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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Bughunter on May 28, 2017, 02:07:58 AM

Title: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on May 28, 2017, 02:07:58 AM

Now I like to present here a model, which I think it is my "masterpiece". At least it takes the biggest effort of my models up to now. It is a:
Airco D.H.2 as stripdown in 1/48
The kit was produced by Eduard in 2014. Additionally I used a Small Stuff Gnome Monosoupape 9B-2, which is able to rotate here, a huge number of Gaspatch turnbuckles of different types (may be the model with the highest number used), some PE of Parts, a lot of additional brass profiles and wood for struts and airscrew. Since the kit do not contain decals, I used a set from a Weekend Edition.
The paints are Gunze, Alclad and oils.
The main parts are soldered to get a model as robust as possible. The biggest effort was the rigging and control wires, there are 119 wires in. A normal D.H.2 model takes a huge amount of wires, but here I have also added the internal wires. I'm very satisfied with the different kind of rigging, only for the terminals of the RAF wires (from Parts here) I have found in meantime a better solution.
May be you have seen this model already, if you have visited the Eduard product page of this kit. Eduard use it a completed example :-*

There is a detailed build report available, but in german. If you like I can add some small interesting impressions.
I hope the pictures are not to big (300kb, 1280with), if so please tell me and I will replace them by smaller ones.

Enjoy the pictures!
Frank

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Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Juan on May 28, 2017, 02:22:21 AM

Hi Frank, masterpiece is an understatement.  I am at a loss of words at this beauty.  Congratulations.

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on May 28, 2017, 03:12:15 AM

I have already seen this on another site but I am more than willing to look at it all again. Masterpiece is certainly an understatement .

Stephen.

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on May 28, 2017, 03:48:18 AM

Quote from: Juan on May 28, 2017, 02:22:21 AM

Hi Frank, masterpiece is an understatement.  I am at a loss of words at this beauty.  Congratulations.

Frank, I cannot agree more!  I've been alternately tempted and intimidated by this kit.  I wish I had the talent to tackle such a feat.  Utterly magnificent!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Gisbod on May 28, 2017, 05:18:47 AM

That's bonkers Frank!

Amazing...

What else have you got up your sleeve?

Guy

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Des on May 28, 2017, 06:51:30 AM

An incredible model Frank and a testimony to your superb modeling skills, this is a top quality museum piece.

Des.

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 28, 2017, 07:17:32 AM

Nothing more to say-- just Wonderful !!

Ed

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: ondra on May 28, 2017, 02:14:12 PM

Wow. Just wow!

Ondra

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Nigel Jackson on May 28, 2017, 08:56:17 PM

I've long wanted to see one of these and you have done a brilliant job, Frank. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on May 28, 2017, 11:42:46 PM

   This is a spectacular bit of model building, every time I go back to it I see more! Beautifully done Frank, it is indeed a masterpiece! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Borsos on May 29, 2017, 12:09:05 AM

Frank, unglaublich, was du da machst - just incredible what you're doing here!
Borsos

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on May 29, 2017, 01:29:22 AM

Thank you all! It was a great pleasure for me to show my work to this group of experienced model creators!

Quote from: Nigel Jackson on May 28, 2017, 08:56:17 PM

I've long wanted to see one of these

Nigel, especially this kit (the only Eduard stripdown in 1/48, and I know now why you see it often as fresh kit 8)) or those stripdowns in general? Around 1996 or so they produced 6 kits in 1/72, I collected them all and soldered three of those until now. So if you like this small scale too ....

Some details of the D.H.2, it is really soldered:
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The plastic tailbooms of the kit are too short and not robust, so new ones in brass:
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Prepared wooden struts:
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Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: GAJouette on May 29, 2017, 03:18:43 AM

 Frank,
I'm absolutely in awe my friend. Simply put a truly amazing project and a fitting tribute to your Master Class talent. Well Done and Congratulations.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: compressor man on May 29, 2017, 10:12:14 AM

I think the following puts it perfectly.... :o

Amazing work!
Chris

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Syd Solo on May 30, 2017, 11:54:00 AM

Magnum opus!
 :D
Cheers

Syd

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: boggie on May 30, 2017, 07:02:44 PM

Exquisite!  :)

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Manni on May 30, 2017, 07:18:16 PM

Very,very impressing! You are a highly skilled modeler!
Chapeau!
Manni

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Nigel Jackson on May 31, 2017, 04:27:12 AM

Frank, I've never turned my hand to soldering but I cannot help but admire your skills. I guess that my Aviattic 1/32 Ansaldo might be the starting point for me. You mention some stripped down models in 1/72 that you've soldered - that sounds truly daunting.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2017, 11:38:31 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on May 28, 2017, 03:48:18 AM

Quote from: Juan on May 28, 2017, 02:22:21 AM

Hi Frank, masterpiece is an understatement.  I am at a loss of words at this beauty.  Congratulations.

Frank, I cannot agree more!  I've been alternately tempted and intimidated by this kit.  I wish I had the talent to tackle such a feat.  Utterly magnificent!
Cheers,
Bud

Yep, another I agree from the second Amigo! I will add that I am totally intimidated by just the rigging on any DH2 kit  :-[
RAGIII

Title: Re: Airco D.H.2 Stripdown, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Cimmerian on June 13, 2017, 10:23:01 PM

I have no words for this model, Can't think of anything to say that is worthy of describing the skill on display here.

Thank you for sharing.