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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #135 on: July 21, 2020, 04:43:29 AM »
Hi all,
The undercarriage is now fitted.
The top of each strut were drilled and rod pinned to fit into holes drilled into the fuselage.
The axle, which was mould rectangular, was re-profiled and the four retaining straps added using lead wire.
Cross bracing using 'Gaspatch' metal turnbuckles and anchors with 0.5 mm diameter tube and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament.
The steel core bungee suspension cords were represented by 'EZ' Heavy line (White), wrapped and painted with thinned 'Tamiya' Buff (XF57).

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #136 on: July 21, 2020, 05:13:33 AM »
Looks Beautiful Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #137 on: July 21, 2020, 09:56:40 AM »
Hi all,
The weathering wash of 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash has been applied.
This now needs to be damp wiped/brushed to leave the desired weathering,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #138 on: July 21, 2020, 10:24:59 AM »
Just getting caught up on the last few up-dates , moving right along really well on this one Mike . Really nice work so far  :)


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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #139 on: July 22, 2020, 09:34:32 AM »
Hi all,
The wash has been removed to leave a weathered coat, then sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) lacquer.
Also the elevator has been rigged (ailerons and rudder have no external control lines),

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #140 on: July 23, 2020, 03:55:21 AM »
As always your lozenge application and the Flory wash turned out Fantastic!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #141 on: July 23, 2020, 05:54:26 AM »
Mike
I thought you had ruined a great model when I saw the pics of the wash when you first applied it. Now these shots and it looks so realistic. Great work.

I'm not a huge fan of heavy weathering, but the difference between just applied and finished has me intrigued. I will go search for videos about Flory Models and Alclad. Both products I have never used. If that doesn't solve my curiosity, prepare to be pestered. I'm really enjoying your posts of this build.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #142 on: July 23, 2020, 07:39:20 AM »
Here's a video of Phil Flory explaining his clay washes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwBfgaZG4fc

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #143 on: July 23, 2020, 07:55:52 AM »
Thanks so much Mike. I had been called to dinner and hadn't started googling yet.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #144 on: July 24, 2020, 03:32:18 AM »
Hi all,
The pre-rigging was first added for the cross bracing, flying and landing wires. Mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter and 0.5 mm diameter tube. 'Gaspatch' metal 1?48th scale turnbuckles and anchors.
Underside of the upper wing, top surface of the lower wings, engine cowl and the tension frame for the cross bracing wires of the rear cabane struts.
Then the upper wing was fitted - always a tricky time of the build.

Then next step is to fit the rudder and elevator then complete the full rigging,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #145 on: July 24, 2020, 10:16:32 AM »
Coming along beautifully Mike  :)


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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #146 on: July 24, 2020, 10:00:32 PM »
Just catching up. Watching with interest as the this was my site gift a few months back. Very inspiring!!!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #147 on: July 25, 2020, 01:39:38 AM »
Quote from: pepperman42 on July 24, 2020, 10:00:32 PM
Just catching up. Watching with interest as the this was my site gift a few months back. Very inspiring!!!

Steve

If you're building it as intended (the D.IV) the 'Brengun' PE set is a good investment.
If you thinking of converting, as I have, to the earlier D.III, I'd suggest reading my build log which will be posted on my site once the model is finished.
I think 'Loon Models' based their resin conversion set on the assumption that the span of the lower wings was the same as the kit D.IV span, which it wasn't.
The D.III span is wider so the wings need to be increased by around 6 mm each side,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #148 on: July 25, 2020, 02:56:00 AM »
Continuing to impress as always!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Siemens-Schuckert D.III (Early)
« Reply #149 on: July 25, 2020, 03:25:12 AM »
This looks really cool!!! Very well done!
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