Thank you all so much for your warm encouragement and your offers of help. I'm sorry to take so long to respond, but we've had a lot going on lately, what with selling a house and planning a couple trips.
Bud)better do the Russian markings)
I will send you a figure for a diaorama)
I think I will do a Russian scheme, especially now that I received that beautiful Russian pilot, Edgar. Wow, is it awesome! No detail lost in sizing it down from 1/32 to 1/48!
Another very interesting type - I do like these flying boats. Are scale drawings supplied with the kit?
Stephen.
That's pretty much all there is, Stephen.
Hey Bud
I just received one of these from a listee offering kits for sale. It arrived Saturday.
Nice looking kit. I do love CSM kits and this one looks a beaut. Ill have to wait to start until i have more free time. This one's sippin whiskey as opposed to drinkin liquor as it were.
I have some pretty good Russian references, ill check and see what is there.
sp
You're absolutely correct, Steve! This is one to savor, not to rush. Consequently, I may be on this one for the better part of a year. I hope to see you get going on yours sometime soon.
If I can figure out how to paint figures and what Russian naval uniforms looked like, I might just turn this one into a diorama.
I went through my library, Bud, but sadly didn't find any pics of Russian Naval Infantry. Even the Osprey book on the Russian Army 1914-18 doesn't show one. Sorry! At least there's a nice profile of a Russian pilot. Interested?
Maybe people more specialized in Eastern Front affairs can help out?
Best wishes
Andreas
I had completely forgotten that I had the Osprey book, Russian Aces of World War 1 by Victor Kulikov. In it, there are several good photos of Russian Navy pilots that will come in handy. Thank you for checking for me, Andreas. You're a real pal.
I checked Bud , nothing on the cockpit . Sorry my friend .
Terri
Terri, after snooping around on line, I came to the conclusion that there really ain't much out there. What I did find, though, will be some help. All I really need now is that sheet showing the photo etch placement.
Des expressed some concern that I may have dropped this subject, so I figure I'd better post something, even though it's not much.
Instrument panel complete based on photos that Edgar sent me.
I used Part photo etched seats because I like the look of a coarse woven seat for a flying boat.
Here's a view of the IP installed. Still need to paint the cockpit combing.
Decided on grey and white for the hull.
White base coat for the upper surface cdl. I'll mask off the rib tapes and spray Modern desert sand.
And Tamiya Dark Yellow for the underside base coat to represent ribs and spars showing through. Agian, ribs and spars will be masked and Modern Desert Sand over it.
This is what the fin, rudder and undersurfaces will look like prior to applying Aviattic CDL decals.
I'll try to be a little more timely with my updates.
Cheers,
Bud
