DFW C.I

[RLWP]

Well, here goes. DFW Built the C.I in 1914, so she fits in right at the beginning of close air support. These were the aeroplanes, together with Rumplers and Halberstadts that started to work out what it was all about.

 

So far, I've ordered an engine:

 

 

 

A Lukgraph Benz Bz.III. It's a start!

 

I'd be interested to know about books that cover this early two seater, so if you know of one - shout out!

 

Richard

[RLWP]

And some Carbonit bombs: https://www.kellerkind-miniaturen.com/10kg-incendiary-bomb-Carbonit.html?language=en

 

 

Plenty of buying, not much building...

 

Richard

 

 

[Panzerwomble]

"...........pulls up his 1/32 aircraft stands to watch ....."

 

[RLWP]

5 minutes ago, Panzerwomble said:

"...........pulls up his 1/32 aircraft stands to watch ....."

 

 

I could find you a broom or shovel to lean on if you prefer...

 

Richard

[RLWP]

2 hours ago, Panzerwomble said:

"...........pulls up his 1/32 aircraft stands to watch ....."

 

 

Tell you what. While we are waiting for parts to arrive why not make yourself comfortable?:

 

 

Richard

[Panzerwomble]

19 minutes ago, RLWP said:

 

Tell you what. While we are waiting for parts to arrive why not make yourself comfortable?:

 

 

Richard

You have excelled yourself here .....but where is the plate of cucumber sandwiches ??

Can't expect a chap to loaf without refreshment ? 

[Ayovan]

Cucumber sandwiches??

 

Ooooh you wild n craaazy Brit party animals....

 

[Panzerwomble]

10 hours ago, Ayovan said:

Cucumber sandwiches??

 

Ooooh you wild n craaazy Brit party animals....

 

 

Edwardians party like it's 1899 .....

[Ayovan]

On 6/8/2021 at 8:06 AM, Panzerwomble said:

 

Edwardians party like it's 1899 .....

LMAO. Cheers!

 

Prince - 1999 (Official Music Video) - Bing video

Edited June 13, 2021 by Ayovan

[RLWP]

Look! Progress!!

 

 

OK, it's not much - a Lukgraph engine, a Gaspatch Parabellum, some Kellerkind Carbonit bombs and a left over WNW sprue. It's still progress!

 

Richard

 

Oh, and a box!

[Ayovan]

17 hours ago, RLWP said:

Look! Progress!!

 

 

OK, it's not much - a Lukgraph engine, a Gaspatch Parabellum, some Kellerkind Carbonit bombs and a left over WNW sprue. It's still progress!

 

Richard

 

Oh, and a box!

And a bad ass box it is...

[RLWP]

2 hours ago, Ayovan said:

And a bad ass box it is...

 

It's the best part so far

 

 

Richard

[RLWP]

More purchasing:

 

 

A block of Lime wood.

 

and inside that block, I found this!!

 

 

which with a bit of sanding turned into this:

 

 

There was another purchase too, a sheet of 0.3mm aluminium sheet:

 

 

For making upper panels:

 

 

I'm not convinced by this sheet, it isn't very malleable. I suspect Litho plate is going to be a better choice

 

Richard

[Panzerwomble]

Not wishing to teach egg sucking , but I've found thin copper sheet  easier to work ?

[RLWP]

29 minutes ago, Panzerwomble said:

Not wishing to teach egg sucking , but I've found thin copper sheet  easier to work ?

 

I'm on new territory here, I have some litho plate coming and have ben considering copper too. Mainly because I can easily anneal it

 

So, how do you suck an egg?

 

Richard

 

And why would you want to??