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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Naimbs on February 05, 2015, 10:40:34 AM

Title: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 05, 2015, 10:40:34 AM

Hi!

I completed this  Aviatik prototype , after two years of work! Ouffffff!!  ;D

I thought of this plane:

(http://air.wz.cz/30-aviatik/aviatik-d2-39-01.jpg)

The final photographs of my interpretation:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/528274P1090511.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/353703P1090499.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/209884P1090500.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/174845P1090501.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/338392P1090502.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/814613P1090503.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/835761P1090505.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/419878P1090506.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/770420P1090507.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/589951P1090510.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/760928P1090512.jpg)

Thank you!

Regards

Arnaud

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: coyotemagic on February 05, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, Arnaud!  Your camouflage is extraordinary.  Did you use a sponge?  I'll bet she had a fantastic roll rate with those short wings.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: KrzysiekK on February 06, 2015, 12:19:41 AM

Confirmed! Perfect scheme and really convincing!
Best regards!
K

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 06, 2015, 12:22:58 AM

Spectacular. The autumn leaf camo is very convincing. I would join the question about the technique used. I built once a 1/72 model of this aircraft but my camo made using a short-hair brush falls far away from what you achieved.

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 06, 2015, 12:29:06 AM

Thank you all for your comments . It is much appreciated!

For camouflage , I use a small piece of sponge with paint that is not diluted. I applied to a piece of cardboard and then the model when the result is convincing.

Cheers,

Arnaud

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 06, 2015, 12:48:21 AM

sponges are great to have good effects on the painted metal

Sorry for my English.

An example of one of my 1/35 scale models:

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/282479P1040517.jpg)

Arnaud

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: lone modeller on February 06, 2015, 05:01:51 AM

Brilliant modelling and a wonderful finish. Do not worry about your English as we can all understand you. Please continue posting examples of your wonderful work - they need no words as they speak for themselves!

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Des on February 06, 2015, 06:48:29 AM

Brilliant work Arnaud, the camo effect looks brilliant. What type of paints do you use when using the sponge technique?

Des.

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Sarcococca on February 06, 2015, 08:30:37 AM

Beau boulot Naimbs, and I agree in all terms with the previous comments!
It`s a rel nice lil`gem!
In my opinion the casting of the Karaya models is nearly perfect. I`ve the DFW late model in my stash. The instruction is somewhat sparingly but with some experience not really a problem!
Did you have problems during assembly with this resin kit?

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 06, 2015, 08:55:57 AM

Thanks, Naimbs, for the answer. Once again - your result is spectacular!

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 06, 2015, 09:15:53 AM

Des: for brown: Panzer Aces Dark Rust (ref 302), for green, unfortunately I do not know the reference. I am sorry   :-\.

Sarcococca: The resin is high quality, no bubbles, the adjustments are very good, the conception is almost perfect. But the side profile at the level of engine cowlings is not correct.

I bought this model to a friend. There was no struts in my box. It was difficult for me for this step.


PrzemoL: if you wish, I can take pictures showing how I paint with the sponge, it is not difficult, but it takes time for a full plane.

A bientôt

Cheers

Arnaud

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 06, 2015, 09:18:45 AM

Quote from: Naimbs on February 06, 2015, 09:15:53 AM

PrzemoL: if you wish, I can take pictures showing how I paint with the sponge, it is not difficult, but it takes time for a full plane.

Thank you for this kind proposal, Naimbs, but I know the technique. You do not need to bother with taking additional photos.  ;)

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: GrahamB on February 06, 2015, 06:04:48 PM

Very nice job. And I'm glad you didn't fall for that old chestnut (myth) about the banded fuselage camouflage. There were at least four variations of 39.01, before/after mgs fitted, black/white quadrant wheel centres followed by solid red, white outlined crosses etc but the mottle stayed the same throughout.

Cheers,

GrahamB

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: RAGIII on February 06, 2015, 08:04:28 PM

Beautiful work on a less Modelled subject! Excellent results with your sponged on camo!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Alexis on February 12, 2015, 11:31:21 AM

Love the camo !




Terri

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 12, 2015, 07:49:03 PM

Quote from: GrahamB on February 06, 2015, 06:04:48 PM

Very nice job. And I'm glad you didn't fall for that old chestnut (myth) about the banded fuselage camouflage.

Hello GrahamB,

Indeed, I think it's a myth, and the book "JaPo" shows this error, which is very unfortunate.  :-\

Title: Re: Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)
Post by: Naimbs on February 12, 2015, 07:51:41 PM

Hello,

RAGIII and Terri,

Thank you very much, it's motivating!

Arnaud