Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II  (Read 5569 times)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #45 on: February 20, 2023, 03:16:05 AM »
Nice work. What do you mean you added the wing? It was always there wasn't it? ;)
Steve
Hi Steve,
When I first created the Imp figure decal I missed off the wing, as you pointed out.
So I hand painted the wing on afterwards,

Mike
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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #46 on: February 20, 2023, 08:34:21 AM »
Hi Steve,
Glad you did spot it  ;)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #47 on: February 21, 2023, 08:10:04 AM »
Hi all,
Apart for some areas of weathering needed, the aircraft model is finished.
The last parts have been added:
Wheels ('Proper Plane' 760x100 'Continental')
Propeller ('Proper Plane' 'Garuda')
Windscreen
Aileron controls
Observers Parabellum machine gun,
Flare ammunition rack,
Grenades rack,
Flare pistol.
All structural and flight control rigging completed.
This was 0.08mm and 0.12mm diameter mono-filament and 0.4mm and 0.5mm diameter tube.
Also 'Gaspatch' metal and 'Proper Plane' resin turnbuckles.

Below are a few shots.

Now it's onto the figures,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #48 on: February 23, 2023, 05:47:29 AM »
Hi all,
Pilot and observer/gunner completed
They are the ‘Model Cellar’ WW1 German two seater crew (MC32016).
The finished model shots will be posted soon,

Mike





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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #49 on: March 04, 2023, 07:02:12 AM »
Hi all,
Completed model shots are now up in the Completed Models thread.
Thanks for your comments and support during this build.

Now to continue with the Hannover Cl.II build,

Mike


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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #50 on: March 06, 2023, 06:43:05 PM »
Great model again Mike,

I just read the buildlog on your website. Great research and techniques. A pleasure to read and a great addition to the kit instructions.

Willem

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Re: 1:32nd scale Halberstadt Cl.II
« Reply #51 on: March 24, 2023, 08:34:41 AM »
Hi as a beginning modeller I’m in awe. And home made markings - wow
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