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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2012, 11:17:58 PM »
Quote from: Epeeman on July 18, 2012, 07:48:03 AM
Hello, Ian -
This should look good when done.   How bad/inaccurate is this Airfix kit?  Are these old WW1 range of kits worth building?  I had and built some years ago Airfix's Albatros DV kit which I thought was very crude.
Good luck with the rest of the build, mate!
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Dave

"Crude"? "Crude," you say? This is "crude"??



Hmmm...well-l-l...uhhh...yeah...you might have a point...!!  ;D

Looking good, Ian. I'm keen to see what you'll do with the new engine. That looks to be quite a nice molding. Good luck!  8)
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2012, 07:10:57 AM »
Gary,

Certainly not your standard of work, mate - but I was not that impressed with the kit itself.

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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2012, 12:04:52 PM »
A little more progress. I've got most of the interior done and the engine painted Not too much more now before I can get the fuselage buttoned up and start figuring out the finish...hopefully Doug's decals won't be too long in coming...





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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2012, 09:53:58 PM »
Keep going, Ian. This is progressing very well!

Yeah, it's crude! Or maybe "basic." You don't get much in these kits, but they do give you lots of opportunity or modern techniques and aftermarket goodies to help with the finished product. Your engine is a prime example!  ;)
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2012, 05:47:06 AM »
  Ian,
How's that excellent Hannover progressing of late my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2012, 10:42:23 AM »
Slow progress on this one but a quick update...
 The engine is complete and installed and the fuselage is buttoned up. I've corrected the profiles on the tail which were pretty awful, and given the wings a quick base coat to check all is well. Hope to do the same for the fuselage tomorrow morning. I've fitted the MG but I'm not sure if I'll leave it as is or try to improve the fit a little...







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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2012, 12:10:32 PM »
Excellent work, Ian.
Cheers,
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2012, 12:23:02 PM »
Looking good Ian!

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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2012, 10:43:32 PM »
   Ian,
She's coming along wonderfully my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2012, 11:54:33 AM »
I wish I could give an update, but I'm STILL waiting on Doug's decals, they were ordered over 2 months ago.....I do hope I can get this finished before the end date.....

Ian
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2012, 11:15:05 PM »
Hello Ian:

I am enjoying watching this build unfold.  There was a statement about the kits being "Crude".  I liked the term basic.  I have a stash of "1/48" Aurora kits.  They may be "crude" but they are fun to build, and when the model is finished it looks like the prototype.  Considering we are dealing with 50 year old molding/drawings and technology.
Good Job

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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2012, 07:05:27 AM »
Thanks Mark,
 I know Doug had a major setback with a virus that put him back months with the decals. Hopefully they will arrive soon and I can get on with this one.

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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #27 on: December 02, 2012, 11:15:21 PM »
Hi, Ian,

Well, as they say,"We also serve, who only stand and wait." Hopefully your decals will arrive in good time for you to finish by the end of the GB timeline. Excellent work so far, and I look forward to seeing how you finish up the project. Good luck with it!  :D
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2013, 03:27:03 AM »
Crap, I just bought this kit last saturday for the group build as well. Should I pick a different kit?
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Re: Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa
« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2013, 07:59:40 AM »
Quote from: IanB on November 09, 2012, 07:05:27 AM
Thanks Mark,
 I know Doug had a major setback with a virus that put him back months with the decals. Hopefully they will arrive soon and I can get on with this one.

Ian
Hello Ian:

Try Ivo on this forum.  I ordered a set of decals and they arrived within a week.  I don't know if he does 1/72nd though.  Give him a PM and see what he has up his sleeve.  I know he has a website too.

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