Phönix C.I Vacuform Sierra 1/48

[Naimbs]

Hello!

I begin this topic, but I already know it will be very spread out over time!

I bought two Vacuform. The Phönix C.I and UFAG C.I.
That was a few years ago. A few months ago, I bought the two WD on these topics.

I know SIERRA are considered as very good for forms.

But comparing with the plans, I am very pessimistic.

To continue with the series of Phönix, I started the CI.







The fuselage is too short. The engine hood is too approximate. The wings are not bad, unlike UFAG, unusable ....

I decided to redo the wings anyway  .







And tail. These are drafts. I refined half a wing this time.



I hesitate a lot for the fuselage. I wonder if the most "simple" would be to rebuild everything.

I'll do this one, and others that will be easier and faster.

I'll start without stress 

A bientôt

Arnaud

[uncletony]

hmm yes i'd say you might as well scratch build the fuselage too.

will follow with interest...

[xmald]

Salut Arnaud!
You have chosen an extremely interesting subject. I will follow this thread carefully since I`ve bought 2 Sierra`s vacs lately which makes me very curious. It looks it`s going to be a very accurate build.

[Naimbs]

hmm yes i'd say you might as well scratch build the fuselage too.

will follow with interest...

Hi, Bo

Yes, I am of the same opinion as you. It is sometimes easier indeed.

Thanks for your interest 

Arnaud

[Naimbs]

Salut Arnaud!
You have chosen an extremely interesting subject. I will follow this thread carefully since I`ve bought 2 Sierra`s vacs lately which makes me very curious. It looks it`s going to be a very accurate build.

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? 

Arnaud

[Naimbs]

Little progress.











A bientôt

Arnaud

[coyotemagic]

Fantastic start, Arnaud!  I have this kit in my stash and had reached the same conclusion as you and Bo.  The only purpose this kit serves is to encourage a scratch build project.  I'll be following with great interest, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

[Bolman]

I have the Sierra Phönix C.I Vacuform as well, but in 1/72 scale.
I'll have to keep an eye out for scale when I start it now that I know it may not be accurate.

Thanks!

John

[xmald]

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? 

Arnaud

The kits are AEG G.IV and Hansa Brandenburg W.12 - I consider myself lucky cause I really wanted to have models of the two.

I see some progress already - great job on the wing surgery

[Naimbs]

I have the Sierra Phönix C.I Vacuform as well, but in 1/72 scale.
I'll have to keep an eye out for scale when I start it now that I know it may not be accurate.

Thanks!

John

Hello John,

Do not hesitate to contact me if you need documentation. It's a beautiful plane!

Arnaud

[Naimbs]

Hello Xmald,

What are the models that you bought? 

Arnaud

The kits are AEG G.IV and Hansa Brandenburg W.12 - I consider myself lucky cause I really wanted to have models of the two.

I see some progress already - great job on the wing surgery

Oh, and they're big!  !

Arnaud

[Naimbs]

Fantastic start, Arnaud!  I have this kit in my stash and had reached the same conclusion as you and Bo.  The only purpose this kit serves is to encourage a scratch build project.  I'll be following with great interest, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud

Hello Bud,

I agree with you. That's why I started the fuselage with Evergreen.














There is still a huge job to perform....

A bientôt

Arnaud

[Alexis]

Nice job on shaping the wings , fuselage is shaping nice as well 




Terri

[RAGIII]

Outstanding work on what is basically a scratchbuild! I am looking forward to your progress.
RAGIII

[Des]

It's sad when we spend money to buy a kit then have to scratch build virtually the whole model, but what you have done so far is excellent scratch building, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.