1:32nd scale Hannover Cl.II

[Greif8]

The MG's look outstanding Mike!  Great attention to detail.

 

Ernest

[europapete]

Also don't forget to go over to Mike's website after he has finished. He posts up very detailed PDF's of his builds that show the how's/why's/ and what's of the build. 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The original scheme for this aircraft has been changed - see the first post in this thread,

 

Mike

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
An update on the Hannover build.
The fuselage has been closed up.
Fuselage, wings and tailplanes have had their panels and fittings etc painted.
Pilots Spandau machine gun fitted as well as the nose cowl and some of the engine access panels (others will be left off).
Still some work to be done before weathering then preparing and applying the decals.

 

Mike

 

 

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by sandbagger

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
A representation of the carburettor control fitted.
As there's no reference for the Argus As.III engine, I've based it on similar engines of the period,

 

Mike

 

 

[LSP_Kevin]

Looks the business, Mike!

 

Kev

[Out2gtcha]

Great work! 

[Greif8]

Fantastic work Mike.  The engine looks very real.

 

Ernest

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Assembly has moved forwards and the 'Aviattic' Linen Weave effect decals applied where required.
The relevant kit decals have been applied also.

Added the carburettor fuel supply pipe.
Now it's onto applying the weather and pre-rigging before final assembly,

 

Mike

 

 

 

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Weathering applied using 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash.
Now it's onto pre-rigging,

 

Mike

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MikeMaben]

Really nice work Mike 

[Jaro]

I like her!. Very convincing painting!

[jeroen_R90S]

Honestly.... I feel the weave effect is rather too pronounced, though that could just be me...

Does not detract in any way from your usual standard, and also a thanks for those PDFs you have on your site!

 

Jeroen

[monthebiff]

Very nice indeed Mike, makes me wish I hadn't sold mine now but never mind. The blue background really makes the Aviattic weave stand out on this one.

 

Regards. Andy 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Landing gear fitted.
Wireless aerial and generator assembled and painted.
Swivel ring and mountings assembled and painted for the observers Parabellum machine gun.
Additional grab handle added to the swivel ring.

 

Now onto the pre-rigging,

 

Mike