sandbagger Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) Hi all, As the build of the Fokker E.IV 'Eindecker' is coming to a close, I've started the next build. This build will be of Halberstadt Cl.II ‘Anni’ of Schlachtstaffel ‘Schlasta’ 27b (Battle Squadron), based at Villers-au-Tertre Aerodrome from late 1917. Flown by Uffz. Fridoin Redenbach and the CO of the unit, Oblt. Sigmund Kreitmair. Schutzstaffel ‘Schusta’ 27b (Protection Squadron) was formed in February 1917 and operated primarily as escorts to bombing or reconnaissance aircraft. On April the 16th 1918, the unit was renamed Schlachtstaffel ‘Schlasta’ 27b (Battle Squadron) and was then engaged in ground attack missions. Three colour profiles were created in 2012 by R.N.Pearson and were based on data from Duiven/Dan-San-Abbot and the ‘Schlachtflieger’ publication. The first profile depicts the aircraft, which I believe was written off as non-repairable after crashing. For the second and third colour profiles, there appears to be some conjecture as to the lozenge covering used and the colour of the 'devil cat' marking. However 'Wingnut Wings' have a photograph of the crashed 'ANNI', which I assume is the subject of the second colour profile. If so, then the third profile is the last iteration of this aircraft. The third colour profile indicates this aircraft was an 'early' Halberstadt Cl.II, with the pilots machine gun mounted on the port (left) side of the cockpit coaming. I chose the third and final colour profile for this model build, although I'll need to create decals or paint masks for the fuselage markings, Mike Edited January 26, 2023 by sandbagger LSP_Kevin, KUROK, Rick Griewski and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I'm sure I've said this before, Mike, but you're an absolute building machine! Looking forward to following your latest project with admiration and envy. Kev phasephantomphixer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Looking forward to following this build Mike as I have this kit in the stash {early version}. I am interested to see what you do with the build. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeroen_R90S Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I also have one, courtesy of my wife for my birthday. Honestly I have to admit I find the scheme rather unattractive, but in your hands I'm sure my opinion will have changed when you have finished it! Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 The Halberstadt is a handsome machine and one I am sure you will do justice to Mike. Both the quality and the speed of your builds constantly impress! Kind regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Hi all, The subject of this model has been changed, as there is no photographic or other evidence for this aircraft, apart from textual notes taken at the time and passed down through generations. Mike. Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Signed up to "ride along"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is close to being closed up now. The engine is complete apart from some weathering and controls that will be fitted. The fuselage still needs the pilots machine gun to be fitted. Mike HB252, Greif8, Kagemusha and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Looking very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Looking great Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Looking great Mike! I think the WNW engines are excellent models in themselves that build up into a quite accurate and good looking representation of the real thing. Your's certainly does. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Hi all, The fuselage is now closed up. The instructions call for the front cabane struts and wing radiator pipe to be fitted before the fuselage panels. However, this leaves them exposed and likely to be broken or damaged during the subsequent build. Therefore I decide these could be fitted after the panels and later in the build. Both the pilots 'Spandau' and observers 'Parabellum' machine guns were modified to have 'Master' Brass barrels and cooling jackets. Somehow I managed to lose both of the landing gear bracing tubes. So I replaced them with brass tube, which will probably give the gear more strength anyway, Mike Edited February 6, 2023 by sandbagger denders, Dennis7423, Greif8 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 13 hours ago, sandbagger said: ... Somehow I managed to lose both of the landing gear bracing tubes. I'm sorta glad to hear that Mike. I thot 'I' was the only one that happened to. Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Solid work as always, Mike. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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