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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on January 17, 2023, 09:10:35 AM

Title: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 17, 2023, 09:10:35 AM: Time for a new project. One year since the release of that lovely kit I finally decided to give it a go. But to make things more interesting I plan to build one of several post-ww1 G.3 used in Poland for pilot training. About 1920 all those G.3 were modified to have the lateral control changed from wing warping to ailerons. From the photos it can be discerned that there is a change in control cables routing but more importantly the wing outer panels have to be modified, change of outline and no visible inside batons.. So I took my courage and started the destruction.
Also some prep work for the nacelle, two visible push rod traces filled and prepared the pattern for masks to airbush the wooden structure vs the linen background. It is fun to be back to linen wood and wires after two non ww1 projects!

(https://i.ibb.co/FD6CDd3/20230116-234051.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DwKVr86/20230116-233945.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: rhwinter on January 17, 2023, 09:12:51 PM: Very interesting: Looking forward to following your build, Przemol!!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Monty on January 17, 2023, 10:03:00 PM: It's great to see you working on a project like this again, Przemo! What an interesting subject and your ability to make fabric, wood and metal structures look so real will make this one special! I will be following carefully... Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: pepperman42 on January 18, 2023, 01:23:19 AM: An interesting project. I will watch closely.

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on January 18, 2023, 03:01:28 AM: I had exactly this kit in my hands when I browsed through my stash and thought “you need to build some WWI stuff again”… Now I’ll wait patiently and watch you clearing the path…
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on January 18, 2023, 07:34:18 AM: I have one of these to build for a friend (with one for myself as payment) so I'll be following with great interest!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 18, 2023, 08:36:03 AM: Thank you for watching and all the kind words.

The wing surgery I was quite worried about is proceeding successfully and now almost complete. Just few more touches with a sandpaper and drilling the holes for the lacing around the slot on the right-hand side are left.

(https://i.ibb.co/cNnFgJv/20230117-231835.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: FAf on January 18, 2023, 04:51:28 PM: This looks very interesting! Good start!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: gbrivio on January 18, 2023, 05:27:46 PM: Very interesting project, looking forward to next steps.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 19, 2023, 12:01:52 AM: Some expert plastic surgery going on here! Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PJ Fisher on January 19, 2023, 04:33:17 AM: I like how subtle the undulation of the fabric covering looks. Can already see this is gonna look great.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 20, 2023, 06:14:13 AM: Thanks, gentlemen.
The work on the wings continues. The upper ones are now in one piece. The nasty slots at the outer panels connections filled and sanded smooth. I also decided I cannot leave those nasty sink marks on the undersides, they are now filled and await sanding.

(https://i.ibb.co/Sc5TdwK/20230119-191033.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on January 20, 2023, 06:30:20 AM: Very much looking forward to seeing more updates. I saw the G3 at the RAF museum last year and thought it was beautiful. Having seen your modelling artistry I know this model will be a stunning too.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: rhwinter on January 20, 2023, 05:35:09 PM: Quote from: RichieW on January 20, 2023, 06:30:20 AM
Very much looking forward to seeing more updates. I saw the G3 at the RAF museum last year and thought it was beautiful. Having seen your modelling artistry I know this model will be a stunning too.

Richie

Richie, for me it was a visit to Hendon too, which made me so impressed by the Caudron! (That is, besides many more..!)
Richard
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 23, 2023, 07:40:53 AM: As for me, I fell in love with Caudrons G.3 and G.4 after seeing them in Paris Le Bourget air and space museum.

So, now I am so much happy working on this spectacular kit. Having completed the upper wing mod I focused on the nacelle. The subassemblies are now almost ready.

(https://i.ibb.co/ZWVXSp6/20230122-222744.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sjXtchj/20230122-222958.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on January 23, 2023, 09:48:37 AM: Outstanding work , especially the tones on the wood and fabric fuselage!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on January 24, 2023, 09:17:22 AM: Every inch as exquisite as I expected to see, Prze! Excellent work.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 26, 2023, 09:32:03 PM: Thanks, Rick and Zac.

The nacelle almost buttoned up, except for the pilot seat which will jump in after airbrushing (to save masking it).

Also, from the onset I did not like the overdone linen bands reinforcing the struts. And lo! My example seems not to have them at all. So I am now shaving them from all the struts.

(https://i.ibb.co/c2r5zLF/20230126-083914.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 27, 2023, 01:55:44 AM: Just beautiful work going on here. Very inspiring. I’m looking more and more at my 1:72 Roseplane and Formaplane models. Definitely will be referencing this build!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on January 27, 2023, 01:57:02 AM: Really nice, Przemo! And you are right, the linen taping seems a little overdone for my eyes, too. But it shouldn’t be a huge problem to thin them down with a sanding stick — even if one doesn’t have to remove them entirely.
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: WD on January 27, 2023, 02:50:47 AM: Beautiful work so far, I love it.

FWIW, I'm using sanding sticks, etc. on my Eduard Nieuport interplane struts to knock those down as well.

Warren
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on January 27, 2023, 07:01:27 AM: Lovely, immaculate work. It's a pleasure to see this coming together. The kit looks wonderful but the strut linen bands did look a little thick.It must be very challenging to produce a texture like that in scale by injection moulding.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on January 27, 2023, 07:19:46 AM: This is very dangerous: I keep looking at the two on my to-do pile...
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on January 28, 2023, 02:26:19 AM: The cockpit Tub and seat look awesome! I Love the leather cushion and contrasting leather belts.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 28, 2023, 08:23:55 AM: Another beauty in the making. :o

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on January 30, 2023, 01:25:49 AM: Thank you, everyone.

The tedious cleaning work on the struts is finished. Now it will be about time to think of all those rigging stations.

(https://i.ibb.co/WtSq2k9/20230129-162129.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qBgVZY1/20230129-162106.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on January 30, 2023, 02:05:48 AM: That was a lot of strut clean up. Have fun preparing for the rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on January 30, 2023, 05:57:25 AM: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52584479838_5312bd2613_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o7HcQJ)Airplane good luck (https://flic.kr/p/2o7HcQJ) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 30, 2023, 11:08:24 AM: Looking forward to this next coming masterpiece.

Ed
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: pepperman42 on January 31, 2023, 01:24:36 AM: Catching up. Amazing work

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Rookie on February 07, 2023, 11:25:54 PM: I just found this thread.

This is a beautiful kit (I have one too) but that doesn't automatically mean that the end result will be equally beautiful.

But with you handling it there is no doubt in my mind that yours will be!

Willem
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 13, 2023, 04:20:24 AM: Thank you, everyone!

Rigging preparations underway. 148 eyelets from Bob's Buckles glued in and tested for pull-off.

(https://i.ibb.co/dG0SLhk/20230212-181809.jpg)
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72 large turnbuckles for the main rigging fitted with eyelets and they will be glued into the holes after painting the surfaces.

(https://i.ibb.co/dQ1j49P/20230212-181659.jpg)

First 8 out of 44 small eyelets for the tail rigging and control lines fitted into the mono lines...

(https://i.ibb.co/z2G7zpF/20230212-190910.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 15, 2023, 08:40:12 AM: The wheels axes attached to the trusses, wheels and lower wing dry fitted to get some feeling of the size. It is fun.

(https://i.ibb.co/vJx62V6/20230214-174528.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/N3PSmJb/20230214-174519.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: rhwinter on February 15, 2023, 07:25:04 PM: Following your beautiful and instructive build eagerly, Przemol!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on February 15, 2023, 09:30:17 PM: It's good to see these updates showing your thorough preparation. I often rush headlong into a project and run into problems later. Looking forward to the next update.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: pepperman42 on February 17, 2023, 12:31:49 AM: Unbelievable patience!

Steve
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 19, 2023, 02:58:46 AM: Some colours finally on the tub. Still missing the decals and wash.

(https://i.ibb.co/rxYcJG0/20230219-104214.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kD2rrW9/20230219-104148.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on February 19, 2023, 06:29:39 AM: This is dangerous, Prze...you're making me think I might be able to build these things after all! Beautiful work and an excellent reference for other builders.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Monty on February 23, 2023, 02:55:07 AM: Stellar work, Przemo! Great planning and neat execution... it is an amazing lesson for us mere mortals... I'm loving this build! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on February 23, 2023, 06:08:49 AM: Great progress!
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: WD on February 23, 2023, 06:33:50 AM: Beautiful work as always Prze!!!

Warren
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Rookie on February 24, 2023, 07:31:26 AM: The tub looks stunning Prezmo. I very much like the beautiful lines coming together in the pointed rear and the subtle impressions of the turtleneck stringers. Looks like real fabric to me.

And a great paint job too!

Willem
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 24, 2023, 09:42:37 AM: Thank you.
I have finished with the tub, adding the Mr.Decal numerals decals and some wash (not in these photos, they were taken before it). I also airbrushed the linen surfaces but with the fault of Lukgraph I will pause this build for a couple of weeks. However, I promise, it will be back to my bench ASAP.

(https://i.ibb.co/Dt6B1Pz/20230219-230915.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2tq32wk/20230219-230953.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 11, 2023, 08:55:45 PM: Time to get back to this project!
Airbrushing underway, the Polish markings almost done, a few slight retouches will come. Some shading work applied to the horizontal controls. More to be done on the rudders and especially wings.

(https://i.ibb.co/gjnkrG5/20230611-124820.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NLYzgbK/20230611-124735.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2023, 04:16:13 AM: I seem to have Missed a lot of this build so Just catching up. Your usual Brilliant work Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on June 12, 2023, 04:54:47 AM: Nice to see this one back on the bench. The Polish markings look super.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 12, 2023, 10:23:41 AM: Beautifully done PrzemoL!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: FAf on June 12, 2023, 02:51:38 PM: Great looking markings and very neat holes for the wing stitchings!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: kensar on June 13, 2023, 09:31:45 PM: Fine looking work, as usual, Przemol.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: macsporran on June 14, 2023, 04:27:48 AM: Inspirational stuff, Prz. Following closely.
Sandy
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: lone modeller on June 14, 2023, 07:59:07 AM: I had forgotten that you had started this one: good to see that you are back at it. I had a look through the whole log to remind myself of progress - wow, just excellent in every way.

Stephen
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on June 14, 2023, 08:47:24 PM: I agree with Stephen: Good to see you back on the Caudron!
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on June 14, 2023, 11:01:30 PM: Absolutely lovely work, Prez. I've always wondered, what is the symbolism behind the Polish red/white national insignia?

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 16, 2023, 08:18:15 AM: Thank you everyone.

Quote from: Davos522 on June 14, 2023, 11:01:30 PM
Absolutely lovely work, Prez. I've always wondered, what is the symbolism behind the Polish red/white national insignia?

Dave V.

Not too complex. White-red was a Polish colour scheme for ages. And the checkboard itself was the invention of Stefan Stec, a Polish pilot who served in AH aviation in WW1. He used it as his personal insignia and after the war it was chosen by our military headquarters from among a handful of other red-white patterns. The order making it the official aviation emblem is dated on Dec 1st, 1918.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on June 16, 2023, 10:29:19 AM: Fascinating, thanks! Loved your Lohner build as well. I really have to admire someone whose work is as fantastic as yours and who’s also a JRRT fan.

D.V.
Sí vanwa ná, Rómello vanwa, Valimar!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Rookie on June 17, 2023, 09:04:41 PM: Glad to see this one back on your workbench PrzemoL. Very tight and clean work and great detail!

Willem
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 19, 2023, 03:38:20 AM: Quote from: Davos522 on June 16, 2023, 10:29:19 AM
Fascinating, thanks! Loved your Lohner build as well. I really have to admire someone whose work is as fantastic as yours and who’s also a JRRT fan.

D.V.
Sí vanwa ná, Rómello vanwa, Valimar!

It was never destined for us, mortals. And the Elves managed to return there it is said. We should not mourn ;)

Thanks, for the kind words.

More paint work is done, shading, wood on the struts. Now it will be time to paint all those blue-grey fittings...

(https://i.ibb.co/RPpcH1y/20230618-193121.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tc2BsK5/20230618-193141.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/w7FJzLC/20230618-192834.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on June 19, 2023, 04:55:23 AM: The shading and wood on the struts looks outstanding as always Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 22, 2023, 04:43:53 AM: Amazing work. Slow and steady progress.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 23, 2023, 07:05:17 AM: More work on the woodwork. Ready for a delicate wash.

(https://i.ibb.co/N12HJTw/20230622-222251.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tzjNDcX/20230622-222129.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on June 23, 2023, 04:09:07 PM: The Horizon Blue fittings and metal skids really set the struts off. Lovely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: FAf on June 23, 2023, 04:22:44 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on June 23, 2023, 04:09:07 PM
The Horizon Blue fittings and metal skids really set the struts off. Lovely!
RAGIII

Agree!
It alls looks great!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on June 23, 2023, 10:54:47 PM: Beautiful work, the struts look so good already. Such a delicate looking aircraft.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: jeroen_R90S on June 25, 2023, 05:46:06 PM: Excellent work -I too am glad to see this back on the workbench!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 26, 2023, 06:16:15 AM: Thank you.

Some more work with paints and wash...

(https://i.ibb.co/CPnKDRF/received-979534336456461.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/s5GRGqj/received-161978296792119.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pRxQ5vr/20230625-220746.jpg)
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Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on June 26, 2023, 06:17:04 AM: That all looks very very nice!
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 26, 2023, 07:39:07 AM: Lovely progress on this build!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on June 27, 2023, 12:12:50 PM: Beautiful work, especially love the wood effect on that undercarriage.

I'm carving test props for my Nieuport at the moment, and in particular I noticed the Gremont decal; I wish I could find a 1:32 Levasseur eagle logo... does anyone know of a source for a pair?

Dave V.
Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 27, 2023, 05:16:22 PM: Thank you, everyone.

Quote from: Davos522 on June 27, 2023, 12:12:50 PM
Beautiful work, especially love the wood effect on that undercarriage.

I'm carving test props for my Nieuport at the moment, and in particular I noticed the Gremont decal; I wish I could find a 1:32 Levasseur eagle logo... does anyone know of a source for a pair?

Dave V.
Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo

Mae govannen, mellon! 😉

PS But I would not carve a prop for French a/c, they were usually painted brown and all the nice wood layer effect disappears.
And sorry, I cannot help you with the prop decals.

And here it is finally the assembly time!

(https://i.ibb.co/1zZzZzG/20230627-073302.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0272Skm/20230627-073322.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: kensar on June 27, 2023, 09:22:56 PM: Nice detail painting on all those parts. This project is really shaping up.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on June 27, 2023, 11:29:44 PM: Quote from: kensar on June 27, 2023, 09:22:56 PM
Nice detail painting on all those parts. This project is really shaping up.

Yes, and quite nicely at that! Beautiful!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on June 28, 2023, 01:53:13 AM: Better and better! Those struts are gorgeous.

And about your comment, dziękuję! I've been working on my props under the impression that they were varnished mahogany or walnut, but after reading what you wrote about painted finishes I went back and looked carefully at my reference photos. I noticed that only two out of about 25 clearly showed a varnish finish, so I posted a question on a forum dedicated to wooden propellers this morning. The moderator, who collects full-size WWI props, said to his knowledge Levasseur painted theirs as well... at least the section of a Levasseur he owns, and others he's seen, show a red-brown painted finish like your Gremont. So my prop will be more accurate thanks to you.

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 30, 2023, 04:36:42 AM: Thanks.
And I am glad I could help you, Davos.

Here, tens of turnbuckles mounted and tested for pull off.

(https://i.ibb.co/qCFQdrT/20230629-202058.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3rgYPQd/20230629-202046.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QnZv5wZ/20230629-202025.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MVhHCm5/20230629-201952.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/YZ954jC/20230629-201924.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qNFQfwM/20230629-201912.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on June 30, 2023, 04:54:36 AM: As always your rigging prep work is excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on June 30, 2023, 07:59:45 AM: Very thorough, meticulous work as ever!

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on June 30, 2023, 01:25:41 PM: Some of the detail shots are spectacular, Prze. More exquisite work and I’m excited to see the end result.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on July 01, 2023, 02:02:30 AM: Fantastic work! Definitely taking notes on this one.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Rookie on July 02, 2023, 01:20:26 AM: This looks like a rigging nightmare, and I admire your patience and craftmanship.

Well done!

Willem
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 02, 2023, 04:04:11 AM: Excellent work, as always !

Ed
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 04, 2023, 11:27:32 PM: Thank you, everyone.

My Caudron became a biplane. And rigging has begun!

(https://i.ibb.co/5Tvzz1p/20230704-103042.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9c48v0F/20230704-103130.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mSRR7xg/20230704-103156.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: kensar on July 05, 2023, 04:13:46 AM: I think you will be busy for a while now.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 05, 2023, 05:14:21 AM: Lovely work, Prze!

Happy Rigging!!

Cheers,
Bob ;)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 05, 2023, 07:40:13 AM: Quote from: kensar on July 05, 2023, 04:13:46 AM
I think you will be busy for a while now.

Certainly. But this is my favourite part. ;)

Quote from: bobs_buckles on July 05, 2023, 05:14:21 AM
Lovely work, Prze!

Happy Rigging!!

Cheers,
Bob ;)

Thanks! ;)

And indeed, some progress. And I could not resist the temptation to dryfit the trusses.

(https://i.ibb.co/3BL4NCf/20230704-214653.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/prbBX1N/20230704-214715.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/99fJYQH/20230704-232616.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WDZDFY7/20230704-232632.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Z1mDygS/20230704-232659.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sWk7bG4/20230704-232842.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Edo on July 05, 2023, 02:59:46 PM: wow!
amazing!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tom Cobbley on July 05, 2023, 05:49:34 PM: This is a truly inspirational build. I will have to try this one myself.
One question: what am I seeing when I see wood on the underside of the wing ribs. Does the fabric not cover at this point?
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on July 05, 2023, 10:18:51 PM: Stunning!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on July 05, 2023, 11:39:32 PM: That looks like another great piece of modeling!
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on July 06, 2023, 04:27:56 AM: Looking outstanding Przemo! Your rigging is always first class!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 06, 2023, 07:08:13 AM: Your work is simply stunning as always Prze!

Quick question (apologies if I missed it) - what colour did you use for the blue metal components? It looks great!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 06, 2023, 07:54:54 AM: Thank you, everyone for your cheering. It is great to know you believe in me ;)

Quote from: Tom Cobbley on July 05, 2023, 05:49:34 PM
One question: what am I seeing when I see wood on the underside of the wing ribs. Does the fabric not cover at this point?

It is my, maybe naive, thinking, that the wooden ribs will slightly see through the linen.

Quote from: Brad Cancian on July 06, 2023, 07:08:13 AM
Quick question (apologies if I missed it) - what colour did you use for the blue metal components? It looks great!

It is a custom mix of Vallejo Azul Mate 70962 and Gris Claro 71.050. Roughly 50/50...

Today work on the rigging was not a breeze. The intricacy of the structure led to some lines loosening after others were tightened. They had to be cut off and replaced, this leading at some spots to damage to the eyelets and torn off turnbuckles. But I managed to complete the wings cellule and I even gathered my courage to attach the tail trusses. More hopefully tomorrow. (It is great to have holidays, already)

(https://i.ibb.co/LzpNrdM/20230705-232736.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9Gt1qwB/20230705-232755.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qFbRBF7/20230705-232815.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on July 06, 2023, 09:37:28 AM: Absolutely Beautiful Work Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: AngryJazz on July 06, 2023, 06:26:53 PM: Really impressive work! Love these build reports - Im learning so much :)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 07, 2023, 06:49:12 AM: Just a small progress today, the u/c struts, horizontal stabilizer and control horns for tail feathers. Wheels are only dryfit for a better view ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/BsdJhYn/20230706-222403.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Jd2w1My/20230706-222417.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/k5LwWHN/20230706-222446.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4PTvKzC/20230706-222717.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7gFRyWT/20230706-222917.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on July 07, 2023, 06:54:43 AM: Gorgeous. It will be spectacular once totally rigged and everything is permanently attached!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: FAf on July 07, 2023, 03:43:50 PM: It's coming together in a very nice looking way!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: kensar on July 07, 2023, 09:07:50 PM: Nice.
Not criticism by any means, but one set of wheels were covered and the other not? Or is this your artistic license?
Interesting to see both sets of wheels on one plane.

Following with continued interest. :)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 10, 2023, 09:31:23 PM: Thank you very much.

Quote from: kensar on July 07, 2023, 09:07:50 PM
Nice.
Not criticism by any means, but one set of wheels were covered and the other not? Or is this your artistic license?
Interesting to see both sets of wheels on one plane.

This is indeed one of the reasons, I chose this example. If you look at the photo I posted in the beginning of this thread, you will notice, between the legs of the pilots standing at this a/c that it indeed had coverless wheels on the left side. ;)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: macsporran on July 10, 2023, 09:40:05 PM: Terrific modelling skills as always Prz.
I have this one in the stash but the rigging terrifies me! I'll follow your progress as if watching a mountain-guide in the Alps!
Love the blue steel against the linen fabric.
Sandy
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 11, 2023, 03:35:31 AM: Elevator attached and connected, trusses rigged in vertical fields.

(https://i.ibb.co/vQ3VkY3/20230710-191131.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Mgn4CWJ/20230710-191202.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: gedmundson on July 11, 2023, 05:47:34 AM: Amazing work (as always) on this project, Prze. The rigging looks very daunting. I love the shadowing (highlighting?) of the framework in your paint and marking scheme.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on July 11, 2023, 07:57:38 PM: I'm in total agreement with Gary. The flying surfaces are beautifully done and rigging is so impressive too. 👏

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 12, 2023, 12:14:10 AM: Thanks, Gary and Richie.

A few more bits mounted and a couple of lines connected.

(https://i.ibb.co/Mgcrwjp/20230711-160936.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3pHcNLn/20230711-160917.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on July 12, 2023, 05:17:04 AM: Awesome rigging work Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on July 12, 2023, 09:31:43 AM: Magic work. One of these days I'll have the bravery to tackle one of these for my friend but I'm still extremely hesitant - it doesn't help that he keeps finding differences between the kit and his chosen subject!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on July 12, 2023, 11:49:43 AM: I keep looking at this thread and muttering "Wow..." and shaking my head. Absolutely beautiful.

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on July 12, 2023, 07:04:03 PM: Quote from: Davos522 on July 12, 2023, 11:49:43 AM
I keep looking at this thread and muttering "Wow..." and shaking my head. Absolutely beautiful.

Dave V.

Przemol's work tends to have this effect, such immaculate precision at every stage. Mind boggling stuff! :)

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Mike Norris on July 13, 2023, 06:44:11 AM: Quote from: RichieW on July 12, 2023, 07:04:03 PM
Quote from: Davos522 on July 12, 2023, 11:49:43 AM
I keep looking at this thread and muttering "Wow..." and shaking my head. Absolutely beautiful.

Dave V.

Przemol's work tends to have this effect, such immaculate precision at every stage. Mind boggling stuff! :)

Richie

Couldn't agree more - inspirational work,

Mike
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: AngryJazz on July 13, 2023, 03:44:46 PM: Wow its looking very impressive! Rigging, colors and weathering all so well done!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on July 20, 2023, 10:23:42 PM: Amazing work on this. I’ve always liked this aircraft and your build is definitely an inspiration for me. I’ll save this link for a future 1/72 build.

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 31, 2023, 06:40:36 AM: Holidays are finished, back home and back to this model. Quite fruitful day brought me to almost completing the rigging, just the ailerons must be connected. Then the engine and it will be done!

(https://i.ibb.co/hFYhQ86/20230730-201812.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PMTHFq3/20230730-201751.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/P4BGbhf/20230730-201744.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GRgL2P3/20230730-223022.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zGpx5ns/20230730-222951.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/y517ZFc/20230730-222915.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4W3GVLF/20230730-222900.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RAGIII on July 31, 2023, 08:16:12 AM: As always with your builds I am not sure what to say. Awesome, Stunning, Brilliant etc. may cover things!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Edo on July 31, 2023, 03:07:26 PM: that rigging is just fantastic!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Borsos on July 31, 2023, 03:26:32 PM: Great build including fantastic rigging. Well, like always…!
Andreas
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 01, 2023, 05:49:34 AM: So impressed with the rigging! Wow!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 02, 2023, 01:22:07 AM: Thank you, gentlemen.

And this is probably the last on-build report. The engine and propeller mounted, lower aileron cables connected, the control horns and pulleys for the top aileron cables mounted. Now only wait for the glue to set and I will be able to complete this build by connecting that last set of cables. Yuppie!

(https://i.ibb.co/2h5Qm59/20230801-171315.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/743qsYx/20230801-171031.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/BTwM5Sw/20230801-171130.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HCXNdLF/20230801-171114.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/KsFLJmw/20230801-171144.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Davos522 on August 02, 2023, 01:46:35 AM: Absolutely beautiful, worthy of the great Fëanor himself :-D

Your work is a constant inspiration for me, PrzemoL. What next?

Dave V.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 02, 2023, 08:16:45 AM: Thank you, Dave. I am not sure yet, what will be next, most probably the resin RWD-4 in 72nd scale. I will make my mind very soon because this build is finished. Some rush photos here, a proper gallery will follow tomorrow.

(https://i.ibb.co/nr65HSW/20230801-235806.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HPrx0Kv/20230801-235854.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GsHSYZJ/20230802-000204.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fHKtLhr/20230802-000147.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8c1QLbM/20230801-235829.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: RichieW on August 02, 2023, 08:22:24 AM: Wow! What a great preview, I'm so looking forward to seeing the gallery in the Completed models section.

Richie
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: KiwiZac on August 02, 2023, 03:48:23 PM: Bravo, Prze, bravo!!! What a stunning work!
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: MR Bentley on August 02, 2023, 07:33:07 PM: Looking awesome! keep up the good work!

Max
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: kensar on August 02, 2023, 09:30:20 PM: Exceptionally nice looking and cleanly done rendition of a very complicated model, Przemol. Great photos.
The stitches on the outer wing panels are very well done.
Looking forward to seeing more pictures in the completed section.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 03, 2023, 05:57:24 PM: Thank you, everyone. The final gallery is now ready in the appropriate forum section.
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 17, 2023, 12:56:15 AM: Wow! Beautiful work on an aircraft I’ve always admired. Someday I’ll build a 1/72 version. Your build will definitely be a great reference for me.

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Caudron G.3, Bydgoszcz Flying School, 1921 (1/32, CSM)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 17, 2023, 11:48:33 PM: Thank you, Tim. And looking forward to your 72nd scale one!