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Completed models / Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd Paper Model

« Last post by lone modeller on July 25, 2026, 05:35:40 AM »

That is a paper model???!!! I could easily be led to believe that it is plastic!

That is just superb Dan - you really are the master of these paper models and no mistake. The detail that you have added would be difficult enough in plastic in this scale, but you have mastered thaart very well indeed.

My congratulations on producing another first class model.

Stephen.

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale OEFFAG Albatros D.III

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on July 25, 2026, 05:35:16 AM »

Hi all,
Just a few of updates.
The photo-etch access panels on the lower wing fitted.
Also the radiator brackets at the rear of the radiator on the top and underside of the upper wing.access
The rudder, tailplanes, elevator and ailerons fitted.
Also painted the red stripe across the fin and rudder.

Next step is to weather the flight surfaces,

Mike

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Completed models / Scratch built 1/72 Admiralty Department Navy Plane

« Last post by lone modeller on July 25, 2026, 05:31:28 AM »

Evening All,

This was my subject for the Multi-seat group build which has been running recently:



It is the Admiralty Department AD 1 floatplane which was designed in 1916 by H. Bolas as a reconnaissance and bombing machine. It was a conventional two bay biplane with a pusher layout. The tail unit was mounted on the upper booms to keep it clear of the water, and the tail also had two small floats.





The drawings were sent to Supermarine where detailed drawings were produced under the leadership of R. J. Mitchell in 6 weeks, and the first prototype was ready for trials in August 1916.





The machine was powered by a 150 hp Smith Static 10 cylinder Radial engine, which during trials underperformed and did not provide the power expected. Performance of the AD 1 was therefore disappointing.





In May 1917 the machine was equipped with a Bentley AR 1 rotary engine, but once again performance was poor so that the type was abandoned with only one prototype having been built.



Thanks for looking.

Stephen.

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Completed models / Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd Paper Model

« Last post by NinetythirdLiberator on July 25, 2026, 03:18:38 AM »

Utterly Utterly awesome! Just keep it a safe distance from any subject you made of Leefe Robinson or Reg Warneford.
Alan.

 

Gathering paper and printing currently!

Dan

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale OEFFAG Albatros D.III

« Last post by gsxf65 on July 25, 2026, 03:06:59 AM »

Wow, great work!

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Under Construction / Re: Multi-seat 2026 GB - scratch built Admiralty Department AD 1 Navy Plane

« Last post by lone modeller on July 25, 2026, 01:31:31 AM »

Evening All,

Many thanks Alan and Nigel for the comments - they are much appreciated.

I have finally mounted this one on a base (of sorts), based on the photographs that I found of the original. I will post more images and some further information in the completed models section shortly.



Thanks for looking.

Stephen.

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What's New / Re: CSM - Hansa-Brandenburg D.1 'Star Strutter'

« Last post by Umlaufmotor on July 25, 2026, 01:03:24 AM »

I've bought my Lukgraph!
Sandy

Hi Sandy,
I might go down the same route.
An over 6 year wait is too long.
How does the model look - 3D printed,

Mike

Yes, I'm actually considering going this route myself, although I think the Copper State model will be the significantly better and historically more accurate model than the Lukgraph HB.
Last week, I ordered just the Lukgraph Phoenix D.I 3D printed kit for now.

Servus
Bertl

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale OEFFAG Albatros D.III

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on July 25, 2026, 01:02:52 AM »

Hi all,
The basic flight surfaces are done.
Airbrush base coated with MRP Khaki Green 3/G3 (MRP-333)
Masked off internal structures with 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mm strips of masking tape.
Airbrushed first coat of MRP Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256)
Masking removed.
Airbrushed final coat of MRP Clear Doped Linen (MRP-256) to fade back the internal structures.
Aviattic Off White on Linen (ATT32241) decal applied to all surfaces.
Airbrushed a sealing coat of Tamiya Semi-Gloss (X35).
Kit decals not used for crosses as they are translucent and a bit fragile.
Instead I cut and used masks to airbrush the crosses with MRP Night Camouflage WW1 (MRP-255).

Now it's onto photo-etch parts on the wings before assembly and weathering starts,

Mike

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Completed models / Re: Der Kampfflieger Caproni Ca.3 1/72nd Paper Model

« Last post by Dirigible-Al on July 24, 2026, 10:28:26 PM »

Utterly Utterly awesome! Just keep it a safe distance from any subject you made of Leefe Robinson or Reg Warneford.
Alan.

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What's New / Re: CSM - Hansa-Brandenburg D.1 'Star Strutter'

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on July 24, 2026, 07:57:17 PM »

Hi Sandy,
I might go down the same route.
An over 6 year wait is too long.
How does the model look - 3D printed,

Mike