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Under Construction / Re: Multi-Seat 2026 GB Roland C.II 1/48

« Last post by Alexis on June 11, 2026, 07:19:36 AM »

Hi Gary , no worries on chiming in late , just glad that you had a peak and thank you for the positive comments .

This build comes to an end , it is finished !

It was an enjoyable easy build . A few parts got a tab fiddly turning out not like how I envisioned it . I'm happy with the end results on how it all turned out . Only grip I have with the kit is how the lower wing attaches to the fuselage , a very hard seam to fill and sand like on their Pfalz D.III/a kits .
Over all the fit was really good and very little putty was used to fill . I do recommend pinning the tail skid and under carriage legs , broke the tail skid a few times until I finally pinned it . Also a 100% positive that this lesson will be repeated in the future ...the confidence is strong with in !

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Buy - Sell - Swap - Trade / WTB Windsock Datafile 150: Phonix C.I

« Last post by Marcel van Genderen on June 11, 2026, 07:09:36 AM »

Hello modellers,

I'm looking for Windsock Datafile 150: Phonix C.I

preferably from Europe due to shipping costs.

Thank you in advance!

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The Spare Parts Board / Re: Looking for Pheon Pfalz D.IIIa decals from sheet 32025

« Last post by Marcel van Genderen on June 11, 2026, 07:07:18 AM »

In the Netherlads is the pheon set for sale if you're stil looking for it

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/hobby-en-vrije-tijd/modelbouw-vliegtuigen-en-helikopters/m2369515359-pheon-decal-1-32-pfalz-d-iiia-vol-2-voor-wingnut-wings-kit

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Under Construction / Re: Fokker E.I Eindecker - Wingnut Wings 1/32

« Last post by gedmundson on June 11, 2026, 05:24:42 AM »

Well, Nigel - it's good to see you aren't rushing things  Replicating the staining on Eindeckers seems like a science in itself. The under-coating to the Aviattic decals looks well done and I'm looking forward to seeing how it all works out down the road.
Cheers!
Gary

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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.3 'Little Ack'

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on June 11, 2026, 05:16:17 AM »

Hi all,
Just a few updates.
The completed engine has been fitted with the top cover panel.
I added ignition leads from 0.3 mm lead wire (PlusModel).
Also, the support strut for the top cover panel, located between the engine crankcase and underside of the panel.
Of course the leads and strut can't easily be seen.
The propeller is not from the kit as that propeller is not well produced.
I've used the propeller from the Lukgraph BE2c model I made as I used a proper Plane propeller on that model.
The BE2c and FK.3 used the same engine and propeller.
The propeller is painted and just needs the manufacturers logos adding to the blades.
Most photographs of this aircraft show that the propeller was made by F. Tibbenham Ltd of Ipswich.
Their logo is shown below.
Fortunately, the decal set from LF Models (British WW1 propeller labels - part III - 3208) has the logo.
Once they arrive I'll add them to the propeller blades.

Now it's onto the pre-rigging stage,

Mike

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

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on June 11, 2026, 04:59:49 AM »

@NigelR

Of course, no one wants a hastily produced kit, and CSM will deliver quality - I'm absolutely convinced of that.
Edgar has proven this with every one of his kits so far.
On the other hand, it?s been several years since the model was announced, and it would fill a niche that shouldn't be underestimated.
Unfortunately, Imperial Royal Navy models are extremely rare in the plastic kit market.
And yes, that?s true - pretty much all of us have plenty of models in our stash that we'd love to build or could build before the CSM HB D.I comes out. 

Servus
Bertl

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Yes, it seemed this model was on then CSM started releasing their WW1 armoured vehicles, which they are still producing.
One reason at the time for holding back the model was that they needed to sell many vehicles to fund the continuation of the D.I.
But that was some time ago and Lukgraph moving onto 3D printing models, including the D.I, could steel CSM's thunder,

Mike

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Under Construction / Re: Multi-Seat 2026 GB - Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter 1/72

« Last post by NigelR on June 11, 2026, 04:40:35 AM »

Drilling stretched sprue? That way madness lies.......

She is looking good though, I really like the way the wood. PC10 and CDL work together. Making progress.....

Don't worry about not doing the Sopwith turning. I promise not to go on about it at shows.......(much)

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Under Construction / Re: Fokker E.I Eindecker - Wingnut Wings 1/32

« Last post by NigelR on June 11, 2026, 04:04:39 AM »

Thanks!

What oil brushers/paints are you using for the staining?

It's two layers of Tamiya brown panel liner to build up the basic staining then a final layer using a MIG Starship Filth oilbrusher to create some more subtle streaking and add a bit of density in places. Once the decals are on I will tweak the staining further with the Starship Filth oilbrusher - it's a great browny/grey oily colour.

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Under Construction / Re: Multi-Seat 2026 GB - Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter 1/72

« Last post by DaddyO on June 11, 2026, 03:50:01 AM »

Woke up early the last few mornings and decided to get something useful done on this one. Much fiddling and I eventually sorted a way of making the fairleads for the elevator cables behind the rear cockpit. After trying stretched and non stretched tube paired together and drilling stretched sprue I eventually settled on making a single tiny hole in a scrap of sprue and then giving it a final sand when in position - Still a bit overscale, but better than nothing.

Tail and fin are just pushed into place to check the holes all line up (they didn't but, do now)  Everything looks okay so just need to notch the extreme end for the rudder post/tail support and I get make that up and then get everything glued.

Here's the underside to give you an idea

Strutter tail mech , on Flickr

And here's a sneak peek of the famous Strutter monoplane 

Strutter mono , on Flickr

Oh yes inner cabanes are now glued in place so the top wing will sit square when it's added. Cowling didn't quite line up so that was glued and sanded before masking and spraying again. (I've decided against reproducing the 'sopwith' polishing on this one; just need to get it finished)

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Under Construction / Re: Fokker E.I Eindecker - Wingnut Wings 1/32

« Last post by DaddyO on June 11, 2026, 03:39:24 AM »

Looking very nice Nigel 

What oil brushers/paints are you using for the staining?