Author Topic: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I (Read 30548 times)

Juan · « **Reply #150 on:** January 05, 2020, 03:58:29 AM »

Truly masterful work Mike, looks outstanding.

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #151 on:** January 05, 2020, 05:28:50 AM »

Hi all,
Undercarriage cross bracing wires fitted,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #152 on:** January 06, 2020, 01:23:03 AM »

Excellent!
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **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

Robin · « **Reply #154 on:** January 06, 2020, 07:05:00 AM »

Sexy!

Robin

Edo · « **Reply #155 on:** January 06, 2020, 05:56:38 PM »

really beautiful!
ciao
edo

Borsos · « **Reply #156 on:** January 06, 2020, 07:57:33 PM »

It looks fantastic.
Andreas

Mike Norris (UK) · « **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

RAGIII · « **Reply #158 on:** January 07, 2020, 07:12:19 AM »

Even More Awesome rigged

RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **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

Radarman · « **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

gedmundson · « **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

Mike Norris (UK) · « **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

FAf · « **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

Dave Brewer · « **Reply #164 on:** January 08, 2020, 11:22:31 AM »

Absolutely superb Mike,a beautiful model.Congratulations,

Dave.