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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Paper and Card models => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 26, 2026, 02:22:09 PM

Title: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 26, 2026, 02:22:09 PM

All,

Just started this one...one of my favorites!

I'm trying to leave mods to a minimum but I know I'll want to change some things.  It'll look cool next to the Gotha as well!

I've only cut some things out and started the main bathtub.  Added the fuel tanks and only did the slight mod of giving it a 1/32nd balsa floor backing and the same for the rear engine mount.  Less flimsy that way.  Looking nice so far.

Onward...Dogs Body Dan

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: DaddyO on May 26, 2026, 05:39:26 PM

 :o Wowzer Dan - That's going to be quite an impressive model when built and I'm looking forward to following your progression

Paul

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NigelR on May 26, 2026, 06:00:49 PM

It will be interesting to see how you handle the complexity of this one in paper..... You like a challenge!

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: enathan on May 26, 2026, 09:21:47 PM

Great! This is definitely a build log I will follow.

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 27, 2026, 03:03:22 AM

Thanks, Folks!  It is a strangely elegant plane (in my opinion, anyway) and has lots of rigging, drag, two booms and three rudders.  What's not to like!

Plus, it was usually a tail-sitter which will make my life easier...

Dan  ;)

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 28, 2026, 02:44:12 PM

I did some more basic cockpit with seats and instruments.  I also added a thin balsa floor to the nacelles and got them almost done.

So far, so good!

Dan

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NigelR on May 28, 2026, 06:40:22 PM

Definitely so far so good!

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: Dirigible-Al on May 29, 2026, 03:29:55 AM

You don't pick many easy subjects do you! Another one to follow.
Alan.

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on June 01, 2026, 08:33:02 AM

Thanks, Guys...

A bit more.  It sort of fell together and this makes it easier to handle in some ways.  I put a thin piece of 1/32nd balsa (sanded a bit) in the bottom wing and the stab just for a bit of strength.  I'm amazed by the alignment which seems darn good so far.  The middle tub is just sitting there for show at this point.  Rigging will be a blast!

More soon...Dan

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: NigelR on June 01, 2026, 06:11:56 PM

That's rapid progress and she is looking mighty good. No challenges so far......

Title: Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd
Post by: Alexis on June 02, 2026, 11:32:04 AM

Awesome work , she is going to be a pretty big size when finished .

Have always wanted to build this type in 48 scale ....maybe one day .



Alexis