sandbagger Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Hi all, As I've suspended the build of the Phonix C.I, I thought I'd started an easier build. The 'Wingnut Wings' model of the Hansa-Brandenburg W12, Serial No.1184 (C3MG) as flown by Fl.Mt. Urban and Lt. Ehrhardt of C-Staffel, Zeebrugge, during December 1917. This aircraft was part of a three aircraft patrol that shot down the British Naval airship C27, killing all five of the crew, Mike Dennis7423, JefH, Learstang and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Hi all, The engine is complete apart from adding control rods once the engine is fitted into the fuselage. I've added a few changes to the kit supplied engine: Nickel-Silver push rods of 0.4 mm diameter. Rear coolant pipe from 0.5 mm diameter lead wire. Fuel filter pipes from 0.3 mm diameter copper wire. Throttle control return spring from 0.125 mm diameter copper wire. Ignition lead support tubes from shaped Brass tube. Ignition leads from 'EZ' black line (Fine). Fuel priming levers from 0.2 and 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube and Nickel-Silver rod. Crankcase vent ports from 'RB Productions' photo-etch grill. Mike HB252, scvrobeson, Sasha As and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage is ready to be closed up. I've carried out a few enhancements to the cockpit: Rudder control pulleys drilled and control cables added (0.08 mm diameter mono-filament and blackened 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube). Elevator control levers drilled and control cables added (0.08 mm diameter mono-filament and blackened 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube). Aileron control cables (photo-etch) replaced with 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament and 'Proper Plane' resin turnbuckles. Observers seat and map shelf side stays added from blackened 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube. Lead wire 0.4 mm diameter added for the fuel tank hand pressurizing pump. Copper wire 0.125 mm diameter wrapped around the pilot control wheel to represent hand grip. Nickel-silver 0.4 mm diameter tube used for the throttle quadrant to engine carburetor control rod. Mike Greg W, Sasha As, Rick Griewski and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Nice progress Mike. Always surprised that the W.12 is a less popular kit, it really is a good one. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Hi all, I've replaced the kit supplied Spandau and Parabellum machine guns with modified 'Gaspatch' weapons. The fuselage and other parts were primed then airbrushed with 'Tamiya' Grey (XF53). The wings, ailerons and elevator were primed white and pre-shaded with 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19) prior to decal application (Aviattic), Mike Edited July 31, 2023 by sandbagger Greg W, Uncarina, HB252 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandbagger Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 Hi all, The fuselage was mottled with two slightly different shades of grey to give a weathered look to the wood surface. The kit decals were replaced with 'Aviattic' decals as being more representative of the Lozenge colours. The darker lozenge was decal over a grey base coat, to represent the darker linen effect over wood surfaces and upper wing auxiliary fuel tank. The lighter linen shade was over white base coat. The direction of the lozenge on the ailerons and elevator are different to the rest of the aircraft lozenge, as on the actual aircraft. Still more detail painting and subsequent weathering to be done before assembly, Mike Troy Molitor, scvrobeson, Uncarina and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Very nice Mike, How did you get the Aviattic decals to conform to all of the details on the floats? Ice got one of these in the stash and would love to know how best to do it? Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Looking good, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, monthebiff said: Very nice Mike, How did you get the Aviattic decals to conform to all of the details on the floats? Ice got one of these in the stash and would love to know how best to do it? Regards. Andy Hi Andy, Tricky but it can be done. I cut a single rectangle of the decal that was slightly larger than the top of the floats. This was cut in half to make it easier to apply. Each section was applied over the float and then I used a damp cotton bud to conform the decal over and into the raised 'runners' along the float. Then gradually worked outwards to the float edges. The only problem areas were the four raised runners on each side (front and rear) of the floats. I had to slice the decal between the runners in order to conform the decal over them. This does leave spaces between the decal slices but the runners will be painted over anyway. I made sure any over lap of decal at the float edges did not adhere to the sides of the floats, only on the top edge rim along the floats. Once set, any lifting of the decal was pierced and MicroSol applied. Any stubborn areas were given a light brushing with Tamiya X20A thinners (too much applied will melt the decal. Lastly I ran a curved blade along the underside of the top edge rims to remove excess decal, leaving it adhered only onto the rim edges. Mike Edited August 3, 2023 by sandbagger Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Hi all, The basic fuselage and lower wings assembled. The two 'Spandau' machine guns and associated kit parts were replaced with slightly modified 'Gaspatch' weapons. Still a lot of detail and weathering to do before full construction can start, Mike patricksparks, LSP_Kevin, Troy Molitor and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Hi all, Now on its floats, Mike denders, MikeMaben, Landrotten Highlander and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Hi all, I got carried away on the build and forgot to post later updates. Apart from fitting the propeller the basic aircraft is finished. I still have the figures and display base to do so still a bit to go yet, Mike Lightpainter, Dragon, Landrotten Highlander and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Hi all, The final shots are now up in the 'Ready for Inspection' page. Once again, thanks for your comments and support during this build, Mike Uncarina and LSP_Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Mike, your builds are a resource and an inspiration. Sincerely, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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