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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Dave W on July 14, 2021, 11:00:21 PM

Title: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Dave W on July 14, 2021, 11:00:21 PM

This has been an especially enjoyable and rewarding build- the Special Hobby 1/48 scale Phonix D.1
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdsmPZqr/phonix-2.jpg)

For a limited run kit it goes together quite well and the level of detail is pleasing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKhZytC9/phonix-1.jpg)

I chose this kit as a painting challenge, to recreate the unusual stippled camouflage scheme used on this Phonix of Flik 14J in June 1918. The model was brush painted with the stipple applied using Vallejo burnt umber over a light brown base.

(https://i.postimg.cc/k4DBGbpc/phonix-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3R6WvwMH/phonix-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhHhQz9J/phonix-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fkQL8gT2/phonix-6.jpg)

Rigging is with 5amp electrical fuse wire.

Special Hobby's range of WW1 aircraft are enjoyable builds and well worth adding to your collection.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: RAGIII on July 14, 2021, 11:26:03 PM

A Lovely build Dave! I really like the scrumbled camo. Well done and thanks for sharing!
TAGIII

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 15, 2021, 12:05:18 AM

Excellent work, Dave!  8)
+1 on the camo. Looks good  :)

Bob

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: DaveB on July 15, 2021, 05:48:20 AM

Wonderful work on your D1, Dave

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Dave Brewer on July 15, 2021, 10:36:47 AM

Turned out great Dave, I am always amazed at the results that skilled brush painters can achieve.
Cheers,
Dave.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: kensar on July 15, 2021, 09:26:20 PM

Superb results, Dave. It has an overall great 'look' to it.
If only they made one in 1/32.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Gisbod on July 16, 2021, 04:07:55 AM

I like that very much Dave,

Lovely subject too.

Guy

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: RichieW on July 16, 2021, 06:12:42 AM

You certainly rose to the painting challenge Dave. That stippled finish looks fantastic. It's so great to read about an enjoyable, fun build too.

Richie 

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: macsporran on July 16, 2021, 07:56:39 AM

Great result Dave - and great subject / scheme.
A1
Sandy

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Rob Hart on July 16, 2021, 11:14:49 AM

Gorgeous! One of my favorite WWI types.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: PrzemoL on July 16, 2021, 05:40:26 PM

Very finely built and finished. Congratulations, Dave.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Alexis on July 17, 2021, 02:19:32 AM

Beautiful job on this one Dave , really like how the camo turned out and understand on time consuming this would be , outstanding ! Only hope when i get around to tackling the one in my stash my efforts on the camo fair well .


Alexis

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 19, 2021, 01:00:12 AM

Lovely work on the camouflage and total build !

Ed

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Monty on July 20, 2021, 04:45:23 AM

A really great and interesting build, Dave! So good to see these Austro-Hungarian aircraft- and beautifully executed! Regards, Marc.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Vickers on July 31, 2021, 02:44:07 PM

Very nice, Dave! Great results on one we don't see built very often.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Pup7309 on August 25, 2021, 12:55:52 AM

Wow super build and finish. It would be nice to see Kotare do this in 1-32 - wishful thinking  ;D

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: lone modeller on August 26, 2021, 05:56:55 AM

I seem to have missed this when it was first posted. That is a superb model - the colours are particularly well done. Nice to see that you used wire for the rigging too - I find it absolutely indespensable for true scale pusher models.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: ermeio on August 26, 2021, 06:09:04 AM

excellent build, Dave!
er me

Title: Re: Special Hobby Phonix D.1
Post by: Rookie on August 26, 2021, 07:04:54 PM

I can only repeat and agree with what the others said Dave.

This is a stunning build and I really like the unusual colour scheme!

Willem