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Title: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 12:58:12 AM

Hi everyone,

 It's been a while since I've posted anything mainly because of a hectic work schedule and zero time at the bench, but as they say, "you will make time for what you like to do". So I am making time to start a build I've had in the works for quite a while...an  AEG N.I Night Bomber. I picked up two of the new production Copper State Models resin AEG C.IV kits and requested an extra set of upper and lower wings for one of the kits. I'll be using Jack Herris' excellent book on the subject as a resource....................

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/AEG%20N%20I/IMG_1454_zpstmztqger.jpg)

Here's the extra set of wings and the fuselage halves, the wings are very nice and thin and are of uniform thickness across the length of the wing, SUPER NICE!!! I will remove and replace the internal fuselage bracing with styrene rod.........

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/AEG%20N%20I/IMG_1455_zpsh8q1bohi.jpg)

I also picked up a resin Karaya Benz engine for the build. I'm really looking forward to the build but it won't be a quick one. It will just be nice to get back to modelling.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: RAGIII on March 07, 2016, 01:39:31 AM

Mark,
Nice to see you posting your next build! I am certainly looking forward to following along on this one!
RAGIII

PS: How goes the passenger LVG?

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Borsos on March 07, 2016, 01:43:46 AM

Hi,
how cool, I'll follow that closely! Do you already know how to paint the hexagons?
I'm sure you know this built:
http://www.histomin.com/Aviation/World%20War%201%20Aviation/WW1%20German%20Aircraft/WW1%20AEG%20N.I%20N.9378_17/gpww1acftaegn.I%20.htm
I'm keen on seeing your progress. I'm planning to convert my C IV into a J I or J II some day...
Greetings
Borsos

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 01:46:22 AM

Thanks Rick, it's great to hear from you! The LVG Limo is coming along too. I was working on it earlier today and my masking pulled some paint off of the wheel covers (dang it!) so some days it's one step forward, two steps back. Nothing I can't fix but just a pain in the old arse to have to do it again.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: GAJouette on March 07, 2016, 01:53:53 AM

 Mark,
Long time no see my old friend. This looks to be another excellent project from your talented bench. I'll be following along with the greatest of interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 01:54:56 AM

Quote from: Borsos on March 07, 2016, 01:43:46 AM

Hi,
how cool, I'll follow that closely! Do you already know how to paint the hexagons?
I'm sure you know this built:
http://www.histomin.com/Aviation/World%20War%201%20Aviation/WW1%20German%20Aircraft/WW1%20AEG%20N.I%20N.9378_17/gpww1acftaegn.I%20.htm
I'm keen on seeing your progress. I'm planning to convert my C IV into a J I or J II some day...
Greetings
Borsos

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 01:57:39 AM

Quote from: GAJouette on March 07, 2016, 01:53:53 AM

Mark,
Long time no see my old friend. This looks to be another excellent project from your talented bench. I'll be following along with the greatest of interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Gregory! It does my heart so good to hear from you! I've sincerely missed you my friend! I really look forward to getting back into building and reconnecting with everyone, it's been too long.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 04:03:17 AM

Quote from: Edgar on March 07, 2016, 03:59:26 AM

Should be an epic build :o
got my pop-corn and Cola here to relax and enjoy watching this project)

Thank you Edgar! It's quite an honor to have you checking in on my build. This kit is awesome!!

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 04:20:54 AM

Super! Thanks Edgar!

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: radio on March 07, 2016, 04:47:06 AM

Hy Mark,
I also follow your build.
I think to change this C IV in J1 or J II.
It will be nice if come some conversation kits from CSM.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 05:26:26 AM

Quote from: Edgar on March 07, 2016, 04:22:01 AM

Too bad I didn`t announce our Benz Bz. IV in time)
it will be on the next week)

I really want a Benz IV in 1/32 for my LVG Limo build to replace the kit engine. I look forward to it and I'll be buying it ASAP when it is ready.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Des on March 07, 2016, 07:06:17 AM

Hello Mark and welcome back, great to see you back at your bench again. You have chosen an excellent subject and a great kit, looking forward to seeing this one come together in your very capable hands.

Des.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 07, 2016, 07:21:58 AM

Thanks Des!!  :)

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: stefanbuss on March 07, 2016, 07:32:11 PM

It will be interesting to see how you will be able to cope with the masking involved. Have fun!

S.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 09, 2016, 10:21:46 AM

Hi everyone,

I've had a chance to get the parts for the upper wings ready. Here you can see the actual wing and center section length and the extensions I've cut from the spare wings..............

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Alexis on March 09, 2016, 11:05:40 AM

Nice to see you back at the bench Mark  :)




Terri

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 09, 2016, 11:34:01 AM

Hi Terri! Great to hear from you! Thanks for looking in on my build.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: IanB on March 09, 2016, 12:06:56 PM

An interesting conversion, I'll be following this one!

Ian

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: RAGIII on March 09, 2016, 08:28:59 PM

Nice start Mark, this promises to be an interesting build.
RAGIII

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: coyotemagic on March 10, 2016, 02:42:38 AM

So good to see you back, Mark, especially with such a cool project going!  Really looking forward to following this one.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 18, 2016, 07:42:34 AM

Thanks guys, it's great to hear from you!

The wings are almost done, just some more priming and filling..........................


And I received my custom paint package from Sergey today. YAY!! Thanks for the awesome mug Sergey!

I'm really looking forward to using the new paints.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Des on March 18, 2016, 08:46:42 AM

Love what you have done so far Mark, I'm anxious to see how the paints turn out.

Des.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Borsos on March 18, 2016, 04:33:08 PM

Great start! I can't wait to see your masks being used!  :)

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 19, 2016, 01:41:39 AM

Thanks Des and Borsos!

You wont have to wait long Borsos, I plan on using one of the spare wings to test paint very soon.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: RAGIII on March 19, 2016, 04:50:17 AM

Mark,
Your wings are coming along nicely! I am looking forward to seeing how your use of the Drooling Bulldog paints go. From all I have seen they look fantastic.
RAGIII

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 20, 2016, 01:37:03 AM

Thanks Rick!

It's cold and snowing here so no enamel painting this weekend. I'm working on fitting the Benz engine and modifying the cockpit and cowling areas. The N.I didn't have a forward firing gun and the cowling needs to fit snug against the engine.........

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: radio on March 20, 2016, 11:09:44 AM

Very good work to the wings and fuselage, Mark.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 01, 2016, 12:47:56 PM

excellent start and also great to see you on a new project.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Ernie on April 01, 2016, 10:08:15 PM

Nice work, especially the wings Mark.  Have you been able
to do any painting yet?  Looking forward to the next updates,
my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 11, 2016, 05:53:49 AM

Thanks Scott and Ernie. I was able to get some test painting done today on a spare wing.

more soon,
Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Borsos on April 11, 2016, 06:22:52 AM

Looks great! What a clever technique!

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: uncletony on April 11, 2016, 06:25:06 AM

very cool

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: RAGIII on April 11, 2016, 08:25:30 AM

Excellent technique and results!
RAGIII

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: coyotemagic on April 11, 2016, 03:11:02 PM

Awesome work, Mark!  Looks fantastic!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Ernie on April 11, 2016, 09:28:03 PM

Mark, that worked beautifully!  Nicely done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: radio on April 11, 2016, 11:53:03 PM

Very fine work Mark.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 12, 2016, 02:13:24 AM

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: xmald on April 18, 2016, 05:36:41 AM

wow a great paint job and very interesting and rarely seen modelling subjects! I`m going to follow this thread!

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Dwaynewilly on April 20, 2016, 02:30:08 AM

Excellent work so far Mark.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Alexis on April 22, 2016, 10:33:41 AM

Hey Mark , very nice job on the camo .  :)





Terri

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 24, 2016, 05:45:17 AM

Thanks for all of the replies!

I'm slowly making progress. The wings are pretty much done except for the right side of the center wing section. I sanded a little too much on that side and I had to raise it up with some thin plastic card.........


Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: radio on April 24, 2016, 11:58:54 PM

Very good work Mark.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 25, 2016, 01:01:27 AM

Thanks Martin!

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 29, 2016, 09:32:05 AM

Hi everyone,

I had some time to sit down and configure the new strut locating holes in the wings and center wing section. I used the scale drawings and graph paper to help draw pencil markings to line everything up properly...............


Thanks,
Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Ernie on April 29, 2016, 08:47:59 PM

Nice neat work, Mark.  It's a pleasure following your build(s), my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: IanB on April 29, 2016, 11:31:05 PM

Nice work indeed.
I wasn't even aware of the N series of single-engined night bombers until you started this build. I just bought the book, so now I'm up to date. Now I may have to build one myself! (What were they thinking? Single-engine, night, bomber? Strange idea..... )

Ian

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on April 30, 2016, 02:12:11 AM

Thanks Ernie and Ian, I'm having a lot of fun with this one.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 02, 2016, 05:41:16 AM

Hi everyone,

I had some time today to drill holes for brass rod to pin the upper wing sections together, contour the trailing edge of the center wing section and make the cutouts for the upper wing landing lights.....


Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 05, 2016, 03:22:31 AM

How's the overall fit on the kit?mostly the fuselage.I have the old copper state AEG and it is ruff.the fuselage is twisted there are holes and voids. the floor insert is I'll fitting and nothing really lines up.I imagine its a good deal better than the old kit .l

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 06, 2016, 01:41:47 AM

Hi Scott,

   It's much better than the old versions but still needs a little work.The right an left sides of the fuselage tail is a little off (one higher than the other) but I'll be running brass pins through them to line them up. The floor insert will need a little work to thin the sides this get it to fit but nothing too complicated. No holes or voids at all, it looks like the resin parts were vacuumed. It's much better than the old versions but still needs a little work.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: RAGIII on May 06, 2016, 07:56:26 PM

Outstanding work on the landing lights and wings in general!
RAGIII

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 07, 2016, 12:56:02 PM

Thanks Rick!

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on July 19, 2016, 09:51:14 AM

Just picked up the new Copper state Models Benz engine for my build, much more detailed than the Karaya engine. Time to get back to work.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: coyotemagic on July 19, 2016, 10:41:45 AM

Awesome work on the N.I, Mark!  Really looking forward to the C.IV.  Yes, the CSM engines are much, much better than the Karaya offerings and pretty much everything else that's available.  Excellent stuff.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 19, 2016, 12:05:43 PM

Can't wait to see an update.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: JamesAPrattIII on October 14, 2016, 05:02:31 AM

The NI kit is cool and it looks like something I could do if I had 2 AEG C-IV kits in 1/72 scale.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on October 25, 2016, 12:08:17 AM

they probably have a kit for the aeg N.1 in 1/72 scale they have just about anything you can think of. 1/48 we are lucky to have c.iv we can convert and 1/32 may never even have that.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: coyotemagic on May 20, 2018, 12:42:06 PM

Hey, Mark!  Hello!  Still out there?  Did you ever finish this beauty?  I'm about to start the CSM AEG and I'm curious as to how this one turned out.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 21, 2018, 07:23:59 AM

Quote from: coyotemagic on May 20, 2018, 12:42:06 PM

Hey, Mark!  Hello!  Still out there?  Did you ever finish this beauty?  I'm about to start the CSM AEG and I'm curious as to how this one turned out.
Cheers,
Bud

Hey there Bud, still working on it, I had to really put the hot water to one of the fuselage halves to make it match the other side but it's coming along. I do a little on it here and there. I have a secret modeling project I'm working right now that's taking up all of my time. I'll show it when it gets done then it's back to my other model projects including this one.

Mark

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: Dirigible-Al on May 22, 2018, 02:32:49 AM

Hello Mark
You are a hero for building a N-type, just noticed this one. Looking great so far but now intrigued to know what the secret project is.
Alan.

Title: Re: A.E.G. N.I and A.E.G. C.IV dual build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 22, 2018, 02:42:37 AM

Hi Alan,

  Great to hear from you! Not so much a secret, more like me not trying to post so much. I'm building 6 versions of the same kit.

more soon,
Mark