sandbagger Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hi all, Here are the final reveal shots of the WW1 Austro-Hungarian Aviatik 'Berg' D.I fighter, operating with Flik 63J during 1918. 1:32 scale resin model from the Czech company 'HPH Models. Gaspatch turnbuckles, micro-tube and mono-filament used for the rigging. Laminated wood propeller from 'ProperPlane'. Figure from Grass mat for display base from 'Polak'. Paint used were 'Tamiya' acryics. Figure - ‘Copper State Models’ Austro-Hungarian flying ace (F32-032). My usual full and detailed PDF build log is available to download from gallery 2 on my site (link below). Mike 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidd88 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Beautiful! I love the finish on the doped-fabric, just magic! Only an observation, and it may be the angle I'm looking at it, or some peculiarity of this aircraft, but the ailerons appear to be deflected as if rolling to the left, but the stick appears central(ish) whereas I'm guessing it should be laying to the left of vertical, (and perhaps forward a touch?) looking at the ailerons and elevator? Parked, light fighters like this usually would have the stick tied back with the lap-straps, to give full up-elevator, in effect helping prevent the tail from lifting in high-winds (the tail-plane and elevator exerting, therefore, a down-force whilst the wing remains "stalled"). This in turn helped prevent the wind getting under a wing and un-stalling it, and has the other benefit of preventing the control-surfaces being slapped back and forth by the wind which can do serious damage. Also common, would have been to tie-down the wings with loose-ropes to large stones or sand-bags (I'd expect the latter may well have been placed over the wheel axle?). Loose ropes being used as the dew over-night can cause them to shrink, potentially exerting damaging forces on the airframe if they become taut.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Bloody marvelous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 You are a machine, Mike ! Not only is your work outstanding, but the speed at which you achieve it is simply mind-boggling ! And this one is another proof of your talent. (Extremely) Well done ! Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Beautiful !!....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 All the beautiful detail work aside, the most stunning aspect on your Berg is the perfectly blended overall look. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Mike, absolutely stunning congratulations. I agree with Rob that the whole vignette works seamlessly......what’s the secret to pop the rib definition out of the CDL. I’m just starting my first WnW and have decided to the CDL scheme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Hi Phil, Sorry I missed your post - my bad. Basically the CDL was applied: Smooth white base primer. 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19) pre-shading around rib tapes. Blow over as required with base coat (blend tapes and pre-shade) Using polishing stick (Flory Models) polish across raised wing ribs to partially remove base coat. Gloss sealing coat. Apply 'Aviattic CDL decals. Semi-matte sealing coat. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye82 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Just awesome all around. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 21, 2020 Administrators Share Posted May 21, 2020 Wow... amazing work on this kit. Just perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Dunno how I missed this one... But I'm giving you a mental standing ovation and holding up my lighter. Bravo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 How did I miss this? Very nice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted October 10, 2022 Administrators Share Posted October 10, 2022 wow... I just saw this one!! Perfect!! Fantastic job in a very difficult kit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 12, 2022 Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2022 Sometimes it’s worth digging back through the archives.. There are a lot of STELLAR builds buried way, way back in time. I missed this one as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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