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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on June 30, 2013, 09:14:21 PM

Title: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on June 30, 2013, 09:14:21 PM: In order to get to some mental balance after rigging the Taube I`ve decided to build something without rigging...
It`s an oldie goldie Eduard`s kit - I guess their fourth model from 1994. A lot of PE and very hard plastic. I`m planning to build machine nr. 28.11 flown by an Austrian (Hungarian actually) ace Karl Kaszala.
Inbox photo (source - The internet)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/247901_4_l_zps57a20459.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/247901_4_l_zps57a20459.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: LindsayT on June 30, 2013, 10:26:28 PM: I've never seen this one before. It'll be fun to watch something lesser known get built. Good luck with the build!

Lindsay
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Rob Hart on June 30, 2013, 10:41:39 PM: I'll be watching with much interest. I have a few of those kits and have recently entertained thoughts of converting one to a KDW.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Jacek on July 01, 2013, 01:29:35 AM: I will be attentively watching your work, but it will be a pleasure :)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on July 01, 2013, 09:00:15 PM: My goodness! No stings attached. Filip you won't
know what to do with yourself! ;) ;D I'm looking
forward to seeing this build. Good choice.

Cheers,
Ernie
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Zabu on July 01, 2013, 11:46:26 PM: I'll sure be looking this one, having one 1/72 to build too.

Great choice!
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 10, 2013, 09:58:05 PM: The cockpit is basically finished. I` ve added some details but what comes in box is decent anyway.
The engine is from LLoyd CV by SH - a horribly crude looking piece of resin.
The prop is homemade.
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit1_zpsed6eda00.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit1_zpsed6eda00.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit2_zps8ab52848.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit2_zps8ab52848.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit3_zps04019a0f.jpg)
(http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit3_zps04019a0f.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit4_zpscc919467.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit4_zpscc919467.jpg.html)(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit5_zps9b5f9c16.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkokpit5_zps9b5f9c16.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/smiglo_zpsd034b851.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/smiglo_zpsd034b851.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/Silnik_zpsce9d96ba.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/Silnik_zpsce9d96ba.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Jacek on July 11, 2013, 12:24:42 AM: Propeller and cabin elegant. Motor weak, but it's an old set :)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Zabu on July 11, 2013, 03:00:28 AM: It's going great.

The interior looks fine and the prop it's nicely done.

Looking forward to your next update.

Cheers
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 11, 2013, 03:39:44 AM: Cheers!
Jacek I agree the engine is nightmarish and I would never put it into model if it was more visible. but the only part that you really see is the top. For the purpose of this model it`ll do!
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on July 11, 2013, 06:49:29 AM: Outstanding work so far, Filip. That cockpit is truly lovely.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: KrzysiekK on July 12, 2013, 07:49:20 PM: Props made by you are very promissing. :) How long does it take to prepare such one?
I have never done it before
regards
K
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Adam on July 13, 2013, 01:40:13 AM: Filip.

Nice to see yours next WWI model.

Adam.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 13, 2013, 07:58:04 PM: The fusselage is painted, it still needs some major touch-ups. This is the first time I`ve tried to emulate the veneer using oil paints and I must say I`m pretty satisfied with the result. The whole thing needs a little bit of sanding. I added the nails fixing the sheets of veneer to the construction using a sharp pencil. I have also attempted to emulate the swirls on the engine covers with a rather mediocre result...
Quote from: KrzysiekK on July 12, 2013, 07:49:20 PM
Props made by you are very promissing. :) How long does it take to prepare such one?
It takes more than 12 hours for the wood glue (Wikol - you know it for sure;)) to cure, and then maybe 2 hours of carving and sanding, so it` s pretty short.
You should try it Krzysiek it` s a lot of fun. You can buy a nice set of prop bosses by Part and off you go!
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkadlubP_zps83e4773c.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkadlubP_zps83e4773c.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkadlubl_zpsbd882278.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Hansa%20Brandenburg%20DI/KDkadlubl_zpsbd882278.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Jacek on July 13, 2013, 10:53:28 PM: Sheathing looks great. Stair make a dark color to make it look that can be inserted into foot.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: GAJouette on July 17, 2013, 02:07:38 AM: Filip,
Wow that's some beautiful wood tones my friend. Keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 17, 2013, 02:11:29 PM: Filip,

I also like what you've done with the fuse.
The engine covers look interesting, can you describe how you did the swirls?

Andrew
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 17, 2013, 08:26:22 PM: Thanks! When it comes to swirls I sprayed the covers with Alclad Polished Aluminium and I painted the them (swirls) using Model Master`s Silver, and that` s it!
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on July 17, 2013, 10:34:18 PM: Filip, the fuselage is super! I admire your wood tones...was that
done with oil paints?
VERY nice job of the cockpit as well, Filip. Looking forward
to more updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 18, 2013, 02:43:05 PM: Quote from: xmald on July 17, 2013, 08:26:22 PM
Thanks! When it comes to swirls I sprayed the covers with Alclad Polished Aluminium and I painted the them (swirls) using Model Master`s Silver, and that` s it!

Well, that technique looks mighty fine Filip!!

Andrew
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 31, 2013, 07:42:56 AM: Despite the fact that it`s around 30 degrees Celsius in my room I have managed to keep on fighting with the KD.
Sorry for the poor quality of the pics - I don`t have the adequate lighting so I had to use flash...
I had a little disaster: I was holding my model and thinking: what a nice Hansa you have Filip when the upper wing along with some spars just fell off >:( As you can see the crisis has been dealt with. Also I scratch built my very first anemometer. I know it`s far from perfect (in comparison for Gaspatch) but I`m still going to use it.
I think the next update will be in completed section.
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/bok_zpsf404f4be.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/gora_zps374d1ff1.jpg)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/anemo_zpse22cd5f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Zabu on July 31, 2013, 11:32:58 PM: Hi there Xmald.

Your "brand" it's looking great!

And you a giant match too... making that anemometer just perfect. ;D

Cheers.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Jacek on August 01, 2013, 01:11:37 AM: I really like plywood and canvas. What color do you paint a canvas?
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 01, 2013, 01:53:02 AM: Incredible anemometer! How you fellows manage that kind of detail on something so tiny never ceases to amaze me.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Adam on August 01, 2013, 03:12:32 AM: Filip your anemometer is lovely, you did it in 1/48 scale, and I I did not dare to do it in 1/32 scale.

Adam
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on August 01, 2013, 07:16:01 AM: Quote from: Jacek on August 01, 2013, 01:11:37 AM
I really like plywood and canvas. What color do you paint a canvas?
Jacek When it comes to CDL it`s Gunze C45 but after it`s dry I use pastels to give it some depth and dilluted oil paint to emulate stains etc.
I`m really glad that you like my anemometer! It wasn`t really that hard after all.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Rob Hart on August 03, 2013, 11:15:55 PM: Really nice work. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on August 04, 2013, 12:57:55 AM: Filip, the build is coming along beautifully! I can't get over
the little anemometer....it looks perfect, but oh so tiny. You
are doing a super job. Looking forward to the next update.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on August 06, 2013, 12:08:46 AM: Thanks for your extremely kind comments! Now something a bit off topic... A friend of my had his birthday and since his favourite painter is Tamara Lempicka I have decided to paint a copy for him. I haven`t painted anything for 3 years and must admit I miss it!
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/DSC_0625_zps78cb6dc8.jpg)
Title: Re: Hansa Brandenburg D.I Eduard 1/48
Post by: rhallinger on August 06, 2013, 12:26:23 AM: Both your painting and your model are marvelous, Filip! ;D Congratulations! I've always loved the "star-strutter," and wish there was a kit in 1/32.

Well done.

Regards,

Bob