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Offline Tim Mixon

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #60 on: May 04, 2026, 08:27:06 PM »
Masterful work Mike. Very nice subtle weathering and details. 

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #61 on: May 05, 2026, 05:36:17 AM »
Hi all,
The rudder control cables and wings have been rigged now.
For a bi-plane the rigging is fairly simple.
There are no external aileron or elevator control cables to have to rig.
I used Gaspatch 1:48th scale one end and type C turnbuckles.
Also, 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament and 0.5 mm tube.

Next is to fit and rig the landing gear,

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Offline NigelR

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #62 on: May 05, 2026, 06:17:54 PM »
Looking very nice Mike, nice work on the rigging.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #63 on: May 05, 2026, 07:36:42 PM »
Very nice build Mike! Do you think this model is suited for a WWI beginner? Until now I built the special hobby morane-saulnier and roden DR1.
I'm an experienced modeller in other subjects.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #64 on: May 05, 2026, 08:12:49 PM »
Very nice build Mike! Do you think this model is suited for a WWI beginner? Until now I built the special hobby morane-saulnier and roden DR1.
I'm an experienced modeller in other subjects.

Hi Marcel,
I've found that some 3D printed models can be delicate and require surface sanding to remove print lines.
Mitko Mitkov at MDesign Model Studious has paid a lot of attention to the quality of the printing and attention to detail.
The resin he uses seems to be stronger than most I've encountered.

As a WW1 aircraft, the Roland D.II has less rigging than most and the model construction is fairly straightforward.
Of course you do need to use CA adhesive and normal styrene cement have no effect on resin.
I would think you could build this model without to much of a problem.

Once I've completed my build, I'll make available the fully detailed build log on my web site.
That may be of help if you do go for it,

Mike


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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #65 on: May 05, 2026, 11:54:08 PM »
And it doesn't have cabane struts which simplifies things more.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #66 on: May 06, 2026, 05:49:51 AM »
Hi all,
The aircraft model is finished.
Just the figure and display case to complete.

Final details added were:
The landing gear bracing wires.
The coolant expansion tank pipes.
The engine coolant return pipe to wing radiators.
Engine exhaust.
Propeller (Proper Plane Axial) was added,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #67 on: May 06, 2026, 06:09:18 AM »
Great results! Thank you for laying the track with kits from this new company!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #68 on: May 06, 2026, 03:36:32 PM »
Superb result, Mike.

I can't believe how quickly you've built this, I'm still fondling the loose bits in the box!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #69 on: May 06, 2026, 04:08:09 PM »
Masterful work again Mark.  I like the colors you used for the camouflage. Nice to see a different scheme as well.

All the best,
Tim

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #70 on: May 06, 2026, 05:58:39 PM »
That's turned out really well Mike, great job and a great advert for MDesign.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #71 on: May 10, 2026, 12:08:07 AM »
Hi all,
The pilot figure.
Copper State Models - standing German airman (F32-040).
Painted with Tamiya acrylic and Citadel water based paints,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #72 on: May 13, 2026, 11:50:18 PM »
Hi all,
I'm working on the display case, so I should be posting finished shots in Completed Models later today.
Once again, thanks for your support and comments throughout this build.

Mike


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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #73 on: May 14, 2026, 03:08:53 AM »
Pleasure to follow your progress with this one Mike; certainly a good looking model that will stand out. 8)
 
Looking forward to the based up shots

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Re: 1:32nd scale Roland D.II
« Reply #74 on: May 23, 2026, 05:28:02 AM »
Another Gorgeous build with a challenging kit as always! It will look awesome on the base with the figure!
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