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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Naimbs on April 17, 2017, 01:38:46 AM

Title: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on April 17, 2017, 01:38:46 AM: Hello!

This kit is nice but requires a lot of personal work!

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120441.jpg)

The cockpit is very very poor in detail. I was inspired by his brother at 1/32!

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120440.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120442.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120443.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120444.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120446.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120445.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120447.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120448.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120450.jpg)

I have completely rebuilt the cockpit:

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120454.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120455.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120456.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120452.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120457.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120462.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120461.jpg)

It is necessary to make the passages of bombs

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120458.jpg)

The fuselage openings are improved (early)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120460.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120463.jpg)

Details are added with Evergreen

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120464.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120471.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120466.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120467.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120465.jpg)

Painting begins

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120513.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/727)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120512.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/726)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120511.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/725)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/91/10/06/p1120514.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/728)

It is quite difficult but the subject is very nice, and rare on this scale.

A bientôt

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: xan on April 17, 2017, 03:17:59 AM: No Fear Arnaud , as always
you are brave knight !

Xan
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Borsos on April 17, 2017, 03:55:01 AM: Wow, very impressive Start. You nailed the cockpit really well!
Borsos
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Juan on April 17, 2017, 04:00:13 AM: Excellent start, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on April 17, 2017, 04:27:03 AM: Spectacular start, Arnaud! I have this kit in my stash and have been itching to take a crack at it. You've inspired me to move it up in the queue and your build will be my guide!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: cduckworth on April 17, 2017, 05:24:30 AM: Modeling at its best! Looking forward to watching your build. I too have this one to build in the future and will be taking notes.

Charlie
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on April 17, 2017, 06:43:43 AM: Looks like another spectacular Build from your capable hands, Arnaud. Terrific work throughout, and great detail, a very impressive start!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Des on April 17, 2017, 07:21:23 AM: Extremely well done so far Arnaud, looking forward to following along with this build.

Des.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on April 17, 2017, 10:53:38 PM: Quote from: Borsos on April 17, 2017, 03:55:01 AM
Wow, very impressive Start. You nailed the cockpit really well!
Borsos

I have to agree with Andreas! You have truly nailed the cockpit assembly, additions, and painting!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 18, 2017, 12:01:48 PM: you are doing an incredible job. my old bud doug bauman did a 1/36 scratch built one 10 years ago that was amazing. who knew back then a 1/32 one would come out someday.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Alexis on April 20, 2017, 07:15:16 AM: A little love and care goes a long way , super as always . :)

Terri
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 20, 2017, 07:28:30 AM: great work, await next update !

Ed
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: igi70 on April 20, 2017, 07:49:41 AM: congratulations for this kind of work in that scale, excellent :)
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: huberlu on April 21, 2017, 01:59:12 AM: It's beautiful,detailed and oily !

All that I love. :)
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: xmald on April 21, 2017, 03:42:01 AM: Arnaud your cockpit looks like it is taken from the WnW kit. Superb detailing mate! I always wanted the AEG G.IV on my shelf so I will follow your build closely. I`m eager to see another update!
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: GAJouette on April 24, 2017, 04:10:41 AM: A work of Art in progress my old friend.
Highest Regards
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Manni on April 24, 2017, 03:18:50 PM: Great work and very good improvement of the kit.
Manni
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on June 30, 2017, 06:35:02 AM: Hello! :)

Thanks for all your very friendly messages

I continued by creating all the other pieces.

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120610.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120612.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120710.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120712.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120714.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120715.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120716.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120717.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120719.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120722.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120720.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120721.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120723.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120724.jpg)

I have not yet glued the whole in the cockpit, but everything is well for the moment

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120728.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120726.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120725.jpg)

(https://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/15/91/10/06/p1120727.jpg)

A bientôt

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Borsos on June 30, 2017, 06:40:51 AM: incredible what you are doing. This is really a great upgrade for that kit. The best 1/48 AEG I've ever seen!
Borsos
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Des on June 30, 2017, 06:59:54 AM: This is looking fantastic Arnaud, your attention to detail is amazing.

Des.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Jorgo on July 05, 2017, 05:45:08 AM: Amazing details, modeling at its best!

Jörg
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 05, 2017, 06:59:48 AM: Your AEG is up to WnW standards now. Looking great and I really can`t wait till the next update.
You can tone down the leather on the seats a little bit using the pastels or Tamiya`s weathering set.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 05, 2017, 09:51:45 PM: Great job on this beast of a kit.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: KrzysiekK on July 07, 2017, 06:56:16 PM: Indeed. Incredibile work!
I love all your outputs, so detailed, inventive and really neat.
Keep looking
regards
K
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on July 08, 2017, 10:52:13 AM: Outstanding work on the panel details and interior in general! Looking fantastic!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2018, 07:14:56 AM: Hello

Thank you very much!!!

After a long break ....

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20171211.jpg)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20171214.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/939)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20171215.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/940)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20171213.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/938)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20171212.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/937)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180110.jpg)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180112.jpg)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180111.jpg)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180115.jpg)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180121.jpg)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180123.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/960)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180124.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/961)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180126.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/963)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180125.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/962)

Ouffffff!! ;D

Regards

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Manni on January 08, 2018, 05:23:33 PM: Lovely work, Anaud!
The extra details look great and the paintjob looks very promiseing, too.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 08, 2018, 11:45:03 PM: Thanks Manni!! :)

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180128.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/965)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180129.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/966)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180130.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/967)

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on January 09, 2018, 12:58:01 AM: Arnaud,
That's great detail work you've done on the interior; I'm presently working on the Wingnut Wings 1:32 kit and I'm seeing a few things on your Build that I should consider on this larger one. Great work, and I'll be following this one!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on January 09, 2018, 03:45:00 AM: For a moment I thought I was looking at the 1/32nd kit! Your painting is looking outstanding ! Beautiful work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: cduckworth on January 09, 2018, 05:54:02 AM: Arnaud,
Wonderful detail work. Looking forward to how you are going to handle the engines.

Charlie
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on January 09, 2018, 06:58:18 AM: Thanks guys! :)

The three colors are painted!

(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180131.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/969)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180134.jpg)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180132.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/970)
(https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/15/91/10/06/20180133.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/971)

Cheers,

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Borsos on January 10, 2018, 03:29:34 AM: REALLY GREAT!
Borsos
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: xan on January 10, 2018, 04:07:12 AM: very impressive Arnaud!
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on January 11, 2018, 01:03:56 AM: Outstanding painting! Looks stunning!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Juan on January 11, 2018, 01:31:13 AM: That camo job is first class (as the rest of your build).
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on February 26, 2018, 12:06:39 PM: Thank you very much! :)

The engines are horrible, and it's quite difficult .... :-X

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: cduckworth on February 26, 2018, 01:22:25 PM: If you're interested CMK makes a 1/48 260 hp Mercedes engine in resin. I bought a couple to replace those in the kit.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Manni on February 26, 2018, 04:07:51 PM: Great paint job, Looks really great.
Manni
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on February 26, 2018, 08:18:44 PM: You are really doing a great work, almost from scratch. It's a gem.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: pepperman42 on February 27, 2018, 02:27:57 PM: Great looking paint scheme!!

Steve
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Dirigible-Al on February 28, 2018, 04:02:10 AM: This is looking amazing
Alan.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on March 23, 2025, 08:52:01 PM: Hello all! :)

Same as HB D.I...; This one also suffered years away from home. :'(

The paint has been removed for a better view of the damage.

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/p1000019.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1797)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/p1000018.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1796)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/p1000017.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1795)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/p1000020.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1798)

I took the opportunity to finally add some details that I had overlooked at the time.

On the programme:
- leather beading around the cockpit openings
- fuselage lacing in PART brand PE
- foot steps
- plate on top of fuselage
- first parts of the bomb racks under the fuselage (the part needs to be reshaped, as on the WNW)
- Mats redone in brass sheet, folded, stressed, cut and then soldered.

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2127.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1823)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2133.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1829)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2132.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1828)

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2128.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1824)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2130.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1826)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2129.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1825)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/img_2131.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1827)

The next step will be to work on the engines. I'm going to take an AZModel Gotha engine and improve it. Then I'll probably make a resin mold.
It's quite difficult. This kit is a pain, really difficult for me :-X

A bient?t

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on March 24, 2025, 04:14:25 AM: Your painting was gorgeous but with the New details and re-build I am sure it will be even better. Terrific work on the struts. I am looking forward to your progress!
RAGIII
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Dirigible-Al on March 24, 2025, 04:18:43 AM: Good to see this back on the road.
Alan.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Alexis on March 25, 2025, 01:59:49 AM: Yes it is nice to see this one back in loop , looking forward on the next update .

Alexis
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: NigelR on March 25, 2025, 07:21:07 PM: Another one back from the dead! Looks like a lot of work but I am sure this will be fantastic. The work on those struts is very impressive.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Allan31 on March 25, 2025, 09:56:16 PM: Wonderful strut work.
I've been so tempted to grab this off evilbay, I'm having second thoughts.
Title: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on May 11, 2025, 05:05:44 PM: Hello friends :),

Not much time to spend on the forum. I already spend 12 to 13h/day on a PC with my eyes glued to my screens.

I took over this one while waiting for a Fokker Dr.1 triplet to dry.

I finalized the surface details, and undercoated it with AK primer diluted with the brand's thinner:

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000141.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1873)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000140.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1872)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000140.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1871)

Quick pre-shadowing in the knowledge that you'll need to lightly post-shadow with oils afterwards anyway:

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000142.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1874)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000143.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1875)

Quick pre-shading, in the knowledge that you'll have to do a little post-shading with oils afterwards anyway. Then I start camouflaging the fuselage with my bare hands, before doing the same on the wings and moving parts:

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000145.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1877)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000146.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1878)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000144.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1876)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000148.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1880)
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000147.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1879)

Arnaud :)
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: NigelR on May 11, 2025, 06:39:05 PM: Very nice job indeed on that camo pattern, that's a tough pattern to get right.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Allan31 on May 11, 2025, 10:22:34 PM: Wonderful progress and improvements. Several on evilbay but I'm not hitting the "buy" button......
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Alexis on May 11, 2025, 11:31:22 PM: Wow ! fab job on the camo , not a easy pattern to do .

Alexis
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: gedmundson on May 11, 2025, 11:39:43 PM: Excellent work on that camo job. Cheers!
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: AngryJazz on May 19, 2025, 09:41:52 PM: Really nice work on the paint! Very precise ;D
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Borsos on May 19, 2025, 11:06:26 PM: Very nice paintjob.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Naimbs on May 25, 2025, 01:55:14 AM: Hello friends,

Thanks for your messages!

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000150.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1883)

(https://i.servimg.com/u/f41/15/91/10/06/10000149.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/15911006/1882)

I finished the camouflage on the wings.
WNW says there was black speckling on the lower surfaces. What do you think? Is it more of a dark wash, or some kind of sponge work? I can't find anything on this subject.

Thanks in advance!

Arnaud
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: NigelR on May 25, 2025, 06:16:05 PM: More excellent work on airbrushing that camo, very effective. Regarding the colour scheme, I suggest you look through the original photos on the WNW website which show some of the field applied camo and draw your own conclusions. Most seem to be brush/sponge type effects.
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Alexis on May 26, 2025, 12:20:24 AM: That does look sharp !

Alexis
Title: Re: AEG G.IV Hi Tech 1/48
Post by: Allan31 on May 28, 2025, 12:08:46 AM: Great progress.
Going up to see the real deal in Canada in a couple of weeks.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/23369dca-5e69-4fb6-a612-7f1549985561/76945ee9-c739-4fc8-b038-cd8e1f23114d.png) (https://hosting.photobucket.com/23369dca-5e69-4fb6-a612-7f1549985561/76945ee9-c739-4fc8-b038-cd8e1f23114d.png)

I bet I get one off evilbay when I return....