sandbagger Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Hi all, As the build of the Fokker E.IV 'Eindecker' is coming to a close, I've started the next build. This build will be of Halberstadt Cl.II ‘Anni’ of Schlachtstaffel ‘Schlasta’ 27b (Battle Squadron), based at Villers-au-Tertre Aerodrome from late 1917. Flown by Uffz. Fridoin Redenbach and the CO of the unit, Oblt. Sigmund Kreitmair. Schutzstaffel ‘Schusta’ 27b (Protection Squadron) was formed in February 1917 and operated primarily as escorts to bombing or reconnaissance aircraft. On April the 16th 1918, the unit was renamed Schlachtstaffel ‘Schlasta’ 27b (Battle Squadron) and was then engaged in ground attack missions. Three colour profiles were created in 2012 by R.N.Pearson and were based on data from Duiven/Dan-San-Abbot and the ‘Schlachtflieger’ publication. The first profile depicts the aircraft, which I believe was written off as non-repairable after crashing. For the second and third colour profiles, there appears to be some conjecture as to the lozenge covering used and the colour of the 'devil cat' marking. However 'Wingnut Wings' have a photograph of the crashed 'ANNI', which I assume is the subject of the second colour profile. If so, then the third profile is the last iteration of this aircraft. The third colour profile indicates this aircraft was an 'early' Halberstadt Cl.II, with the pilots machine gun mounted on the port (left) side of the cockpit coaming. I chose the third and final colour profile for this model build, although I'll need to create decals or paint masks for the fuselage markings, Mike 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 🍺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandbagger Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Hi all, The subject of this model has been changed, as there is no photographic or other evidence for this aircraft, apart from textual notes taken at the time and passed down through generations. Mike. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is close to being closed up now. The engine is complete apart from some weathering and controls that will be fitted. The fuselage still needs the pilots machine gun to be fitted. Mike 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Thank you Mike, for showing your great abilities with these birds. Even more so, as you proceed through your subjects, almost following, what I have in stash . Once more, I have to raise my hat for your building and documentation qualities. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 10:23 AM, DocRob said: Thank you Mike, for showing your great abilities with these birds. Even more so, as you proceed through your subjects, almost following, what I have in stash . Once more, I have to raise my hat for your building and documentation qualities. Cheers Rob I concur ... you said what I was thinking. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is now closed up. The instructions call for the front cabane struts and wing radiator pipe to be fitted before the fuselage panels. However, this leaves them exposed and likely to be broken or damaged during the subsequent build. Therefore I decide these could be fitted after the panels and later in the build. Both the pilots 'Spandau' and observers 'Parabellum' machine guns were modified to have 'Master' Brass barrels and cooling jackets. Somehow I managed to lose both of the landing gear bracing tubes. So I replaced them with brass tube, which will probably give the gear more strength anyway, Mike 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is ready for applying the 'Aviattic' stipple five colour lozenge effect decals (ATT32209). I also needed to create the 'Devils Cat' and 'ANNI' decals. These were copied from the colour profile into Paint Shop Pro 2019 software on my PC. The edges of each were cleaned and they were then test printed on paper and resized as necessary to match the model size. The markings were printed on my Canon IP7250 inkjet printer and on ‘MDP’ (Mr Decal Paper) Clear water slide decal paper. I printed extras as the clear decal paper is translucent and may show the underlying decal. If so I can double the decals to increase the colour density. The printed decals were given two light sealing coats of ‘Krylon’ Acryli-Quik sealer to seal in the ink and prevent bleeding of the colours when the decals are applied. Mike 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hi all, I now have a photograph of the right side of this particular aircraft. It indicates that the black 'Devil Cat' was applied only on the fuselage left side. The right side had a Imp figure and a devil face. The quality of the photograph is not good so I've created decals as close as I can. The Imp was traced from the photograph and the devil face was the closest I could find (online clip art). Mike 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage decals have now been applied. Just a few small tweaks then it's on to the weathering, Mike 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Holy bananas thats some exquisite work Mike . I had to go check this is 1/32 not 1/8 or similar . 🙂 Those gauges , do you know what they were - engine revs maybe ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: Holy bananas thats some exquisite work Mike . I had to go check this is 1/32 not 1/8 or similar . 🙂 Those gauges , do you know what they were - engine revs maybe ? Totally agree, as usual witn Mike’s work . Hubert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is all decals. 'Aviattic' ATT32209 stippled lozenge with kit supplied and created by me markings, Mike 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 7:08 AM, MARU 5137 said: I concur ... you said what I was thinking. 👍 3rd....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Mike me like that's one colorful crate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 13 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: Holy bananas thats some exquisite work Mike . I had to go check this is 1/32 not 1/8 or similar . 🙂 Those gauges , do you know what they were - engine revs maybe ? The gauges are a Tachometer (engine revs) and the smaller, a Manometer (pressure), Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hi all, The wings and tail unit have got their lozenge decals. ‘Aviattic’ Halberstadt Cl.II 5 colour lozenge upper surfaces (ATT32196), ‘Aviattic’ Halberstadt Cl.II 5 colour lozenge lower surfaces (ATT32199), ‘Aviattic’ Halberstadt Cl.II 5 colour lozenge tail surfaces (ATT32205), ‘Aviattic’ Halberstadt Cl.II 5 colour fuselage stipple surfaces (ATT32209). Applied on a white gloss base coat then coated with 'Alclad' Flat (ALC314). Weathered with 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash. Finally coated with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311). Now onto pre-rigging before assembly, Mike 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Stunning sir !....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Hi all, Tweaked the devil cat and face by adding white. Also added wing to the Imp figure, Mike 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Big difference !!....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Your lozenge decaling and cat and devil face markings look absolutely fantastic, Mike. You made me thinking, I have the same Aviattic sets for the wings like you, but always wanted the early scheme A, a Prussian bird with a yellow and blue striped fuselage. This paintjob will not be easy to achieve, as I planned to make it semi transparent, to show the underlying black and white striped livery, phew, I'm shivering, even thinking about it. This maybe is a bit to much for me and I will buy a stippled camo decal set (32208 in my case) as an option and replicate scheme E. I would have to swallow the bitter pill, this being a Bavarian plane and I'm born in Prussia, where there is some 'friction', between the two. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 12:34 PM, DocRob said: Your lozenge decaling and cat and devil face markings look absolutely fantastic, Mike. You made me thinking, I have the same Aviattic sets for the wings like you, but always wanted the early scheme A, a Prussian bird with a yellow and blue striped fuselage. This paintjob will not be easy to achieve, as I planned to make it semi transparent, to show the underlying black and white striped livery, phew, I'm shivering, even thinking about it. This maybe is a bit to much for me and I will buy a stippled camo decal set (32208 in my case) as an option and replicate scheme E. I would have to swallow the bitter pill, this being a Bavarian plane and I'm born in Prussia, where there is some 'friction', between the two. Cheers Rob Hi Doc, PM sent Mike On 2/13/2023 at 12:34 PM, DocRob said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark64 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 impressive. your engine work is superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Hi all, Finished preparing the various parts of the model. The ‘Grantenwerfer’ bomb rack is from another model kit, although I've added the back board so it can be attached to the side of the fuselage. The flare ammunition rack is also from that kit, but I made the flare cartridges from painted 0.5 mm diameter styrene rod. The tyres and inner wheel covers for this model are the new 3D printed resin wheels ('Continental' 76x100) from 'Proper Plane'. The outer wheel covers will be the kit supplied parts. Now it's onto pre-rigging before assembly, Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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