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Offline fruibal

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1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« on: April 08, 2019, 09:33:58 AM »
My entry is gonna be the old Hitech - Breguet XIV A2 Photo Version in French Markings in 1/48 scale, it is inspired on the picture attached of the escadrille BR 117. Hopefully, I will wrap up the airplane construction along with a diorama, if times permit. Wish to see someday CSM or WNW produce this magnificent French bomber

This is my first ever entry on the forum, and hope you guys like it. I decided to enter this model as my contribution to the Des Memorial Contest, even though my biplane model skills are still beginners level.











Started by adding ribs to the wings with plastic strips









« Last Edit: April 08, 2019, 12:17:43 PM by fruibal »

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2019, 11:36:59 PM »
I am looking forward to seeing your work on this one. What you have done with the wing ribs looks excellent.
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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2019, 06:56:17 AM »
Oh, I was not aware, that there is a photo version of that kit. The normal version is in my stash.

What is the big brown part right bottom in your second picture?

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Frank

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2019, 10:23:05 AM »
Looking forward on seeing this come together  :)



Terri
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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2019, 05:18:18 PM »
Excellent start with ribs work. Looking rorward to your build.
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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2019, 05:45:59 PM »
Now moving on with cockpit, it is a pity that the kit does not come with an engine. There's not aftermarket of the engine  Renault V-12 nor I'm willing to scratch one.

The camouflage is the three WWI aircraft french colors,  red-brown, light green, dark green and beige. I will try to replicate the same pattern as the picture










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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2019, 07:21:30 PM »
If it can help, i worked on the 5 colors 1918 fench camouflage with the Morane AI





here the paitn references I used



but you will find here more explications about why I used those colors:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9179.30

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2019, 09:22:10 PM »
Beautiful start on this beautiful plane, I finished mine in November.
Just for your curiosity it's here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8779.0

Antonio

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2019, 12:05:46 AM »
Excellent interior work. The throttle looks awesome!
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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2019, 01:33:33 AM »
Beautiful looking detail in the interior, looking forward to your progress.

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2019, 11:30:41 AM »
Beautiful looking detail in the interior, looking forward to your progress.


Second this  :)



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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2019, 01:41:23 PM »
Now time to superglue the photoetched parts: cowling, stitching, etc. Also, I cut out holes on the fuselage floor for the windows on the camera. then I will put acetate to mimic the windows. For your information, I had to make a casting copy of the half of the fuselage, as the original came defective



And more work on the little of pieces of the cockpit: seat, seatbelts/ harnesses, stick controls, and gauge panel






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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2019, 01:52:14 PM »
Beautiful start on this beautiful plane, I finished mine in November.
Just for your curiosity it's here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8779.0

Antonio

Hola amigo, I was following up your Breguet XIV before, and all I can say it's a nice piece of WWI airplane work. I took many of your pictures as reference for this build. thanks!!

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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2019, 10:58:55 PM »
The PE is looking great in place. Your casting of the fuselage is exceptional and great Modeling!
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Re: 1/48 Hitech- Breguet XIV A2 Bomber "Photo Version"
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2020, 12:23:20 PM »
I'm not sure if I can reactivate this topic and get moved to "in construction".