Aviatik D.II Karaya (1/48)

[Naimbs]

Hi!

I completed this  Aviatik prototype , after two years of work! Ouffffff!! 

I thought of this plane:



The final photographs of my interpretation:























Thank you!

Regards

Arnaud

[coyotemagic]

Absolutely gorgeous, Arnaud!  Your camouflage is extraordinary.  Did you use a sponge?  I'll bet she had a fantastic roll rate with those short wings.
Cheers,
Bud

[KrzysiekK]

Confirmed! Perfect scheme and really convincing!
Best regards!
K

[PrzemoL]

Spectacular. The autumn leaf camo is very convincing. I would join the question about the technique used. I built once a 1/72 model of this aircraft but my camo made using a short-hair brush falls far away from what you achieved.

[Naimbs]

Thank you all for your comments . It is much appreciated!

For camouflage , I use a small piece of sponge with paint that is not diluted. I applied to a piece of cardboard and then the model when the result is convincing.

Cheers,

Arnaud

[Naimbs]

sponges are great to have good effects on the painted metal

Sorry for my English.

An example of one of my 1/35 scale models:



Arnaud

[lone modeller]

Brilliant modelling and a wonderful finish. Do not worry about your English as we can all understand you. Please continue posting examples of your wonderful work - they need no words as they speak for themselves!

[Des]

Brilliant work Arnaud, the camo effect looks brilliant. What type of paints do you use when using the sponge technique?

Des.

[Sarcococca]

Beau boulot Naimbs, and I agree in all terms with the previous comments!
It`s a rel nice lil`gem!
In my opinion the casting of the Karaya models is nearly perfect. I`ve the DFW late model in my stash. The instruction is somewhat sparingly but with some experience not really a problem!
Did you have problems during assembly with this resin kit?

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Naimbs, for the answer. Once again - your result is spectacular!

[Naimbs]

Des: for brown: Panzer Aces Dark Rust (ref 302), for green, unfortunately I do not know the reference. I am sorry   .

Sarcococca: The resin is high quality, no bubbles, the adjustments are very good, the conception is almost perfect. But the side profile at the level of engine cowlings is not correct.

I bought this model to a friend. There was no struts in my box. It was difficult for me for this step.


PrzemoL: if you wish, I can take pictures showing how I paint with the sponge, it is not difficult, but it takes time for a full plane.

A bientôt

Cheers

Arnaud

[PrzemoL]

PrzemoL: if you wish, I can take pictures showing how I paint with the sponge, it is not difficult, but it takes time for a full plane.

Thank you for this kind proposal, Naimbs, but I know the technique. You do not need to bother with taking additional photos. 

[GrahamB]

Very nice job. And I'm glad you didn't fall for that old chestnut (myth) about the banded fuselage camouflage. There were at least four variations of 39.01, before/after mgs fitted, black/white quadrant wheel centres followed by solid red, white outlined crosses etc but the mottle stayed the same throughout.

Cheers,

GrahamB

[RAGIII]

Beautiful work on a less Modelled subject! Excellent results with your sponged on camo!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Love the camo !




Terri