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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)

« Last post by NigelR on June 27, 2025, 06:38:06 PM »

The wood on the booms and struts looks very nice, and that's a great start on the see through CDL. This is going to be a stunner!

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Under Construction / Re: 1/32 Mercedes D.IIIa Test Build Log

« Last post by NigelR on June 27, 2025, 06:36:51 PM »

Thanks for the tips Bo. I had planned to use mine closed up in "special" builds but I can see I might be tempted to do a maintenance scene.........

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

« Last post by NigelR on June 27, 2025, 06:33:10 PM »

Excellent news. I'm looking forward so much to this one and it sounds like CSM will be doing a fantastic job on it.

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Under Construction / Re: 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Halberstadt Cl.II (early)

« Last post by NigelR on June 27, 2025, 06:31:47 PM »

It's looking good. Masking engines is one of the issues with many WWI builds, I'll definitely be using the Aviattic decals on this one!

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Under Construction / Re: 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Halberstadt Cl.II (early)

« Last post by gedmundson on June 27, 2025, 11:55:27 AM »

I assume it's not possible to install the engine / MG after the fuselage is closed up? (This kit is near the top of my pile)...

Great work as always...

Thanks Bo, I tried many combinations of test-fitting to avoid having to mask and/or repaint that area including adding the engine later, but the engine had to be fitted to the mounting frame (it will not fit after the frame has been added to the fuselage) & cowlings added (along with the gun) before any of the camo could be painted in place, I decided after long debate with myself. I did pre-paint the cowlings with base colours around the gun and engine and masked where I could. As it turned out I was able to spray on the stipple pattern without a lot of extra touch ups. What absolutely got me was the position of the forward cabane struts - and I'm still trying to write up a bit of a story about that one.
Cheers,
Gary

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Paper and Card models / Re: Aeromarine 39B Scissors and Planes 1/100.

« Last post by gomidefilho on June 27, 2025, 10:52:29 AM »

Many thanks! 

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The World of Scale Models / Re: Another 8th AF Heavy: Revell B-17F in 1/72nd scale.

« Last post by RAGIII on June 27, 2025, 10:00:59 AM »

Nice job, excellent weathering. Very effective and convincing!

Thanks Nigel! I really am fairly Happy with this one 
RAGIII

Rick - that is really nice. I remember as a youngster watching the series Twelve O-clock High and always admired the look of a B-17. You've done an outstanding job on this one. Cheers!

Thanks Gary! I watched that show as a young kid also! I built the original 1/72nd Memphis Belle kit from Revell about the same time. I think it probably lacked a bit of finesse 
RAGIII

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The World of Scale Models / Re: Unusual "Hollywood Air Force" addition....

« Last post by RAGIII on June 27, 2025, 09:58:49 AM »

Your Hollywood builds are amazing! Have you ever done anything from Erroll Flynns Dive Bomber or Dawn Patrol?
RAGIII

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

« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on June 27, 2025, 09:11:40 AM »

Hi all,
Latest update from Copper State Models:

Mike


Exciting behind-the-scenes update!
Chloe Plattner is currently checking the accuracy of our Austro-Daimler engine for the (still in development and definitely not cancelled!) 1/32 Hansa-Brandenburg D.I.
She is building her own custom 1/24 scale version.
Wait till you see the book, which is currently in development, will be something out of this world!

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Buy - Sell - Swap - Trade / Re: Wingnut wings kits for sale.

« Last post by KiwiZac on June 27, 2025, 08:24:12 AM »

Welcome to the forum!

As Nigel alluded to, please post where you're based and when you do please also bear these rules from the pinned post:

As this is an international forum any item listed for sale must be made available to everyone and a price must be stated. It is up to the buyer to decide if they wish to pay international postage costs and the seller must oblige.