Exterior and Wing Details:
After closing the fuselage halves and constructing the engines, I moved on to the wings and fuselage details. The CL.II had longer wings than the CL. IIIa.
Here’s how the Airfix wings measure up on the Datafile plans:
The leading edge of the upper wing is supposed to be straight. The lower wing has a 10 degree rear slant
I figured the best way to lengthen the wings would be to cut them at the attachment point of the solid center section. Then add Evergreen strips to each end.
I cut two lengths and glued them together
The entire center section is wooden, not fabric as the kit depicts.
The lower wing needs to be lengthened as well. I wanted to keep it in one piece so I will add card to the tips
I measured from the third rib from the tip and traced around it. Then moved the wing back 3/32 inch and traced it again
Cut out the pieces and be sure to add camber before attaching.
The CL-IIIa wings measure up well with the datafile plans.
The fuselage is very much too thin. I can’t fix this so will have to live with it.
Bottom of the CL-II :
I cut out the camera opening, added engine access hatches and puttied the wing attachment
I added an Aeroclub Spandau and made the exhaust from Strutz brass stock
Lastly I added the other engine access hatches and ammunition magazine for the Spandau
I’ll need to add engine louvres before priming for paint.
Thanks for looking in!
Tim
