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Title: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 09, 2017, 08:08:18 AM
This is going to be a huge plane..! Drawings from Albatros productions, enlarged from 1/48 to 1/18 scale.
Working on the research now.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 09, 2017, 08:11:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/cvVSrbY.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on November 09, 2017, 08:23:54 AM
What a wonderful project, Martin!  Looking forward to following this one.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on November 09, 2017, 09:46:53 AM
This one will be a joy to watch I am sure! Looking forward to seeing your Magic!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on November 09, 2017, 11:19:33 AM
What a treat awaits us.  Excellent choice and great engine to start off.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: andonio64 on November 09, 2017, 10:09:06 PM
WOW UFAG! That's a quite ambitious project!
I will follow it closely.

It seems there's an Aviatik DI craze lately on the forum!

Antonio
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 10, 2017, 06:38:11 AM
Quote from: andonio64 on November 09, 2017, 10:09:06 PM
WOW UFAG! That's a quite ambitious project!
I will follow it closely.

It seems there's an Aviatik DI craze lately on the forum!

Antonio




WOW is right !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on November 10, 2017, 04:07:42 PM
make it rain! ;D
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 05:22:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/oNFfa1V.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 05:30:08 AM
As most of you already know, I scratch build an Avitik DI in 1/48 many years ago, learning a lot along the way.
eg, I super glued the brass parts in stead of soldering..!!
In the larger 1/18th scale, I will be able to fine tune the details ( and more detail), and have more materials to my disposal.
Now, somewhere hidden, deep in some hide out, I do have copies of the Original building drawings, obtained from the Technische Museum in Vienna.
I will be looking for them as we speak..!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 05:49:26 AM
Found them, but hidden behind a big stack of model kits, will leave that till tomorrow.
Found also another reference.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 05:49:42 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/QuH8boo.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 06:26:54 AM
Look for an important difference in the photos below.!!! WHO CAN TELL..?
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 06:27:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tPuNnG5.jpg)
THE KIT
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 06:28:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/F2mIZ5t.jpg)
THE PROTOTYPE 30.14
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 06:29:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/xmfxQ7j.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rGxb2gf.jpg)
THE PRODUCTION MODELS
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 11, 2017, 06:31:30 AM
I do not think that HPH intended to replic the prototype...do they?
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: xmald on November 11, 2017, 09:21:02 PM
Thanks for sharing this one. It`s sooo beyond my skills.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on November 13, 2017, 05:31:42 PM
yes! i do agree with xmald! but I am sure i’ll learn something
can’t wait to see more!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on November 14, 2017, 04:13:16 AM
This is a different type of scratch building to wat I am used to! Will be following with great interest.

Stephen..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on November 14, 2017, 06:34:21 AM
Do I understand it right: you take the kit for engine and co and enhance it to a complete biplane? Sounds great!
Good luck!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 16, 2017, 07:51:22 AM
Thanks gents..!!
Still preparing and collecting data for the build.
Working on a "handmade example" of the ribs.
Emphasis on handmade, virtually impossible to make 70 ribs ( including spare ) in this scale and make it look good.
Been working with adobe illustrator, and the lot is now with a laser cutting company, will have the first test tomorrow.
Supposed to be much neater then the handmade. ( though still working on it )
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 16, 2017, 07:52:54 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/uC9Lk7O.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on November 16, 2017, 09:32:15 AM
Wow, this is truly going to be a labor of love.  Time consuming, but well worth your effort.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 22, 2017, 05:13:55 AM
The laser cut ribs are ready. Trying the rib caps with some spare ribs. No , not "spareribs".
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 22, 2017, 05:22:25 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/CNfbJ5V.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 22, 2017, 07:19:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/XmHqvMd.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2017, 07:51:36 AM
Looks as though the ribs are perfect. Of course that was expected! Looks terrific!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 25, 2017, 10:20:27 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/6gl3rgk.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on November 25, 2017, 10:21:34 PM
Still all planning and fitting...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on November 25, 2017, 10:41:33 PM
Those ribs look good enough to eat  (just joking).  Incredible work, they look fantastic.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 12, 2017, 10:12:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2wlfEE7.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 12, 2017, 10:18:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Zg1OlmQ.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 12, 2017, 10:19:12 PM
The 1/48 Aviatik DI is there to put the 1/18 scale in perspective.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 13, 2017, 12:49:01 AM
As no superlative is fitting I will just say Amazing! I love the comparison with the 1/48th kit!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on December 13, 2017, 02:06:51 AM
Agree with Rick, interesting comparison/preview in a smaller scale, both beautiful.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on December 13, 2017, 02:21:55 AM
Martin, you have the patience of Job and the artistic talents of Michelangelo.  I have always enjoyed following your builds and this one is no exception.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 13, 2017, 05:42:53 AM
thank you gents..!! Rick, the 1/48 is actually a full scratch build, no kit involved there.

Cheers, Martin
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on December 13, 2017, 03:53:06 PM
hem.... surely this build is a piece of art but.... ::).... that 1:48 Aviatic is mind blowing!
have you posted a build log of it? could you post some more pics?
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on December 13, 2017, 11:14:19 PM
    This is a joy to sit back and follow, Martin, some REAL Modelling happening here for our viewing pleasure! 8) If the 1:48 version is any indication this is going to be spectacular!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 14, 2017, 02:21:45 AM
Quote from: UFAG on December 13, 2017, 05:42:53 AM
thank you gents..!! Rick, the 1/48 is actually a full scratch build, no kit involved there.

Cheers, Martin

 ::)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Thumbs up on December 14, 2017, 05:30:54 AM
"The smaller one is a scratch build"    :o Master modeller! Bravo!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 15, 2017, 04:53:28 AM
@ Edo...check page one....no build log on that one.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 06, 2018, 11:40:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lMVbEeL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AOoGfz9.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 06, 2018, 11:41:02 PM
It took a while, but I am on steam now...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Des on January 07, 2018, 05:25:41 AM
Superb job on the Wing Martin, a true masterpiece in the making.

Des.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 08, 2018, 07:18:15 AM
Quote from: Des on January 07, 2018, 05:25:41 AM
Superb job on the Wing Martin, a true masterpiece in the making.

Des.

I couldn't agree more!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on January 08, 2018, 08:06:26 AM
Precise wood work, I like it!
It seems to be a lot of effort to get rid of the black laser cut lines on such fine structures.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2018, 06:34:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/taEiY5v.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2018, 06:35:52 AM
the wing tip...I am on new ground here, hope it works out okay.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 16, 2018, 06:54:14 AM
Wayyy above my skillset, but a joy to follow!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2018, 08:13:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/vxJqAI1.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2018, 08:13:57 AM
well...getting there..!!
thanks gents.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 16, 2018, 08:56:34 AM
Your results on warping the wood for the upper wing cutout are spectacular as is the wing tip! Continuing to be a journey of Modeling Excellence!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Manni on January 16, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
Gorgeous woodwork! It's fun to watch your work.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 18, 2018, 02:30:30 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on January 16, 2018, 08:56:34 AM
Your results on warping the wood for the upper wing cutout are spectacular as is the wing tip! Continuing to be a journey of Modeling Excellence!
RAGIII
.


Could not agree more !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:03:05 AM
mini dachshund, I used to have one in 1:1 , a real one that is..!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:03:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/AnwW4Tr.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:08:04 AM
an early test of a 1/48 wing..excessive use of super glue..!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:08:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ORifJWI.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:09:20 AM
self carved props..1/48
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:09:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/QaQOsik.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:10:03 AM
back to subject..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:10:42 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/wKCcT5P.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 06:23:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZNQfjam.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fm5gLWA.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 19, 2018, 07:15:35 AM
I know I have said this before but it is the only term that fits. Brilliant!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 08:11:37 AM
thumbs up..!!
Des, I stumbled into your Taube scratchbuild, beautifull..!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 08:37:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/d57ulkE.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 08:37:55 AM
well....this one realy does need some fine tuning...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 21, 2018, 05:48:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Z4zofXw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on January 21, 2018, 06:03:22 AM
Amazing work.  Looks great.   :D
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 13, 2018, 08:05:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/RS9kMUP.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 13, 2018, 08:29:59 AM
Man, am I in love with this!  Martin, your craftsmanship is second to none!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on February 13, 2018, 03:57:21 PM
ues, indeed! somewhat ipnotizing: i can’t stop looking....
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on February 13, 2018, 09:30:15 PM
Truely incredible work. I can only echoe all the positive comments above. Breathtaking!
Borsos
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 14, 2018, 01:28:52 AM
Once again I have found myself with no superlatives left! Keep the posts coming to amaze us all with your work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 14, 2018, 08:00:35 AM
thnx for the heads up gents, cause occasionally that little stuf gets to me...
EG, soldering the little "bridge" ( enforcement controle cable connection) took me about an hour to get it right...!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 14, 2018, 08:01:03 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/uMKbao0.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 14, 2018, 08:01:59 AM
more or less...still some clean up and sanding.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 17, 2018, 08:50:07 AM
https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/n1k1-shiden-george-1-32.34404/
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 17, 2018, 08:51:18 AM
A WWII project...a while ago. I am on vacation, update soon.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GAJouette on March 17, 2018, 12:40:16 PM
 Martin,
I'm looking forward to awesome updates my old friend.  ...And the George is a beauty too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GazzaS on March 17, 2018, 07:27:26 PM
Amazing way to build a model!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 06, 2019, 10:29:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Lw50jQ2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 06, 2019, 10:36:44 PM
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: guitarlute101 on January 06, 2019, 10:38:40 PM
Master work!

Mark
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 06, 2019, 10:54:17 PM
will start with the fuse shortly, the 2 lower wings will follow after.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on January 06, 2019, 11:16:12 PM
Very impressive work, spectacular!
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on January 06, 2019, 11:43:55 PM
Outstanding, words fail me.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on January 07, 2019, 12:58:58 AM
Like Juan I'm lost for words, there's "modelling", and then there's "MODELLING"! This is really quite incredible, one of a kind and worthy of any Museum setting right up to world class!. I am in awe of your patience and skills, UFAG.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on January 07, 2019, 03:01:58 AM
The huge scale allows the use of different materials and you create a great model, which looks so real in many aspects!
Please continue and keep as updated!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 07, 2019, 06:02:02 AM
Quote from: Bughunter on January 07, 2019, 03:01:58 AM
The huge scale allows the use of different materials and you create a great model, which looks so real in many aspects!
Please continue and keep as updated!

Cheers,
Frank

Nothing I can add to that -fantastic!

Jeroen
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Manni on January 07, 2019, 05:27:08 PM
Just WOW! you are mad, but I like it!
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 13, 2019, 07:38:18 AM
Thanks all for watching the build and comments!!
Next up is the fuselage, and really, I had to check my 1/48 model from years ago, how did I do that..??
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 13, 2019, 07:39:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kznlZRG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VrdC1gN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tspgrVq.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 13, 2019, 09:11:17 AM
You are in a class by yourself in Modeling Excellence!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 14, 2019, 05:43:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/iy02YWV.jpg)

I resized the etched part of the HRH Aviatik DI 1/32 to 1/18 ( 178%), to produce the necessary hardware.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on January 14, 2019, 06:24:08 AM
Spectacular work, as always, Martin!  You are a true Master!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on January 15, 2019, 12:23:53 AM
Fantastic!
Can you give some more information on resizing a PE fret? Looks like a very Fine idea that I would Love to try out elsewhere ...
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 15, 2019, 08:11:47 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/18aNEOb.jpg)

Step one...!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2019, 04:20:48 AM
Andreas, the photo of the PE fret maybe deceptive..!
What you're looking at is the actual fret (1/32) and just a paper copy of the PE fret in 1/18...!!
Now, I do  not have the means to photoetch (yet), I will have to fabricate the hardware myself out of brass and alu sheet.
Regards, Martin
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2019, 08:00:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Fbzob1G.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/INeaQu5.jpg)

And many more steps to go....
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2019, 08:06:59 AM
The wood I use is a little bit off scale ( slightly larger ), thinner/finer wood could make the structure too fragile...there is still some bending to do later on..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on January 16, 2019, 08:56:34 AM
Quote from: UFAG on January 16, 2019, 04:20:48 AM
Andreas, the photo of the PE fret maybe deceptive..!
What you're looking at is the actual fret (1/32) and just a paper copy of the PE fret in 1/18...!!
Now, I do  not have the means to photoetch (yet), I will have to fabricate the hardware myself out of brass and alu sheet.
Regards, Martin

Thanks for enlightening me, I had taken the pic for upsized DIY PE parts. Sometimes I read of some folks doing that... I liked the idea but never got into trying it out.
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 16, 2019, 02:16:43 PM
Progressing in your usual Brilliant style!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on January 16, 2019, 04:07:20 PM
 :D ahahah! Martin, you fooled me too with the upsized photo fret!
cant wait to see your craftmanship at work with brass and alunsheet to craft the hardware.... much too scaring for me....
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 16, 2019, 10:48:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/f0wwjTW.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 16, 2019, 11:53:33 PM
You never cease to impress with your skills!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on January 17, 2019, 01:00:45 AM
Martin your work is Museum worthy, great stuff here.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on January 17, 2019, 05:08:54 AM
How hve I missed this until now? This is truly terrific modelling with a fantastic amount of detail. Really enjoyed catching up and reading this thread - so much to learn and take ideas from.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 30, 2019, 01:13:34 PM
exceptional as expected from you sir
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 06, 2019, 03:54:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/uXzAt4S.jpg)

Okay, this is going to be tricky, just eyebal and slow curing resin glue.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 06, 2019, 04:46:53 AM
Tricky for some of us, maybe, but not for you, my friend! Looks fantastic!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on February 06, 2019, 05:18:23 AM
This work is fantastic.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 06, 2019, 07:15:25 AM
Eeehhh, mas o menos...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 06, 2019, 07:16:42 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jqWmWny.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3lgxSmU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PS8MEJF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ShQ49pB.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 06, 2019, 07:46:35 AM
Mas.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 06, 2019, 08:07:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/eWSRblt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yKK8xT6.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 06, 2019, 08:16:34 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jK6MYi4.jpg)

JUST CHECKING FOR DIMENSIONS>>>
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 06, 2019, 09:47:49 AM
Stunning, Superb, Spectacular, enough S words  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RickyGene on February 07, 2019, 06:38:02 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on February 06, 2019, 09:47:49 AM
Stunning, Superb, Spectacular, enough S words  8)
RAGIII
yea,what he said. 8) 
Rick
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on February 07, 2019, 06:59:57 AM
Big model, but first of all a great one. And  beautiful details at every step.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 25, 2019, 08:37:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/7wRPnaM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RaV6sAJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on February 25, 2019, 08:49:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/I7y7rVo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/omqejmk.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 25, 2019, 10:33:39 AM
The fuselage frame work, engine bearers and IP are fantastic, although that doesn't really do it justice!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 07, 2019, 06:25:50 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/B70IgpU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jUFZoZu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6hCWTev.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6hCWTev.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 07, 2019, 06:26:17 AM
Some fine tuning requred...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 07, 2019, 06:29:32 AM
just realized, isn't this project to be in the scratchbuild forum..?
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 07, 2019, 06:52:19 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/mvaanbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on March 07, 2019, 08:11:19 AM
More perfection, just wonderful.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on March 07, 2019, 08:14:03 AM
Doesn't matter to me which Section of the Forum this is in as wherever it is located it is simply brilliant modeling  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on March 08, 2019, 08:16:17 AM
I really like real wood! If it is used in such great form even more!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on March 08, 2019, 05:05:28 PM
Modelling at its best — fantastic progress!
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Manni on March 08, 2019, 05:16:21 PM
Beautiful work! I can smell the wood.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on March 08, 2019, 10:24:57 PM
Such a beautiful build in progress. And bigger scale means really more challange!
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GAJouette on March 09, 2019, 01:53:29 AM
 Martin,
The work is more impressive with each new update my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 14, 2019, 11:13:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sz5lcvn.jpg)

Now this....
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 15, 2019, 12:47:36 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/3iDBE9y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/J1eDqnc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f1EQ7xZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6ADIdSl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WFmYPhc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7XnXXM5.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 15, 2019, 12:48:48 AM
Covering the underside fuse is next..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on March 15, 2019, 01:14:44 AM
Awesome execution and parts manufacturing.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on March 15, 2019, 01:43:40 AM
Magnificent work on the hatch cover, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on March 15, 2019, 07:25:09 AM
Technically solid work!!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 16, 2019, 01:40:12 AM
In random order: Jouette, Ryan, Bud, Steve, Rick, Guiseppe, RAGIII, Frank, Andreas, Manni, Edo, Juan, Stephen, ALBATROS1234, Jeroen.
Thank you all for your kind input in this build. You all building fantastic miniatures on this forum..!!
Greetz, Martin (UFAG)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on March 16, 2019, 04:50:02 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on March 15, 2019, 01:43:40 AM
Magnificent work on the hatch cover, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud

I agree completely! Your details never disappoint!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on March 16, 2019, 04:58:23 AM
The hatch cove is a work of art in itself. Building in wood and metal is so different to plastic and other materials: I take my hat off to a true master modeller.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 16, 2019, 06:21:14 AM
On hindsight, the wood I used for the basic frame, is not that quite good on quality.
It is too brittle, I will have to do some work on that one. On the other hand, not that much will be shown once ( partially ) covered.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 16, 2019, 06:24:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/gy8WD5w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ls43rSo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fsiq1tT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0UMFeW5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jXm6lxP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eB57VDZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mT8qUrL.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 16, 2019, 06:26:58 AM
The hatch test fit, not insitu yet.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 16, 2019, 07:31:18 AM
Next up is to mimic the panels and weather.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on March 16, 2019, 07:37:14 AM
Beautiful work on the metal cover, your detailing is superb. This is a very impressive Build and it just keeps getting better, it's going to be a real "stunner"!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GAJouette on March 16, 2019, 08:32:24 AM
 Martin,
The works of a True Artist in Scale my old friend. Your skill,craftsmanship and talent are serving you so well.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 22, 2019, 06:45:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/pkShM3t.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/p3K1mEe.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 22, 2019, 06:48:33 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/AB6Bntw.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on March 22, 2019, 08:19:18 AM
One advantage of using wood. The staining looks realistic because it is! Beautiful results!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on March 22, 2019, 09:16:04 AM
Absolutely stunning, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on March 22, 2019, 10:35:43 AM
Agree with Rick and Bud, you are making a beautiful miniature masterpiece.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on March 23, 2019, 05:54:09 AM
A joy to watch this one being made. That looks so real for the reasons Rick has given.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 23, 2019, 08:08:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/u2jBNO6.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on March 24, 2019, 06:28:27 AM
More from the master-craftsman!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: ondra on March 24, 2019, 06:49:31 PM
This is jaw dropping, chapeau, sir!

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2019, 05:50:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tJPtGrP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gk1Ug1Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hHHvGQv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ws5GlYG.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2019, 06:06:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/dwmwMQ0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/46nStRz.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2019, 06:33:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/GRQXPWS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zD2FkeG.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2019, 06:41:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/d3lpAiG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/huFNLZl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AwU7ZLI.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on March 29, 2019, 08:47:41 AM
Great work on all that wooden parts!
If I have to decide between a 3D-printer and a Laser cutter able to cut wood veneer I would prefer the Laser ;)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2019, 05:48:18 PM
Frank, that would be a treat, a laser cutter, unfortunately,
I don't have one, all parts are cut painstakingly by hand and hobby knife.
The only laser cut part here is the instrument panel, made bij HPH. The panel proofs to be 14% too small in size, so have to cut that one aswell..!!
Cheers..!! ( a lathe is next on my list though..!)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on March 30, 2019, 03:02:01 AM
That is just incredible. To cut the wood to such accuracy with a knife takes real skill - my hat off to you sir!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 31, 2019, 08:13:23 AM
Wonderful Work, Just Wonderful !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: kensar on March 31, 2019, 06:32:35 PM
Excellent work.
A lathe and a mill will open up new worlds to you.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 03, 2019, 08:59:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jJgYZFC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1y5h5H1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/j81hvHI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/411Tp1c.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dzbiuhc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hz9sfCU.jpg)

Wih the little one for the occasional scale reference
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on April 03, 2019, 09:19:48 AM
Both little brother and big brother are looking fabulous.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 04, 2019, 06:36:30 AM
On the left, the HPH laser cut instrument panel, to the right a 114% paper copy of the original ( which I will have to convert to wood ) and a downsized instrument face.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 04, 2019, 06:37:16 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/KBHAanC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9IIa4c9.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 04, 2019, 06:38:18 AM
Running a little bit ahead of the game now...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 04, 2019, 06:55:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/0tqzLp4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9vvGqss.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on April 05, 2019, 02:01:53 AM
Great use of jigs there. Just the sort of thing that I would use. The model does not look bad either....!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 05, 2019, 02:05:25 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 05, 2019, 04:40:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/g366KBm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t0lKRsv.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on April 06, 2019, 03:57:34 AM
Brilliant!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 08, 2019, 11:51:59 PM
Quote from: lone modeller on April 06, 2019, 03:57:34 AM
Brilliant!

Stephen.

I agree 100%
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 17, 2019, 12:05:41 AM
A test on this subject.
ply sanded to paper thickness, soaked in water for a while, nailed to the "more or less" position.
If it works out, all pin holes and ragged edges will be gone.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 17, 2019, 12:06:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EDA19m2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DpUpE0O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HI9TnVd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fLjyPlh.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 17, 2019, 12:08:07 AM
I do hope...!! This one is a Pain in the.....( otherwise, back to the drawing board. )
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on April 17, 2019, 12:16:22 AM
I hope it works too (keeping fingers crossed), you do amazing work.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 17, 2019, 04:14:17 AM
I am sure you will get the results you are after. Hopefully this time but if not you will figure things out  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 20, 2019, 06:17:59 AM
Not perfect, but looking at contemporary pictures of the real thing, it is quite close me think..!! ( with buckling effect and all )
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 20, 2019, 06:20:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/hgFoQOa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8LzfCfy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oNcsGTx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zltxfHr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RMRfP1T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ksketAu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ml46Byj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0vZdmeh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/X0OfiLP.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on April 20, 2019, 08:38:59 AM
Fabulous work, Martin!  I absolutely love it!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: ermeio on April 21, 2019, 05:50:34 PM
Eccellente work, Martin!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on April 22, 2019, 10:22:06 PM
Fine craftsmanship.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 22, 2019, 10:50:54 PM
Quote from: coyotemagic on April 20, 2019, 08:38:59 AM
Fabulous work, Martin!  I absolutely love it!
Cheers,
Bud

I agree 100% Fabulous Work Indeed!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 23, 2019, 06:29:39 AM
Thanks all..! Abroad at the moment, update soon, work on the cockpit, und so weiter...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on April 23, 2019, 07:25:39 AM
Really top quality build, always amazing to see your fine woodworking.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 26, 2019, 07:42:35 AM
All just a concept and test....panel size ( little too big) and instrument scale's not correct yet. ( too big/little)
Working on it..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 26, 2019, 07:42:59 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/9DMXfBP.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on April 26, 2019, 05:59:35 PM
Coming along nicely, I really love its curves.
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 04:17:34 AM
After 2 mishaps, I got the size and shape right....moving on!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 04:17:54 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2tYvfHw.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 04:27:16 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/SPPeL9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on April 27, 2019, 04:50:25 AM
The quality of tis work is just staggering. The shape of the upper fuselage looks just right to me, and the instrument panel is something to die for. I am lost for words....

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 06:11:10 AM
experimenting with options for the instruments. Ring is from a brass pipe, untreated yet.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 06:11:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jRl9i56.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 06:14:06 AM
thnx Stephen, took quite a while with the fretsaw to get it right, took me three attempts.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 10:01:55 PM
improving, not there yet, cover glass and will try to ad a three D pointing needle.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 10:02:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2g2O2f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2019, 10:13:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ntIAfa2.jpg)

For contrast...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 28, 2019, 06:50:40 AM
It might be that I have said this before but...Detail doesn't get any better than your work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 04, 2019, 06:59:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y6npFCR.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 06, 2019, 11:09:21 PM
One down, some more to go...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 06, 2019, 11:09:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CyI4zR2.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on May 06, 2019, 11:58:02 PM
Your detail work is spectacular (along with everything else you have done).   :D
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 03:57:50 AM
thank you Juan.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 03:58:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/cQkuLCB.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 07, 2019, 05:13:56 AM
Looks Incredible!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 05:47:51 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/uZgigt6.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 05:50:14 AM
its getting busy on the panel. left indicator and switch reference not ready yet, just for mesure.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 05:50:57 AM
MEASURE...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 07, 2019, 06:03:26 AM
Thnx Rick!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 07, 2019, 10:11:54 AM
Just more great work !!

Ed
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: coyotemagic on May 07, 2019, 10:12:35 AM
Martin, you are truly the Master of fine detail, regardless the scale!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on May 07, 2019, 02:48:52 PM
yes, Bud is completely right!
you are a true master!
that panel looks gorgeous!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on May 08, 2019, 02:40:31 AM
Bud has written it - just soooo good.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 08, 2019, 05:14:42 AM
Even more Awesome  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on May 08, 2019, 05:20:07 AM
The skills of a watch maker.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on May 08, 2019, 03:43:35 PM
Instrument panel is becoming a real gem. The plain, non simulated glass is adding a highly realistic look to instruments.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 14, 2019, 09:06:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/oHcv8cM.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 14, 2019, 09:08:04 AM
Thnx gents..!! Slowly but surely.....
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 14, 2019, 09:01:47 PM
Brilliant IP work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 15, 2019, 06:38:38 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/KomyvLt.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 15, 2019, 06:42:38 AM
Still not ready yet, needs some more add on's and some weathering.
Confession ; the size of the instruments are slightly off in size ( fractions of mm), I had to adapt a little bit, I was restricted by the size of the brass rods available, used for the housing of the instruments. :-[
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2019, 07:05:07 AM
No One will or has noticed your oversized instruments  ::) Just look awesome in place in the fuselage!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 16, 2019, 12:24:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/iDz5bYd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DwsbV90.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QThYxRj.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on May 16, 2019, 01:24:57 AM
   Wonderful detail work Martin, in fact spectacular!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 16, 2019, 05:23:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/qIG7P6k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2q9o1gZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on May 16, 2019, 05:24:28 AM
Small step...the little boogers take for ever to get it right.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Edo on May 16, 2019, 02:59:02 PM
well, sorry to contraddinct my old friend Ragiii, but I do notice an oversize hand in those clocks.....;)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on May 17, 2019, 07:44:23 AM
Quote from: Edo on May 16, 2019, 02:59:02 PM
well, sorry to contraddinct my old friend Ragiii, but I do notice an oversize hand in those clocks.....;)
;D ;D ;D

Fuel selectors handles are the perfect complement to the beautiful instruments. All looks perfecly in scale.

Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on May 17, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Amazing work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GazzaS on May 28, 2019, 06:54:22 AM
Stunning!  That level of detail blows my mind.

Gaz
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 28, 2019, 10:08:51 PM
Fantastic ! Those switches look real just like all of the rest!!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on May 29, 2019, 12:20:43 AM
The magic continues.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 06, 2019, 06:59:19 AM
throttle quadrant...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 06, 2019, 07:00:34 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kfbAG2d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UuH2RDD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mhaeJMX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GByZ5Nv.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GazzaS on June 06, 2019, 04:34:08 PM
Wow!  Tiny and precise!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 12:37:38 AM
Skills of a watchmaker.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on June 07, 2019, 08:03:27 AM
Quote from: Ryan on June 07, 2019, 12:37:38 AM
Skills of a watchmaker.

Ryan

Even Better !
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on June 10, 2019, 12:25:59 PM
Very nicely executed!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 12, 2019, 06:02:58 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4i2ek4j.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xl7fxOe.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 12, 2019, 06:10:01 AM
Another tasty treat, I cant wait to see the linkages hooked up to it.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 12, 2019, 07:07:47 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4FmYw4i.jpg)
Like this Ryan?
Will be later in the cockpit assembly.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 12, 2019, 07:25:48 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48045880163_61645d624b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gcDGhc)Good Good (https://flic.kr/p/2gcDGhc) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on June 16, 2019, 05:45:27 PM
Those insane Austrians obviously use a huge golem to build a 1:1 replica of an Aviatik. Fascinating and scaring at the same time...
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on June 17, 2019, 03:43:45 AM
Absolutely brilliant modelling. Just incredible what you are doing...

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 18, 2019, 10:00:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wQhSODv.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 18, 2019, 10:28:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/aTFEKYm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OPo73R3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/njxobB8.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 18, 2019, 10:31:02 PM
the fixture of the throttle to the fuse is an estimated guess, I could not find photo's of the complete assembly.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on June 18, 2019, 10:35:54 PM
Amazing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 18, 2019, 10:54:09 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48045880163_61645d624b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gcDGhc)Good Good (https://flic.kr/p/2gcDGhc) by The 3rd Placer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51690681@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 18, 2019, 11:05:03 PM
Slope meter, from the etch fret, painted light gray.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 18, 2019, 11:05:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/d0agRs3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/75aSw4j.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 18, 2019, 11:11:49 PM
Just fantastic!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GazzaS on June 19, 2019, 08:31:07 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 19, 2019, 09:57:06 PM
Ammo box installed..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on June 19, 2019, 09:57:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CIQQYOL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mJcRB7L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W9NyojF.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on June 19, 2019, 10:05:34 PM
Really enjoying this process U.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on June 20, 2019, 11:59:12 PM
Amazing work all round!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on June 21, 2019, 04:04:57 AM
Please will you accept that I ran out of superlatives for this build thread a long time ago, but I am still watching with my jaw on the floor every time I catch up with your posts.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on June 21, 2019, 10:59:40 PM
Quote from: lone modeller on June 21, 2019, 04:04:57 AM
Please will you accept that I ran out of superlatives for this build thread a long time ago, but I am still watching with my jaw on the floor every time I catch up with your posts.

Stephen.

I am right there with you Stephen!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: GazzaS on June 27, 2019, 09:40:14 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 11, 2019, 06:07:27 AM
Thanks all..!!

Chair, basic concept....
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 11, 2019, 06:08:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/BiGEnJx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kFofobD.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 11, 2019, 06:12:43 AM
Intend to cover in leather ( from an old wallet) with a padded cushion....I hope... ???
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 11, 2019, 06:53:35 AM
Awesome as always! Looking forward to the leather covering!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 03:40:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kTp6RVR.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 03:47:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/MpoOfTi.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 03:48:55 AM
second post is a test, trying to make the pics less massive..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 03:59:23 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/M6lYOxx.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 04:59:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/3yoC5Re.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 05:11:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/hiWGx9n.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on July 13, 2019, 05:13:17 AM
That chair is anything but basic - brilliant or breath taking are more appropriate.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on July 13, 2019, 06:44:45 AM
Some of us simulate leather with paint others use leather!

Fantastic.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 07:09:03 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/OG5GLrh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MLS1QCI.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 13, 2019, 07:10:23 AM
The padded cushion is going to be a challenge.... :-[
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on July 13, 2019, 08:19:01 AM
Great results with that old wallet.  Looks great.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on July 13, 2019, 12:55:31 PM
   That leather application is sheer magic Martin, very very impressive!! This is a great Build!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: andonio64 on July 13, 2019, 05:45:45 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 09:41:06 PM
Cushion and chair...cushion not yet padded, have to figure out that one without destroying the concept.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 09:42:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MvSunLz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NsFWG9l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VmlioIx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Qg17nzW.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 09:45:45 PM
on second thought, I will first make another cushion to try out my idea about the padding, no chances..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 09:51:52 PM
if wondering, the cushion filling is from this material.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 09:52:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/yvuE7LM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8XU3pwn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VENBB8H.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 10:07:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZVPnJ7X.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 14, 2019, 10:07:57 PM
Not in situ, just for an initial look..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 14, 2019, 10:46:22 PM
Your usual AMAZING work! One thing is certain, No One can say your seat doesn't look like real leather  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on July 15, 2019, 05:20:26 AM
I have seen some extraordinary things done on this website but a padded seat with a leather covering is a first. And what a first!!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 15, 2019, 05:25:40 AM
Somehow, it seems to work, without the mandatory wrinkles thoug...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 15, 2019, 05:26:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/1LduCVI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K6ZbYo7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W0SBFZd.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 15, 2019, 05:55:56 AM
Okay so even more incredible  :o
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Manni on July 15, 2019, 02:53:58 PM
This is getting more and more spectacular! Chapeau!
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on July 15, 2019, 10:05:28 PM
Seat came out very nice, looks very comfy.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on July 20, 2019, 01:39:22 AM
Great work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Alexis on July 20, 2019, 09:03:51 PM
That does look like a very comfy seat , nice work  :)




Terri
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 23, 2019, 07:20:16 AM
PUMP, looking at the picture, needs a little tidy up..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 23, 2019, 07:20:54 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/LAu4Lv9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aiICZxV.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on July 23, 2019, 12:40:30 PM
   That seat, and now this ...... oh my!! Lovely work.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 24, 2019, 12:00:39 AM
Quote from: lcarroll on July 23, 2019, 12:40:30 PM
   That seat, and now this ...... oh my!! Lovely work.
Cheers,
Lance

What Lance said  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gedmundson on July 24, 2019, 12:23:31 AM
Absolutely incredible work - nice to catch up on your build.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on July 24, 2019, 01:27:01 AM
If I look at this I think there is a sealing gasket inside and it works :o
Please don't put to much pressure on the fuel system!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on July 24, 2019, 05:54:29 AM
First a working seat, now a working fuel pump! What next I ask?

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 25, 2019, 12:25:14 AM
Now for this...

(https://i.imgur.com/1EQdPdS.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: kensar on July 25, 2019, 12:49:40 AM
Very nice detailing.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2019, 04:46:53 AM
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing the parts come together!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on July 26, 2019, 12:07:05 AM
More amazing engineering!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 27, 2019, 04:23:29 AM
Cockpit floor first for fit and trimming, will attached some items outside of the cockpit on the cockpit floor, eg rudder bar and fitting for the steering column.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 27, 2019, 04:24:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/VoNflLy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nCA3v7P.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on July 27, 2019, 04:28:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/i6Tg1Zl.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on July 27, 2019, 05:18:20 AM
Just can't say enough about how spectacular this build is!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on July 28, 2019, 07:58:07 AM
Totally agree with Rick.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2019, 09:09:58 AM
Thank you all gentlemen..!!
Slowely but surely, continueing...
Rudder pedals, the lower will be the one after some try outs...( took longg to produce them..but whats new)
(https://i.imgur.com/2HGbkuV.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2019, 09:12:34 AM
BTW, the rudder stand is from the resin parts set from the 1/18 box HPH..
Still a little bit fragile/under sized, will enhance it a tiny bit.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on August 16, 2019, 03:05:55 PM
Great updatings on your build, these details are always surprising. The seat is really eyecatching.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on August 16, 2019, 10:53:20 PM
Your usual brilliant work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:26:01 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/IXPySp3.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:26:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/bh0Ct1V.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 05:28:27 AM
That looks very nice sir.

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:30:17 AM
mmmhhh...some work on the paint to do, not quite smooth when enlarged..
Slow progress due to work, will retire soon though....
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on September 24, 2019, 05:31:17 AM
I want to take seat in that cockpit please - and start the engines please!
Wow - looks real!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:31:48 AM
Thnx Ryan...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:32:45 AM
and Frank..!! ;)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 05:34:36 AM
Quote from: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:30:17 AM
mmmhhh...some work on the paint to do, not quite smooth when enlarged..
Slow progress due to work, will retire soon though....

Don't worry about the enlarged effect, we know it looks great when viewed at the correct distance. :)

Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:43:55 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Sso5o28.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KLYunbL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rJtDvyB.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 05:45:34 AM
You're right Ryan, as witnessed above..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 05:47:30 AM
I struggle with that as well.

The close up lens can be very cruel!

Ryan
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on September 24, 2019, 05:53:43 AM
Your continued pursuit of excellence is amazing! I see No issues even enlarged that I would have a problem with  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 06:02:25 AM
Thnx Rick..!!
Comforting to know btw that I am not the only one struggling with the close up pics...
To the eye, the subject looks good, once posted and blown up like crazy, eeehhh...it looks slightly different and one wonders "what went wrong here"... ;D
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 06:30:49 AM
Cockpit parts adding up, now the controle column...will follow the Albatros DVa 1/16 scale routine.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 24, 2019, 06:31:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/zyc1pOU.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 24, 2019, 06:58:02 AM
Wonderful.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on September 24, 2019, 07:00:19 AM
That seat looks really comfortable, so Frank will have to wait until I have had a chance to warm it! And please would you be kind enough to crank the propellor and start the engine for me when I take it up on its first flight?

Such detail....and I do not see any problem with the rudder bar either.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 04:38:33 AM
Okay, somewhere on the forum ( I do not no anymore who, where and the subject involved), a topic about covering the prop blade tip with metal, it was a four blade prop, that I do recall.
Anyhow, it inspired me to try something my self.
I used alu sheet - 0,11 mm - ( used by book printers way back in the past).
I annealed it with a torch for a very short time ( other wise the alu will melt).
Cut to shape, glued on with epoxy and let it dry for a while.
Fine sanding completed the process, rivet with a fine needle ( this was done in a hurry, no fine sequence)
After annealing, the alu is very malleable.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 04:41:19 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/T48EjXT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jYW8h0o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RACBPJ7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ufZNw3z.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 04:43:06 AM
The prop is 1/48 scale, home made, but rejected.

Back to the Aviatik...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 25, 2019, 05:14:46 AM
Good test piece.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 06:48:50 AM
Now I do recall, Frank ( Bughunter)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 11:38:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sFJ8w6f.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AQbvLtI.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 25, 2019, 11:40:18 PM
I copied the cockpit floor on soft balsa, as an aid to solder the controle column.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 26, 2019, 12:38:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/rZpP9JF.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 26, 2019, 12:39:46 AM
Some 3d mathematics here...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on September 26, 2019, 01:07:17 AM
Nice jig.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on September 26, 2019, 04:28:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/NKgIElr.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on September 26, 2019, 11:06:36 PM
Fantastic! Watching your processes is as good as seeing the results!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2019, 04:31:25 AM
Just could not resist. I took the 1/24 scale HB DI out of storage and is showcasing above my work table. I still consider it my best efford up till now.
Will do my best to build the Aviatik DI equally or a little better. Many of the techniques I used on this model, is reflected in the build of the Aviatik.

Now to continue with the flight controles...
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2019, 04:33:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/QGry1bl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FrArk8n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NCCbd9P.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lVmTNni.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N4Yr6CN.jpg)
THE RE-VISIT AGAIN..I KNOW..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on October 01, 2019, 05:31:34 AM
Still like this little bird - what a beauty with all the natural materials!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 01, 2019, 06:59:36 AM
Your HBD1 is of course Brilliant as always! It sure does wet My appetite for the CSM 1/32nd kit  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2019, 04:25:35 AM
Rick, do you know when this CSM kit is due..?
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2019, 05:23:37 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/6x5HWQp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qFFIDnp.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2019, 05:25:00 AM
Just trying, no idea what I am up to... :-\
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on October 03, 2019, 06:15:40 AM
You will get it sorted out, just when you least expect it too.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2019, 07:32:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4pGmGvP.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2019, 08:00:07 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TAh0XMx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gf38fts.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Ryan on October 03, 2019, 10:52:37 PM
Seeeee, it's sorted and looking the part.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on October 08, 2019, 08:43:46 PM
Leiwant, like the Austrians say....
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 19, 2019, 10:29:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Keo2Zcv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N898iRv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0Kzs4Um.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zrmiThS.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on October 20, 2019, 04:19:23 AM
I missed your HB D1: that is simply out of this world. Having scratch built a HB CC I know what those star struts can be like and you have nailed them perfectly. The natural materials give your models that extra special look.

The control column is something which I could only dream of ever making - just incredible. Words cannot express my appreciation of your skill.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Mike Norris on October 20, 2019, 10:55:53 PM
I've not said much on this build - words fail me 😎

Mike
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on October 21, 2019, 02:17:23 AM
Wonderful detail, this is exceptional work throughout! Following the progress of this Build is an exciting and pleasurable experience to say the very least!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 21, 2019, 02:51:17 AM
Quote from: lcarroll on October 21, 2019, 02:17:23 AM
Wonderful detail, this is exceptional work throughout! Following the progress of this Build is an exciting and pleasurable experience to say the very least!
Cheers,
Lance

I can't say it any better!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on October 22, 2019, 01:04:27 AM
Great process and progress!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 24, 2019, 07:57:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/3lZm0Di.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 24, 2019, 07:58:55 AM
I had to re-do this part of the structure, quite a buildup to get things right. ( the soldering was not strong enough)
Now for the clean up.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 25, 2019, 05:58:19 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/D9Q0yQ5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9Uc3JS6.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 25, 2019, 06:00:06 AM
All dry fit for dimension..eg..position of controle stick vs dash..und so weiter.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 25, 2019, 06:26:57 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/0GZWIim.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 26, 2019, 07:19:45 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jXeCpXn.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on October 26, 2019, 07:30:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/lYppJku.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on October 27, 2019, 12:15:51 AM
Superb Results!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Borsos on October 27, 2019, 09:17:32 AM
You made some very nice steps forward!
Andreas
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on November 01, 2019, 03:50:47 AM
Your next project is repeat those steps in 1:1 and fly with it?

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Robin on November 01, 2019, 09:54:12 AM
Quote from: Bughunter on November 01, 2019, 03:50:47 AM
Your next project is repeat those steps in 1:1 and fly with it?

Cheers,
Frank

Rumours say, he's secretly training a hamster to fly this one.

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on November 02, 2019, 06:10:19 AM
In 1/4 there is also a finished model available, able to fly!
Looks great, but cost $16.200  :o
http://www.adolfmatonoha.com/

Cheers,
Bughunter
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lone modeller on November 02, 2019, 09:18:40 AM
That is just so realistic that I wonder why I bother to continue trying to make models..... That is craftsmanship of the very highest quality.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2019, 08:53:24 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/V80w4Z9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xKYWRzl.jpg)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2019, 08:57:32 AM
Thank you guys! Been out of the loop for a while due to family health issues, everything okay now.
A lot been happening in the meanwhile on this forum..
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Alexis on December 10, 2019, 12:02:25 PM
Will the controls be functional ?



Terri
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on December 11, 2019, 05:06:53 AM
Great pedals and stick, they look operational in the pictures.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on December 11, 2019, 05:22:35 AM
Continuing to be a lesson in fidelity to details!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 11, 2019, 06:52:32 AM
Thanks gents...!!
@Terri, I considered the option, but the wire does lack the elasticity required to keep it tight.
I experienced it on the hasegawa 1/8 sopwith camel, took "years" to install all the wiring, and in no time the wires lost tension, moving the stick and the ailerons/rudder/elevator hardly moved.
So, no....controles will be fixed.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on December 11, 2019, 07:01:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/jKP9Sms.jpg)

SORREEEEE...!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Softscience on December 11, 2019, 12:37:42 PM
This is incredible! The next step will be to build a real one? You're already practically there :)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 13, 2019, 02:01:01 AM
Just more great work !!!  Working controls not necessary imho.

Ed
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: xmald on December 13, 2019, 02:03:43 AM
Have you heard it? It was my jaw dropping on the floor  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 14, 2020, 06:20:10 AM
Fellow builders,
Y'all haven't heard from me quite a while.
I do have just one excuse....I mandatorily retired from commercial flying as from 1st of january, just because I became 65 years of age..!!
This is a worldwide requirement. Unfortunately, I still could  have done some years of flying, my medical en simulator tests were up to the requirements.
Anyway, no turning back, my last flight with the dreamliner B787-8 from Curacao/dutch antilles to Amsterdam at the 27th of december was business as usual.
I got the fire brigade salute at Curacao, not permited anymore at Schiphol/Amsterdam.
Whats next..?? Well, more time for the aviatik build...!!
And not out of flying completely, will continue as a Type Rating Instructor on the 787 sim at Amsterdam and Boeing in London. But this is not full time.
Will get my Single Engine Piston ( SEP) back, and will do some banner towing in a Piper cub this summer, really looking forward to that, back to the basic's..!!
Last, but not least, enjoy my family and the little dachshund, who joined us last week.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 14, 2020, 06:25:52 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Cs1tuHZ.jpg)


Last flight, last crew.
The "not in uniform lady" is my wife.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Radarman on January 14, 2020, 06:32:20 AM
Congratulations UFAG! Enjoy the extra time you might have.
I look forward to all your posts.

                                    Kevin
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 14, 2020, 06:40:10 AM
https://youtu.be/cLu4m6XYTq8

quality not up to par, but the intention is clear.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Robin on January 14, 2020, 07:28:43 AM
Congrats!
I understand your mixed emotions, but with all the nice things in the pipeline, you'll be more than fine. :)

Robin
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Juan on January 14, 2020, 07:35:31 AM
Congratulations on your "Retirement".  Enjoy your family time and bless us with your wonderful model-making skills.
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: lcarroll on January 14, 2020, 07:39:04 AM
Martin,
    Congratulations on your retirement and I hope it proves to be both rewarding and enjoyable. Take it from me, you'll miss the joys of flying as I do but when it's time ......... it's time! The transition from a 787 to a J3 will probably prove a very pleasant experience, enjoy and I look forward to seeing many more Builds from you now!
All the "Very Best",
Lance
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 14, 2020, 07:45:26 AM
As long as you can retain your single prop licence you have a gateway to the clouds and to the freedom that comes from flying.  ;) Lucky you!
Good luck in your retirement.

Cheers,
Bob  :)
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Mike Norris on January 14, 2020, 08:07:15 AM
Way to go - you've joined the 'old and bold' modellers club now.
Welcome aboard - I've been here for a few years now and enjoy my time,

Mike
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: andonio64 on January 14, 2020, 06:14:06 PM
Congratulations for your retirement!!!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: RAGIII on January 14, 2020, 11:41:57 PM
Congratulations on your Retirement! Sounds like you have a great plan!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: gbrivio on January 15, 2020, 01:25:55 AM
Congratulations, wish you all the best from retirement. It's almost like of a second life, after all.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: Bughunter on January 15, 2020, 07:54:40 AM
Martin, enjoy your retirement, so more time for modeling and other interesting things! To fly with a Piper sounds great, much more near the roots and our lovely biplanes, compared to a Dreamliner ;)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: pepperman42 on January 21, 2020, 11:19:15 AM
Congrats on a great career!! Now its on to the Dreamliner of YOUR choice!!

Steve
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: William Adair on January 21, 2020, 05:02:37 PM
Congratulations.  A very young-looking 65 if you don't mind me saying too!
Title: Re: Aviatik DI 1/18th scale
Post by: UFAG on January 31, 2020, 09:51:14 AM
EVERY BODY...!!
Thank you all for the encouragement....will help me to jump through the loop hole to a new a life with new disciplines..

Updates shortly again.

In the meanwhile, I have seen a lot of magnificently build maschines passing by on this forum...