Special Hobby Phonix D.1

[Dave W]

This has been an especially enjoyable and rewarding build- the Special Hobby 1/48 scale Phonix D.1


For a limited run kit it goes together quite well and the level of detail is pleasing.


I chose this kit as a painting challenge, to recreate the unusual stippled camouflage scheme used on this Phonix of Flik 14J in June 1918. The model was brush painted with the stipple applied using Vallejo burnt umber over a light brown base.






Rigging is with 5amp electrical fuse wire.

Special Hobby's range of WW1 aircraft are enjoyable builds and well worth adding to your collection.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[RAGIII]

A Lovely build Dave! I really like the scrumbled camo. Well done and thanks for sharing!
TAGIII

[bobs_buckles]

Excellent work, Dave! 
+1 on the camo. Looks good 

Bob

[DaveB]

Wonderful work on your D1, Dave

Regards

Dave

[Dave Brewer]

Turned out great Dave, I am always amazed at the results that skilled brush painters can achieve.
Cheers,
Dave.

[kensar]

Superb results, Dave. It has an overall great 'look' to it.
If only they made one in 1/32.

[Gisbod]

I like that very much Dave,

Lovely subject too.

Guy

[RichieW]

You certainly rose to the painting challenge Dave. That stippled finish looks fantastic. It's so great to read about an enjoyable, fun build too.

Richie 

[macsporran]

Great result Dave - and great subject / scheme.
A1
Sandy

[Rob Hart]

Gorgeous! One of my favorite WWI types.

[PrzemoL]

Very finely built and finished. Congratulations, Dave.

[Alexis]

Beautiful job on this one Dave , really like how the camo turned out and understand on time consuming this would be , outstanding ! Only hope when i get around to tackling the one in my stash my efforts on the camo fair well .


Alexis

[dr 1 ace]

Lovely work on the camouflage and total build !

Ed

[Monty]

A really great and interesting build, Dave! So good to see these Austro-Hungarian aircraft- and beautifully executed! Regards, Marc.

[Vickers]

Very nice, Dave! Great results on one we don't see built very often.