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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #150 on: November 18, 2021, 07:19:37 AM »
Good work! Very tidy and precise in all aspects! Apart from the gorgeous filler caps, I find that the small fasteners really add to the overall impression (although they are a bit out of focus, so maybe they aren't fasteners at all?).

I'm guessing you're using monofilament for the rigging, but what diameter?

/Fredrik

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #151 on: November 18, 2021, 11:06:34 PM »
Very clean work, Frank.  I like the picture where you are holding the model - showing just how small it is!

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #152 on: November 19, 2021, 01:26:25 AM »
As usual the rigging is Exceptional...just like all of the other details!
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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #153 on: November 19, 2021, 04:18:41 AM »
Thank you Fredrik, Ken and Rick!

I'm guessing you're using monofilament for the rigging, but what diameter?
No, it is some "rubber line". The product is called "Rig that thing", but I don't know the size anymore. I guess it is "Standard" or "normal".
It is on a little metal spool without description and I lost the bag. I'm still using it after lot's of my models.

Only on the British planes with RAF wires I use "EZ-Line" because it is more flat. And for models, which need functional rigging, e.g. monoplanes, I use fishing line.


I like the picture where you are holding the model - showing just how small it is!
It is not only small because of the scale 1/48, also in comparison with other aircraft in that scale it is small and shows clearly it's character as "lightweight fighter".

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #154 on: November 19, 2021, 05:19:26 AM »
I am amazed with complet build, simply perfect. Nothing more to say.
Congratulations.

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #155 on: November 19, 2021, 05:23:39 AM »
These pictures could easily go for a model in 1:18 scale or even bigger. Fantastic job!
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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #156 on: November 19, 2021, 05:39:07 AM »
I'm guessing you're using monofilament for the rigging, but what diameter?
No, it is some "rubber line". The product is called "Rig that thing", but I don't know the size anymore. I guess it is "Standard" or "normal".
It is on a little metal spool without description and I lost the bag. I'm still using it after lot's of my models.

Only on the British planes with RAF wires I use "EZ-Line" because it is more flat. And for models, which need functional rigging, e.g. monoplanes, I use fishing line.


Aha... something similar to the Uschi variant possibly. Thanks anyway! Looks great!
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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #157 on: November 19, 2021, 08:31:32 AM »
Top notch so far Frank !



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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #158 on: November 19, 2021, 08:50:31 AM »
Frank!

Your ability to create these details at this scale is frankly humbling!

I am super impressed!

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #159 on: November 19, 2021, 11:14:41 PM »
I second that. I cannot believe that detail and quality of finnish on a plane that small.
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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 17.11.21 Rigging
« Reply #160 on: November 20, 2021, 02:31:53 AM »
Wow, that is an impressive kind of feedback! Thank you very much my friends!

Congratulations.
Not yet, Pedja, not yet! This aircraft is not yet finished ...


These pictures could easily go for a model in 1:18 scale or even bigger.
Andreas, that is much bigger as WNW - in 1:18 it would fly 8)


Top notch so far Frank !
Alexis, nice to read from you again! Your new job seems to keep you busy.


Your ability to create these details at this scale is frankly humbling!
I second that. I cannot believe that detail and quality of finnish on a plane that small.
Hugh and Alan, your applause pushes me to the limit (and carries me beyond)!

Cheers,
Frank

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Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 19.11.21 Accident!
« Reply #161 on: November 20, 2021, 03:30:12 AM »
Accident!


Let's start a new update with a size comparison in my hand.



The front and wing are nearly done so I continued on the tail.
Here I drilled into the fuselage and added 0.4mm brass pipes as control wire outlets (the "patches " are not yet painted).



The kit do not contain control horns, so I used a stripe from a PE fret to make my own. The sizes are different.



The horns had a special shape so I made them thicker by soldering. The ones for the tail also get Gaspatch turnbuckles.



I noticed on the picture that also on the ailerons the wire to not go directly to the horn but to an additional movable element, so I added that too.



So I could mount the ailerons and connect the control wires.



The tailplane was added and the control wires added, from the outlets to the turnbuckles.
Another feature: please note the white arrows (decals from another kit).



The arrows shows the mechanics the brass drain pipes, which should be clean and open. This was a wooden fuselage and these had problems with condensation water. As the back part is closed here are outlets. The OEFFAG Albatros used much more outlets (the arrows are in the Eduard kit, but the outlets are not mentioned).
The controls wires on lower side are also shown.



Now to the accident of the headline!

I wanted to mask the rudder to airbrush the crosses, but here you can see the yellow resin!



To avoid another loop I made a new rudder from polystyrene.



The mount points prepared already so it fits. Now it is primed with my trusty Alclad primer (bites into plastic), painted grey and it drying now.



I continued on the wheels. Masked, sanded, primed, sanded, painted a dark grey Gunze H83 (a different shade as on the fuselage), and finally flat clear coat.



On the pictures the rims looks black painted, but the contrast was a bit high. So I brush painted the rims with Revell anthracite (the paint is a bit old, so not perfect).



The wheels are mounted now:



That's all for today.

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 19.11.21 Accident!
« Reply #162 on: November 20, 2021, 04:04:13 AM »
You Had Me concerned with your headline Frank! I pictured one of My type of Accidents  ;D Your New rudder and all of the other New details look perfect as always!
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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 19.11.21 Accident!
« Reply #163 on: November 20, 2021, 11:06:47 AM »
I've come into this late through not being aware of the aircraft type but I'm blown away. The turned aluminium on the cowling, the filler caps, the beautiful propeller, and being startled by the size of the model (having forgotten the scale). Wow.

I'm glad the accident was something fixable, thats good news. I was bracing for the worst!

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Re: Aviatik 30.40, 1/48, update 19.11.21 Accident!
« Reply #164 on: November 20, 2021, 05:57:17 PM »
In all this update must be considered a success and your disaster a small mishap, I think. 😀

I continue to marvel at the preciseness of your work given the small size! Those control horns must be tiny and still you manage to produce your own.
/Fredrik