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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: lcarroll on September 27, 2019, 07:33:51 AM
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It's time I started a Build Log on this project which I've done some very basic work on in the past month or so. I received this Kit along with a Late version one last Christmas and, although in no great rush to build it, was so motivated by Gisbod's Build in the Memorial Group Build that I decided it was time!
After some time studying the excellent recent Data File #157 "At War" version (Thank you Ray, as always just an outstanding publication) and the considerable photo collection on the Wingnut Wings site the blue and yellow striped scheme of the subject of the Build was a very appealing choice. This bird was originally painted in the Unit's signature white and black horizontal stripes with Lozenge Fabric covered flying surfaces as are very evident in the reference photos as a subtle bleed through effect of both on the scheme. I really wanted to attempt the complicated scheme thus the choice was easy!
The usual mandatory Box Art shot, also a very tempting livery!
(https://i.imgur.com/onA9ArY.jpg)
........and here's the chosen finish.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZjPrgYA.jpg)
I'll be using both 1:32 and 1;48 Scale GasPatch Turn Buckles along with Bob's Buckles, Their Parabellum 14/17 Gun for the rear seat, HGW Fabric Seat Belts, and assorted Taurus upgrade fittings for the Daimler-Mercedes D.IIIau Engine. Cockpit additions will include Aeroclub Instrument Bezels and some recently acquired Bronco Models "Wingnuts" which look very much like the Fuel Selector Levers in many of the German Aircraft.
(https://i.imgur.com/0Qbh3Xh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jK7cK5I.jpg)
I've got a start on the engine and cockpit components at this point.
The Build commenced with making the spark plugs for the engine; I used Albion Alloys Slide Fit brass tubing of 0.5 and 0.7 mm for the outer ends and base of the plugs respectively.
(https://i.imgur.com/7g1Rlei.jpg)
The very basic portion of the engine build is completed and awaiting the ancillaries, electrical, and "plumbing" along with some oil and grease.
(https://i.imgur.com/9YSGTcb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qydrgDC.jpg)
..... and here's the started cockpit floor and side frames along with the Gas Tank and pilot's seat. (Brave men those!!!)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gyd0xBR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UFXCahe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F083fkQ.jpg)
This will be a very slow build as I am still finding it difficult to train the new Pup and have any amount of leftover time! Apparently I'm not a great multi-tasker in my advanced age!
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful start Lance, looking forward to your progress.
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Outstanding start Lance! Looking forward to your progress.
RAGIII
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Nice! I get myself a chair here. :)
Robin
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This is going to look super Lance, have not seen many of these built so far, and none with the yellow blue candy wrapper scheme.
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Nice opening, Lance ;)
vB
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Lance, thank you! I will surely follow your build-log here, as the version you've chosen is the one, I am most interested in, too! Looking forward to learning how you'll tackle the challenge of the shining-through earlier scheme.
Richard
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Great start on this one, Lance.
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Thanks for looking in all, and for your encouraging comments! I'm looking forward to getting serious with this one! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Oh Lance, nice to see you on the bench again! What a great start, I like the seat, and a build with a lot of bling-bling ;D
I want to build your box pictured Cl.II in 1/48, but a mini group build is not possible, I have already to many shelf queens which need to be finished before.
Happy modelling,
Frank
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Frank,
Many Thanks! It is a very attractive scheme, and with the previous one showing through should prove very interesting. I think it'll be a lot of fun but challenging to get it done right.
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks great so far. I'm really looking forward to seeing this come together with that striking paint job.
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Hello Lance,
what a pretty start on this one.
I also got my hands on this great kit, if you should need some additional photos: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10173.0
To add some more possible choice regarding the finish, D. S. A. et al. depict this very machine in SCHLACHTFLIEGER as being yellow and red, not black. There are some interesting fotos of it in the old Windsock Datafile, No. 20.
good luck and best regards
Andreas
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Looks great Lance!
Glad you liked mine ;) Super colour scheme you’ve chosen. It’s an interesting aircraft with lots of detail :D
I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with her. Good luck!
Guy
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You are off to an excellent start lance , nice job on the floor . Love the effect you have achived with the wore paint ;)
Terri
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Thanks, all, for your comments and information. Borsos, that's interesting regarding the colors on the aircraft, just another reminder that the only sure thing on WWI Aircraft colors is "were not sure" as I like to say! At this early stage I'm going to stick with WNW's interpretation of yellow and blue unless more information comes to light. Thus far it appears to be a great Kit!
Cheers,
Lance
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To add some more possible choice regarding the finish, D. S. A. et al. depict this very machine in SCHLACHTFLIEGER as being yellow and red, not
black.
I found such livery on aviationgraphic.com:
(https://www.aviationgraphic.com/6108-thickbox_default/halberstadt-clii-marianne-bh-35.jpg)
https://www.aviationgraphic.com/aviation-lithographs/1126-halberstadt-clii-marianne-bh-35.html
Location and crew are mentioned on this page.
There are some interesting fotos of it in the old Windsock Datafile, No. 20.
A small correction before someone order a wrong Datafile: The 20 is about Nieuport, the Halberstadt Cl.II is 27.
Cheers,
Frank
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Frank,
Yes, I've studied the photos in the original Data File as well. They are actually the best illustration of the Schlasta 21 "zebra stripes" showing through the top colors. As for the red vs. blue on the final vertical stripe scheme who does one believe?? I have a lot of respect for Wingnut Wings research, they appear to be very thorough; the folks at Aviation Graphics are certainly not likely to be amateurs either! So many choices, and as mentioned somewhere it's possible the light and dark colors were actually reversed because of the possible "yellow effect" caused by the film used! Since we don't have a time machine to transport us back 100 years I'd say one color is no less correct then the other! ::) ;)
Thanks for all the info, Guys.
Cheers,
Lance
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You are always right, Lance ;)
I find it funny, that even the blue and yellow on your machine could be switched (according to the WNW manual page 18), depending on the used film. Had the same with my Bristol Crocodile - some say it was black instead of red.
That is the advantage of WWI modeling - you can interpret, decide and build what you like, and no nitpicker can prove you wrong. Try that with WWII or jets ;D
Cheers,
Frank
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"you can interpret, decide and build what you like, and no nitpicker can prove you wrong. Try that with WWII or jets"
So true Frank, but in that case the "time buffer" is much smaller!
Cheers,
Lance
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Good to see you back Lance.... I had been wondering where you had got to and what you had been doing. That is a very interesting choice of subject - and to add a bit of interest plenty of uncertainty about the colour scheme!! What is there not to like?
Will be following with interest.
Stephen.
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That's a wonderful start of a great subject, i'll stay tuned....
Cheers
Hans
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Very nice start Lance. I don't have this kit, so I'll be very interested to see your build and follow the progress. Just got back from being away from a month, so I'm ready to get back to the bench and catch up on the forum.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Gary, and belated thanks also to Stephen and Hans for your comments. This project is progressing very slooooooooowly as real life (read Dog demands!) keep bench time nearly non existent.I have the cockpit component ready for final assembly and should be posting an update soon.
Cheers,
Lance
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I can't believe it's been almost a month since I last updated this Post. As mentioned earlier progress has been very slow. I have finally completed the cockpit and engine assemblies and all is nestled into the fuselage frame and attached to the left side fuselage member.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZWXBrpI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R8hA0FB.jpg)
The instrument panel is very basic, I used some modified AFV resin wingnut fittings for the fuel selector valves, the instruments all got Aeroclub bezels.
(https://i.imgur.com/rbCERvO.jpg)
The belts are from HGW and I elected to install the Radio and the amplifier in the Gunner's Station as well.
(https://i.imgur.com/MoLCkzP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3owFPWA.jpg)
This aircraft had the 200HP D.IIIau version of the engine with the water jacketed Intake Manifold. I added spark plugs as described earlier, Taurus resin priming cups and valves, ignition wires and several different oil and air lines. It's all lightly weathered with AK and Abteilung products and the generator is installed.
(https://i.imgur.com/TH6ULDf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7TGhcaB.jpg)
The conduit for the plug wires from the distributers was done with drilled 0.5mm Albion Alloys brass tubing, the plug wires are salvaged stripped copper braided wire.
(https://i.imgur.com/78fLaFT.jpg)
I also installed Taurus resin intake manifold nuts as seen below.
(https://i.imgur.com/vDvqENJ.jpg)
Test fitting of the second fuselage half proved surprisingly successful, seam gaps on the fuselage are minimal. Thus far the engineering of this Kit is exceptional.
At this point this Build will be moved off the bench for a month or so while I shift to an end year "FUN" Build for my Local Club. I'll be doing the old William's Brothers Curtiss Sparrow Hawk and will start a brief Build Log in Off Topic Builds. Hopefully I'll be back to this little gem immediately after the New Year arrives!
Cheers,
Lance
(https://i.imgur.com/8AXc40F.jpg)
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With the amount of work you've done...nothing to feel ashamed of, besides...it's not a job, no deadline. ;)
Looks great!
Robin :)
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Lance , will be well worth the wait , this is shaping up very well indeed :) Where did you get AK and Abteilung products ?
Terri
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Robin, Terri, thanks for your comments, much appreciated!
Terri, I use Sunward Hobbies more and more lately. Selection is really good, same day shipping, better prices overall and very significantly free shipping on orders over $60. They ship all liquids, paints etc. and if I order on a Monday I'll have it at the post office as early as Friday, gotta like it! beats driving to Edmonton!
https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/
Highly recommended!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, how on earth do you keep that fine detail so sharp and clean? Not a real question. I know it's hard work, practice and experience that's built over time. Maybe one day my work will hold up to close up photography as well as yours.
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Excellent update, Lance.
One month? Man, that is quick from this side of the divide. ;D
von B
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Very nice work on this, Lance. Like others have said - no hurry.
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Your usual Terrific work Lance! Details and painting are top notch!
RAGIII
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Thanks very much for your nice comments Guys. Albert, you are far too kind! In looking at my photos I am constantly reminded to work harder at "cleaner detail" in my efforts. Some of the Members here turn out spectacularly crisp and clean work which I can only wonder at! Most of this will thankfully be hidden once she's closed up and the cowlings are on.
Cheers,
Lance
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I will not be thankful that all of that lovely and inspiring engine detail will be covered up. I have repeatedly written that I would like to see modellers of your standard leave engine covers and side panels off so that we lesser mortal modellers can admire the skill and patience that you superior modellers put into your work. That is truly wonderful modelling Lance - I await the new year in anticipation.
Stephen.
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Lance, you have done a lot of work with all the details in this two seater with radio and engine! Nice painting!
I'll be doing the old William's Brothers Curtiss Sparrow Hawk and will start a brief Build Log in Off Topic Builds.
At least that is a biplane :D
Cheers,
Frank
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Robin, Terri, thanks for your comments, much appreciated!
Terri, I use Sunward Hobbies more and more lately. Selection is really good, same day shipping, better prices overall and very significantly free shipping on orders over $60. They ship all liquids, paints etc. and if I order on a Monday I'll have it at the post office as early as Friday, gotta like it! beats driving to Edmonton!
https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/
Highly recommended!
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks Lance for the link and mentioning where you pick up the product . I have heard of them , but never check them out . I try to support the shops here in Canada for hobby needs . :)
Terri
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Hi Lance,
I can’t see your pictures for some reason? May be cos I’m in China this week? They seem to block just about everything!
Will try again.. can’t wait to see what you do with this!
Guy
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Thank you all for your comments.
Stephen,
I try to leave many Builds "open" however this one I elected to close up as I really like the "lines" of the design and didn't want to alter it's appearance. I hope to build the late version Kit in future and will probably leave the panels off and detail the engine using the experience I gained on this one.
Guy,
The picture problem must be your location, they seem OK here.
Cheers,
Lance
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Ah got them now,
China is odd - Google/ YouTube/ Facebook/ WhatsApp etc all blocked.. like your Halberstadt is a state secret!
Looks great Lance, I like the wiring - always my Achilles heel!
Guy
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Guy,
That is rather strange however Canada and China are presently engaged in some not so happy circumstances re: our international and economic relationships thus I am not surprised! Politics are wonderful, aren't they??
The wiring challenge, will it ever be resolved!!?? :-\
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, I love the lines of this machine too. In fact I have this kit but it's been sitting on the shelf until my skill level is worthy. I was considering making this my third WnW build. What do you think? Is it much more challenging than an Albatros? The rigging doesn't look too bad.
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Albert,
Thus far the Kit is really no different then the WNW Albatros or similar Kits in their line, the challenges are the same. I'm ready to close up the fuselage (once I get back to it) and the test fit indicates a really good fit with no big gaps and no heavy pressure required. Like all "two seaters" it's a larger project, requires more or less double the effort to detail two cockpits, and the components are larger thus requiring a bit more care in handling. The only real challenge (self induced!) for me is in the scheme I've chosen, the Early Version Kit's option "A" with Schlasta 21's black and white stripes showing thru the two color vertically striped finish. Seeing your excellent results on the von Richthofen Albatros this should be an easy and pleasant experience for you, it's a very nicely engineered Kit and I'm enjoying it to this point. I'd say don't hesitate, go for it!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for the great information Lance. I do like the color scheme you are doing but I was leaning toward the flames. It will still be a challenge but should not be too bad. For some reason the two seaters just attract me. I like the fighters too of course. It's sure nice to have all these choices to make.
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After a break to complete my last Off Topic Build (Curtiss Sparrow Hawk) I'm finally getting this one underway again. After taking a day to reacquaint myself with progress to this point I closed up the fuselage and got started on scheme number one which will be overpainted per the original aircraft. This aircraft was originally painted in the Schlasta 21 scheme of black and white horizontal stripes with lozenge covered flying surfaces on delivery from the factory. At some point after that the crew had the aircraft painted with vertical blue and yellow bands overall. From examination of the photographs it is apparent that, depending on the light conditions, the earlier black and white "zebra" stripes, lozenge, and national markings showed through the final finish which is the effect I aim to replicate.
(https://i.imgur.com/Q3BtgBq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6KlN6Ya.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IqXfIuc.jpg)
Tamiya acrylics were used throughout, the lozenge used was from the Kit and the markings were from the spare decal box. The wing walks and access panels on the wings will be completed after the final color scheme is added. As is apparent some overspray occurred and will require touching up after completion of the repaint.
(https://i.imgur.com/6rdpkeY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5AiLduN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zy9Rvpd.jpg)
The Build has progressed very smoothly thus far, I'll feel somewhat relieved once the painting stage is finally completed.
Cheers,
Lance
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Really lovely work as always Lance! I am looking forward to the rest of the painting !
RAGIII
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Looks great as is Lance, will look spectacular after your next painting session.
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Thanks for checking it out and for your comments Guys. Juan, I actually thought about staying with the original scheme, it is rather unique! The stripes are actually an option for the late version kit which I have stashed and may consider well down the road.
Cheers,
Lance
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MEIN GUT GOTT
Lance , I thought I was having an excellent day when my Boss gave me another raise , come home turn on the computer and bam . I love the scheme !!! I do have this kit in the stash and will be doing the black/white version ( fits in with my others such as my SSW ) So I'm really looking forward to the next stage of the yellow/blue bands . I have only seen one other online build of your chosen livery . It is sharp looking . Oh ja , nice to see you back on this one , making good progress . How was the kit lozenge to apply ?
Terri
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Thanks for the vote of confidence Terri! I vaguely recall seeing this scheme done before but can't recall where. Do you remember where you saw it?
As for the Kit Lozenge I'm afraid it's not great. I hadn't encountered problems with Wingnut decals before but, from what I've read on line, it was just a matter of time. Not the quality I've enjoyed from them in the past I'm afraid, very brittle and some real world class cracking and minor shattering going on. I don't normally use their kit lozenge as I far prefer the colors of Aviattic's product however since this is being over painted I went with it. I hope they solve this shortfall as it's becoming a very common observation.
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful, Lance!
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Hi Lance , sorry I can't recall at this time which forum I saw the build on . It was either Large Scale Modeller or Large Scale Planes where I was viewing the build . This was a while ago now . I will see if I can find it and post a link for you .
I will be replacing the kit lozenge with Aviatic decals and I have spare cross in the stash . It is a shame about their decal issues of late and I hope they get it resolved on future releases .
Terri
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Lance, you have done already a very careful paint work! The actual state looks already great, but I guess with overpainting it will look even better and very unique.
This will be another stunner!
Cheers,
Frank
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Thanks Guys, I appreciate the encouragement. Terri, my apologies, I meant to congratulate you on your work news, a raise in these somewhat bleak economic times in the "City of Champions" indicates your contributions at work are much appreciated! Great news! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Glad to see you back on this one, Lance. Can't wait to see paint job #2.
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Wow! Lance I just read through this from the beginning, what a superb exhibition of skill. I love the engine with the details added. It looks like it could be fitted with a propeller and fired up. Really looking forward to seeing the next installment!
Richie
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Great color sheme, almost a pity to cover it up.
Andreas
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Thanks for your comments guys. I've got two coats of Future on her now, will let it cure for 24-48 hours and then start the masking for the second color scheme of yellow and blue. I'll be doing the fuselage in the yellow overall, then re-sealing that before masking for the blue stripes...... could be touchy!
Cheers,
Lance
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I can't believe it's been a month, it's definitely time for an update on this project!
The next stage of the plan went well, that of getting a coat of yellow over the previous black and white colour scheme and the lozenge fabric on the flying surfaces. The stripes show through the yellow about as well as on the photos of the original, that is "vaguely" at best. In real life their visibility and that of the lozenge pattern and original crosses depends on the light and viewing angle.
(https://i.imgur.com/fvDRY3u.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k5By5Zt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/byKYY5K.jpg)
Next came several coats of Future to protect the finish from the masking required for the blue stripes. After drying for 48 hours the blue portions were applied, another coat of Future, and the markings were added.
(https://i.imgur.com/zkIl4NF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wJBQ80J.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/plGpFZZ.jpg)
Some chipping was applied to the engine cowlings which were prepped with AK Chipping Medium, weathering/oil will follow once installed.
(https://i.imgur.com/UKZeGuj.jpg)
Some overspray and lack of sufficient paint spots will require a bit of touching up.
(https://i.imgur.com/xk5vDim.jpg)
I'm now completing the installation of GasPatch Type C Turn Buckles on the lower rigging points, the uppers will get Bob's Buckles when the lines are done.
(https://i.imgur.com/0W1nass.jpg)
Now it's time to clean up the work bench a bit and then start getting these parts together.
Cheers,
Lance
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I Love what you are doing Lance. The oversprayed and "See Through" markings look perfect to My Eyes! I also really like the chipping and weathering. First Class work as always!
RAGIII
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Most excellent treatment of the painted over original stripes and lozenge.
I take it the AK chipping medium is a metallic undercoat of sorts. Great results.
sp
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Thanks Rick, much appreciated.
SP, the chipping is a base coat of aluminum enamel, then AK "Worn Effects" acrylic fluid and the Tamiya acrylic finish colors over that, The chipping is done the same as the hair spray method however I prefer the AK product, I find it more controllable.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great finish. Those yellow and blue stripes look fantastic.
Andreas
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Spectacular paint work, Lance! She's well on her way to being a real show stopper!
Cheers,
Bud
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WOW!!
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Wow Wow :o
Lovely work, Lance.
vB
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Great work, Lance. The chipping is spot on.
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Wow - that is coming together crazy - good. Im more a fan of the yellow-red interpretation of this aircraft but this may convince me otherwise. Keep up the great work!
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Thank you all for the very nice comments, they are much appreciated! Petrov 27, I was torn between the red vs blue stripes as well as I mentioned earlier on, to be honest in the end I chose the blue basically because I liked the appearance more then the red! From what info is available it appears that one is just as likely as the other.
Cheers,
Lance
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I was wondering where this had gone to Lance - but the wait was well worthwhile. The finish that you have achieved with the yellow over the stripes is truly gobsmacking! The chipping is also very realistic. I agree with Bud - another show stopper (and winner) in the making.
Stephen.
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Wow, that will be the model with the most masking stripes! At first lengthwise with black and white, and now the same procedure crosswise - but without creating rectangles - now in yellow and blue :o The result is fantastic!
Can't wait to see the mounted Halberstadt ...
Cheers,
Frank
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Wow Lance , very impressive ! Such a great scheme ...looking forward forward on the next up-date on this beauty :)
Terri
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Great to catch up on this Lance. It’s one of the most ambitious paint schemes I’ve seen, and it looks like you are carrying it off to perfection (as usual 🙂). Your skills are in a league of their own!
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks All. Gary, the scheme is admittedly a challenge, I've certainly added a few pounds of weight to the model with the number of "insurance" coats added to protect the finishes from the masking required! Thus far only one small glitch in that regard and I'll leave the "Photos of shame" until later. I'm going to call it "Battle Damage Repair".
Cheers,
Lance
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Which is as good an excuse as any for touching in differences in finish!
Stephen.
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Lance, what ever flaws you may encounter on this build, it simply looks wonderful. Press on and repair that battle damage.... ;D
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True confessions from the isolation work bench! This is what happens when you get interrupted and forget to reduce the tack of your masking tape:
(https://i.imgur.com/gCaEXcU.jpg)
....... and here's the after repair view:
(https://i.imgur.com/mI1Jfh6.jpg)
The culprit "Canine Interuptus" is suitably contrite and I've forgiven him until next time.
(https://i.imgur.com/Yj4iOe4.jpg)
I've only been in self isolation for three weeks now and am the first to admit I may be losing it!! :o :o
Stay safe everyone!
Cheers,
Lance
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Neat-o Lance! I guess I've been in my own little isolated world and just stumbled upon this great build. Really wonderful!
Dan
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Thanks Dan. I believe were all discovering how our perspectives can change with the varying degrees of isolation imposed by the "new" world we find ourselves in. Some for the good, some less so however we will prevail!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, Your repair is actually very well done. On an aircraft painted as many times as the original I am sure their was some mismatch somewhere. Your repaint is so close I doubt we would have noticed had you not pointed it out!
RAGIII
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I completely agree with Rick: we all know that it will stick out like a sore thumb to you - but anyone else would have to have it pointed out to them. Brilliant repair Lance.
Stephen.
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Ouch , but what a great comeback on the repair Lance ! :)
Terri
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Thank you Rick, Stephen and Terri, your encouragement is appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance
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The dog looks suitably contrite Lance! Good save though, looks perfect to me.
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Oh Lance, some weeks (at least my feeling says so) ago you showed a picture of a nice little pup of German shepherd, and now he is big, THAT big ?! :o
How time flies!
Repair? Which repair? Everything looks like it belongs.
Cheers,
Frank
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Richie and Frank,
Thanks, it boosts the confidence! Frank, the little German guy looks bigger then he really is, he's the typical teen ager, all legs and slim for now, especially since he's shed about 20 pounds of winter fur coat!
Cheers,
Lance
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I believe it's time to update this Thread; the major components are now assembled and it's a Biplane! Presently I'm working on the rigging, once that's done the landing gear will be added. I really struggled with the upper wing, the problem being caused by very poorly aligned cabane struts. That factor was completely self induced as I carelessly filled their mounting points with paint and then just as carelessly deformed them cleaning off the unwanted paint. You'd think by now I'd have learned to protect such critical points with Blu Tac or something similar which I do "most times" but forgot in this case! :(
(https://i.imgur.com/FHu7xDZ.jpg)
I've got her mounted in the trusty "Magic Third Hand" for the rigging stage and it's going well. The aileron control cables in the cabane area were done with Modelkasten stretch line, the main rigging is all Maxima Chameleon 0.12mm 2 lb. mono. I'll be doing the tail component control cables with the Modelkasten.
(https://i.imgur.com/RIcqhax.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QNES5TK.jpg)
I'm using Bob's Buckles and GasPatch 1:32 Scale metal turnbuckles for the rigging. the latter the "C" Type with my own eyelets added using nichrome wire.
(https://i.imgur.com/0dwgn0r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gKFMD01.jpg)
The Schlasta 21 "Zebra Stripes" don't show well through the second finish in these photos but they are still there as you can discern in the shaded side view here.
(https://i.imgur.com/tQafy2H.jpg)
I'm much looking forward to finishing this one finally, it's been a long haul and it's time for a fresh project!
Cheers,
Lance
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Fantastic, Lance. This is a brilliant paint job. It’s this very color sheme that I like most next to the flamed Schlasta 26b planes. i picked up another early Halberstadt to realize this sheme, too. That’s 4 unbuild Halberstadts in my stash, which is only equaled by the number of Albatros D. Va kits I have.
Andreas
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I agree with Andreas - the colours look extremely good. I am also very impressed indeed with the rigging - first class Lance. I am looking forward to seeing htis one finished - it will be another winner when it is.
Stephen.
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I like the shine through of the previous painting, this looks fantastic!
And your rigging is superb, that is a functional rigging with fishing line? I think I should also move more in that direction - I don't know, how long the rubber strings are in one piece on the model ??? And the additional strength is helpful too.
Cheers,
Frank
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Thanks for the positive comments Gents. Borsos, FOUR Halberstadts?? WOW!! :o Frank, the fishing Mono adds a lot of strength to the model. I am using elastic line less as time goes on however it still has it's appropriate place in the construction.
Cheers,
Lance
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Beautiful work Lance, the hint of stripes beneath the yellow looks superb. Rigging is lovely and neat too.Looking forward to seeing this finished. Must get one of those jigs, looks more than just a bit handy!
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What a Beautiful scheme and your usual brilliant painting and rigging!
RAGIII
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Thank you both for commenting. :)
Richie, the Magic Third Hand is far and away the best modelling tool I've ever used, and I've been at it for over 60 years now! I'm not sure if it's still available however here's a link, somewhat dated, but you should be able to contact the owner by phone (somewhere in the Mid West I think)
https://www.facebook.com/Kronos-Designs-1556299394599528/
I'd be very interested to hear how you make out, I like this gadget so much I often think I need a spare!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wow Lance , I love the scheme ! Shaping up to be one of your best :)
Terri
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Thanks for looking and commenting Terri! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
Simply awesome my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hi Lance
Getting back into the groove with the forum after a long absence and just been through your log. What an incredible project - can't quite get my head around the overpaint colour scheme - that is devotion to history! Wonderful work - thanks for sharing.
Cheers
A
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Thanks Greg (Great to hear from you again, been a while!) and Alistair for you comments. Real life is stealing time from this project presently, cleaning up the remains of a long Winter appear to be a priority in the mind of someone else who resides here .............. :-\ ::) more to follow soon.
Cheers,
Lance
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You've applied that colorful scheme very well Lance! Looks really sharp. Well done.
Best regards,
Bob
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Love this one!
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Bob, Gaz,
Thanks very much for your comments. I'm very close to finishing this one so I'll post a final update before that.
Over the past several weeks I got her up on her "legs" and installed the tail skid as well. The rigging and flight control cables were all completed and painted using Mr. Metal Color "Stainless".
(https://i.imgur.com/WyQWHRK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F7Kem2Z.jpg)
The ailerons and rudder were installed and the Gunner's swivel ring added. I also added the glass fuel sight gauge and Radiator header tank to the upper wing center section.
(https://i.imgur.com/wUhQ3wG.jpg)
With that all completed it was time to carve the prop. I used laminations of Alaskan Yellow cedar and Pear wood. Once finished and sanded it was stained with a darker brown furniture stain and given 4 coats of semi gloss urethane varnish, the Niendorf decal logos were added and a final seal of Tamiya Semi Gloss and Flat (50/50 mix) Clear was applied.
(https://i.imgur.com/rkYwgPH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QMIXAnW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PsvSxQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2UNUtR2.jpg)
Tomorrow I'll put the finishing touches on the Parabellum, install a few flare and bomb side racks and complete the exhaust manifold and main radiator to engine cooling pipe. Then a little weathering and a few touchups and she's done.
Cheers,
Lance
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Your usual beautiful rigging work. She looks great on her legs! The prop is Fantastic! Something I admire in those like you that carve your own!
RAGIII
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How cool does that look Lance!
She’s a Beauty.
Guy
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Thanks Guys. She does have a few "warts" however, as usual, induced by the Builder! The biggest lesson I learned on this Build is to resist the urge to do several projects at once or to stop, complete another project, and then go back to the original as I did with this one. Definitely doesn't work for me. I have the "Late" version of this Kit stashed and will take these lessons to it eventually.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you both for commenting. :)
Richie, the Magic Third Hand is far and away the best modelling tool I've ever used, and I've been at it for over 60 years now! I'm not sure if it's still available however here's a link, somewhat dated, but you should be able to contact the owner by phone (somewhere in the Mid West I think)
https://www.facebook.com/Kronos-Designs-1556299394599528/
I'd be very interested to hear how you make out, I like this gadget so much I often think I need a spare!
Cheers,
Lance
Hi all, As Lance said, the 'Third Hand' is a great help in holding a model firmly and in any position.
Like Lance, I use mine for rigging my models,
Mike
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ODDS/thirdhand.jpg)
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Hi Lance,
I've been following your build with great interest as I have this model in my stash.
As usual a educating and masterful build,
Mike
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Great to see you approach the finish line. nice and colourful Halberstadt, it will be a gem in your collection.
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I can only repeat myself, this sheme is wonderful and you painted it brilliantly.
Andreas
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As usual Lance your model looks wonderful. As for the (very) minor blemishes to which you refer, I am sure that a blind man would like to see them. The colour scheme is very eye catching and the prop is truly first class. Looking forward to seeing this finished.
Stephen.
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Many thanks for your very generous and encouraging comments Gents, means a lot!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance this is a stunner! From the wonderful paint work to the beautifully carved prop and subtle weathering this a real showstopper. It's going to look great in your cabinet.
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That looks so amazing. Love the wood prop.
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I just don't know what to say , it's all been said already . Truly wonderful in all aspects 8)
Terri
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Great result, Lance. The paint chipping and the prop look especially good.
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Thanks for checking it out Folks and for your nice comments! I hope to steal a few hours of bench time today to complete this one.
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, you are really getting me in trouble with this beautiful model! I only have one Halberstadt Cl.II kit, and it should get the flamed red nose. If I look at the pictures further, I will have to buy a second kit to build this color scheme as well.
Yours is really, really nice!
Cheers,
Frank
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Thanks very much Frank, and I know yours will be a great success as well as a second one if you take the plunge!
Well, after an off and on process I am finally finished this one. Several interruptions and over 8 months after starting she's finally done!
(https://i.imgur.com/IKCkhUW.jpg)
I'll post the final photos in Completed Models shortly. A very nice Kit and mostly enjoyable Build with my usual added "warts and scrapes". Thanks for following along and for all the encouragement and positive comments!
Cheers,
Lance
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Awesome results and a Great Build Log as always Lance!
RAGIII
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Congrats, Rick!
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Awesome Lance ! :) :) :)
Terri
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Thanks for looking and commenting Folks, I'll get this onto Completed Models before end of day.
Cheers,
Lance