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Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

I'm putting a fork in this one and calling it done. Not a great kit, and not my best effort either, but at least it's now off the Shelf of Doom after six long years...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm putting a fork in this one and calling it done. Not a great kit, and not my best effort either, but at least it's now off the Shelf of Doom after six long years...
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'd certainly like to see the Handley Page HP-42 in 1/32 scale...

As far as I'm aware the status from last year hasn't changed - at this stage I'd like to think they're 'on hold' rather than closing down, but I know that Rowan had some health issues.

That's what I did with my order from LEM Kits - I placed it just before the war started, and it was returned to them by Ukraine post. They refunded me, so I just put the cash into a Ukraine humanitarian fund instead.

As far as I'm aware the status from last year hasn't changed - at this stage I'd like to think they're 'on hold' rather than closing down, but I know that Rowan had some health issues.

Getting towards the finish line now...
 

Getting towards the finish line now...
 

Roden were planning on releasing a 1/32 Avro 504 either this year or next - however, the situation in ukraine may put a stop to those plans. Their boxtop artist was sadly killed in the conflict.
 

CSM are working on a 1/32 Bristol Scout, due out later this year or early next.

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Be aware that the Albatros W.4 isn't simply a D.I with floats. You'll need to at least scratchbuild new wings and tail surfaces, as these were significantly larger on the W.4 - wingspan was a full metre longer on the W.4 than on the D.I, for example, and the horizontal stabilizer was also larger.
 
One option for the wings might be to get two D.I kits and graft the wings together to get the required wingspan. Albatros Publications Mini-Datafile 1 should help.

That's what I did with my order from LEM Kits - I placed it just before the war started, and it was returned to them by Ukraine post. They refunded me, so I just put the cash into a Ukraine humanitarian fund instead.

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Since the last update I've given the model an oil dot filter, and now I'm working on weathering the underside. I'm looking for a quite beaten up effect.
 

Be aware that the Albatros W.4 isn't simply a D.I with floats. You'll need to at least scratchbuild new wings and tail surfaces, as these were significantly larger on the W.4 - wingspan was a full metre longer on the W.4 than on the D.I, for example, and the horizontal stabilizer was also larger.
 
One option for the wings might be to get two D.I kits and graft the wings together to get the required wingspan. Albatros Publications Mini-Datafile 1 should help.

This image is from a BBC reporter.
 

This image is from a BBC reporter.
 

This image is from a BBC reporter.
 

This image is from a BBC reporter.