Caudron G.4 Hydroavion Copper State Models 1/48

[PrzemoL]

G.4 again, Filip? Aren't you bored? 
But seriously, I am happy to see you work on it again, looking forward to more.

[boggie]

G.4 again, Filip? Aren't you bored? 
But seriously, I am happy to see you work on it again, looking forward to more.

As am I Filip. Another of your great builds to follow. 
Regards   

[xmald]

Thanks!!! Przemek, I`m not bored - G.4 is one of my 3 favourite aircrafts ever so...
Some cockpit details:
The seatbelts are scratch built.
I`ve used Green Stuff to make the pilot`s seat more comfy
I`ve also replaced the compass. The one OOB is fine but I just like to make some details on my own.
I`ve decided to install the wireless - whether Hydroavions had them or not is unclear but I think it`s a great detail. Also my logic makes me believe that they had them installed.

[RAGIII]

Your panel, seat, and wireless look awesome! Outstanding work as always.
RAGIII

[xmald]

Thanks for your kind words!!!

Another update just to show you that I`m not that lazy...

The nacelle and the floats are prepared for the paint job.





I`ve glued the wings and fixed the metal plates.





I`ve also added the PE bits to the engine nacelles and covered them with a primer.



Other bigger parts are also prepared for painting.

[Des]

It's all coming along beautifully Filip, your usual high standard of modeling is showing.

Des.

[Juan]

Outstanding Filip, words fail me at the moment.

[xmald]

Many thanks for your kind words!
Some painting and masking done - as the base for the CDL I`ve used the good old XF-57. I`ve sprayed Red Brown at the area of the wings which was reinforced with plank wood and the ribs. The ribs were masked after the whole wing was covered with XF 57 again in order to simulate some depth. The effect I wanted to achieve is presented in the picture below:


Masking:



Next, I`ve sprayed the lightened up base paint at the ribs and between them in order to make the shading effect more vivid. Now it`s time for varnish and some artistic oils.





I`ve also added the stitching using the 0,06 fishing line.

[PrzemoL]

Very sublime, Filip. Great paint job on the wings, but not only this!

[Des]

Beautiful work on the wings Filip and the stitching is excellent, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.

[andonio64]

Filip, I can't miss this!

You made an excellent start and so far I love every single detail, but the wireless is genial!

Antonio

[RAGIII]

Continuing to be a beautiful build! Excellent paint work and the stictching is terrific!
EAGIII

[lone modeller]

That stitching is really impressive - and it makes the model so much more realistic. The interior is superb in every way.

Stephen.

[Manni]

Wow! The wings are really impressing. The stitching looks great , too. Superb job,
Manni

[xmald]

Guys, you are truly very kind and it keeps my level of motivation high.

I keep on pushing with the build.


Masking prior to spraying the upper wing surfaces:




Upper surfaces done, only varnish and oil left to be applied.



Horizontal stabiliser and elevators (something got sticked to one of them and has been already removed )