petrov27 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 This kit has been a shelf-queen for years but I finally have pulled through and finished it up. I had no end of troubles with it - mostly my own doing - and it is great to get it completed. Build logs started on two forums (both now defunct or not allowing discussion on models any more) but never could get it wrapped up till now. The aircraft as depicted was flown by Heinrich Dembrowsky of Squadron Kest 5; in November 1918 this aircraft along with several others of Kest 5 were flown to Switzerland to avoid turning them over to the Allies. The logo on the sides of the aircraft is the crest of the pilots former Grenadier regiment. Also used Gaspatch turnbuckles (both 1/32 and 1/48 sizes) Master Spandau barrels, Pheon decals for the national insignia, the logo on the sides of the fuselage artwork was done by Peter Thierstein (back in the Aerodrome forum days) and I had it printed on decal paper in gold by Fireball Modelworks. I created "templated" lozenge decals to fit the kit based on the lozenge patterns done by Doug Baumann again back from the Aerodrome forum. Rigging is black monofilament looped through the turnbuckles at one end, secured with a small section of micro tube and I used Bob's Buckles eyelets at the non turnbuckle end of each rigging line. There are some areas that are pretty rough and the years sitting on the shelf did not help but I am happy with the result: dutik and Bill Cross 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 This is a fantastic build! I know the kit is a challenge but you sure made it look good! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wow, that is awesome mate! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looks very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wow, that is awesome mate! May I publish it on the website? Kev Sure - no problem! Thanks for the positive feedback from ya all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Sure - no problem! Thank you sir! I just need your full name so I can credit the article properly. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thank you sir! I just need your full name so I can credit the article properly. Kev full name = Patrick Gilmore Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Outstanding work Patrick! That is very nice indeed. Cheer's, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_K Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That is a really nice model. The Gas patch turnbuckles certainly give it the edge I reckon. I like the way that you have done the prop as well. Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Here you go Patrick! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1920 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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