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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: lone modeller on May 12, 2016, 07:51:28 AM
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Evening All,
I really enjoyed building the Ago floatplane last year in the GB while Ninetythirdliberator (Dan Smith) brought this machine to my attention with his build of the Formaplane kit. I have to admit that I knew almost nothing of the Austro-Hungarian Naval Air Service before I started this project, but it has really aroused my interest as they flew some very graceful and interesting flying boats, some of which I am sure would make excellent subjects for scratch builds. This particular model was a test of concept for me to see if I could mould a flying boat hull: it is large for a push mould but it works. Larger hulls will have to be considered carefully before attempting to make them.
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The Phoenix Typ A was a Hansa Brandenburg design (the W18) which was manufactured under licence for the Austro-Hungarian navy: one was supplied to the German navy but as German pilots preferred floatplanes rather than flying boats the type was not used by them. By contrast the Austro-Hungarian navy used flying boats in considerable numbers for the defence of port and other coastal installations, and for offensive operations and reconnaissance.
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The Phonix Type A entered service in the summer of 1917 for the defence of Trieste, Pola, Kumbor and Parenzo (Porec) - all on the Adriatic Sea, where it was capable of holding its own against the Nieuport 11 being used by their Italian opponents. Machines were powered by either a 200hp or 230hp Heiro engine (the German machine was powered by a Benz III), and there were variations in the tail structures and radiators mounted on the top wing.
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In 1918 these machines were generally withdrawn from front line service as their relatively limited range and lack of manoeuvrability meant that they were outclassed by the newer machines being employed by the Italians.
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Thanks for looking.
Stephen.
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She turned out beautiful Stephen, a very attractive looking flying boat, you have captured all the elegance of these wonderful aircraft. The overall finish on this model is superb and the timber fuselage has been expertly replicated, well done.
Des.
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Stephen,
A completely gorgeous build from start to finish! A pleasure as always to follow, watch, and learn!
RAGIII
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Congratulations, LM,
This build turned out beautifully. I particularly love the colours of the Austrian Rot-Weis-Rot juxtaposed with the natural surfaces of the fuselage. I also envy you your scratch-building skills and bravery but have to say that this particular aircraft, if for name only, tempts me to throw my hat into that ring.
Do you have any suggestions on plans and/or references that may be available? I know that a lot of these diminutive air-and-sea craft were made in small numbers and documentation is scarce but perhaps you have some thoughts.
I look forward to your next offering.
Best regards,
DP
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What a truly marvelous model you've created, Stephen! The build log was a delight to follow from beginning to end. I need to build a vac machine.
Cheers,
Bud
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Wow Stephen, Well done. Very well done!
John
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Stephen,
Congratulations on another very fine Build! Like Bud I really enjoyed following your progress and the results are spectacular. Just simply beautiful, your talents are remarkable!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you Des, Rick, DP, Bud, John and Bud for the very kind remarks which are really appreciated. I am pleased that you enjoyed the build thread - this one was fun and a pleasure to build.
I knew very little about the A-H flying boats until I started this one, but their graceful lines and Rot-Weiss-Rot (red-white-red) wing markings really do make them attractive to look at and I have recently acquired some DF's with a view to building some more flying boat models. In fact I had introduced this one by writing that it was a proof of concept for me - could I manage to mould a hull. My next project, which will start to appear shortly (when I have properly started it), will feature another flying boat from Hansa- Brandenburg in A-H colours.
DP: I will pm you with the information that I was able to find on this type.
Stephen.
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Steve
Wonderful work (I would expect no less from you) on a really different subject matter for you!
I really like the look of this machine and your wood effect painting on hull is spot on.
Look forward to seeing this one in the flesh.
Regards
Dave
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Thanks Dave - I hope to be able to bring it to the next club meeting.
Stephen.
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Another beauty Stephen! Very well done. ;D
Best regards,
Bob
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Thanks Bob for the kind remarks.
Stephen.
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Wow...that is much prettier than mine. I love the CDL you got. And the wood is great too. Now I feel even worse about the decals.
I will re-tripple my efforts, Stephen! >:( >:( ;)
Dan
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Very very Nice model a little gem!
Lovely colourful model. You are a Master!
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Thanks Dan and Ermio for the kind remarks.
Stephen.
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What a beautiful piece of scratchbuilding!
Very nicely done, Stephen, congratulations.
Cheers
Ondra
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Stephen,
Congratulations my old friend on completing another awesome scratch built stunner.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Evening All,
First my thanks to Gregory and Ondrs for the kind remarks which is really appreciate.
I am adding some more photos of the model because thanks to the generosity of IanB I have been able to add the Austrian badge which was applied to the rudders of aircraft, so that the model is now really complete. Thanks again Ian.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4175/33483526954_eaef73d711_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T1PQ1S)
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Thanks for looking.
Stephen
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You're very welcome Stephen. They definitely add the finishing touch!
Ian
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A truly lovely model! Very interesting and unique and some beautiful work! Well done! (That badge is quite the final touch!) Marc.
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Congratulations on another great build, Stephen! Always a joy to follow
your projects, my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Monty and Ernie for the kind remarks.
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quite impressive
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Great build LM!
Warren