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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on August 03, 2023, 06:36:07 AM

Title: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 03, 2023, 06:36:07 AM
Let me present my vision of one of many G.3s serving in Bydgoszcz Pilot School in the years 1921-1927. The example 15-18 was photographed around 1926.
The lovely CSM model had to be modified to the Polish post-war version which most striking difference was in the aileron lateral control replacing the original wing warping - I have done it basing on a couple of blurred photos and unconfirmed scale drawings from several sources, let me call it an educated guess.
The decals with numerals and masks for Polish national markings were provided by Mr. Decal.
All in all a very pleasing project ended in a result, which I deem differs substantially from many other great builds of this great CSM kit. I hope you will enjoy these couple of photos.

(https://i.ibb.co/y6k73HX/caug3-01.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/K9bzG5J/caug3-02.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9t3PxpY/caug3-03.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZVf7JKs/caug3-04.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dKpMSr3/caug3-05.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/YpdqwYg/caug3-06.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/JyMdG5N/caug3-07.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RHtqsF6/caug3-08.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/CmQRv9c/caug3-09.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ntf2MMf/caug3-10.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/frFBJHH/caug3-11.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wNnJNPN/caug3-12.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ns8wvnf/caug3-13.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/D8DNDvv/caug3-14.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0GgpBgn/caug3-15.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4KTHVzH/caug3-16.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fSNtXQt/caug3-17.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nQvc5Cm/caug3-18.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FbSRYmk/caug3-19.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dKPBnBQ/caug3-20.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/37wpWFZ/caug3-21.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TYH5qBp/caug3-22.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fMZ9mgC/caug3-23.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/P95xbm5/caug3-24.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sbRLwY1/caug3-25.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6FzB6gd/caug3-26.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8xtHd5V/caug3-27.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pRgPCNh/caug3-28.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7KwfnsY/caug3-29.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Yf22Tdp/caug3-30.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 03, 2023, 08:42:22 AM
Beautiful, PrzemoL. Congratulations on completing another project to the highest standards of workmanship, and best of luck on your next one!

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: RichieW on August 03, 2023, 10:00:05 AM
Stunning, your methodical approach wins the day again!

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Edo on August 03, 2023, 03:16:17 PM
a work of art, Preze!
stunning build!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Borsos on August 03, 2023, 03:27:34 PM
Wonderful Caudron G. III. Again, a very clean and precise build, like it is your trademark.
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: macsporran on August 03, 2023, 05:35:11 PM
Lovely model, Prz. A subtle study in wood, canvas and metal. Beautiful.
Sandy
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 03, 2023, 09:23:21 PM
Wow! Such an amazing build and amazing craftsmanship! Stunning!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: kensar on August 03, 2023, 09:57:39 PM
As others have said, a beautiful and amazing build!  You pulled off the aileron conversion brilliantly.
Bravo!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Brad Cancian on August 04, 2023, 06:36:23 PM
Mind blowingly amazing Prze!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 04, 2023, 09:41:53 PM
I can only echo what the others have said.  Quality craftsmanship of the highest standard!   Looking forward to your next project. 

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 05, 2023, 09:24:25 PM
Thank you everyone. Your welcome to this model makes me happy indeed.  ;)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: uncletony on August 05, 2023, 10:15:47 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: lone modeller on August 06, 2023, 02:51:56 AM
First class in every way. As others have written the finish and detail are just stunning. The ailerons look just right and who is to know if they are a mm or two inaccurate?

Stephen.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: gedmundson on August 08, 2023, 02:33:15 AM
One of your most impressive builds ever, Prze. But they are all impressive of course  ;) This one is truly amazing indeed.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: RAGIII on August 08, 2023, 03:26:42 AM
What a Lovely Mass of Wires and Turnbuckles! Stunning work as Always Przemo!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: DaveB on August 08, 2023, 04:55:58 AM
What a Lovely Mass of Wires and Turnbuckles! Stunning work as Always Przemo!!
RAGIII

I agree totally - brilliant in all respects, Prez.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 08, 2023, 08:51:11 PM
Thank you very much, my dear friends. I really feel flattered...  :)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Boch on August 09, 2023, 06:15:34 PM
Absolutly fantastic. Wielkie brawa Przemku. Kolejny model gloryfikujący początki naszego lotnictwa  ;D
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 10, 2023, 07:54:01 AM
Hi Prze, found this picture in a 1926 article on Polish aviation in L'Aeronautique... you've probably seen it, but I thought it an odd co-incidence that I'd stumble across it now!

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq5xrXsc/1310-F402-DCBE-4-E54-9639-348-F503-FBC3-F.jpg)

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 10, 2023, 06:05:33 PM
Thanks, Boch and Dave!

And that photo, Dave, what a jewel. I have not seen it before! Any chance for a better resolution?
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 11, 2023, 12:01:54 AM
Hi Prze, by splitting it in two I think I can get the whole image onto the forum without exceeding the size limits:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRBQdD3t/1-AE109-C7-25-D1-4817-AF63-C00-F8-CF369-F8.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Pj9M9mK/B1956-E30-5-B66-4556-B567-659-DA0-C9-D12-D.png)

Anyway, here's the link to the original article, "L'Aéronautique polonaise", in the May 1926 issue of L'Aéronautique:

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k65557156/f23.item.r=l'a%C3%A9ronautique%20bydgoscz%201926.zoom

One of the options they give you is to download high-res images, or parts of images, although I don't seem to be able to do it from my iPad :-/

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 11, 2023, 06:19:33 AM
Thank you, Dave!!!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: lcarroll on August 12, 2023, 01:07:23 AM
    Spectacular modelling as always Prze, truly remarkable work. Your models never fail to impress and motivate me, I am certain I'm not alone in this regard! Well done again!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: davec on August 12, 2023, 01:48:55 AM
spectacular- congratulations on completing a beautiful model!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 15, 2023, 06:37:40 AM
Thanks, Lance and Dave.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: NigelR on August 18, 2023, 02:09:36 AM
Saw this one on Facebook, it's a superb build and you handled the fabric effects really well. Lovely work!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 19, 2023, 03:10:45 AM
Like all the above, this one is stunning !  Like all your work.

Ed
Title: Re: Caudron G.3 MC - Bydgoszcz Pilot School 1926 (CSM, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 28, 2023, 10:56:42 PM
Thank you, Nigel and Ed.