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Title: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on September 01, 2017, 09:13:04 PM: I`ve decided to start the Caudron. The kit contains extra sprues with the floats and beeching trolleys along with trestles. They are great cause IMHO the floatplane looks a little bit peculiar without them on the ground.

(http://i.imgur.com/LggcfKy.jpg)
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Post by: RAGIII on September 01, 2017, 10:03:27 PM: Great choice of subjects. I am looking forward to this one!
RAGIII
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Post by: Des on September 01, 2017, 10:36:55 PM: Can't wait to see what you do with this one Filip, it is a great kit and in your very skilled hands it will be a show stopper.

Des.
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Post by: coyotemagic on September 02, 2017, 01:05:20 AM: Excellent choice, Filip! I've been thinking about doing one of the Caudrons as my next build and I think you just pushed me over the edge! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Post by: Juan on September 02, 2017, 02:58:26 AM: Another beauty in your very capable hands Filip. Looking forward to your progress.
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Post by: Nigel Jackson on September 02, 2017, 06:27:35 AM: I'm really looking forward to following and learning from your build on this, Filip. My hands are full at the moment, but there is a Hydravion in the stash and maybe one day ....

best wishes
Nigel
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Post by: lone modeller on September 03, 2017, 04:04:33 AM: This is going to be one to watch: I had no idea that this aircraft had been fitted with floats until CS produced their kit. A challenge but well within your capabilities - another masterpiece is on the way.

Stephen.
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Post by: xmald on September 04, 2017, 10:15:56 PM: Hello!
I`ve started painting the wood grain bits of the nacelle. I`ve used XF55 as a base and artistic oils varnished with Clear Orange. I think I`ll try to work some more on these parts to get a more refined result.

(https://i.imgur.com/iano9xv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QxnjSiU.jpg)

I`ve also glued the Le Rhône 9C engines. I`ve just added the push-rods and the wires. After seeing the pics I think they require some touch ups.
I`ve tested the Chrome Silver for the first time ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/raew9lo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3coPApL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/p70Ut4M.jpg)
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Post by: RAGIII on September 04, 2017, 10:54:21 PM: Filip,
Great start to what I am sure will be another of your Master Class builds! The wood tones are lovely and the engines look excellent.
RAGIII
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Post by: Nigel Jackson on September 05, 2017, 12:45:40 AM: A super start, Filip. You are so organised and I really like the work you've done on the engines; they're coming up soon for me.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Post by: coyotemagic on September 05, 2017, 01:34:41 AM: Great start to what I know will be another one of your master works. Looking forward to following along. I'll be starting mine in a couple months.
Cheers,
Bud
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Post by: Des on September 05, 2017, 07:22:32 AM: An excellent start Filip, I always enjoy following your superb builds and this one won't be any different, love what you did with the engine :) :)

Des.
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Post by: Juan on September 05, 2017, 07:43:40 AM: Great start with the wood and engines, looking forward to your outstanding work.
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Post by: IanB on September 05, 2017, 10:28:59 AM: Those engines are looking great, I'm sure this will be another stunner. I'm especially looking forward to seeing it on the beaching trolleys.

Ian
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Post by: Jacek on September 05, 2017, 05:09:46 PM: Nice work, does not scare you to mount so many lines? ;)
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Post by: PrzemoL on September 05, 2017, 06:10:19 PM: G.4 again, Filip? Aren't you bored? ;)
But seriously, I am happy to see you work on it again, looking forward to more.
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Post by: boggie on September 05, 2017, 08:31:04 PM: Quote from: PrzemoL on September 05, 2017, 06:10:19 PM
G.4 again, Filip? Aren't you bored? ;)
But seriously, I am happy to see you work on it again, looking forward to more.

As am I Filip. Another of your great builds to follow.
Regards :)
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Post by: xmald on September 06, 2017, 08:52:57 PM: Thanks!!! Przemek, I`m not bored - G.4 is one of my 3 favourite aircrafts ever so...
Some cockpit details:
The seatbelts are scratch built.
I`ve used Green Stuff to make the pilot`s seat more comfy ;)
I`ve also replaced the compass. The one OOB is fine but I just like to make some details on my own.
I`ve decided to install the wireless - whether Hydroavions had them or not is unclear but I think it`s a great detail. Also my logic makes me believe that they had them installed.

(https://i.imgur.com/ff5dXAC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Gka8tvS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OSwjVj4.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on September 06, 2017, 11:37:41 PM: Your panel, seat, and wireless look awesome! Outstanding work as always.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on September 14, 2017, 05:51:39 AM: Thanks for your kind words!!!

Another update just to show you that I`m not that lazy...

The nacelle and the floats are prepared for the paint job.

(https://i.imgur.com/Tt7kINE.jpg)

I`ve glued the wings and fixed the metal plates.

(https://i.imgur.com/hQ4rYQf.jpg)

I`ve also added the PE bits to the engine nacelles and covered them with a primer.

(https://i.imgur.com/cKMkklt.jpg)

Other bigger parts are also prepared for painting.

(https://i.imgur.com/kXhTLBT.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Des on September 14, 2017, 08:11:24 AM: It's all coming along beautifully Filip, your usual high standard of modeling is showing.

Des.
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Post by: Juan on September 14, 2017, 09:41:23 AM: Outstanding Filip, words fail me at the moment.
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Post by: xmald on September 19, 2017, 06:44:23 AM: Many thanks for your kind words!
Some painting and masking done - as the base for the CDL I`ve used the good old XF-57. I`ve sprayed Red Brown at the area of the wings which was reinforced with plank wood and the ribs. The ribs were masked after the whole wing was covered with XF 57 again in order to simulate some depth. The effect I wanted to achieve is presented in the picture below:
(http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/545/filename/Caudron%20G.4.jpg)

Masking:

(https://i.imgur.com/TExWmp4.jpg)

Next, I`ve sprayed the lightened up base paint at the ribs and between them in order to make the shading effect more vivid. Now it`s time for varnish and some artistic oils.

(https://i.imgur.com/nZUwTUr.jpg)

I`ve also added the stitching using the 0,06 fishing line.

(https://i.imgur.com/MFQNLo3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EFDL775.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on September 19, 2017, 07:03:09 AM: Very sublime, Filip. Great paint job on the wings, but not only this!
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Post by: Des on September 19, 2017, 09:33:00 AM: Beautiful work on the wings Filip and the stitching is excellent, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.
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Post by: andonio64 on September 19, 2017, 05:32:29 PM: Filip, I can't miss this!

You made an excellent start and so far I love every single detail, but the wireless is genial!

Antonio
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on September 20, 2017, 12:41:51 AM: Continuing to be a beautiful build! Excellent paint work and the stictching is terrific!
EAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on September 20, 2017, 03:40:35 AM: That stitching is really impressive - and it makes the model so much more realistic. The interior is superb in every way.

Stephen.
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Post by: Manni on September 20, 2017, 03:46:20 PM: Wow! The wings are really impressing. The stitching looks great , too. Superb job,
Manni
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on September 20, 2017, 10:00:06 PM: Guys, you are truly very kind and it keeps my level of motivation high.

I keep on pushing with the build.

Masking prior to spraying the upper wing surfaces:

(https://i.imgur.com/Jf3mwzL.jpg)

Upper surfaces done, only varnish and oil left to be applied.

(https://i.imgur.com/h4RVLhU.jpg)

Horizontal stabiliser and elevators (something got sticked to one of them and has been already removed ;) )

(https://i.imgur.com/91e8eCG.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/e2Xjh9B.jpg)
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Post by: RAGIII on September 20, 2017, 10:15:12 PM: Continuing to get better with each update! Gorgeous paint work on the ribs and see through effect!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on September 30, 2017, 06:03:17 AM: I`ve managed to glue the nacelles:
(https://i.imgur.com/UGMKWzc.jpg)

I`ve decided to instal the machine gun because there`s definitely something in the only picture of the Hydravion I`ve found online...

(https://i.imgur.com/135DGC5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mXQYnqb.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bYVYWJQ.jpg)

I`ve weathered the engine nacelles to imitate some castor oil staining. I`ve added scratch-built oil pulsators.

(https://i.imgur.com/cUie9Rl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cONQ66c.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZNkTo8s.jpg)

I`ve prepared the wing for the nacelles assembly. Once again I`m more than happy that CSM has prepared these great fittings.

(https://i.imgur.com/guvnLVe.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oIhKnbx.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Des on September 30, 2017, 07:16:39 AM: Superb work on the nacelles Filip.

Des.
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: Juan on September 30, 2017, 08:50:26 AM: Beautiful work all-around Filip. Looking like the real thing.
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Post by: xmald on October 02, 2017, 03:31:04 AM: Many thanks Des and Juan!
So the rigging adventure begins ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/AvBfx79.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/o5vfkPW.jpg)
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Post by: Bughunter on October 02, 2017, 07:53:28 AM: What a fantastic build!
One day in future I will open my box, and on the PC monitor your build log as template to follow ;)

Cheers,
Frank
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Post by: RAGIII on October 02, 2017, 08:06:43 AM: All I can say is that as usual all looks superb! Terrific modeling and painting!
RAGIII
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Post by: Juan on October 02, 2017, 08:12:42 AM: Looking good Filip, looks like a spider got lost on your aircraft :o. I am sure you are up to the task.
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Post by: bobs_buckles on October 02, 2017, 03:02:45 PM: She is looking beautiful, Filip ;)

von B
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Post by: xmald on October 04, 2017, 10:51:40 PM: Many thanks!!!
Nothing spectacular but I keep on working. Around sixty buckles and lines prepared to be fixed to the upper wing anchor points... twice as much still left to be done.

(https://i.imgur.com/fCtRMFo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/h5YlijR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IWVHkKr.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on October 05, 2017, 08:36:40 AM: In a word, Outstanding!
RAGIII
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Post by: desjardi on October 06, 2017, 05:23:46 AM: Beautiful build! May I ask what are you using for the rigging line?
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Post by: xmald on October 08, 2017, 09:40:43 PM: Cheers!
I use the 0,08 fishing line.

The upper wing is ready to be fixed.

(https://i.imgur.com/HuBgEyv.jpg)

Floats painted and weathered a little bit.

(https://i.imgur.com/zWIdHwA.jpg)
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on October 09, 2017, 04:05:03 AM: Beautifully painted! I would swear that I can actually see through the fabric on the wing!! The weathering on the floats look awesome!
RAGIII
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Post by: Borsos on October 09, 2017, 04:29:11 PM: Simply amazing. You are doing a great job!
Borsos
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Post by: KrzysiekK on October 09, 2017, 07:57:45 PM: Nice Filip, really nice. Soon you become the prof Caudron assembly specialist ;D
regards
K
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Post by: xmald on October 19, 2017, 12:27:19 AM: Thanks! Krzysiek, I`ve still got one more to build ;-)

More than 100 wires done... around 60 left to go ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/jpuZS9w.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ih6ox2q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xc8wurw.jpg)
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Post by: andonio64 on October 19, 2017, 12:30:57 AM: It's a real pleasure watching at this build, Filip, I have no further words to add, just look and enjoy!

Antonio
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Post by: Juan on October 19, 2017, 02:26:09 AM: Truly amazing Filip, looks great.
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Post by: dr 1 ace on October 20, 2017, 03:21:35 AM: Quote from: Juan on October 19, 2017, 02:26:09 AM
Truly amazing Filip, looks great.

Gotta Agree !!!!

Ed
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Post by: Des on October 20, 2017, 05:50:56 AM: Quote from: Juan on October 19, 2017, 02:26:09 AM
Truly amazing Filip, looks great.

My thoughts exactly

Des
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Post by: Alexis on October 20, 2017, 09:22:01 AM: The more I follow along the more I want to start my sitting in the stash , beautiful done sir :)

Terri
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Post by: Manni on October 20, 2017, 04:44:26 PM: Great work on this beautiful kit.
Bye,
Manni
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Post by: PrzemoL on October 20, 2017, 05:38:52 PM: Truly lovely job, Filip. Makes me wish even more for another open-truss model from WNW in 1:32. Oh, how I love those rigging lines.
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Post by: RAGIII on October 20, 2017, 07:18:20 PM: Your rigging is looking spectacular Filip!. I know I commented before but the painting and construction are just superb!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on October 22, 2017, 09:35:51 PM: Many thanks for your kind words!!!

Quote from: PrzemoL on October 20, 2017, 05:38:52 PM
Oh, how I love those rigging lines.
I`ve got the same feelings towards the rigging part of the job ;)

My Caudron finally looks like a plane ;) The engineering of the kit is very good - even with the floats and a rather overall complicated construction, it`s still easy to keep things well aligned and correct in shape.

(https://i.imgur.com/STyRVYx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nksMIrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pLQhUzX.jpg)
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Post by: Bughunter on October 23, 2017, 06:56:12 AM: Wow, it looks fantastic!
Does it need weight in the floats?

Cheers,
Frank
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Post by: xmald on October 23, 2017, 07:27:07 AM: Thanks!

Quote from: Bughunter on October 23, 2017, 06:56:12 AM

Does it need weight in the floats?

Basically, it does, but I didn`t bother because you have very nice looking trestles and beaching trolleys in the box so the tail will be in the right position.
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Post by: Manni on October 23, 2017, 11:10:17 PM: So fantastic. Great build. Hopefully CSM will enter the 32nd market sometime.
Bye,
Manni
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Post by: lcarroll on October 23, 2017, 11:43:32 PM: Quote from: Manni on October 23, 2017, 11:10:17 PM
So fantastic. Great build. Hopefully CSM will enter the 32nd market sometime.
Bye,
Manni

Magnificent work Filip! Beautiful work on a beautifully done Kit; I'm with Manni on this, a 1:32 Kit to the same impressive standard would be a real prize to me!
Cheers,
Lance
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Post by: Juan on October 23, 2017, 11:47:33 PM: Quote from: Manni on October 23, 2017, 11:10:17 PM
So fantastic. Great build. Hopefully CSM will enter the 32nd market sometime.
Bye,
Manni

That would be wonderful, one can hope.....
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Post by: RAGIII on October 24, 2017, 12:18:39 AM: Simply beautiful!
RAGIII
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Post by: Borsos on October 24, 2017, 03:09:00 AM: Awesome, no doubt! A wonderful model!
Borsos
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Post by: Jorgo on October 24, 2017, 03:51:03 AM: Chapeau, Filip! Very well done

Jörg
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Post by: xmald on October 31, 2017, 01:44:58 AM: Thanks for your encouraging words mates!
I`m on the final stretch with this one... Some 20 wires left, along with details, gun, trestles and the beaching trolleys. One of my quickest builds, thanks to the kit`s extraordinary quality.

(https://i.imgur.com/nYbhKZ4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kQRdMyJ.jpg)
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Post by: coyotemagic on October 31, 2017, 04:47:23 AM: Simply stunning, Filip!

Quote from: xmald on October 31, 2017, 01:44:58 AM
One of my quickest builds, thanks to the kit`s extraordinary quality.

And very encouraging!
Cheers,
Bud
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Post by: RAGIII on October 31, 2017, 11:35:34 PM: Simply Brilliant build!
RAGIII
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Post by: Juan on October 31, 2017, 11:51:34 PM: Stunning.....
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Post by: xmald on November 09, 2017, 12:23:19 AM: Thanks!!! ;D
Nothing spectacular to show you. Some minor details are in place.
I think I`ll try to make some beach and water base - seems like a challenge though...

(https://i.imgur.com/qa0vvkp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xPfUo39.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/esjHmCm.jpg)
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Post by: xmald on November 09, 2017, 10:36:58 PM: I`ve corrected the pics links.
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Post by: coyotemagic on November 10, 2017, 02:36:23 AM: Truly exquisite work, Filip! Your added detail is superb.
Cheers,
Bud
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Post by: lone modeller on November 10, 2017, 04:12:22 AM: What a cracker! Super in every way, down to the tiny props on the generators.

Stephen.
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Post by: Bughunter on November 14, 2017, 06:39:08 AM: Quote from: xmald on October 31, 2017, 01:44:58 AM
One of my quickest builds
:o Wow! On the pictures its looking so complex, can't believe it! You build a very nice model.
I have the land box in my stash, but I have a huge repect and will other kits prior this one.

Cheers,
Frank
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Post by: Manni on November 14, 2017, 04:29:20 PM: That is just great, Filip!
All theese tubes and wires combined with the paint job, just great,
Chapeau!
Bye,
Manni
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Post by: Borsos on November 14, 2017, 07:36:08 PM: Wooooh. Simply mindblowing!
Borsos
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Post by: RAGIII on November 16, 2017, 12:22:22 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on November 10, 2017, 02:36:23 AM
Truly exquisite work, Filip! Your added detail is superb.
Cheers,
Bud

Total agreement from this Amigo!
RAGIII
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Post by: xan on November 27, 2017, 07:48:55 AM: Last step...

my engines were damaged I repared them:

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609040122623415388197.jpg)

Then cowling and decal fixed:

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609030822623415388186.jpg)

oil evacuations:

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609030822623415388187.jpg)

propeelrs are painted trying to represent tonkilaque tipical french brown redish varnish
Those props are Chauvière, meanwhile CSM propose Gremont props

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609030922623415388188.jpg)

they go to their places

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609030922623415388189.jpg)

time to compare model with original pictures

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112601331622623415386951.jpg)
(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112601331522623415386950.jpg)

At last the machine guns. The picture show the plane unarmed because pilotes had their own MG and always take it off..
i imagine a quite characteristic configuraiton with a colt MG and a Lewis one...

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609031022623415388192.jpg)

Machines guns had no ammo in the pics, they only armed them for war missions

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609031222623415388195.jpg)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609031222623415388196.jpg)

burt I decide to represent them

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609031122623415388193.jpg)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609031122623415388194.jpg)

Lewis is a Gaspatch (very nice)
Colt can't be founf in the market, they have been done join to propelers and decal, by Kajetan Schulz.
he is a polish artisan, works very well and speak english.
his website
http://www.meliusmanu.pl (http://www.meliusmanu.pl)
facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kajetan.schulz (https://www.facebook.com/kajetan.schulz)

(http://nsm07.casimages.com/img/2017/11/26//17112609030722623415388183.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=17112609030722623415388183.jpg)

last corrections and i will put the final pics...

Xan
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Post by: RAGIII on November 27, 2017, 08:42:23 AM: Beautifully detailed and painted. The markings are very colorful also! The MGs look great in place.
RAGIII
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Post by: Juan on November 27, 2017, 09:13:45 AM: Truly masterful Xan, she looks great.
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: buzby on November 27, 2017, 02:53:01 PM: Hi Xan,
your Caudron looks fantastic as well as Filip's one
is this topic concerns Hydravion? or I missed something? :o

cheers
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Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: andonio64 on November 27, 2017, 06:35:21 PM: Quote from: buzby on November 27, 2017, 02:53:01 PM
Hi Xan,
your Caudron looks fantastic as well as Filip's one
is this topic concerns Hydravion? or I missed something? :o

cheers
8)

Perhaps there is an error: it looks as Xan posted his update in Filips' thread ...
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: buzby on November 27, 2017, 07:10:46 PM: yep, looks like ;D
2 in 1

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Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xan on November 28, 2017, 07:32:47 AM: Oh yes I did , sorry!

Xan
Title: Re: Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48
Post by: xmald on November 28, 2017, 07:50:40 AM: Xan, you can always send me your model as an apology ;)

Here`s the link to the completed model section: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9055.0 (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9055.0)