Dear all,
Another build just completed.
This kit was given to me by a fellow member of the forum (we are both members of local model club) Steve, Lone Modeller. The instruction was to make a best a job as possible and to do any scheme other than MVR.
So here is the result - I've tried to push myself a bit on this one and I have made quite a number of changes to this ancient (1957) Revell kit which is very crude from the box with little cockpit detail and incorrect features. Every single part needed cleaning up of pin hole ejection marks, flash and heavy seams. Therefore, a lot prep work and extensive use of putty and files.
The following modifications were carried out:
Filed and cut away the moulded 'details' on each inner fuselage half and rebuilt up cockpit (using as many original parts as possibly) adding the really obvious missing details;
Shape of cowling;
Propeller and boss - kit part filed to (hopefully) a better shape and less paddle like;
Port side aileron cut to match shape of one on opposite side;
lower wing skids improved;
kit MG08/15 guns to improve look and make the breech ends of the guns more accurate;
tailplane support struts repositioned;
landing gear axel aerofoil corrected and reshaped.
Added:
missing access hatches and panels;
carberettor air intake pipes;
windscreen a modified clear part from my spares box
Numerous other minor details added.
Rigged with combination of elastic thread (control cables) and 3lb fishing line for bracing wires.
I chose the markings to represent Oblt. Bruno Loerzer, Erchin aerodrome, April 1918. National markings sourced from my spares box and model entirely brush painted as always.
For the really professional modellers on this site, this kit could be a great project and could really be heavily detailed up.
For myself, and I very pleased how this one has turned out for me.
Regards
Dave
