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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on November 08, 2018, 06:14:12 AM

Title: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 08, 2018, 06:14:12 AM: I`ve just received the brand new and still hot, pre-production test shot parts of a true beast - Handley Page 0/400 in 1/48 scale. It will be released in near future by Copper State Models produced by CSM partnership company Melius Manu. The kit is a full multimedia kit, with 1kg (sic.) of resin parts, PE fret, instructions and decals.
It will be available for pre-order at Telford 2018.
Judging on the parts I`ve got it is going to build into a truly stunning miniature. What is evident already, the manufacturer took care to eliminate the shortcomings of the resin - by reinforcing the whole structure of wings and struts with wire, which is crucial for a biplane model with a wingspan exceeding over 60 centimetres.
Without further ado, it`s time to get the beast started. I`ll post the progress pics soon.

(https://i.imgur.com/YnrE6gb.jpg)

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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Dirigible-Al on November 09, 2018, 03:19:58 AM: Oh Boy!!
One of my favourites.
You are a real hero Filip
Alan.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on November 09, 2018, 03:28:57 AM: Looks stupendous. Reminds me of the old Airfix 1/72 - but I'll bet that this one is in a completely different league.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Juan on November 09, 2018, 03:41:12 AM: Looking forward to your progress on what I am sure will be a great build.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on November 09, 2018, 05:17:47 AM: I think this is too big for me, but it's mouthwatering. Looking forward to your build.
Ciao
Giuseppe.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on November 09, 2018, 06:32:36 AM: I'm a big fan of the 1/48 scale, but that machine is a bit huge for my taste and space, 1kg resin :o
But I will watch your build and hope you will have a lot of fun and no problems.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 09, 2018, 11:33:46 PM: I m looking forward to seeing you turn this one into one of your Masterpieces!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: aliluke on November 10, 2018, 04:30:55 PM: Hi Filip
This "monster" couldn't be in better hands - I look forward to following your results.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 14, 2018, 09:35:12 AM: Thanks a lot!
A small but important step - I`ve painted the base of the wood elements along with the linen for the fuselage sides and the floor. Oil paints along with the clear red and clear yellow varnish were used. The "bloody paralyzer" is going to be huge! The next step is to apply wash and overall weathering and to start the internal structure bracing wires.

(https://i.imgur.com/30sgddc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 14, 2018, 09:49:06 AM: Excellent start! The wood and linen interior is coming along quite nicely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Ryan on November 14, 2018, 12:55:27 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 14, 2018, 09:49:06 AM
Excellent start! The wood and linen interior is coming along quite nicely!
RAGIII

Agreed.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on November 14, 2018, 05:57:39 PM: Nice start, Filip. I assume this is a warm up before you tackle the WNW kit next year :D
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Borsos on November 14, 2018, 08:24:36 PM: Interesting beast. And in your hands it will turn out wonderful. You already made a goid start!
Andreas
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 18, 2018, 03:59:11 AM: Thanks for your words of encouragement!
The wood and plywood have been painted. The floor of the cockpit has been glued and the fit is good so far. I`m going to make some internal rigging before I proceed. The smaller bits of the cockpit will also be tackled with in the meantime. The pic with a ruler is just in order to show the size of her. Impressive isn`t it? ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/Nz6FYqX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/p1twGhn.jpg)

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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Juan on November 18, 2018, 04:37:59 AM: Looking good Filip, really looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 18, 2018, 04:39:49 AM: Beautiful job, so far, Filip! I'm so glad that you started this one. I'll use it as a guide for when I build mine. Are you doing it with the wings folded or extended?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on November 18, 2018, 04:42:42 AM: Yes that is going to be pretty large - too large for me I am afraid. However that is not going to stop me following your build log - very impressive so far.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xan on November 18, 2018, 05:40:15 PM: Waow the famous Kajetan /CSM HP!
will find this mount for sure!
go on Xmalt!

Xan
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: miecio52 on November 18, 2018, 06:22:19 PM: :)Nice, go Filip, go.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 19, 2018, 09:46:55 AM: Continuing to look Outstanding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Adam on November 19, 2018, 06:45:31 PM: Looks great, good luck for you.

Adam.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on November 19, 2018, 06:52:34 PM: Great start, details painting made them highly realistic.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 23, 2018, 07:51:51 AM: Once again thanks for your kind words!
Maybe it isn`t the most spectacular update of this thread but it`s almost there to start glueing the fuselage. I`ve prepared the set of the Lewis machine guns. They were painted black (hell yeah) and rubbed with the Mig gun metal pigment. Also, the main petrol tanks were painted and slightly weathered. The most time-consuming part was the internal rigging - it will be not visible in most places anyway.

(https://i.imgur.com/WHm6JmD.jpg)
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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: huberlu on November 23, 2018, 08:36:33 AM: It is very pretty! :)

Are you going to build it with the wings folded ?

Very eager to see more.

Hub.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Juan on November 23, 2018, 09:20:30 AM: Looks fantastic Filip, details, even if not seen, look great.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 23, 2018, 05:23:09 PM: Up to you usual high standards, Filip! :)
This will be a beauty and no mistake.

von B
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: aliluke on November 23, 2018, 06:25:27 PM: Wonderful work Filip. I look forward to the fusellage being closed so that we can get a sense of the scale of this plane even at 1/48 scale.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: andonio64 on November 24, 2018, 05:06:31 AM: Filip, your work is fantastic, you made a beautiful kit look much better! I agree with Alistair, can't wait to see your HP taking the form of a plane so that we can see how big is it!
I would indeed buy this kit but I will have problems to put the Bre XIV in my showcase... can't imagine where to put such a giant!

Cheers

Antonio
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2018, 08:45:00 AM: Awesome progress!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: howlindawg on November 27, 2018, 08:23:40 PM: Will be watching this one avidly - it was on my radar until the WNW announcement.
Looking forward to seeing this go together before deciding which version to go for.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on December 01, 2018, 08:51:26 PM: Many thanks for your kind words friends!
A milestone I dare to say - you can already see the size of the "Bloody Paralyser" since I`ve started to glue the fuselage parts together. More to come soon.

(https://i.imgur.com/7Eq4GcA.jpg)
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2018, 10:09:33 AM: Absolutely lovely work as expected! Looking forward to the next update!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on December 06, 2018, 04:38:02 AM: The fuselage is glued and covered with Mr. Surfacer 1000. Some minor touch ups still required. I thought it`s going to be a tougher job.

(https://i.imgur.com/mu8I8zx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/n2PR4Dk.jpg)
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on December 06, 2018, 07:32:03 AM: Great progress! Looks like one piece.
What glue do you use, CA or Epoxy?

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Gisbod on December 06, 2018, 08:36:08 AM: Lovely work!

Guy
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on December 06, 2018, 09:41:18 AM: Outstanding as always Filip! Looks stunning so far!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: fj55mike on December 19, 2018, 01:18:04 AM: Looks really good. Any further information on when we can pre-order this beast?
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 06, 2019, 08:32:00 PM: So after a few other projects I have returned to building the Bloody Paralyser.
I`ve assembled the tail section and attached the wings.
I have also tried the stencils by Jarek Rydzyński to make the PC10 a little bit more interersting.
I must admit - it`s huuuuuge, yep.

I think I`m done with the most tricky part of the build - the undercarriage and the engine nacelles. Frankly speaking I thought it would be really hard to keep the geometry right but I think it turned out quite acceptable.
In the meantime I`ve applied some weathering too.
(https://i.imgur.com/s1VpYTw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7Awo3zK.jpg)
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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on October 06, 2019, 09:44:01 PM: Superb work! Your 0/400 is really looking the part now!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Robin on October 06, 2019, 10:00:47 PM: Looks great! Nice job with the stencils.

Robin :)
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: howlindawg on October 06, 2019, 11:55:25 PM: Quote from: xmald on October 06, 2019, 08:32:00 PM
I think it turned out quite acceptable.

That's putting it mildly! 8)
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Alexis on October 07, 2019, 06:23:48 AM: Nice to see you back on this one , looking very sharp so far !

Terri
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on October 07, 2019, 08:11:30 AM: Lots of progress and it all looks top notch.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on October 08, 2019, 03:19:02 AM: I've seen this kit up close and personal at Telford last year, so I know what a beast it is! A model this large is awkward to work with, at best. You've done a remarkable job thus far, Filip. Truly stunning.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Ryan on October 08, 2019, 03:33:47 AM: Where did you get the masks?
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on October 08, 2019, 05:18:58 AM: What a huge plane! This will be a beautiful model.
In your hands a resin model looks like someone works with plastic, great work!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Borsos on October 08, 2019, 08:39:21 PM: Awesome, especially the paint job, as always from you.
Andreas
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: kensar on October 08, 2019, 10:02:35 PM: This is looking great. I don't think I've seen an 0/400 put together before.
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 20, 2019, 06:41:22 AM: The rigging of the tail section is completed - bloody hell of that thing had used drugs - that`s for sure...
I`ve also applied the decals and painted the roundels using the masks provided with the kit.
Another challenge lies ahead - the upper wing...
(https://i.imgur.com/y0bEC3t.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9F66r7k.jpg)
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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Umlaufmotor on October 20, 2019, 10:20:11 PM: Wow, that looks really great, great work on the model so far.
I like the olive paint very well with the shades and the translucent canvas at the front edges.
Your model increases my anticipation of the 1/32 WNW o/400. ???
I think I have to order this gigantic bird after all.
Again - superb work!

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on October 21, 2019, 02:58:54 AM: Outstanding work on the tail rigging and of course all of the painting! Looks Gorgeous!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: UFAG on October 21, 2019, 07:22:46 AM: Outstanding...!!
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Juan on October 21, 2019, 07:26:26 AM: Great job, this beast is being tamed. :D
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 03, 2019, 07:13:41 AM: Many thanks!
Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48 Update #10

I`ve fixed the upper wing and started the rigging of the main wings. It started to look like an aircraft...

(https://i.imgur.com/nXS9ftA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/54eJpGF.jpg)
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Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on November 03, 2019, 07:53:55 AM: Looks AWESOME! You are Making this one look really tempting 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 03, 2019, 07:59:02 AM: Oh my WORD! That looks superb!

Excellent work Xmald :o

vB
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Alexis on November 03, 2019, 11:04:38 PM: What they said ^^^^ Awesome so far ! 8)

Terri
Title: Re: Handley Page 0/400 Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: kensar on November 04, 2019, 12:07:55 AM: Yep :o