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31 9 August, 07:14
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In view of the start of this build, I was tempted by the following motto: "From ugly duckling to swan": the kit offers a number of interesting challenges, but gives an idea of the potential both as a model and as a representation of a true aircraft beauty! I will try my best to make the swan appear....
A first challenge: roughly moulded parts, poor fit and a wing that wants too much in a positive V-position.... A second challenge will follow in the form of a Vacu canopy that has turned yellow with age; this will give me the opportunity to try out the doing in Vac-canopy myself. More of that next time...
9 August, 07:18
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Nice aircraft !
One was used in the last phase of the New Guinea gold rush in the 30's...
Good luck !
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9 August, 11:50
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Great, Roland!
I would like to see the steps you follow when making the Vac-canopy.
9 August, 17:52
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Thank you for your interest, I appreciate it!
Cuajete, I'd be happy to show you a few photos of the progress of the construction and application of the self-moulded Vac canopy. It seems to have produced a reasonable result so far....
10 August, 17:25
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An unusual subject Roland! No doubt you will end up with a fantastic result
10 August, 17:34
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Many thanks, Roland!
Great job with the putty party and vacuum canopy 👍
What thermoformer did you use?
10 August, 18:22
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This look like an intriguing project, but she's definitely a putty queen! I am super impressed with the vac-forming!
10 August, 19:02
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Thank you very much for the answers, mates! I'll show you a few new pictures from today: the surfaces have been reworked with 2000 grit sandpaper (even if it may not look like it, dusty as the "duckling" still is) to prepare it for a first coat of paint. This will certainly show the need for correction! 🙂
11 August, 09:28
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New pictures of the current state of construction: the 'Baby Clipper' still looks very dark, but in the next step it will get an 'Azur' blue underside, which will be completed by 'Middle Stone' and 'Dark Earth' on the upper sides. Since prototype photos already show this machine with heavy signs of use and weathering, I will endeavour to achieve a similar look here.
14 August, 09:26
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The 'Baby Clipper' has lost some of its elegance with all the rods and struts, but has gained in authenticity. A certain amount of effort is required to reconstruct the entire antenna equipment - not exactly a small amount - but also the structurally necessary struts: the kit manufacturer Azur does not provide any information here, let alone that it would put material for this in the box. The entire superstructure at the top of the engine nacelle is the result of own research. Everything was made from wire, cable insulation (exhaust pipes) and MG muzzles joined together (pitot tubes). The floats under the wings are braced with super-fine steel wire, which, by the way, is a very versatile material. The instructions also make no reference to the tailplane struts, which were also made by the builder.
However, most of the work has gone into the undercarriage! This was, to summarise, so heavily modified that it can actually be described as newly constructed from etched parts and wire from the leftover box.
So, I've already written a lot, but there's one more point: I'm particularly curious to see how my first self-built Vacu canopy performs on this project. I'm a bit anxious, but also very excited to see what the unmasking that will soon follow will show!
24 August, 06:52
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I agree with Marko.
A challenge with great resolution. Great job so far, Roland. And very nice painting job 👍
24 August, 18:01
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Thank you for these motivating words, quite appreciated!! On now to the final act of this project...
25 August, 10:23
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I agree with all comments above. I must say, I like way you attached the wires and struts - usually there is a bit of a lump of superglue where they attach to the fuselage, but you managed to make the connection points very neat.
25 August, 10:53
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Thanks mates for all the motivating responses! Thomas, I try to solve the problem of gluing in wires by always drilling holes at both ends, into which I then 'clamp' the wire that has been cut off a little too long. Before gluing, I let some glue into the opening via a wire tip and then insert the wire within the time that the glue remains liquid. This usually works more or less well, I'm glad you like it.
25 August, 14:16
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From ugly duckling to..... well, the Fairchild F.91 is now finished! I am pleased to be able to present it to you - also because it was not an easy build in some parts. One of the new features is the use of a deep-drawn cockpit canopy for the first time, as you can see in this build report. Incidentally, the windows on the fuselage are not from the kit, but clear film cut as accurately as possible - at least it looks better.
Thank you for your interest and your comments, mates!
26 August, 16:37
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51 8 April 2023, 16:23
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Well done. The wounded guy sitting up against the cross looks miserable
1 December 2023, 16:41
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62 4 August, 14:43
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The weather was ok today to try some outdoor pictures of the finished Pfalz D.III.
The pictures were taken 65 kilometres away from the airfield of the "Bayerische Militärfliegerschule 5" in Gersthofen - the place where the original photo was taken.
4 August, 14:52
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Your biplane shrinking machine is working as well as ever Bugsy. Another one to be proud of.
4 August, 16:39
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Thank you very much mates!
Dieter, the pictures are taken outdoor with two tripods.
I just added some pictures made in light tent.
4 August, 20:14
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This is a stunner Frank!! A gorgeous airframe and I absolutely love the paint scheme as well. Your typical eye for beautiful detail in all the right spots push this to your usual next level build. It is truly always a pleasure to watch one of your builds
5 August, 10:34
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I may not know much about WWI aircraft but I know a beautiful aircraft and model when I see one. Another stunner Frank.
5 August, 10:59
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Toll geworden!
Bin auch eine am Bauen, bin aber noch nicht soweit, wie du.
Will mir noch den Motor in 3D erstellen und drucken.
Gruss
5 August, 11:25
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Bughunter, that's another great result of your work. Perfectly built model and well presented. Congratulations! 👍👍👍
5 August, 18:08
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Beautiful !!! I was following the build with pleasure and the result is amazing 👍
Excellent pictures, as well 👍
11 August, 13:02
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Hello mates!
I went on a hiking holiday straight after the release of the final album of this project. That's why I haven't replied here yet. I can make up for that now: many thanks to everyone for the kind words! ❤️️
In case you have not seen it: there is also an Work-In-Progress album attached to the project.
19 August, 15:27
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I just love the Pfalz D.III. You built a very beautiful rendition of it.
20 August, 07:22
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Oh, another set of comments. Thank you very much mates - highly appreciated ❤️️
Kyle, you have a mail!
Neuling, I invite you (and all others) to see this in real in Ried/Austria in October!
20 August, 14:25
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Fantastic, some day i will build a ww l plane. But for now i'm happy with looking at that build. 👍
20 August, 16:16
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Thanks!
This model will also be on display at the exhibition in Ergolding in September.
20 August, 17:08
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Sorry, I'm late 🙁
Even (what you call) oob an outstanding build, top work.
Your airscrews are always an "Augenweide", but this time I prefer a look from behind.
Pic 18: the mirror looks so shiny, as if you could shave yourself with it.
26 August, 16:31
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9 2 August, 04:14
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Following this to learn. If possible, please include some pictures of how you make the rear lights and blinkers look realistic. I'm really struggling with it 🙈
25 August, 10:18
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1. Lights. You have to paint it using clear paints and rapid thinner. (dry coats high psi 20-25. )Then dip it into floor varnish. It makes clear parts more transparent. The last thing will be to glue a transparent film(foil)on the back of the lights. for example hasegawa mirror finish.
25 August, 13:53
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Great work so far! The dash is amazing, the chassis looks like the real one!
25 August, 18:44
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@Istvan
Anyway, not my best build. Paint job is not perfect because I experimented with thin coats and unfortunately metallic coat is too thin.
26 August, 06:27
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@CasModeler Thank you for your reply and good advice. It's very nice how the community of experienced builders help with knowledge. We don't have the floor varnish available here (Norway, Europe), but I will look for an alternative 👍
26 August, 06:46
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I forgot mentiom aboit the glue. Use only rubber-based clear adhesive otherwise clear part will be fogged.
26 August, 08:07
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There is a problem with floor varnish. I had to overpay and imported from USA that one.
26 August, 09:29
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@CasModeler
Thanks again and also for information about the glue. I'll make sure to get the right stuff
26 August, 16:28
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