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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:33:50 AM

Title: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:33:50 AM

 The first DH5 I ever built.  Overall a pleasant build.  I had a little problem with the tail assembly and the decals seemed a bit brittle. 

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:40:24 AM

Model depicts DH5 A9197 Australian Flying Corps 1917. Tamiya XF62 for PC10 and AK clear doped linen for paints. Rigging is with .004 stainless steel. Not an easy plane to rig.  I did not add the gun sight or a wind driven air pump commonly seen attached the undercarriage. The air pump did not come with the kit.

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:52:25 AM

The only additions were some cockpit detail and control horns. I had to fiddle with the undercarriage a bit but got it to fit. A new experience setting the  top wing with a backward stagger.

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:57:24 AM

I have the  RFC version that I will build in the future.  It doesn't take up a lot of shelf space either. I like that. 

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Rob Hart on July 20, 2022, 10:57:46 AM

Excellent DH5! One of my favorite WWI aircraft.

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Big Sky Modeler on July 20, 2022, 11:17:41 AM

Very nice build!   I always liked the DH5.  Not sure why.  Maybe because it's an underdog, but I also like the looks.  I'm currently building (slowly) the 1/48 Karaya DH5 kit.  Seeing yours gives me inspiration to finish mine!

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: DaddyO on July 20, 2022, 05:33:57 PM

Nice one RVW.  :)

Paul

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: DaveB on July 21, 2022, 03:03:18 AM

Another one of your quality builds, RVW - great work

Although, what an odd looking aircraft the DH5 was with the back staggered upper wing ...........

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: KiwiZac on July 21, 2022, 08:39:22 AM

Lovely work on a great little kit!

Quote from: Rip Van Winkle on July 20, 2022, 10:33:50 AM

the decals seemed a bit brittle.

Thanks for the heads-up - mine's waiting for a gloss coat before decals. I think I'll give them a preparatory spray first.

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: WD on July 25, 2022, 12:47:25 AM

Well done!

WD

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 25, 2022, 06:16:13 PM

What a cracking little build - well done, Rip!

Cheers!

BC

Title: Re: 1/72 KP Airco DH5
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2022, 02:30:23 AM

Excellent build! This is an aircraft I would Love to see in 1/32nd scale. Well done on your tiny version!!
RAGIII