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Offline coyotemagic

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2012, 02:29:35 AM »
Really glad to see you back on this one, Dan.  Great work, so far.
Cheers,
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2012, 03:58:34 AM »
All,

A bit more done on the inside.  I used an old seat and drilled holes in it.  I added some bits and bobs based on the photos I have including some radio equipment, a pump in the observer's area (?), some extra tubing in the back and a box on the right side that I think is the "bombay".  I added some rudder pedals and that's it for now.  Oh...I also got the engine fitted and stole a Spandau from an Eduard Pflatz.

I can't get used to how big this thing is since I'm fresh off lots of 1/72nd material.  I feel like I can put working instruments in this thing!  :o

The pilot's area needs some work but I don't know what style of joystick he would have used...I can't tell if it's a Halberstadt type, a Rumpler wheel or a spade grip like a Fokker.  I need to do some more research.

Anyway, this one is really cute and is coming together quite well.  A bit more and some seat belts and she is ready to paint and close up.

Thanks for looking!

Dan
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2012, 04:17:13 AM »
Dan,
    Nice interior, should be a beauty once finished. I had to send a comment after reading your comment on working and getting more detail out of 1:48 Scale vs the "Braille Scale" as someone recently labelled it; this old "f..t" moved up to 1:32 for the same reason. Barring laser eye surgury maybe my moniker should be changed?!
Well done so far,
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2012, 07:55:19 AM »
Beautiful work on the interior Dan, she is really starting to take shape now, well done so far.

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #19 on: September 06, 2012, 10:01:07 AM »
Interior is shaping up nicely Dan - let us know what you find out about the pilot's stick.

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2012, 02:59:26 PM »
Everyone...

I got a bit done on the interior by painting things and adding belts.  Now, all I need to do is close her up and then start working on the cabane and landing gear struts for test fitting.  Should go well.  It's a really nice little kit.

I decided to hedge my bets and make a sort of spade grip for the pilot.  I really couldn't see any good shots of the pilot's controls but I don't think there was a Rumpler wheel.  The only data I have for a circular grip was from the sprue shot of a resin kit of a related AEG so my research is not what you'd call iron clad. 

However, it looks pretty nice to me.
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2012, 11:53:21 PM »
The G.IV had a round "steering wheel" type. Not sure if this was standard AEG, or just because it was a bigger machine....

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #22 on: September 17, 2012, 02:01:16 PM »
Hello All,

I got more done on the old girl.  I'm really liking it and the kit is fitting just great.  I tacked on the tails, added a skid, rudder control horns and obviously closed her up.  I used a simple jig to align the wings and cemented in the cabanes...they are not attached to the top wing yet.  I also added the start of the radiator and landing gear/wheels.  You can also see the gas tank filler cap out of the left fuselage side.  The hard part is done...now I can fill some seams, add anchors for my eventual turnbuckles, paint and start assembling.  ;D

A great kit and if you have been afraid of vacs, you really can't go wrong with one of these old Sierra Scales.  I want them ALL!!!  :o

Thanks for looking and more soon...Dan
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2012, 12:46:06 AM »
Where are all those darn vacs???  ;)

Here is my attempt to make the start of Middle Eastern Camo.  I have more to add like some brown edges and lots of weathering but it's a start.

Thanks for looking and more soon...Dan :)
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2012, 04:18:23 PM »
All you Vac Form Nuts... ;D

Even more done.  I got some brown sprayed around the spinach green blotches.  Looks more like a WWII German tank but I think I like it.  It will look pretty cool once weathered...and it's darn unique!  ::)

I also started painting on the markings.  They are coming along well but sloooooowwwwwly.

Thanks for looking and keep sanding...Dan
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2012, 05:18:31 AM »
  Dan,
I've got to say, That's some very impressive and well done camouflage my old friend. I hope you'll continue with the Middle Eastern camouflage schemes theme in future projects. As always first class work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #26 on: October 20, 2012, 08:56:38 AM »
It never ceases to amaze me what you guys can do with just a few hunks of plastic masquerading as a model kit. Tremendous work here and your painted markings are simply top drawer!

Cheers,

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2012, 09:39:52 AM »
Well done Dan, you have achieved an excellent result with the camo, this is a really nice looking model.

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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2012, 05:24:28 PM »
Hi everyone.  It's been a while but lots of work (real work  :'() and models too!

Here is a bit more on the ol' AEG.  I crushed some 1/16th aluminum tubing just a bit in a vice and used this as strut material.  An experiment but I think it looks fine in this scale.

I'll paint them light blue and start rigging soon!  Can't wait.  This thing hardly looks like a vac anymore.  I want to take a shot of it next to my Bristol to compare sizes and shapes.  It's a pretty cool plane!

Thanks for looking.

Dan  ;D
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Re: AEG C-IV 48th Sierra Vac
« Reply #29 on: November 23, 2012, 02:45:29 PM »
Looking great Dan and I like your enthusiasm ;D

Andrew
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