Hansa-Brandenburg C.I by Lukgraph

[richard.kiss]

Lukgraph made an announcement about his upcoming kits:

Hansa Brandenburg C.I series 129-229 - Hiero 200 hp engnie
Hansa Brandenburg C.I series 169 - Mercedes Benz.IVa engine
This will be our first model, completely printed. From now on, all our new models will be printed, and the old ones will be replaced by printed ones.
Additionally, photo-etched elements and all the rods needed to build the model.
Technological novelty - wings with printed holes for wire, in the case of Hansa Brandenburg C.I it will be a double tunnel for 2 x 1.6mm steel wires!!
All load-bearing struts and landing gear with holes for 0.8mm steel wire.
Completely non-raster printing is the result of research, trials and tests. Incredible, sharp detail and fit of parts are the advantages of our new models.
More information soon.

You can find more 3D rendered images on their facebook page, here is the direct link:
https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/pfbid031CL4bkLpa24rHrsabuZK33xpEYLEN1XU5ZpXMLYyc9nTAMXGPYd3rj6UqopZ2Zjql

[Flik63J]

Exciting news. I will grab one of these…….not because I like the aircraft particularly (in fact I think it one of the uglier aircraft of WWI), but because I am intrigued by the way the production process is evolving and improving the quality of the models.

Each to their own I suppose 

David

[petrov27]

Quite interested in this one and the stated improvements - can't wait to see those

[Umlaufmotor]

Doesn't look bad.

Here is the original as an airworthy replica from CraftLab.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N11Q9ogWG0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp4Zls5sRLw

Servus
Bertl

[janh]

these videos are very informative of the innards of wings and instruments! thanks

[Derrick]

This model and others by Lukgraph I would like to get. However with them converting the older models from resin to 3D printing. I am worried about the sticker shock. I had wanted to get the Westland Wapati, but the price went from 157 Euros to 199. I don't think Lukgraph has ever had sales, so I will wait to see if the price ever comes down, I get a bonus or win the lottery. I do want the Wapati especially after seeing photos of a Canadian version on skies that someone made.

[SteveC]

Intrigued by their "old ones will be replaced by printed ones" comment - does anyone know if this means that currently OOP kits (such as the Halberstadt D.II) will be re-released?

[Mike Norris (UK)]

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Update from LukGraph,

Mike

Final touches before releasing the models.
Testing of the decals for size/shape was successful.
Since there is some space left on the sheet, we doubled the decals for the sides, because they are the most difficult to apply.
There is still some space left for a reserve to fill in holes or other damage.
The Hansa-Brandenburg C.I is the largest and most time-consuming project we have ever released.
It will be available in scales 1:32, 1:48 and 1:24.

[richard.kiss]

Released!
https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/pfbid02nQXQ8GqdtwtWmQqAnBzXFtjVZygSj2Lu5Lhnwy1UX4pWkDWRC6HrNNUCMQDuSbSRl
Hansa-Brandenburg C.I 1:48, 1:32, 1:24
Models now available for pre-order: www.lukgraph.pl
Fully printed, non-raster model without resin casting additions.
For both sets we offer two paintings (visible on the graphics in the store).
The Premium version has additional transparent decals with wood and canvas effect and turnbuckles.
Version 169 - Mercedes IVa engine
Version 129-229 - Hiero 6 engine
Model construction:
The model has two holes in each wing for model rods to increase the stiffness and strength of the structure.
1:32 - 2 x 1.6 mm diameter
1:48 - 2 x 1 mm diameter
1:24 - 2 x 2 mm diameter
Additionally, each wing strut and landing gear elements are pass-through ready for wire insertion (sometimes it may require drilling if the resin residue hardens inside).
The above treatments greatly strengthen the entire structure.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Intrigued by their "old ones will be replaced by printed ones" comment - does anyone know if this means that currently OOP kits (such as the Halberstadt D.II) will be re-released?

Hi Steve,
I believe the D.II is now 3D printed,

Mike

[Europapete]

Recieved this kit a couple of weeks ago, beautifully printed. No print lines on my copy, nice crisp details. decals look really nice with subtle fabric effect for the wing camo, and none on the fuselage hexes. Nice touch.