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Title: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on February 28, 2019, 05:16:29 AM
March is approaching quickly and although Dave already put me on the list of participants some weeks ago, I didn’t show up with my project here. I am still busy with my CSM Nieuport 17, but when that one is finished, I‘ll start with this one here:
(https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/halbearly.jpg.4c67dec0bb9a869c09984e4190ae21d2.jpg)
A pic of the unstarted kit and all the aftermarket bits fill follow (I am waiting for the cockie decals from Aviattic).
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on February 28, 2019, 07:25:59 AM
Really looking forward to seeing your Magic on this one Andreas!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: buzby on February 28, 2019, 04:24:08 PM
Andreas,
so you've chosen red nose machine, that's great!
looking forward to your build, Ni17 is almost ready - isn't it?

 8)
buzby
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Monty on March 04, 2019, 05:12:25 AM
Looking forward to your build, Andreas! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: gbrivio on March 04, 2019, 07:26:11 AM
Great choice, I'm looking forward to this build. Good luck!
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Mike Norris on March 04, 2019, 07:26:26 PM
Bring it on,

Mike
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on April 07, 2019, 09:20:07 PM
Thank you guys!

I made some first steps on the interior:
(https://abload.de/img/0d386b74-e1f6-4cf8-a2ikt6.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/76e4bc09-97c2-4236-bjoj2z.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/bed34f81-7ddd-4a95-9vtkvx.jpeg)
Best regards

Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 07, 2019, 10:57:35 PM
Awesome interior work Andreas! I love the worn floor board in the observers cockpit!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on April 08, 2019, 07:20:10 AM
Oh yes, this cockpit is looking great!
I'm surprised, how many parts you already used! You handled already more then me in a complete aircraft in 1/48 scale :o

This will be a great build, I'm sure!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on April 23, 2019, 03:14:09 AM
Thank you Rick and Frank,

I built up the interior and had great fun doing this. Only the forward firing Machine Gun is still missing then the fuselage halves will be closed. I had an orgy of decadence using HGW seatbelts and all the great little Taurus resin parts for the Mercedes D. IIIa that I could get    :)
(https://abload.de/img/096d5c64-00c0-4bdd-8igjj9.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/05478340-ef3f-4aa5-94aknc.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/18964eec-f16e-4245-adfj6d.jpeg)

Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on April 23, 2019, 07:12:11 AM
Your interior and engine contain 100% of the detail and beautiful painting we have come to expect from one of your builds!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Alexis on April 23, 2019, 10:11:39 AM
Love the details , looking very sharp  8)




Terri
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Juan on April 23, 2019, 10:16:31 AM
Outstandingly beautiful job Andreas, nothing less from your talents is expected.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Manni on April 23, 2019, 09:25:02 PM
Ah, wonderful job, Andreas. Great wood tones and a very nice engine! I'm looking forward to the next steps.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on May 14, 2019, 12:01:06 AM
Thank you very much Rick, Terri, Juan and Manni!

Puh, it‘s done. The Halberstadt mottled camouflage is sprayed on and looks ok for me - and that after the first try. I followed the hints on the WNW homepage and am happy that I used my airbrush and not a sponge like I had origginally planned to do. It is far less difficult than expected. I also blended the flame decals into the fuselage red, another area where I had feared, problems could arise. Of course, many touch ups and details are still to be done on the fuselage. But at first I am going to do the wings...
(https://abload.de/img/55f62838-4358-49d0-8nqj9o.jpeg)
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on May 14, 2019, 01:13:53 AM
Simply OUTSTANDING painting Andreas! Gorgeous results!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on May 14, 2019, 03:53:37 AM
Beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: kensar on May 14, 2019, 09:41:54 PM
It's looking fantastic, Andreas.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: pepperman42 on June 05, 2019, 06:21:10 PM
Where did this go?

Steve
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: gbrivio on June 06, 2019, 03:19:01 PM
Beautiful interior and painting, making a great fuselage.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: GazzaS on June 06, 2019, 04:31:29 PM
Looks Fantastic Andreas!
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on June 14, 2019, 05:26:54 AM
Andreas, your painting looks great!
I hope you will be able to finish this bird in the remaining 1 1/2 month ::)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on June 15, 2019, 10:24:31 PM
Hello friends,
Thank you for your kind words, your interest and your encouragement. I was off here for a while because my mother had severe health issues which also cut my modelling time very short for the last weeks. For luck she’s much better now, but still things need their time. Many things stay unfinished, uncommented or undone respectively, but sometimes (not often ;)) there are more important things in life than modelling.
I made therefore very minor progress, I just added some detail painting here and there and some touch ups here  and there ... and there ... and there ... and there... Well, and I decalled the whole model as this job was possibly to do in the night and during several very short sessions.
I used Aviattic cookie decals for the Halberstadt on gloss surface and the decals went on like a dream.
(https://abload.de/img/0edd5534-872c-4a5e-8cykbr.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=0edd5534-872c-4a5e-8cykbr.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/3ae65422-e19c-497b-9abjj5.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=3ae65422-e19c-497b-9abjj5.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/fb127b1e-b311-4fe0-a0hjh0.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=fb127b1e-b311-4fe0-a0hjh0.jpeg)

Best regards, take care
Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Alexis on June 15, 2019, 10:59:26 PM
Outstanding so far !

Terri
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2019, 11:20:59 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous work Andreas! I love this one!!
RAGIII

PS: I meant to mention that I am happy to hear your Mothers health is improving.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Juan on June 16, 2019, 12:29:45 AM
Glad to hear your Mother is better.  Outstanding job on your Halberstadt.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on June 16, 2019, 06:05:18 AM
You made a really good progress on this very nice Halberstadt!
I really like what I see - lots of details and clean work on decals. This will be my template for my 1/48 one day ...

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: pepperman42 on June 17, 2019, 11:13:26 PM
Looks like its all coming together!!

Steve
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: aliluke on June 18, 2019, 05:40:19 AM
Looking brilliant. That is one colour scheme that would intimidate me and you have nailed it!

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Manni on June 19, 2019, 04:24:44 PM
Brilliant work, Andreas!
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on July 09, 2019, 03:02:01 PM
Thank you very much for your kind words Terri, Rick, Juan, Frank, Steve, Alistair and Manni. I really appreciate them!

Although my modelling time is cut due to recent events, things make progress:
(https://abload.de/img/59b112bb-4290-4ee7-b2hjxl.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/98ee8ffa-1266-4c09-ax9k9w.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/6b19412f-a299-47b9-airjzf.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/e81ad2b5-1396-4edd-8v1kig.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/8cef2670-5bbe-4524-8yvjk5.jpeg)

The kit goes together wonderfully. There are no issues at all yet.
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on July 09, 2019, 09:00:36 PM
Coming together beautifully Andreas. Looks stunning!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: kensar on July 09, 2019, 09:18:50 PM
The weathering tones down the colors appropriately.  The finish looks very good, Andreas.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: lone modeller on July 10, 2019, 02:14:38 AM
The weathering tones down the colors appropriately.  The finish looks very good, Andreas.

Ken has written exactly what I think. This is another example of your inspirational modelling.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on July 10, 2019, 02:37:36 AM
Andreas, your Halberstadt looks great so far, and it seems, that you will win the race against the running countdown! 8)
I really like the color of your rubber tyres. What color do you use for that rubber?

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Juan on July 10, 2019, 03:46:57 AM
Looking good Andreas, she is coming alive.   :D
Title: Re: Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: pepperman42 on July 20, 2019, 01:40:37 AM
That's really coming together nicely!

Steve
Title: ***COMPLETED*** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on August 01, 2019, 07:55:09 AM
Thank you all very very much!

Time is running out and finally I finished this bird – still just in time. The Halberstadt Cl. II and IV were always one of my most favored planes and until this day I never managed to finish one (I started once a 1/72 resin kit and the Mirage 1/48 one). So I am really happy to show you one in the context of honoring Des and Adrienne for what they have given to the modelling community.

WNW's Halberstadt Cl. II is a great kit that was done almost out of the box except from Tarnstoff cookie decals from Aviattic, a PE gun barrel for the 1917 Parabellum from Master, seat belts from HGW, some Taurus resin bits for the Mercedes and a hand carved wooden prop. I really enjoyed the build in spite of many many obstacles, none of which had anything to do with the kit or the mentioned aftermarket products. One day I'll add a base and maybe some figures. But now it's time for holidays...

(https://abload.de/img/dad2cdb9-2cc6-490d-brlkt1.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/adb18b6e-3649-4155-a3kkve.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/0e9eed54-3937-4162-9mmjhm.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/32cd70eb-189c-4c53-bxfkt7.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/f05fe809-ce37-4fae-860kg9.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/b41f563e-1b16-4fc8-biojdx.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/18ec90d7-a130-40d8-8r5jgp.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/2a95c48b-8571-4d93-8jjku5.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/c4649233-02e2-4984-aohksp.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/ab378c07-242c-4478-aeqkv9.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/68cebc50-ebbc-4145-8b2jx8.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/a055e89d-6138-410d-8kgkmj.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/b4b3ce01-6d36-40cc-buejtk.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/ffc09510-2cb9-4945-9ddk3y.jpeg)
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: aliluke on August 01, 2019, 11:23:28 AM
Beautiful in all respects. I'm truly impressed by your painting - such a challenging scheme - the weathering - just right and the details - machine gun, propeller etc. Just fantastic all round!!! Congratulations Andreas!

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Alexis on August 01, 2019, 12:01:56 PM
Outstanding !


Terri
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: rhwinter on August 01, 2019, 05:13:41 PM
Lovely!
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: buzby on August 01, 2019, 05:52:44 PM
Congratulation Andreas,
it's great model in awesome livery, fantastic work all around

 8)
buzby
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: PrzemoL on August 01, 2019, 06:45:22 PM
Great finish. And truly just on time!
Enjoy your holidays!
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on August 01, 2019, 09:14:10 PM
Congrats on another Beautiful Build! Outstanding work all around and a great tribute to Des!
RAGIII
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: kensar on August 01, 2019, 10:10:47 PM
Outstanding results!  Painting and weathering is excellent.
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Bughunter on August 01, 2019, 11:45:51 PM
That is a project! :o You hit the point in quality and time 8)
I have strong doubt, that my Cl.II in 1/48 will look like this, so the kit is going in the stash some levels (also called priority) deeper ... ::)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: gbrivio on August 04, 2019, 07:29:08 AM
Great model, painting is top quality and this livery makes her a real eyecatcher.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32 CSM CREW
Post by: Borsos on March 13, 2020, 05:09:59 PM
Thank you very much!
the Halberstadt looked a little lonely without a base, so i added one and set the fantastic CSM trio uparmoring an attack plane next to her. I really love these figures. I painted them in Bavarian blue as Schlasta 26b was a Bavarian unit and Bavarian aircrew wore blue instead of black. They wear their drillich tunics over their uniforms, I think. I used Jon Smith resin heads instead of the CSM heads to give each figure an individual touch.
(https://abload.de/img/c5915e4b-d961-4092-ajajb8.jpeg)
(https://abload.de/img/06003914-63bd-4ad4-9w7kg3.jpeg)
I was honored with a gold medal at the recent Fürstenbeld Bruck Model show.
(https://abload.de/img/321c7826-0a7a-43cf-bwwk0t.jpeg)
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: RAGIII on March 13, 2020, 11:05:15 PM
Congratulations on the Gold Medal! Well deserved for a beautifully finished Model.
RAGIII
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 13, 2020, 11:09:57 PM
Stunning finish and well deserved win!

Well done!!

vB  :)
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Juan on March 13, 2020, 11:50:11 PM
Congratulation on another beautiful completion and your award.
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Kreston on March 14, 2020, 12:16:44 AM
Excellent build!  Nice finished scene, too.
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: lcarroll on March 14, 2020, 12:52:02 AM
   The base and figures are a spectacular addition to a magnificent model Andreas, lovely finishing touch! I can particularly appreciate this work as I am presently laboring away at the same one in Schlasta 21 dress! I can only hope for results even close to this!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Dave W on March 14, 2020, 03:15:17 PM
That is most certainly a gold medal-worthy model Andreas! Spectacular and the figures really bring it to life.

Your model work is always an inspiration to us and your Halberstadt is a real gem.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: lone modeller on March 21, 2020, 05:22:18 AM
Many congratulations on your richly deserved win Andreas. That is a truly spectacular model, made all the more so by the base and figures.

Stephen.
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Umlaufmotor on March 21, 2020, 06:57:25 AM
A very outstanding and super built model. I had the honour to see it in the original.
Also the figures, first-class work.

Greetimgs from Bavaria,

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: *** COMPLETED *** Halberstadt Cl. II, Schlasta 26b, WNW 1/32
Post by: Borsos on March 21, 2020, 08:13:46 PM
Thank you very much Rick, v. B., Juan, Kreston, Lance, Dave, Stephen and Bertl. I really appreciate your friendly comments.
Bertl, it was a pleasure to meet you!
Best regards
Andreas