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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on May 02, 2018, 08:01:03 AM

Title: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on May 02, 2018, 08:01:03 AM: I'm very excited and proud to announce that CSM, in the not too distant future, will begin releasing a new series of limited run injected kits based on the old original resin kits developed and produced be the late Eric Hight, founder of Copper State Models.
This model was the first of those resin kits, kit #1001, Dornier D.I.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.38.42_zpshf03qfjy.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.39.17_zpshhebn3np.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.39.42_zpsxvin4hgg.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.40.27_zpsfcknvdvq.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.41.10_zpsiiwtvbcz.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.41.27_zps2l9s9aai.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Dornier%20D1/2018-05-01%2012.41.37_zps3gu2kund.jpg)

Under Edgar's management, CSM has revolutionized 1/48 WWI modeling and this new limited run series will be a welcome addition to the line.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: RAGIII on May 02, 2018, 08:44:25 AM: As always you have turned out a Stunner from an older less detailed kit! Beautiful work Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on May 02, 2018, 08:51:46 AM: Thanks, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: lone modeller on May 02, 2018, 06:14:39 PM: That is a superb model Bud: as usual you have produced a model of the very highest quality. The finish that you have achieved is something I truly envy.

This is another new type to me: it is great to see these lesser known types being produced as injection moulds rather than vacuforms.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: gbrivio on May 02, 2018, 10:31:54 PM: Brilliant reproduction of a rare bird.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 04, 2018, 10:20:14 AM: Excellent build Amigo , and good news about some re-issues as injected... The Pfalz D-III !!!! sad news you said the "late" Eric Height, when did that occur ?

Ed
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: Borsos on May 04, 2018, 02:09:26 PM: Great build on an unusual subject, Bud. I love it.
Andreas
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: Black Max 72 on May 04, 2018, 03:08:39 PM: Beautifully finished model of a very fascinating aircraft, very much ahead of its time like the Junkers. It was inadvertently responsible for giving Goring the top job at JG1, the incident also inspired the ending of Jack D Hunter's The Blue Max I think. I might need to look at the injection molded one when it's released. Loving the direction CSM is going.

Dave Rickard
Rockhampton QLD
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: ondra on May 04, 2018, 11:11:59 PM: Great work, Bud, congratulations on finishing this beauty! A very unusual subject with an excellent result, well done!

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on May 05, 2018, 02:39:51 AM: Thank you so much, guys!
Ed, it's been at least a year now since Eric passed away. Sad news, indeed. He was a great guy and quite a character. At least he got to fire his B.A.R. before he went.
Dave, I, too, am loving the direction CSM is going. I almost bought the company from Eric, but I'm glad I lost out on the bidding. I never would have had the financial and technical ability to develope the company in the way that Edgar, Slava and the others have. Eric would be so happy to see how his baby has grown. Gone from crude resin to high quality injected aircraft and armor in 1/48, 1/35 and 1/32 scales. And those superb figures! Holy cow!

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: Bughunter on May 05, 2018, 04:52:09 AM: Bud, you made a nice little biplane from that old kit!
Seems to be great kit, and has no rigging :D

Looking forward towards this release by Edgar, I'm prepared already (I own the matching Windsock Datafile mini with great pictures).

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 06, 2018, 02:44:05 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 05, 2018, 02:39:51 AM
Thank you so much, guys!
Ed, it's been at least a year now since Eric passed away. Sad news, indeed. He was a great guy and quite a character. At least he got to fire his B.A.R. before he went.
Dave, I, too, am loving the direction CSM is going. I almost bought the company from Eric, but I'm glad I lost out on the bidding. I never would have had the financial and technical ability to develope the company in the way that Edgar, Slava and the others have. Eric would be so happy to see how his baby has grown. Gone from crude resin to high quality injected aircraft and armor in 1/48, 1/35 and 1/32 scales. And those superb figures! Holy cow!

Cheers,
Bud

How true and the way things have certainly turned out, who would have guessed !

Ed
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: ermeio on May 06, 2018, 06:34:56 PM: Excellent model Bud!
Also the subject is really interesting - I hope CSM brings it again in production (in the limited run form).
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: Juan on May 31, 2018, 04:02:05 AM: Congratulations on another beautiful build Bud.
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on May 31, 2018, 04:58:50 AM: Many thanks, Frank (this would certainly be in your wheel house), Ed, Ermeio and Juan! I have no idea as to what the time frame might be on these limited run kits, but I'm eagerly looking forward to them. They're bound to be fabulous.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: PrzemoL on June 05, 2018, 06:59:14 AM: It is a spectacular model, Bud. So crisp, so appealing. And I was not aware of its existence, both the aircraft and the kit!
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on June 05, 2018, 07:10:13 AM: Thank you, Przemo! This is the kit that started it all for Copper State.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: pepperman42 on June 07, 2018, 09:33:14 PM: Not sure why I missed this. What a great build of a sleek bird!!

Steve
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on June 08, 2018, 04:32:54 AM: Thanks, Steve!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: GazzaS on June 08, 2018, 06:28:09 AM: This looks great!
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on June 10, 2018, 10:23:33 AM: Thank you, Gaz!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: Gisbod on June 27, 2018, 06:28:15 AM: What a beauty Bud!

Guy
Title: Re: Copper State Models Donier D.I, a harbinger!
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 10:10:40 AM: Thanks, Guy! It certainly is different!
Cheers,
Bud