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Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« on: June 06, 2022, 06:47:15 PM »
This is another long overdue project, planned for years, right after the release of Halberstadt kits.
Finally, I gathered together the photos (recently published book on German aircraft in Polish early aviation), the decals for individual markings and Aviattic cookie-cut losenge, Taurus resin bits for Mercedes engine, HGW textile seat belts as well as the empty space in my workshop.



The work started on cockpit and engine bits. Very little will be added to the cockpit, just a few control lines and fuel switches for the instrument panel.
And yes, my feeling from the time just after the release of this kit is now confirmed. The plastic quality of those very late WNW kits is clearly worsened. The edges are not sharp, the border between the element and the flash is vague, the fit is not so excellent - here I had problems with the right-hand side truss not matching the pin on the fuselage. But of course it is nothing a mid-skilled modeller cannot overcome with some basic  work with sand paper. Just saying, there were already some signs that something was rotting in the Kingdom of Denmark...

After cleaning, airbrushing and decalling I have started the assembly but there will be some wash added to emphasize the details.



« Last Edit: January 03, 2023, 09:48:56 PM by PrzemoL »
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2022, 08:15:57 PM »
I take a seat in the first row...

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2022, 08:25:22 PM »
Make a little room for me in the front row seat @andonio64  ;)

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2022, 12:26:55 AM »
And I'll bring along some Popcorn..! 😁

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2022, 01:04:39 AM »
I don't care what row I'm in. Just really glad to see another Prz build.
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2022, 02:33:18 AM »
Ooh! Another quality build in progress! Looking forward to this one, Przemo! Looking good so far... Interesting colour scheme and any idea about the scrumbled (scrambled?) colours on the fuselage, Przemo? Regards, Marc.

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2022, 04:06:13 AM »
Thank you, all. Your trust in me is so flattering...

Marc, the current wisdom from the newest book, I mentioned:
https://dlapilota.pl/wiadomosci/polska/ksiazka-niemieckie-samoloty-wojskowe-w-lotnictwie-polskim-1918-1924
indicates the natural wood fuselage with traces of unscraped paint, possibly dark green. BTW, my example adorns the book cover.
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2022, 07:21:55 AM »
Watching with great interest!
Zac in NZ

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2022, 02:28:23 PM »
This will be a good one.

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2022, 04:53:53 PM »
Hope I'm not late for a ticket  ;D
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2022, 09:00:00 PM »
Hi,
Really, the WnW kits got not so good at the end ?
I'm going to follow, sure.  ;)
Best regards.
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2022, 02:41:07 AM »
Thank you.

Hi,
Really, the WnW kits got not so good at the end ?
I'm going to follow, sure.  ;)
Best regards.
Alain.

If it were not WNW I would not even mention it. But having built over 30 their kits I can make some comparison. And IMHO Gotha G.1 and now this Halberstadt are clearly less perfect than, Bristol Fighter DH.9 or DFW C.V.

And some more work done on the interior




« Last Edit: January 03, 2023, 09:49:15 PM by PrzemoL »
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2022, 03:18:39 AM »
Another outstanding build underway! As always your interior looks Fantastic!
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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2022, 04:29:50 AM »

If it were not WNW I would not even mention it. But having built over 30 their kits I can make some comparison. And IMHO Gotha G.1 and now this Halberstadt are clearly less perfect than, Bristol Fighter DH.9 or DFW C.V.


These, or very similar statements, I have heard from other wingnut modelers as well.
Which of the many Wingnut-kits was in your opinion the best? @PrzemoL

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Re: Halberstadt Cl.II - 3EWlkp (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2022, 06:39:49 AM »
Thank you Rick.



If it were not WNW I would not even mention it. But having built over 30 their kits I can make some comparison. And IMHO Gotha G.1 and now this Halberstadt are clearly less perfect than, Bristol Fighter DH.9 or DFW C.V.


These, or very similar statements, I have heard from other wingnut modelers as well.
Which of the many Wingnut-kits was in your opinion the best? @PrzemoL

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Bertl

Bertl, it is a hard choice, but taking into account the level of detail, fit and the complexity combined with the model size I would place my vote for Felixstowe.
Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul,
Ash nazg thrakatuluk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.