPH website states both the 1/32 scale aircraft and larger scale engine will be released next week.
Nothing about the cost of either.
-
Instructions are up.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B02eBUTK16wGRHY4MUx4UVdVUEU/view
-
This kit is now available for order on the HpH website!
Regards,
Bob
-
Interesting - they include masks for the hex camo with the kit but then sell decals for the hex camo separately - that seems a little irritating to me, we are not talking a cheap kit here....
-
Hi Petrov..Do you have a link to the decals? Can't find them on their site..Thanks
-
Interesting - they include masks for the hex camo with the kit but then sell decals for the hex camo separately - that seems a little irritating to me, we are not talking a cheap kit here....
I'll be buying one but I share the sentiment about having to buy extra decals.
Actually I'd almost decided to try & build one of the plain CDL aircraft that had the sponge applied 'stippling' on anyway.
I rate HpH kits quite highly but I do wish they'd stop adding details which cannot ever be seen. Just about seen detail if you look at right angle with a torch I quite like but not permanently hidden ones. They'd have been better including a full set decals in the price & missing out the hidden bits.
A good touch which is typical of HpH is the wire reinforced struts & landing gear (by the look of it).
Regards
Russell
-
Hi Petrov..Do you have a link to the decals? Can't find them on their site..Thanks
Hiya - I could not find them on the "e-Shop" this morning so apologies but I do not have the link. I just noted in the instructions on page 22 of the instructions it says "Lozenge Decals + mask of wing ribs available on HPH Web e-Shop"
I did send an email to them asking about this situation and to clarify.
For a kit that is this price, and that only includes a single marking scheme, I feel pretty negative that they are asking you to purchase additional items just to do that one scheme. To me, including the decal in the kit and having the masks as a separate purchase would have made more sense....
-
Hi Petrov, Thanks..I totally agree with the decals costing extra. I'll still get them..LOL
-
Just ordered mine.
Any news back on the decals on their web site?
-
No response from them as yet unfortunately
-
Heard from them regarding the extra cost for the decal set:
These decals are made as a complementary set to the model.
Decals along with masks on ribs cost 17EURO.
They are up on the HPH eShop site now for 14.05 Euro so I am not sure about that cost - maybe they changed their mind since they emailed me back....
-
Hi Petrov,
Tthanks for the update and follow through! Now on to gritting my teeth and baring my Credit Card.... :-\
-
Thanks for the heads up - ordered last night for the UK.
-
I received an email two days ago saying that my kit had been picked up by FedEx, should be here within the week.
Des.
-
Hi Des,
Mine arrived today. The parts all bagged and bubble wrapped in separate box compartments. The resin parts are very well made with no obvious warping or blow holes. The kit comes with a PE set and decals, but only basic markings. The lozenge camo is a masking set, although you can buy the extra decals.
Overall I'm very impressed and think it matches the Ansaldo A1 'Balilla' (from Aviattic) I received recently.
-
Hi Richard,
I admit it's not up to the Ansaldo, in both presentation or completeness (decals etc), but I think the resin mouldings are crisp and detailed enough to please most. The boxing, though basic, does at least have sections and bubble wrapped kit parts, which even Wingnut Wings don't do (plastic bags only). Admittedly major items are not secured to boards for protection, as with the Ansaldo.
As a company who release various models, including custom models, they are up there with most top end kits, as you would expect given the cost of the kit plus extra for the optional decals.
However, it's not had that individual 'labour of love' given to your Ansaldo.
-
Richard,
HPH may have beaten you to the punch on the Berg, But with the love and effort put into the Ballila, I can't wait to see your next endeavour...
-
Richard,
HPH may have beaten you to the punch on the Berg, But with the love and effort put into the Ballila, I can't wait to see your next endeavour...
I'll second that.
-
I have seen the Aviatik Berg kit in 1/72 scale with the Ukrainian "trident" insignia. Does anyone know of an actual photo of that plane in Ukrainian Galician Army insignia or of other definitive documentation of that scheme? I like the drawings a lot, and they'd be even better if the hex camo was as the actual prototype... but is it fantasy or reality? I have seen documentation that they used that plane, but not seen a photo.
Alternatively, that smoking skull insignia or even "Mizzi" on the side would look pretty nice in 1/32.
Tnarg
-
If you are going for alternative schemes, Che k your markings. The kit is a 138 series with top mounted guns and a large cockpit opening. Some of the 138 had internal guns with a small cockpit.
-
... and it has the front radiator, no side radiators.
I think it's easier to convert it into another series by changing the engine for a 200 hp or a 160 hp Daimler then to change all these things.
-
I received and built the kit, it was a pleasure to build and im my opinion is one of the best resin kits around, a little expensive but well worth the expense. Here are sone photos of the completed model.
Des.
(https://s25.postimg.org/niuuzwfj3/berg_D1_x_114.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/7ynh9d5en/berg_D1_x_115.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/bjereukkf/berg_D1_x_106.jpg)
(https://s25.postimg.org/drsxw6rof/berg_D1_x_109.jpg)
-
Excellent build - again!!!
Steve
-
An outstanding build Des! Another world class museum quality model.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
-
Beauty Des (not likely to be released by other mfg)