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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on October 05, 2020, 01:29:38 PM

Title: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 05, 2020, 01:29:38 PM
Hi all,

Here's a sneaky picture (or two) of my latest build, the Special Hobby 1/48 Phonix D.II, built completely out of the box.

(https://i.imgur.com/7AkUOkU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FNVCoME.jpg)

The kit was kindly donated to the forum by Special Hobby, so... please find below a link to the full in-box review and build log (with plenty more pictures):

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11563.0


Many thanks again to Special Hobby for kindly donating the kit!

Cheers!

BC
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Radarman on October 05, 2020, 02:31:25 PM
Great looking bird, Brad. Thanks for the review.

                                                    Kevin
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: FAf on October 05, 2020, 08:14:22 PM
Great finish! Well done on the mottled look!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Alexis on October 05, 2020, 09:08:47 PM
Excellent build Brad  :)


Terri
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: RAGIII on October 05, 2020, 10:37:48 PM
A beautiful build as always Brad!
RAGIII
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Bughunter on October 06, 2020, 02:18:14 AM
Very well done, Brad!
I have build this nice kit in the D.I "K.u.K. Kriegsmarine" release some time ago and showed it here (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8558) in our forum, but your mottling is much better. I used the wrong paint ::)
I added real wood to the lower surface (as test for a wooden Lloyd), replaced the struts by wood and metal and used a wooden airscrew.
The details of the resin water radiator are great!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Monty on October 06, 2020, 03:07:44 AM
Wow! So interesting and different! Nice clean modelling! Well done, Brad! I'm sorely tempted to get one of these... ATB, Marc.
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 06, 2020, 08:50:44 AM
Thanks all!

Frank - that's a lovely build of the D.I, well done!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: gedmundson on October 06, 2020, 10:47:55 AM
Awesome looking model, Brad! Really like the mottled finish, and fantastic weathering touches.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 06, 2020, 12:54:50 PM
Many thanks Gary!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: lone modeller on October 07, 2020, 03:47:19 AM
Great looking model and a most informative and interesting build log.

Stephen.
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: crouthaj on October 07, 2020, 04:09:56 AM
Great mottling effect and beautiful subtle wing rib shading. Thanks for sharing the model!

Jason
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: gcn on October 07, 2020, 05:03:36 AM
Now that’s a review.

Excellent work as usual.

I wonder if the mottle could have been achieved by the method wnw say to use for the splatter on the Halberstadt.
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 07, 2020, 05:00:03 PM
Very fine build and very nice final result!
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 07, 2020, 08:34:55 PM
Looking very good!
I have not seen Phonix D.II completed for a decade!
regards
K
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 08, 2020, 05:19:17 AM
Thanks Stephen, Jason, GCN, Prez and K!

I did think about using an airbrush for the mottle; and I think it's a possibility. I was a little afraid of not quite having the control I needed using an airbrush, given that the technique in this case is seeking to replicate something applied with a sponge. In any case, I think it's a tricky finish to get right, and I don't think I got it right, but I learned for next time!

(https://i.imgur.com/HvhtKm6.jpg)

Thanks again,

BC
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: jeroen_R90S on October 09, 2020, 12:39:57 AM
Accurate or not, I love the finish -such as the different effects on the fuselage, wings and cowling :)
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: GazzaS on October 19, 2020, 05:57:58 PM
Great looking build!  Love to see more Austrian birds.
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Dave Brewer on October 19, 2020, 06:38:27 PM
I don't know how I mised this Brad,but what a beauty!Gorgeous work,and a great build read, it's a treat to see a such a rare A-H aircraft model.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: gbrivio on October 20, 2020, 12:48:08 AM
Very nice, build OOB makes a honest and good looking model and your mottling gives a beautiful touch to the livery.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 27, 2020, 08:26:06 AM
Very Nice !!!

Ed
Title: Re: My latest -1/48 Special Hobby Phonix D.II - in box and build review included :)
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 27, 2020, 09:01:16 AM
Many thanks Jeroen, GazzaS, Dave, Giuseppe and Ed - you're too kind! :)

Cheers,

BC