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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: IanB on August 31, 2014, 07:09:58 AM

Title: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: IanB on August 31, 2014, 07:09:58 AM

After an extraordinarily long build I'm happy to say this one is finally finished!
 The interior, windshield, undercarriage and detail parts such as control actuators, flare rack, engine plumbing and Parabellum mount are scratchbuilt, the engine is Choroszy, the Parabellum is Mini-World, and the Spandau was stolen from a MAC Pfalz DIII kit. The fuselage and wings were altered to correct plan and elevation profiles and the struts were modified.
 I used Aviattic decals for the wings and control surfaces and although a little tricky they were nice to work with. The main problem was cutting the slots for the control actuators as these decals don't cut easily once in place. Wood & Wire supplied the rib tapes. I've a couple of other projects in line, then the other Airfix stalwarts - Roland C.II and RE8 will be tackled!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35040648174_a9920aa08a_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4294/35040646504_31e2bd50e4_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4316/35040654764_4196c35fcd_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/35040654174_d3f2473566_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/35040653674_f9120c185d_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4256/35040653254_13bfed4487_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35040652674_bbcf5c958e_c.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4238/35839206876_c8054fa1a7_c.jpg)

Thanks for looking in!

Ian

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: PrzemoL on August 31, 2014, 07:12:42 AM

Superb, Ian! I admire you resolution to continue with all those corrections and enhancements to the old kit. Not too much is left of the original Airfix. Fantastic modelling!

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Squiffy on August 31, 2014, 07:23:22 AM

That looks the business, Ian. Top notch!

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on August 31, 2014, 07:35:05 AM

Oh, man, Ian!  She's LOVELY!  Congratulations on seeing her through to completion.  Well done.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Epeeman on August 31, 2014, 07:45:35 AM

Ian,

What a transformation from that dated kit - looks fantastic, well done, mate.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Des on August 31, 2014, 09:01:47 AM

And who said that these old kits were no good, you have transformed this old kit into a true masterpiece, it is hard to believe that it is only a 1:72 scale model, congratulations on seeing it through Ian and for presenting us with a magnificent model.

Des.

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Jamo on August 31, 2014, 09:24:53 AM

Lovely finish Ian. You've done the old kit proud!

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/WWI%20posters/HannoverscheWaggonfabrik_zpsb68a0241.jpg)

Thanks for sharing with us
Cheers
James

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: RAGIII on August 31, 2014, 01:15:23 PM

Ian,
I can only echo the others! What an awesome build of this old kit! Your perseverance with the original decals not working, and especially your talent, turned this into a BEAUTIFUL replica!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: uncletony on August 31, 2014, 03:30:10 PM

Yup that's a great looking result, well done Ian!

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: andonio64 on August 31, 2014, 04:50:51 PM

Ian, commenting your plane is an asy task, what to say that hasn't been said?
Great work, great result!.

Cheers!

Antonio

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: lone modeller on September 01, 2014, 04:22:31 AM

Hard to believe that that is the old Airfix kit. That is a mini-masterpiece without a doubt, not to mention a labour of love. However it shows what can be done with those old Airfix kits.
Wonderful.

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: IanB on September 02, 2014, 04:04:31 AM

Thank you everyone, that is praise indeed from some of the best modellers on this forum, and very much appreciated!

Ian

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Alexis on September 02, 2014, 08:01:39 AM

I missed this some how ... Very nicely done Ian  ;D




Terri

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Thumbs up on September 02, 2014, 08:44:35 PM

Who said that you can not make a silk purse out of a sows ear!Bravo!!!

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Stuart Milliken on September 02, 2014, 09:09:29 PM

Wow, that's an extraordinary transformation of that old kit--just beautiful!

Stuart

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Wolf on September 08, 2014, 09:32:42 PM

Amazing what you did with this old kit. A joy to look at.

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: lcarroll on September 08, 2014, 10:06:35 PM

     Not only a miraculous transformation of a very old and basic Kit but great work in 1:72 Scale. Very colourful, detailed, and attractive piece of work, Ian. Nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Rob Hart on September 08, 2014, 10:13:27 PM

Great work in any scale! The model is a superb example of WWI aircraft modeling.

Title: Re: Airfix Hannover Cl.IIIa built as Cl.II, 1:72 scale
Post by: Nigel Jackson on September 09, 2014, 05:15:36 AM

A superb piece of work, Ian. Well done and thank you for sharing it with us.

Best wishes
Nigel