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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Bughunter on January 29, 2019, 04:46:58 AM
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Benz Bz.IV
Today I like to show a short weekend project, which I started and finished on last weekend. I know the Eduard weekend kits, but for me it was inexplicable how to do such kit in 48 hours.
On Friday I got a series of Copper State Models engines in 1/48. Another modeler was here for a visit and we opened such a box - what a nice little gem!
The engine is a Benz Bz.IV.
Here are the first page of the tiny manual:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TFg5n5viKzy38tD5BVXVYgoE7BWhgI5K)
Ok, the box is not that much bigger, here the assembly instruction on the backside:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1iek1-Z4m6X8dWFNePATOlgvGSVkSshrX)
There is also enough space for some resin parts and a PE sheet:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13RUSFtPJcKxQ3fXFkhu18ZIfbInAe4fO)
It was a german engine with 200 to 250 h.p. Here some more info including a list of aircrafts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benz_Bz.IV
During a search for more information I found this rendering:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQYndRUbPns/WoEqeZjtdSI/AAAAAAAAC3w/UtsEtLcPMI45AAO5HkBCxNGSnMkTveNPgCLcBGAs/s1600/kvserg_benz_bz4_engine_1916_1600_a2.jpg)
Source and more pictures: http://kvserg.blogspot.com/2018/02/benz-bz-iv-engine.html
In that moment, and with viewing the beautiful kit it was clear, that this engine is much to nice to put it under a cowl!
So on Saturday morning I started to clean the parts, on Sunday evening I finished it to that state:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12-aZHoHA1ClG9qdl7Te0kTtP8HGBJSif)
The painting was mostly done with Alclad. The push rods are not included, I used tinned 0.2mm brass.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19M6mIyrjWUHBkJIeA1C0K64H82obNJwz)
I tried to avoid hiding such nice details below a layer of paint, so I used different kind of chemical bowns. One example the mesh with tiny square holes. Also the air baffle was tarnished, here the outlet on the right side:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1WfnAfpngjRNTpTsaAwcjvlbIlrWwyHjm)
On the left side the inlet. The air scoops (they have to be bend) reroute the air flow to the other side - a tricky and light oil radiator.
The prop boss was created from brass micro tubing, PE from "Part". The "bolts" are again 0.2mm brass.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nYwnj_jjtW4axUKvsKZmLtjP8pKEJRYM)
The ignition wires are colored 0.15mm copper.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RIp6UCzt-dE3OteKpeqdZjWKepaG8di3)
On Sunday the wooden frame was scratched from veneer. On the floor some planks. All wood was mordanted in color "oak".
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JS86QaZ3TYnJ1TWoB37E4_FWUSofVzQo)
The struts are squezzed brass tube secured with pins (and CA). A original picture gave some ideas.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=18W4bgJmPPJF5mg83uUl0wegwspZsCV2d)
Between the carburetors and on the lower oil pump I added 0.2mm brass "pipes".
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VQBhImtSCRNTUD0CUmLLMxnTyBLmVtgE)
Some time ago I showed here my Austro-Daimler in 1/16. Compared to that the new one is really tiny!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1M2I0tWtNJeWPX35Ewst_CSAaZ0KNnyvr)
The kit has clever solutions, after bending you will end up with recesses for the wires.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xrgISQ9inV9bqgcHrisg5tNJRs-2KYS0)
On the magnetos there are little depressions, which I drilled and secured the wires with CA.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=17c8s-HigfI8-XqRunUwhzfLUELdPw0qB)
I own a Rexx metal exhaust, but it was not matching and it destroys the overall impression, so I do not mounted it.
Edgar, what a nice kit! The build (and scratch work) was pure fun.
To all vistors: I hope you will like it to!
Cheers,
Frank
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Greetings Frank
When did you buy it from us? or another shop, perhaps?
You did something out of this world with this engine
Do you think you would be willing to continue and do another engine in 1/16?)
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That is very, very nice, especially considering it's 1/48. I'd be over the moon with that result in 1/32. Very well done.
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Great engine, Frank. You have new surprises with every build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Spectacular engine(s)! hard to say, which one is better... Exquisite.
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Thank you all!
When did you buy it from us? or another shop, perhaps?
It was a ebay-shop in Riga this time (I bought also other things, and added then some engines to the order), my Dolphin was directly ordered in your shop shortly after release.
You did something out of this world with this engine
Edgar, what a honour! Wow, you made my day 8)
Do you think you would be willing to continue and do another engine in 1/16?)
If there is a kit, why not?
At first I want to finish my Bristol crocodile (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9378.0) and the CSM Dolphin (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9968.0) for a exhibition/competition beginning of march.
That is very, very nice, especially considering it's 1/48.
Yes, it is really tiny!
You have new surprises with every build.
Giuseppe, I try to learn with every model, but a improvement is not always possible, I'm sure.
Spectacular engine(s)! hard to say, which one is better... Exquisite.
Thank you! The big one was only for comparison, you can find it here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8568
Cheers,
Frank
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Outstanding Frank, and considering it is 1/48 looks bigger than it actually is.
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Superb work (as always!) Frank, that's very impressive!
Cheers,
Lance
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Incredible. That one is another masterpiece, Frank!
Best regards
Andreas
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Yesss, I can dito all said above. A real masterpiece.
Bye,
Manni
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A masterclass Frank!
Guy
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Truly breathtaking, Frank! I have a few of these, but they will be going into airframes and won't get near the attention you put into this beauty!
Cheers,
Bud
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We do not often see Engines posted as a stand alone finished product Your Benz is simply superb! Perhaps Cliché but it could be mistaken for a much larger scale!
RAGIII
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Pure skill Frank. And in such a short time too.... I too could easily believe that it is very much larger than 1/48. No wonder you do not want to hide it under a cowl - nor would I if it were mine!
Stephen
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Thank you Juan, Lance, Andreas, Manni, Guy, Bud Rick and Stephen!
It is really small, damn small!
My thumb can easily hide the Benz ;)
Cheers,
Frank
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Beautiful detail work with the painting :)
Terri
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Copper State Models engine kits are true works of art. They make true stand alone display models. Hopefully, CSM will produce other inline, V-8, and V-12 engines made by Germany, France, Britain, and Italy in 1/48th scale.
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Very cool! Really nice little weekend project :)
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Thank you Terri, Berman and Jeroen!
I really like to paint with Alclads, this was painted mostly with different metal tones. They are immediately dry and the work can continue. From that point of view it's a ideal weekend project, no drying time, no decals ::) ;)
Cheers,
Frank