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Hi all, My next build. The Copper State Models 1:32nd scale Caudron G.III with the Anzani engine. A Belgian Caudron G.III trainer, operating from Juvisy-sur-Orge, France during 1918. At the moment I'm working my way through the bird cage of structural and control cable rigging for my build log, Mike

Hi all, Here's the Wingnut Wings 1:32nd scale model of the Rumpler C.IV. The figures and refuelling cart are from 'Aviattic', but are no longer available. Rumpler C.IV, Serial No.8518/16 of Flieger-Abteilung (FA) 209 during 1917. The forum build log is here: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20654-132nd-scale-rumpler-civ/#comment-258794 My PDF build log can be downloaded from the Build Logs page on my web site: https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/]https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/ Mike

Hi all, The Rumpler C.IV model is finished. I have to wait a few weeks for the models display case to be made. In the meantime I've taken photographs on a temporary display base. The completed model photographs will be up in WNW and WW1 Ready for Inspection soon. Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build, Mike

Hi all, I forgot to post photographs of the model being completed. However, here's a few of the rigging. I used 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with 0.4 and 0.5 mm blackened tube. Turnbuckles were metal Gaspatch 1:32nd scale. I'll post the completed model once in it's display case. For now, it's onto the figures and accessories, Mike

Hi all, The pre-rigging stage is complete. A combination of: Gaspatch 1:48th scale metal Anchor Points and Type A turnbuckles. Albion Alloy's 0.4 mm and 0.5 mm blackened Brass tube. 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament. Next is to final fit the upper wing so final rigging can be carried out, Mike

Hi all, The upper wing temporarily fitted to allow the cemented interplane struts to fully set in the lower wings. Then I'll remove the upper wing to pre-rig it, Mike

Hi all, I've weathered the model using Flory Models clay wash (Dark Dirt and Grime). Also sponging on Tamiya Weathering Master (Mud and Soot). The lower wings and tailplane have been fitted to the fuselage. Now it's onto pre-rigging before assembly continues, Mike

Hi all, I've been moving along with the Rumpler C.IV build. The model parts have been airbrushed using Tamiya acrylic and MRP lacquer paints. The ‘Aviattic’ Linen Weave Effect (ATT32236) decal has been cut and applied. Also the detail parts around the observers cockpit have been added. Now it's onto applying a clear coat for subsequent weathering to be applied, Mike

Hi all, This is the 'Aviattic' 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII of Vzfw. Heinrich Forstmann of Kest 1a, operating from Mannheim-Sandhofen during October 1918. Forum build log: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20623-132nd-scale-pfalz-dviii/#comment-258643 The fully detailed PDF build log of this model can be downloaded from the 'Build Logs' page on my web site. https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/ Mike

Hi all, I had to wait for a few weeks for turnbuckles to clear UK customs. Anyway, the model is now complete and will be posted shortly. Thanks for your support and comments during this build, Mike

Hi all, The fuselage is ready to be closed up. I've added ignition leads and plugs to the engine. In addition the two pipes fitted to the air pump at the front of the engine. The fitted engine driven generator has a drive belt fitted, made from EZ heavy black line. Mike

Hi all, I've been waiting for turnbuckles to arrived so I can finish the Pfalz D.VIII model. Finally, after being held bu UPS customs, they have now been delivered. In the meantime I've been working on the Rumpler cockpit. I've added a few things, rudder bar foot straps, rudder, aileron and elevator control lines and switch levers to the pilots instrument panel. It's all yet to be weathered before I close up the fuselage. So it's back onto the Pfalz model now, Mike

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