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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Dave W on June 10, 2021, 06:48:39 PM

Title: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Dave W on June 10, 2021, 06:48:39 PM: Some models appeal because of the subject and others because of an interesting colour scheme so it's a bonus when you get both in the same project. I'm working on the 1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.1 which is proving a rewarding build.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WtRq0Z41/F3970-F97-5686-47-A3-8-FB6-99-FAE6979-F15-100-sh48027.jpg)

The Phonix colour scheme was a brown stipple applied over its base colour. Others have recreated this by using tiny sponges but I'm using a brush to dab the stipple on over a base coat of Citadel Paints Tausept Ochre.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRCLcrJ8/20210610-144534-002.jpg)

I am using Vallejo Burnt Umber for the brown stipple coat while the metal panel undercoat around the engine is Tamiya aluminium.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgyV2LdH/20210610-144854-002.jpg)

There's still quite some way to go on this project but it's enjoyable tackling new challenges.

Previous Phonix builds from Forum members are invaluable references here and confirm how useful our "search" function can be!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: andonio64 on June 10, 2021, 07:18:03 PM: Beautiful results so far, Dave, I built the same kit years ago and for sure it's among the references you quoted above.

Looking forward to getting more info and pics!

Antonio
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Dave W on June 10, 2021, 07:28:09 PM: Greetings Antonio

Your superb Phonix build is one of my main references for this project and your guide has been invaluable to me in how I approach each stage of the build.

Thank you so much for sharing your work with the Forum and it shows how invaluable these posts can be to everyone.

best regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: DaveB on June 10, 2021, 08:46:19 PM: Hello, Dave -

I've built this one myself recently so will follow with interest.

You've made some amazing progress already and your results look good. Now you've close up the fuselage you should the rest of the kit goes together really well.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Alexis on June 10, 2021, 10:15:46 PM: Following along on this one Dave .

Nice work on the stippling so far , which pilot are you doing ?

Alexis
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: macsporran on June 10, 2021, 10:59:12 PM: Great subject Dave and very nice stippling. I'll watch this with interest.

I'm often tempted to go back to 1/48 principally for the choice of Austro-Hungarian subjects. Mind you I stupidly sold off a great stack of Bob Norgren's superb Sierra Scale Model 1/48 A-H vacforms which I doubt I would ever be able to find again! I finished a few including a Phonix - but a D.II, not a D.I.
You are tempting me back though....
Sandy
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: RichieW on June 11, 2021, 02:27:34 AM: That stippled effect is a perfect match for the box art picture. Funky looking subject, I really like it. Yet another WW1 flying machine I had never heard of. I'm learning as much about aviation as I am about modelling from this great forum!
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: RAGIII on June 11, 2021, 09:51:54 PM: Your brush stippling looks perfect Dave!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Matti on June 12, 2021, 06:13:02 PM: Very good looking work so far :)
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phönix D.1
Post by: Bughunter on June 13, 2021, 02:38:03 AM: Dave, you are doing a nice build of this lovely kit!

I have build the kit of the Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine long time ago, but just realized, that there was no thread in the "Show us your .." section, so I just started one. You should add your build there, once it is finished.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Fvdm on June 27, 2021, 03:58:20 PM: I think you did a great job on the stippling effect.
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Alexis on June 28, 2021, 10:25:26 PM: How goes the battle Dave ?
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Dave W on June 29, 2021, 09:06:57 AM: Update on the Special Hobby Phonix build. We are now in the rigging phase after painting was completed.

This is a very pleasing kit and one that has been a fun build. The model was brush painted using the stippling method shown in a previous post.

Here's where we are today:

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbY4Pm05/20210629-084322-002.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vk3LJYGM/20210629-084151-002.jpg)

Thanks for the support and encouragement folks. Its really appreciated.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: RAGIII on June 29, 2021, 09:09:14 AM: Awesome looking build Dave. The painting is terrific and the rigging is looking Fantastic!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: FAf on June 29, 2021, 04:51:25 PM: Good work!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Manni on June 29, 2021, 08:16:53 PM: Wonderful work, Dave. Looking forward to see this ready rigged.
Bye Manni
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: PrzemoL on June 29, 2021, 08:56:07 PM: Nice to see the progress on your lovely Phonix.
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Alexis on June 29, 2021, 09:51:54 PM: Thanks for supplying us with an up-date on this fantastic build . Really love how the camo turned out Dave :) Almost at the finishing line ..Go -Dave go !

Alexis
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: andonio64 on June 29, 2021, 09:53:01 PM: Beautiful, Dave!
Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: kensar on June 29, 2021, 09:54:26 PM: Great looking work there, Dave.