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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Bughunter on July 20, 2021, 09:29:42 PM
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Kondor D.2
There are enough of started projects in my man cave, but there is a special reason to add the next one.
Today, on the July 20, but in the year 1912 the aircraft company "Kondor Flugzeugwerke GmbH" was founded in Essen (t least according to my Windsock article, Wikipedia says June 15th; another date I found was December 15th). Esssen is one of the bigger cities in the german "Ruhrgebiet" (Ruhr Metropolis, Ruhr is a river).
My wife was born there, and my mother in law lives there.
So you guess what? I have to build a Kondor aircraft!
After the experience with my last project Quadruplane I know that I'm able to handle a resin kit by Spin.
And Spin offers also some Kondor aircrafts, I decided to try a nice little biplane: Kondor D.2
There was a D.1 biplane, with Nieuport style struts and a single spar lower wing.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Kondor_D_1_rear.jpg)
Source: wikimedia.org
This was not very successful so the D.2 project was started. The upper wing was the same as D.1, but now 2 spars in the new lower wing and conventional struts. Two prototypes was build, the first with a 80hp (some sources says Oberursel U.0) in a round cowling and a second one with a 110hp Oberursel UR.II in in horseshoe type cowling. Both take part on the fighter competition, but not ordered into production.
The designer was Walter Rethel, who was later involved in Arado aircrafts and the Bf 109. For the German readers: His granddaughter is an actress and was married to Johannes Heesters.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Kondor_D_2.jpg)
Source: wikimedia.org
There are no Datafile for those rare birds but Windsock International Vol 13 No.2 has an nice article, photos and drawings about the Kondor aircrafts. A picture here shows clearly, that the engine was a Le Rhone 80hp. The U.0 looks different.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=14kKqLpIA8Pp_uZ2RuOUUPNDS-nbM7XZP)
So far about the background of this project.
Cheers,
Frank
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Looks like a nice design - at least it's pretty. It will be a beauty when you're done with it.
If you can handle a Spin kit, you can handle a resin kit from anyone.
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Ken, welcome to the show!
The kit in 1/48
The SPIN model kit allows the first prototype. This is the box:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=125tB2Cvz7_eicv3AoL0XobY1X6NKIBv0)
Here are the parts:
There are nearly no bubbles on the wings.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1NP4cIqgK3KVm-fHYUdiyQUA8zmqIA50K)
The fuselage is very short - a little bird 8)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1636J1cqSAHSBMPpTynaw-NIkIDoVx3Yd)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1WaZR8ikwdNvTmKCKH3kQTs1Oxwd63ja4)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yV2uTIJovyxSdT2aYaCgROVg-MfTgN57)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1rLL9UvPj5HniuK7hD7vHYUhg8ziupe_6)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VTWGnhD9dPNpZGd_j4-H4XZ2r72xoChp)
Some small parts:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1G-WhmYs-y-O1Oqo23Krq1lT2cZMho3aX)
A little decal sheet:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1v_bok_v7d6Z1cmiyhwX1cl0qo5KrHUvM)
The manual:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1gRFI1l0-V3y_peW8SQt23AKMn_REIP56)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1u3cneF_7es2fsph5vNAxNln-28DRC_nX)
So far so good. It seems to be a nice kit!
Cheers,
Frank
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Ah, now I see why the Tuesday update Frank! What a great project, I'm looking forward to seeing this cute and little known little biplane emerge from the resin.
Richie
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A warm welcome also to you Richie!
After the background and the kit now the first real update ;)
Wings
As often I started again with the wings.
The wings of the kit are nice:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1NP4cIqgK3KVm-fHYUdiyQUA8zmqIA50K)
But I like individual ailerons so I cut and reattached them.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1L8Ye6qr_OKR82vG4J6chH7r3IEG421Ze)
This allows also a cutout for the aileron control wire. Please note the mounting plates, but I decided to remove them.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13KIqJiAuJZZ8AORXpbA09m1D2Uy7_pEW)
I primed the wings and added some shading, may be not strong enough.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Iy7Ygk9AjT13NHby4-Sl8WQGBGqkEnhB)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SHaKmrNqkPngsygqa3M8ZxBOa0zO74S-)
The kit drawing (see above) shows a blue lower surface, but there is also a 1/72 kit. That manual tells 5 color lozenge on upper and lower surfaces, also some drawings in a Jack Herris book. After checking the available photos I decided to go that way.
So I applied Aviattic 5 color lozenge. After drying overnight I fixed the edges with Micro Set.
(I forgot pictures, here I started already with the rib tapes on lower surface.)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1oMIsTyLaX3uWnktPKRGLhIBUt7_EBJ1i)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-jjrv84tpg02bk86RKYenlBiSuijCwnA)
I added thin stripes of another Aviattic sheet, 5 color lozenge on white decal paper, as rib tapes.
Not easy to cut similar tapes, but the look is impressive.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B8RS8yn7HgoQbBVq5tXafigAGJKcNqti)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1c3ur3PfLauGLrw5LMKYIEc7Rb7RHbJuk)
Again as some macros.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1UdAnfbbCZZkDJnUYAW1Wjw45Yd3pZVny)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1X92mrvKZWIRY9ROsLBASE4BHx3MqL_j6)
As shape of the crosses of the decals looks different to the Windsock drawing, photos and even the kit box! I decided to draw and cut masks with my cutting machine.
Masks on decals is dangerous, it stopped my Albatros triplane project (I still haven't fixed the damage!), but Fredrik gave me the advice to spray a flat coat. Thank you, that worked!
I lifted only two rib tapes a bit, which could be fixed easily.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1NjmDnAQi-H8lBnhqgQ-22CUnuC5vzdfT)
This way also the gap between wing and ailerons is handled automatically and I like the look, with the embossed rip tapes.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1V-ceHEDvwP8Z1JhdnZvnCDKJ8g_gq9Gd)
You think the wings are done? Not yet, there will be a part 2!
Cheers,
Frank
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Wings are looking good for the first round :)
Alexis
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Your builds are always very exciting to watch, like a good book you just can't stop reading. I am curious what miracles you pull out of your hat this time.
Bye Manni
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Thank you Alexis. You always tried to persuade me to make resin models. Now the spell is broken and this is already the next one ;)
Manni, glad you are here! I hope that I can add some more exciting chapters to this book! And this time until the final end please!
Cheers,
Frank
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Wings part 1 is an excellent episode Frank, very much looking forward to part 2. I am captivated already! :)
Richie
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Ok Richie, then let's finish the wings.
Mounts
In the first posting about the wings I mentioned the mounting plates, opposite to the struts.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13KIqJiAuJZZ8AORXpbA09m1D2Uy7_pEW)
As I removed them for the decals I need now new ones.
I soldered 12 small brass plates (+ some spares) to a block and filed it to shape and drilled for mounting.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-mfJNBTFWxU8UWelyW9aH6D0AMTEQ4JL)
So I have some self made PE, threaded to avoid loss.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CNCmudgHRqnykffe1tRMHTMENTqabeTD)
I glued them on and bolted to the wings with 0.2mm wire.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16UfFxoC0TE6hGOPiV45gawKoNPwJxnW0)
Here again as macro:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=15HhFidIUu2YZg973pl7eer9hav76GHJm)
The lever of the ailerons are also painted black and glued in place.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nDO8wc7upedRUTpj4eZrm5bWP6etsdTv)
Now together with the wing. I painted also the mounts slightly. Some metal looking through was intended.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1T-tFLN2xozrh0TBU8QTAjIpryc4-pGQb)
Some weathering will be added after mounting.
I'm satisfied with the look of the wing and very happy, that masking on top of decals worked this time.
Cheers,
Frank
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Wow Frank! Wings episode 2 is awesome, those plates are fantastic! Can I ask how you separated the individual plates from the block? This looks like a technique worth learning!
Richie
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Thank you Richie!
Of course you can ask!
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You want also an answer? 8)
I soldered small pieces of brass foil to a layered sandwich piece. Then shaped and drilled the block.
Once finished it is easy to desolder the block into the single layers. I do it with a steel needle on wood and the iron. Only short and without solder to avoid a drilled holes are filled again.
A fried is doing that also with Evergreen sheet and white glue to get identical parts.
Cheers,
Frank
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Awesome as ever Frank!
Love your esoteric subjects ;D
Guy
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Now this is a very interesting plane.
It is always amazing to see your detailed work.
I am definitely looking forward to the next steps. :)
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Nice kit of a beautiful little kite, Frank. I have this one in my stash and it's been calling out to me for a few years now. You just bumped it up in the queue.
Cheers,
Bud
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Many thanks for the explanation Frank, evergreen sheet and white glue like your friend is doing sounds like the way ahead for me. I will have a go on my next project. :)
Richie
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Thank you Guy, Michael and Bud!
I have this one in my stash and it's been calling out to me for a few years now. You just bumped it up in the queue.
Then the build report was already successful :D
I don't know, if SPIN models is still in business today? The latest release was 2016 according to scalemates.
Let's continue:
Engine
The drawing has a note "Oberursel U.0", but that is definitely not a U.0:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Kondor_D2.jpg)
Source: wikimedia.org
Luckily I had the matching Small Stuff engine in my stash and have done it. During the build:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12lPzqN1r9hwyrBo8pGMR1-sbR332c5YZ)
The finished engine. The ignition wires are added too. I really like the copper intake pipes (Alclad).
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=17I0MWE6FZbkTX0ka8l8A4avAmsr-Te5C)
I turned again a new alu cowling. After that I milled a cooling slot for the undersurface.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RqpuLcndQwXJIE7LmzOflQstivT87SwY)
The resin part is more thick.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1IBkc9IVJWW2AF23uTa3Ap9SVDWzpOo6b)
Also the Axial airscrew is done in a raw shape.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1P2najiXRNffiXZ-f-h8vv-N22KMovwOc)
All new parts for the front together with their kit counterparts.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B_n6frq7HdGQ9ge0G5eKUWPige165ubu)
The new parts working together.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Te8FSjkc7KEYcPN4w_42w706Cr9RMlhM)
The airscrew still need a bit of work, but there is a chance to reach the look of the original.
Note: here you see also the second prototype with a more powerful engine, different cowling and installed weaponry.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q6HJ-VabEPsshyrGlmUXX2ZY_Ccpnihv)
Cheers,
Frank
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Fascinating new project, Frank. Looks like another winner when I see the wings and the engine section!
Andreas
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Simply Stunning work as always Frank!
RAGIII
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Glad that I have been a positive influence Frank ;) Outstanding work on the cowl and engine !
Alexis
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Thank you Andreas, Rick and Alexis!
I hope it will look nice at the end. Much more elegant than the Quadruplane. I looked around in the internet but was not able to find this kit built.
Cheers,
Frank
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Good choice on the engine change. I didn't have to say anything. :-X
Looks like you are getting comfortable with the machine tools (mill, lathe).
(I'll have you scratchbuilding something soon! With resin pieces!) ;D
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Gorgeous, another gem under construction and another unusual subject. I'm very pleased to follow along.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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More awesomeness from Frank! Beautiful engine but I especially love that cowling and prop. This is a fun project to follow!
Richie
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Oh my god! Macrame is looking good as a new hobby... I doubt I could even attempt to compete with this sort of work!
Cheers,
Hugh
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Thank you very much my friends!
Looks like you are getting comfortable with the machine tools (mill, lathe).
Oh yes, that is pure fun :D So it looks like I'm hunting for things to be replaced by machined parts ::)
(I'll have you scratchbuilding something soon! With resin pieces!) ;D
At least there is an idea ... The resin part in this scratch project will be again a small stuff engine. All other parts will be wood, brass and also copper. Stephen also tried to convince me ...
I'm very pleased to follow along.
Giuseppe, I'm very pleased that you are follow :)
This is a fun project to follow!
Thank you Richie! Then let's keep the project under steam and do the next update.
Oh my god! Macrame is looking good as a new hobby... I doubt I could even attempt to compete with this sort of work!
Thank you Hugh, your post made me smile 8)
I can't help with Macrame, but I would be honoured if you would continue to watch!
Cheers,
Frank
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Cockpit
There are not much info about the cockpit available so some fantasy is needed ;)
With some kit parts, metal, wood and a bit of paint I created the cockpit.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11UBTNgLtRvgkaCACMCZPJve3Vl8RmVD_)
Since the opening is wide I missed something behind the dark frame so I created a fuel tank from wood and brass foil.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1FcrJ5zBC3jXT4pchIHAYGX1txpvcIfIM)
Ready for mounting.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=187hzkjEi5I33rM5XslWLC5gxA5IznzxP)
Glued in place.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VpEGj7CWKkJ8IeeJIy7GLitf0xXcNC58)
The seat belts are Eduard Steel PE, some dials are also Eduard PE.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LQOc2pLULVvsr5wPzvDgPAjAzP820jvW)
Last view before closing the fuselage.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ICbZzePmZ9NO94Zs7aIYTzXXSDfu_rG8)
I cut also all control surfaces and made new hinges.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1tD6URZuw4cBPDUxGwNuHe1pdv3pXTg8X)
After glueing the fuselage halves I added also the prepared tail parts.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zw1RssiUWKF8m-0GCvHI13iaUWZX_JHM)
Looks nice with plugged on control surfaces.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LXwlj9jzvRVPDJhwTqVDYhMCjqetAW1m)
On the front I added some plastic with the inside diameter of the cowling.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Oqv8ZBHYlto2Tm7ha2WM59Z8lof1WgRj)
The cowling has a tight fit.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11iFznpBcWLsgpG2B2JHNkUHEe9OgY5o9)
Cheers,
Frank
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Excellent cockpit Frank. You are moving along rapidly on this one. Looks great buttoned up!
RAGIII
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As Rick says, you're making quick work of this, and it's looking great!
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Thank you Rick and Ken!
I must admit, I already have a bit of a head start ::) I wanted to avoid to posting the next shelf queen and so check for early blocking points.
Now I have to wait a bit, because I painted oils on the fuselage some minutes ago.
After hardening I want to add some layers of a MRP red-brown clear paint to get some dark finish as on this picture:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Kondor_D_2.jpg)
Source: wikimedia.org
Not sure if that is a good idea ??? Let's see ...
Cheers,
Frank
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Nice work in the pit Frank !
This reminds me of the dark stain on SSW D.III aircraft . Was this a dark varnish or a stain on the Kondor ?
Alexis
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Hmm, that is a good question Alexis!
There is nobody we can ask anymore and only a handful of pictures survived so this is all pure guess.
I experimented a bit with clear paints and will paint them on, until I like it. If it failed at the end, I can remove all the paint and start from fresh 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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I have been away for the last few days Frank, and you have scratch built half an aeroplane in that time! And to the very highest standards as usual!
Never heard of this type before so it is all the more interesting. And of course there is plenty of room for different interpretations of colour schemes, interiors, etc.
Another of your brilliantly detailed build with excellent ideas thrown in free.
One day Ken and I might succeed in getting you to scratch build the whole model!
Stephen.
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Thank you Stephen! And yes, it is a speed build. The are not many parts and all is very small.
Never heard of this type before so it is all the more interesting.
They started with a copy of the Taube, but later developed own types. The Windsock article is about more types and I have also kits of the Kondor D.6 and E.3a 8) I started with this D.2 because of the available Small Stuff engine.
Struts
As reported the oils are hardening now, but before I worked on the struts and undercarriage.
The upper struts made from wood with metals pins ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1dfj8xVaUQENRnuxnF20E_ycuMnJ9jom7)
... can hold the wing without glue. The outer struts can be added later.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1FnU8KJ2qHCWA0StFxOS9xwTNv2ErJRJ2)
On the right side you can see the outer struts, the length is not yet final.
The undercarriage struts are plugged to the fuselage but are somehow on the long side. ;D
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TT3IUS9M5A_LKlC4u4KruaNZukkqhTjX)
After shortening I tried to connect the legs with wires but this fails so I moved to metal inserts glued with CA.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1p3KAViS1O3S0heQW52SZsu9OnQo-Hdwf)
The undercarriage can be plugged to the fuselage. Please note the position of the connection board with straight front ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qw78dsqwV8imleMWJ14tJuzHajr2z7DB)
... which is in the height of the axle.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qSu59tm0q9JabdjYNzgB2DmTU1wCSVDF)
I will use some wheels from the spare box.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1p_A8DrXuwnZEKfw6vKu4H6ed329sbbk8)
Here are some tail skids. The socket of the kit part below was very thin, so I made a new one from a beautiful dark wood.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ZkRQggs8OdglHDzVpVi0GMCklnkhl2S_)
The socket alone:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kr6YAQZH_YmJpZPy4-S5LMG9vT1PxUCB)
In full beauty with metal and suspension (without glue).
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1DJSsyIrTW621kgZKKPJru9ZjAOJP_OkX)
The beast on its own legs, all just for dry fitting.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Y8CeaOenS5ushjDG9F9y38VJvp0qnLwm)
Again some small steps, but in the right direction.
Cheers,
Frank
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Wow!!!! Behold the sheer beauty of another awesome update from Frank the Bughunter! Your skills are way off the scale, this is something very special and inspires me to want to be a better modeller. Loving it! :)
Richie
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Again, exquisite work Frank!
The separation of the ailerons, elevators and rudders works very well. The new hinges look beautiful and the lozenge and the crosses work much better this way. You are the Master in making cowlings, and the seat belts are spot on as is the rib tape. I love this little bird!
Willem
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More Frank Magic! The struts and skid are Awesome!
RAGIII
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Looking good Frank !
Alexis
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Thank you Richie, Willem, Rick and Alexis!
Loving it!
I love this little bird!
I love this little bird and your comments, so I prepare the next update now 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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Airscrew
As I said already the oils are hardening, but I have not shown a picture.
After sanding I primed again.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1jOv-Wepbn0V9mYvaj86wWyZSDTXAglrN)
Then I painted acrylic "wood base" in an irregular pattern to have different brightness in the base,
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Vnf9PGcnANQRhyVb3NcA9f8d2L1_eoCT)
And I painted wood with oils. It is not that red, as on the picture, my cam has some strong red and was not able to manipulate the picture to show correct colors. That is also valid for the next pictures.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12uwsZN5hT0mDL8ciP7F1Nfzkj5OFnrh6)
The fuselage is not yet touchable, so I continued with other details.
The struts are painted now. I tried a different shade this time, less orange, to have a difference to the other birds in the cabinet.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YPBtq1OXA0fcJHaNTFRHJMEmc57-RN-j)
Same with the undercarriage, then I mounted the axle with the suspension.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1viwabtzdznD7a_Vjkk0O8YZP4wtAfz4A)
Here a view from below showing the bungee cords of the suspension.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SWc-0DxvpDVxiPZN7CED2xY18PhoOCV8)
Then I detected another detail on a picture, which I had to realize. Really pity I killed one of my smallest drill bits :( The pin is 0.2mm in a brass bushing, which slides onto the axle.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1KGylrHJwY-zTys8uWoOwByHNNrq8ezlf)
Now the wheel track matches the drawing.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zm1-3wLLg8VGuH3fqxngy4AUihmf5YuC)
Now to the title as I was able to finalize the airscrew with final sanding, wood primer, polishing, some clear paints to make it darker, gloss coat for decals and final coat. The final step was bolting PE onto it.
Here the final result from back.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qCdsz9hsWn311ppXJkhYX5muPsR_VWqc)
The side view is more nice, after the picture I filed the bolts down a bit.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CcGHw4KQll8bL7FvfxbEMg1N4iSiUhsg)
And the beautiful front view. I know, that the AXIAL logo was normally not in gold shade, but the white ones I have was much to small.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16JURFP5w1SpmPbrctn80CbYxsveBvIq_)
A teaser for the final look.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ASRQYWMoVZpKOQ28Iqwlt8UD9fLsMcVV)
It was a lot of work, but I now have a result that no one can buy, you have to do it yourself.
Cheers,
Frank
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8)
Don't know if you wet sanded the cowling, but I have found that will reduce the scratches and give a more satin look.
The fuselage looks fantastic.
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That prop assembly is magnificent Frank, and you are correct, you can't buy that quality! Your usually great work, what else can be said?!
Cheers,
Lance
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Quite right Frank that nobody can buy that quality of model craftsmanship. This is modelling of a quality that I can only dream about. Magnicient attention to such tiny detail and a super result.
Stephen.
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Wow! I know I've been away for a bit but this is amazingly quick (and good)!
Good work with the painted markings and good that the flat layer helped. Masking on top of decals is really scary.
/Fredrik
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Wonderful work!
Question - your lozenge looks great. How do you trim the aviattik lozenge after it's on the model and get it to conform to the curves of the wing? I've had lots of trouble with this in the past, trying to use decal softener etc, but these decals are unique. They stretch (which is interesting), but don't trim like other decals or seem to react like other decals to things like microsol... what tips do you have for working with these decals?
Thanks!
Brad
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Still incredibly amazing Frank. Nothing new to say, but just to say it again… :)
Andreas
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Just caught up with this, Frank, what a masterly build.
I remember a few SPIN kits - e.g. the Pulpit SPAD - where you have to release the parts from the sheet of flash! This is more of a scratch build with a few SPIN bits added to the mix! Lovely prop.
Sandy
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Thank you Ken, Lance, Stephen, Fredrik, Brad, Andreas and Sandy for your responses! Highly appreciated!
Don't know if you wet sanded the cowling
Not yet, but I will try!
this is amazingly quick (and good)!
The small size helps with the speed, not much details, no weapons, no two seater, ...
How do you trim the aviattik lozenge after it's on the model and get it to conform to the curves of the wing?
Brad, yes, I heard often that the Aviattic decals do not react to the chemical liquids but that is not true. Here is my way:
I apply the decals the usual way. They should fit, but if a bit bigger it works also. Then I let them dry, best overnight. The next day I cut them with a very sharp scissor if necessary (but do not move the scissor during cut to not stretch the decals, tricky).
Then: I apply Micro Set (the blue one) to the decals, but not on top. I put it with a brush into the gap between wing and decal. Then wait 10 or 15 seconds and press it with a finger to the surface. It is possible to apply Set again. But be careful and do not stretch the decal!
The decals react very nicely to the Set and conform to the surface. It there is not enough glue it is possible to fix with future or thinned white glue.
Hope it helps!
I remember a few SPIN kits - e.g. the Pulpit SPAD - where you have to release the parts from the sheet of flash!
Oh yes, you mean this plate? I had it in the kit pictures on the first page. I have not used much of it.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1G-WhmYs-y-O1Oqo23Krq1lT2cZMho3aX)
This is more of a scratch build with a few SPIN bits added to the mix!
This is my way to build oob 8) It is somehow easier and faster to use for example real wooden struts instead of use that resin parts, clean them, fill bubbles and other failures, paint them wood, ...
It is a good training for a later full scratch build!
Cheers,
Frank
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Beautiful work Frank! The struts look perfect as does the assembled landing gear. The prop is Gorgeous. Well done as always!!
RAGIII
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Thank you Rick!
In meantime the hardening time of the oils is over so the paint job can continue ...
I think I can show some pictures the next days.
Cheers,
Frank
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I really like how your prop turned out Frank , your best so far !
Alexis
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In meantime the hardening time of the oils is over so the paint job can continue ...
I think I can show some pictures the next days.
Cheers,
Frank
Can't wait! 😁
/Fredrik
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Frank you are keeping us in suspense here, I can sense another level of sheer brilliance is coming very soon!
Richie
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Then I won't keep you in suspense any longer!
I really like how your prop turned out Frank , your best so far !
Thank you Alexis, but I think the Axial of the Albatros Dr.I is even better. At least in real.
First mountings
After the oils are hard I added some clear paint layers, followed by a satin clear coat for protection.
Later I masked the tail, painted the fin white and added the cross with self cut masks.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1syaVi0F1akMaNO3xpsmEBnHKq5y9V6ZL)
A light wood structure is still visible.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zbx2eID92R1MaTJjEtfMquP-umhFaJed)
I masked again and added future to the tailplane and the control surfaces. A day later I started here to add lozenge.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11d6hS0BOq_awHYSTfrXxESypRyzG75vl)
The original plan was to add alu sheet metal to the fuselage, but this fail. The shape of the fuselage makes this not easy. So I decided to paint with Alclad. With removing the masks I noted some trouble, where the Alclad bites/solves the wood paint :( Should have tried kitchen foil!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19aBCg6cuKJTF_Tz9KpKFdRWITVwCrUYv)
The lower wing is glued into its slot. The intake pipes are also added from metal.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1J65OSFf24uBQiyi7yLH0CQf8wKUvGdZF)
Tail skid is finally mounted.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=14Xo8bJa4XjbzTl2p8E1hoG_HmXw4ONRl)
The undercarriage too. That is a little bird!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uywrpDcMhh-7iyX9n6x9AdSIXe0spLto)
The lozenge on the tail needs to dry and some care then on hinges etc.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1F2dr8rpKCr9ogA7eIFUenvkeZ5wG1Bhk)
The upper wing is only plugged on for test fit. I need to prepare the rigging before.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11zjqTtJTl1BT3hFo--wQLfaYRnhN8Gni)
Luckily the painted alu is not very prominent in the shadow of the upper wing.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ua26HwdQjnEh-0HPfaSAV0tsUqib3eqh)
The tires are also painted, and will get lozenge after drying.
I hope you will like this little biplane!
Cheers,
Frank
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Yes, I like it very much Frank!
I think you are doing very well. Great paintjob with the Alclad. I don't think anyone will notice the spots where it dissolved the wood paint.
It's a small beautiful aircraft. In your hand it almost look 1/72!
Unless you have big hands of course ;)
Willem
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Gorgeous little bird Frank! Like Willem I don't think the "Bite" of the Alclad shows enough for anyone to notice. Lets not get into that whole "Big Hands" thing :o
RAGIII
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I love this little biplane Frank and am blown away by the skills you are using to bring it together. I thought the paint was metal at first glance and even zooming in on the photos I can't see any spots where the Alclad has damaged the paint. Perhaps like everybody else I'm too busy looking at all the things that are so great about this model!
Richie
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Moving forward very nicely Frank , tones on the fuselage look fantastic !
Alexis
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Thank you my friends for your very nice comments!
I thought the paint was metal at first glance and even zooming in on the photos I can't see any spots where the Alclad has damaged the paint.
The problem was also to much paint. I have 3 Alclad alu shades in my stash. I thought that that dark alu is to dark so I sprayed "Aluminium" at first, but this was darker compared to the cowling. So I sprayed a layer "White aluminium" on top, whoch matches the cowling better.
Another problem seems to be, that the red-brown clear coat was going also in the metal area, so the solvent was able to go below. Something learned: more masking the next time.
Ok Richie, here is finally a macro shot for you!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1XKX3uI6-Ffgz1FP1LdPyEnNMkSRXXMC-)
This discussion about the hand gave me the right idea!(https://www.modellboard.net/Smileys/Modellboard/8.gif)
I found a hand on a Aviattic decal (in real it looks better, here we have a Moiré pattern):
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1D1RYC6ywESW2CbFRvLOA0P_U4IIgXm-v)
Some mechanic got his oily dirty paw on the fuselage!(https://www.modellboard.net/Smileys/Modellboard/12.gif)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cCNUH6LAofnbFepJP3Kr_BBdUjdL_Vbp)
That's not in the original photo, but I take artistic licence! Thanks for the suggestion!
Cheer,
Frank
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Hah!
A mechanics dirty oil paw...
I like it!! ;D
Willem
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Brilliant! 'Nuff said!
/Fredrik
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Thanks!
Tail
For mounting the tail parts I need to add the control horns. I created some from 0.2mm brass add made it more thick and round with solder. So the drilling is also easier.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1g4RgWISqPkkwm9EWWowgpC4taVBLnup-)
That is the look with the mounted control surfaces.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1oUSbDmTCVnMYoJKyFV6DcLIfr4A7YuDm)
I masked the wheels with plotter cut masks and painted a light grey. After drying I added different greys with a piece of sponge.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xSMpUfCment_D0IaDTJrU2Sn-Ys_TQ9T)
Here also the lozenge is added.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-UdD-9BZ0P-lO_f3HeJUXNCooFPlsWZb)
As next I added 16 plates as fittings.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JPb3nO0jC_ObA-fODuwGBqr0-vIFLpa3)
To finalize the undercarriage I added the rigging and glued the wheels in place.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BCFdxAXvU8f6GM6wsrSGOSiiiCgrr2Kg)
The control wires on the tail are also done.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wISuxk1HuAy8P14eqOfjVW6O_N51RRlr)
Here a better view.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1065TV3d8RXIH1_eJ9bWxk1pMvdLBz8TW)
The cabane struts are alse glued in place including the rigging. You may notice also some more connection points for the rigging.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12hQdHEs2Jva6Iuog_6cWO5M6CJJuLgK_)
Some steps towards the finish :)
Cheers,
Frank
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As always your details and rigging are Spectacular Frank! One thing I must say though is personally I don't like the Hand Print.( To Me it distracts My Eye from the beautiful finish) It is however your Model and Your choice is what counts! I am sure you see lots of things on My builds that you think are out of place. ::)
RAGIII
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Thank you for your opinion Rick! You are right, at the moment the contrast is a bit strong. Let's see how it looks like with the weathering. I will be also in the shadow of the upper wing.
Cheers,
Frank
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Thank you for your opinion Rick! You are right, at the moment the contrast is a bit strong. Let's see how it looks like with the weathering. I will be also in the shadow of the upper wing.
Cheers,
Frank
Good Point Frank 8)
RAGIII
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More beautiful work Frank, I love the rich wood colours and your propeller is a joy to behold.
Richie
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Excellent work Frank !
Alexis
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Thank you Richie and Alexis!
Now it's finally a biplane and the first rigging lines added 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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Every time I look at one of your models (in progress or complete), I think of giving up modelling and takng up painting by numbers instead...
Such super detail which is all so tiny. How do you use a microscope and solder those brass pieces at the same time? The paint finish and rigging are also just amazing.
Stephen.
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Looking forward to seeing the bipe!
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Thank you Stephen for your wonderful comments!
And Ken, here are new pics.
Rigging
On the outer struts I tried something new. The side pictures showed the rigging lines attached to the struts.
After shortening to the right length and adding the upper pin I prepared the rigging with Gaspatch Anchor points and One end.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12yCs9k1NcFc8dhpOzaTIZe2Is7qjW8vC)
After mounting the upper wing (Did I mention that there are moments when I hate superglue? What do I say moments, I mean days!) I added the rigging.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LWeweoAaccLv43VwU0D8ylpbX9YU2V_2)
Here is the cross rigging of the outer struts and as last step I added the V-style control lines to the ailerons.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1W6qQZNJ4O3hXm3Ogfyksz60Fz7mIga9F)
A final picture of the other side.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=166mp_cAa4cP9FrBLlcMt18o9Odv2MD1u)
Some fixing of collateral damage is needed, some detail painting, washing, ... But the light of the end of the tunnel is visible, or is it an oncoming train?
Cheers,
Frank
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Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! If the light at the end of the tunnel is a train it has come to take you to model paradise because this is divine!!!!
Richie
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I cannot improve on Richie's comment....
Stephen.
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:) :) :)
Alexis
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Thank you my friends!
I was able to complete it today.
The final pictures are done, please point your mouse to https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12419.0
Thanks for watching, commenting and following this journey!
Cheers,
Frank
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Great little model, Frank! I love the dirty-paw-idea!
Andreas
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Frank,
Another masterpiece for your collection, magnificent job and a pleasure to follow!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thank you Andreas and Lance for your continuous support!
Don't miss the final gallery in the Completed section with all details and weathering added.
Cheers,
Frank