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Bughunter

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #30 on: October 10, 2019, 03:38:11 AM »
The painting of the engine makes it a work of art!

What confuses me is the light gap under the valve actuator. Looks not that big on the real one. Hope it will fit below the cowling later.

Source: http://memorial.flight.free.fr/

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Frank
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2019, 06:08:26 AM »
Hi all,
Contrary to the models instruction manual, I'm making a start on some of the internal fuselage details, as I need to see how the completed engine sits in the nose.
The reason being I want to cut out the engine access panels from the one piece fuselage halves, so more of the engine can be exposed.
After removing the various parts from their resin backing and base blocks, I spent a few hours cutting and sanding away the residue resin, which is normal for resin kits,

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2019, 06:26:59 AM »
Quote from: Bughunter on October 10, 2019, 03:38:11 AM
The painting of the engine makes it a work of art!

What confuses me is the light gap under the valve actuator. Looks not that big on the real one. Hope it will fit below the cowling later.

Source: http://memorial.flight.free.fr/

Cheers,
Frank

Hi Frank,
I can see your point, although that engine is I think is the 200 hp version, whereas this model has the 160-185 hp engine.
For example the carburettor intake manifolds are different.
Also the cylinder exhaust ports, cam shaft and valves are not fitted, so it's not that easy to make out the gap, although the cam shaft location does seem to be closer.
'HPH Models' 1:18th scale model of the engine shows a similar gap, but then it's a scaled up CAD version of the same model - so who knows.
I'll find out soon enough but so far the engine look to fit in the fuselage,

Mike   
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Offline Gisbod

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #33 on: October 10, 2019, 04:42:10 PM »
Nice work Mike and a super interesting subject.

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #34 on: October 11, 2019, 02:48:45 AM »
All of your work is a master class, Mike, and thanks so much for the extra effort you take to present it here and on your site....and this one is indeed super interesting. Rock on.         -DM
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #35 on: October 12, 2019, 10:21:13 PM »
Mike, the finish of your Austro Engine is breathtaking beautiful, the pipes are suberbly coloured!
Very convincing mix of metal differentiations.

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #36 on: October 15, 2019, 11:48:31 PM »
Hi all,
Just a quick one.
I'm working my way through the fuselage internal detail.
The seat belts I'm using is from 'HGW Models' (Set 132543).
If you've used these you'll know they are a 'fabric/paper' material, that when rolled between the fingers creates a crumpled texture to the belts.
I tried a way of creating that dirty seat belt finish by brushing 'AK Interactive' enamel filter (Wood - AK261), thinned with White Spirits.

Mike   

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2019, 12:15:57 AM »
Excellent dirty finish on those belts! Excellent finish on everything actually! Keep up the good work!
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2019, 12:18:13 AM »
Those belts look fantastic, Mike!  How difficult is it to thread the belt material through the hardware?
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2019, 12:32:57 AM »
Hi Bud,
In a word 'tricky'.
Threading the belts through the various photo-etch buckles and fittings is not easy, but I think worth the effort.
When assembling the seat straps, use CA adhesive.
To avoid the adhesive soaking through the seat belts and sticking to the working surface, assemble the belts on a shiny surface, such as tile.
When holding down the belt joints to allow the adhesive to set, keep the belt moving over the shiny surface, which should stop the adhesive sticking the belt to the working surface.

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #40 on: October 16, 2019, 03:03:45 AM »
Thanks, Mike.  I'll have to give 'em a try.
Cheers,
Bud



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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #41 on: October 16, 2019, 05:13:02 AM »
The problem with modellers like you is that I turn around for five minutes and you have built half of a model! That engine just need some oil and fuel and then you can bench test it before fitting to the airframe.... Those seat belts also look real - you must stop taking photos of the real items and then trying to pass them off as your model.

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #42 on: October 16, 2019, 05:51:55 AM »
Fantastic results on your dirtied up belts! I have a set of HG belts somewhere so will give them a try someday  8)
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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #43 on: October 16, 2019, 05:52:43 AM »
Hi all,
I've been hammering away at the fuselage internal details.
Everything is fitted to the right side of the fuselage with regular testing for the fit of the left side.
Included are control lines, trigger cables, control rods to the engine etc.
I still have some bits to do, like the two machine guns and final weather etc, but I'm getting there,

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Re: Aviatik 'Berg' D.I
« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2019, 12:27:15 PM »
Looking good Mike  8)




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