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Offline Juan

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #150 on: January 05, 2020, 03:58:29 AM »
Truly masterful work Mike, looks outstanding.
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #151 on: January 05, 2020, 05:28:50 AM »
Hi all,
Undercarriage cross bracing wires fitted,

Mike

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #152 on: January 06, 2020, 01:23:03 AM »
Excellent!
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #153 on: January 06, 2020, 05:32:37 AM »
Hi all,
The upper wing has now been fitted.
Now it's onto completing the rigging for the flying, landing and cross brace wires.
After that it'll be the propeller and wheels and that's it, apart from the display base,

Mike

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #154 on: January 06, 2020, 07:05:00 AM »
Sexy!

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #155 on: January 06, 2020, 05:56:38 PM »
really beautiful!
ciao
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #156 on: January 06, 2020, 07:57:33 PM »
It looks fantastic.
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #157 on: January 07, 2020, 06:36:29 AM »
Hi all,
The rigging is now complete, so it's onto finishing the propeller and wheels,

Mike



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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #158 on: January 07, 2020, 07:12:19 AM »
Even More Awesome rigged  8)
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Offline Mike Norris

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #159 on: January 07, 2020, 08:34:09 AM »
Hi all,
The 'ProperPlane' laminated propeller (Knoller-Jaray type) is finished.
Airbrushed with 'Alclad' semi-matte lacquer (312) mixed with 'Tamiya' Clear Orange (X26).
Gloss coated with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss (600), decals applied (LF Models set 3025).
Finally airbrushed with 'Alclad' semi-matte lacquer (312) with a few drops of 'Tamiya' Hull Red (XF9).
Bosses painted with 'Mr. Colour' Stainless Steel (213).

Mike

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Offline Radarman

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #160 on: January 07, 2020, 01:22:04 PM »
Mike,
Thanks for giving us the run down of your finishing process for this fantastic looking prop.
Once again, very educational.

                                       Kevin
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #161 on: January 08, 2020, 03:02:53 AM »
Spectacular work, Mike. You impart a very convincing realism with your painting, weathering and detail you've added.
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #162 on: January 08, 2020, 04:52:30 AM »
Hi all,
The Aviatik 'Berg' D.1 is now complete, apart from being mounted on its display base (once the case arrives).
Below are a few rough shots of the model and figure on its intended grass mat ('Polak’ Wild Meadow - 4705).
I'll post up more and better completed photographs once its mounted in its display case.

Many thanks to everyone for your comments, encouragement and patience during this build.
Now it's back onto the Italian Macchi M.5 seaplane.

Mike





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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #163 on: January 08, 2020, 08:31:29 AM »
This is such an amazing build, both in terms of modelling and paint scheme! Well done indeed!
/Fredrik
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Offline Dave Brewer

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #164 on: January 08, 2020, 11:22:31 AM »
Absolutely superb Mike,a beautiful model.Congratulations,

Dave.
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