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Hi all, While I'm waiting for turnbuckles to arrive, I've completed the pilot figure. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and Citadel paints, Mike

Hi all, The pre-rigged upper wing is now located, but not fixed to the struts. I'll fix the struts in the upper wing once the rigging is complete. That way I don't risk contaminating the various rigging lines with adhesive at the upper wing. Now it's onto final rigging, Mike

Hi all, Moving along now. The model and upper wing have been weathered. A combination of: Flory Models fine clay wash (Dark Dirt and Grime). AK Interactive Kerosene wash (AK2039). Tamiya Weathering Master (Set D - Oil Stain) and (Set A - Mud). Dry brushed ‘Mr. Colour’ Super Iron 2 (203). Now it's onto pre-rigging before fitting the upper wing, Mike

Hi all, I'm waiting for rigging materials for the Pfalz D.VIII I'm building. So I thought I'd start researching the next model. This will be the 'Wingnut Wings' Rumpler C.IV (early), Serial No.8518/16 of Flieger-Abteilung (FA) 209 during 1917. (FA) 209 was an observation and reconnaissance unit and operated on the Western Front, including Verdun. During the early part of the war, Feldflieger Abteilungen (Field Flier Detachments), the initial observation units, typically had six two-seat aircraft, either monoplanes or biplanes. Mike

Hi all, This particular Pfalz D.VIII had bracing struts fitted between the fin and tailplanes. These were represented using flattened 0.4 mm diameter tube. The tubes were retained in position using 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament through holes drilled through the fin and tailplanes, Mike

Hi all, I've added the decals required for this particular model. The engine is also complete and fitted, Mike

Hi all, The basic front end is completed. Now it's onto the engine and engine cowl, Mike

Hi all, I've not posted for a few days as I've been adding more display shelving. Now I have empty shelves to show a few more models in the future. I then carried on with the Pfalz build, but forgot to take photographs of the work. So I'm now at the stage of the build with the cockpit and lower wing fitted. The details of the build so far will be in my build log PDF once the model is complete, Mike

Hi all, This is the 1:32nd scale Thulin K from Bjorn Carlson of 'Flying Bear. The model represents Thulin Type K, Serial D-3 of the Marine Luchtvaart Dienst (Dutch Naval Aviation Service) 1918. This aircraft was designed by Enoch Leonard Thulin in Sweden and was used by Sweden and the Netherlands. As usual, a fully detailed build log for this model can be downloaded from the 'Build Logs' pages on my web site. Mikes WW1 Aircraft Models Mike

Hi all, The completed model shots will be up in the WNW and WW1 aircraft page shortly. Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build, Mike

Hi, The Brass deflectors on the blades are part of the propeller, made by Alexey Belov of 'Proper Plane' in Ukraine, Mike

Hi all, Currently I'm preparing and test fitting parts. One interesting method of aligning the two fuselage halves. The kit supplies small steel balls, which fit into three recesses in one fuselage half. The other fuselage half has matching recesses. When the two fuselage halves are joined, the steel balls ensure correct alignment, Mike

Hi all, As the build of the Thulin K is coming to a close, I though I would start the next model. This will be the excellent Pfalz D.VIII from Richard Andrews of 'Aviattic'. The model will represent the Pfalz D.VIII of Vzfw. Heinrich Forstmann of Kest 1a, operating from Mannheim-Sandhofen during October 1918. Little is known of Forstmann other that he was credited with one victory, a De-Havilland DH.4 bought down on the 7th of September 1918. On the 10th of October 1918, flying with the Kest 1a (home defence unit), he was killed in action over Meunzein flying this aircraft (serial number not known). Of interest is that on the 29th of October 1918 the Kests were renamed. Among these Kest 1a and Kest 1b merged to become Jasta 90, operating from Mannheim until the end of the war. Mike

Hi all, The model itself is now finished. I've added the rudder, elevator control lines and bracing wires. Now it's just the figures and display base to complete, Mike

Hi all, Moving along now. Wings and landing gear fitted. Front end rigging done, including: Flying wires Landing wires. Wing warp control wires and cables. Elevator control cables. Pylon bracing wires Rigging was created using 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament and 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter tube. Also Gaspatch metal turnbuckles Type C, A, One Ended and Anchor Points in 1:48th and 1:32nd scale. Now onto the tail unit, Mike