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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Resin Kits => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on August 26, 2018, 02:07:38 AM

Title: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on August 26, 2018, 02:07:38 AM
All,
I got this neat model last year when I visited a friend in Denmark (THANKS, CLAUS!!!).  It just happens to be one of my favorite planes and will look great next to my G-III, Staaken and AEG when completed!  I've just started and am moving slowly as this takes a fair amount of head scratching and clean up for a good result.

Here it is so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/pZTb6b6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VdCJWs3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lelaNiW.jpg)

Thanks for looking and more soon.
Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on August 27, 2018, 01:21:12 PM
A bit more tonight.  I sprayed basic linen onto the wings/tails etc and then made "wood" the usual way with acrylic undercoat and burnt umber oils with a top coat of clear orange acrylic.  Gloss coated and added some of the first decals.  They went on great until I got to the serials.  They stuck immediately and I destroyed them both!   :-[
I'll figure something out.

(http://i.imgur.com/5vRxqjV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/L8yrcrh.jpg)

It will be fun to start getting the wings highlighted etc.  Looking good!

Cheers,
Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: Manni on August 27, 2018, 06:04:14 PM
Wow, Dan. The GI looks great. It is also a very interesting subject for me, too. I will definitly watch the progress with high interest.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NigelR on August 28, 2018, 01:08:19 AM
I have been tempted by this kit many times. I hope your build is going to convince me to go for it. It's looking good so far........
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: Radarman on August 28, 2018, 11:40:51 AM
Good to see another unique build coming from your workbench, Dan. I’m all moved from Browns Point to Port Orchard and won’t be able to work on a model for a while. I’ll have to enjoy watching the work of others.

Thanks for keeping me entertained, Kevin
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 02, 2018, 03:54:34 PM
Thanks, Everyone!  I really like this airplane and now with a bit of work, it's starting to look a bit more menacing (as it should!)... ;)
I did the rib tapes on the stab and lower wing assembly, added the basic nacelles and glued the tails on just to show I'm making some progress.
(http://i.imgur.com/pwSn4Lg.jpg)
It's looking mean now.  Next steps will be adding wing decals, more rib tapes and then bracing myself for starting to add the wings etc.! 

Wish me luck...

Dan
P.S.  Kevin!  Glad to hear your move went well.  You'll be sniffing plastic glue soon enough.
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: Thumbs up on September 03, 2018, 08:36:32 AM
Great to see a Choroszy kit being built by a master!
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 04, 2018, 02:26:30 PM
Thanks, Thumbs...

Here is my likely last update for a week or so...taking my wife to Hawaii.  It's the first time we've been on a trip by ourselves in 23 years!  My children can now handle themselves at home!  ;)

I tried putting the decals on the wings, but they shattered much like the serials. So here I am in the process of masking and painting them on.  Luckily, these are pretty easy markings.  Just a bit of touch up. 

(http://i.imgur.com/DjMCIPK.jpg)

I'll do the top four positions tomorrow (these are on both surfaces of both wings).

Aloha,
Dan ::)
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: Alexis on September 13, 2018, 10:44:01 AM
Awesome subject matter Dan !



Terri
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 14, 2018, 08:00:33 AM
Thanks, Terri...I've always loved the G-I.

Back from the Islands and sort of missed the bench!  Here is a bit more done by adding the top wing with epoxy. 
(http://i.imgur.com/p6bWSkE.jpg)
Next will be some rib taping and then figuring out that bottom center section!  So many unlabeled struts and the directions are a tad vague!   ::)  Oh, well.  I think I can get 'er done.

Cheers,
Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: coyotemagic on September 14, 2018, 08:05:22 AM
Wow, Dan!  That's spectacular!  Lonestar Models has been promising the G-1 in 1/48 scale for a while now.  Sure hope he does it soon.  You're making me want to build one.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on October 22, 2018, 01:30:27 PM
It's been way too long!  And thanks, Bud!  I think this would be great in 1/48th!!!  Sign me up.

I did get the rib tapes done and then started the wing attachment.  I first tried to use the resin struts and that did not go well...so I ended up making a Lego jig and epoxied thin wire.  More to go, but now that this part is done, I think the rest will go pretty well.
(http://i.imgur.com/UNhYr01.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PMfKBom.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rAwDord.jpg)

Can't wait to get the rest of the struts on, rigging and those bottom wings.  This one is super cool

Thanks for looking,
Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: RAGIII on October 23, 2018, 12:26:00 PM
I have sadly Missed this build up until now. I must say all is really looking Fantastic. Loving everything you have done to date!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: PrzemoL on October 24, 2018, 06:53:08 AM
Wow, what a great build.
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: Juan on October 24, 2018, 07:08:40 AM
Looking great Dan, a real beauty.
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on October 26, 2018, 02:10:11 PM
Thanks Rick, Juan and Prze...

This has been a model I've wanted for a long time.  I even have one in paper but couldn't make it look too good so I hope this one really turns out well.  I think I've gotten over the hump and only need to create strong landing gear next.

Thanks again!
Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: JamesAPrattIII on June 03, 2019, 12:51:21 AM
Great build! besides epoxy do you use any other types of glue on Resin kits? If so what are they and where can I get them?
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: kensar on June 07, 2019, 09:35:48 PM
You're making fine progress.  It's coming out well despite your decal setbacks.
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on July 25, 2019, 03:02:19 AM
Thanks James and Ken...sorry for the super late reply.  This guy has been on the bench but is next in line!

I use thick super glue which seems to work well but it sticks REALLY fast so you need to make sure you test, test, test...ask me how I know.

Epoxy and CA...that's about it!

Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: lone modeller on March 10, 2020, 06:29:25 AM
Any news on this build Dan? I do not know how I missed this last year but I have had a very interesting time reading the log to this point and would dearly know how you are getting on withthis one. A super build.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on March 12, 2020, 07:41:21 AM
Hi Stephen,

It's in the "Q".  I shall be starting it up again soon.  Just lots going on...and now our school is telling us (I teach at a college) to get ready to offer all of our courses completely "on line" for the coming school session.  It's insane over here in the Pacific NW!

Maybe I'll have more time for modeling!!

Cheers and thanks for checking in and prodding...Dan
Title: Re: Choroszy Gotha G-1 (1/72nd)
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 20, 2020, 06:26:27 AM
A big second to all the above comments !

Ed