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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 03:57:24 AM

Title: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 03:57:24 AM: Hello!

I begin this topic, but I already know it will be very spread out over time!

I bought two Vacuform. The Phönix C.I and UFAG C.I.
That was a few years ago. A few months ago, I bought the two WD on these topics.

I know SIERRA are considered as very good for forms.

But comparing with the plans, I am very pessimistic.

To continue with the series of Phönix, I started the CI.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110145.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110148.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110155.jpg)

The fuselage is too short. The engine hood is too approximate. The wings are not bad, unlike UFAG, unusable ....

I decided to redo the wings anyway :-X.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110158.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110159.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110160.jpg)

And tail. These are drafts. I refined half a wing this time.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110161.jpg)

I hesitate a lot for the fuselage. I wonder if the most "simple" would be to rebuild everything.

I'll do this one, and others that will be easier and faster.

I'll start without stress :)

A bientôt

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: uncletony on January 08, 2016, 06:04:34 AM: hmm yes i'd say you might as well scratch build the fuselage too.

will follow with interest...
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: xmald on January 08, 2016, 06:06:58 AM: Salut Arnaud!
You have chosen an extremely interesting subject. I will follow this thread carefully since I`ve bought 2 Sierra`s vacs lately which makes me very curious. It looks it`s going to be a very accurate build.
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 05:08:28 PM: Quote from: Bo on January 08, 2016, 06:04:34 AM
hmm yes i'd say you might as well scratch build the fuselage too.

will follow with interest...

Hi, Bo

Yes, I am of the same opinion as you. It is sometimes easier indeed.

Thanks for your interest ;)

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 05:11:20 PM: Quote from: xmald on January 08, 2016, 06:06:58 AM
Salut Arnaud!
You have chosen an extremely interesting subject. I will follow this thread carefully since I`ve bought 2 Sierra`s vacs lately which makes me very curious. It looks it`s going to be a very accurate build.

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? :)

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 05:13:01 PM: Little progress.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110162.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110163.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110164.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110165.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110166.jpg)

A bientôt

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on January 09, 2016, 02:50:37 AM: Fantastic start, Arnaud! I have this kit in my stash and had reached the same conclusion as you and Bo. The only purpose this kit serves is to encourage a scratch build project. I'll be following with great interest, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Bolman on January 09, 2016, 04:00:22 AM: I have the Sierra Phönix C.I Vacuform as well, but in 1/72 scale.
I'll have to keep an eye out for scale when I start it now that I know it may not be accurate.

Thanks!

John
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: xmald on January 09, 2016, 05:52:36 AM: Quote from: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 05:11:20 PM

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? :)

Arnaud
The kits are AEG G.IV and Hansa Brandenburg W.12 - I consider myself lucky cause I really wanted to have models of the two.

I see some progress already - great job on the wing surgery ;)
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 10, 2016, 06:27:05 PM: Quote from: Bolman on January 09, 2016, 04:00:22 AM
I have the Sierra Phönix C.I Vacuform as well, but in 1/72 scale.
I'll have to keep an eye out for scale when I start it now that I know it may not be accurate.

Thanks!

John

Hello John,

Do not hesitate to contact me if you need documentation. It's a beautiful plane!

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 10, 2016, 06:28:34 PM: Quote from: xmald on January 09, 2016, 05:52:36 AM
Quote from: Naimbs on January 08, 2016, 05:11:20 PM

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? :)

Arnaud
The kits are AEG G.IV and Hansa Brandenburg W.12 - I consider myself lucky cause I really wanted to have models of the two.

I see some progress already - great job on the wing surgery ;)

Oh, and they're big! ;D!

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 10, 2016, 06:32:10 PM: Quote from: coyotemagic on January 09, 2016, 02:50:37 AM
Fantastic start, Arnaud! I have this kit in my stash and had reached the same conclusion as you and Bo. The only purpose this kit serves is to encourage a scratch build project. I'll be following with great interest, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

Hello Bud,

I agree with you. That's why I started the fuselage with Evergreen.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110167.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110168.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110169.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110170.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110171.jpg)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/91/10/06/p1110172.jpg)

There is still a huge job to perform....

A bientôt

Arnaud
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Alexis on January 10, 2016, 11:28:03 PM: Nice job on shaping the wings , fuselage is shaping nice as well :)

Terri
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on January 11, 2016, 10:38:33 PM: Outstanding work on what is basically a scratchbuild! I am looking forward to your progress.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: Des on January 12, 2016, 06:40:22 AM: It's sad when we spend money to buy a kit then have to scratch build virtually the whole model, but what you have done so far is excellent scratch building, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: radio on January 12, 2016, 06:52:36 AM: Exellent work, Arnaud.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48
Post by: certainreasons on February 01, 2016, 12:11:38 AM: Impressive scratch-building Arnaud, keep us updated! I also have those kits and the datafiles and am following your build.