Lukgraph 1:32nd Hansa-Brandenburg NW

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Lukgraph have stated they hope to release the 1:32nd scale model around May/June.

Hansa-Brandenburg NW float plate.
Thirty-two aircraft of this type were supplied to the German Navy during 1915. They were used on reconnaissance patrol duties, radio was carried and some machines were fitted with racks to carry ten 5-kg. bombs. The machine was an improvement of the pre-war W design and bore unmistakable resemblance to Heinkel's three-bay Albatros seaplanes. Engine, 160 h.p. Mercedes D III. Span, 16.5 m. (54 ft. 1 3/4 in.). Length, 9.4 m. (30 ft. 10 1/8 in.). Area, 57.85 sq.m. (625 sq.ft.). Weights: Empty, 1,020 kg. (2,244 lb.). Loaded, 1.650 kg. (3,630 lb.). Speed, 90 km.hr. (56.25 m.p.h.). Duration, 4 hr. Armament, none.



Mike

[KiwiZac]

Mike,
I suggest we use this thread just for news about the Hansa-Brandenburg and use your previous thread for the new BE.2 kits, so that we don't have unnecessary double-ups of information.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Yeah good idea - sorted,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
From LukGraph FB page,

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Coming closer and closer. I only need more time or a parallel life to keep the building pace with the releases...

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Yes - you and me both 

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Final renders of the Hansa-Brandenburg NW,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
'Lukgraph' are now taking pre-orders for this model.
As usual the model will be supplied in standard or premium version (with extra decal sheets).

Mike

https://lukgraph.pl/en_GB/p/Hansa-Brandenburg-Type-NW-132-PREMIUM-SET-PREORDER/219

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The HS NW model is now starting to be shipped out to those who pre-ordered it,

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Got mine a couple of days ago. It is a great effort by Lukgraph. Their typical set, only that it is huge, much bigger than their previous models.
I plan to start it later this year.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Mine was shipped while I was out of the country.
I'm hoping my neighbor has it, but they're away right now.
I understand the model is large and very heavy!!

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Mine was shipped while I was out of the country.
I'm hoping my neighbor has it, but they're away right now.
I understand the model is large and very heavy!!

Mike

I trust you will get yours soon.
Yes, it is large - 50cm span. Larger than any WNW two-seater. And yes, it is heavy, resin is heavy, floats are solid blocks of it and the size of the wings adds to the total, too.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

If it's that heavy, I hope if the struts are 3D printed that they will be strong enough to take the weight.
Or are they reinforced?

Mike

[PrzemoL]

If it's that heavy, I hope if the struts are 3D printed that they will be strong enough to take the weight.
Or are they reinforced?

Mike

All the struts except for cabane ones are resin reinforced with wire.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Mine arrived yesterday 

Mike