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#4530604 - 07/19/20 07:05 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
Moving along slowly.
The engine and cowl have been fitted with an 'RB Productions' 9/32nd flat rigging wire used to represent the cowl retaining strap.
Photo-etch quarter turn fasteners have been added to the main panels and wingnut fasteners to the two side and one underside access panels.
Both machine guns are on as well as the fuel tank contents gauge.
Very slight paint weathering was applied (sponged) and a light sheen sealing coat airbrushed to act as the base for dirt weathering.
Before that I need to fit and rig the undercarriage assembly so as to prevent damaging the PE fasteners on the underside access panel on the fuselage. 

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#4530720 - 07/20/20 06:42 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The undercarriage is now fitted.
The top of each strut were drilled and rod pinned to fit into holes drilled into the fuselage.
The axle, which was mould rectangular, was re-profiled and the four retaining straps added using lead wire.
Cross bracing using 'Gaspatch' metal turnbuckles and anchors with 0.5 mm diameter tube and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament.
The steel core bungee suspension cords were represented by 'EZ' Heavy line (White), wrapped and painted with thinned 'Tamiya' Buff (XF57).

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#4530721 - 07/20/20 07:06 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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What an absolute stunning work! I´m really impressed! thumbsup


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#4530750 - 07/20/20 11:55 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The weathering wash of 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash has been applied.
This now needs to be damp wiped/brushed to leave the desired weathering,

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#4530757 - 07/21/20 12:29 AM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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#4530899 - 07/21/20 11:33 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The wash has been removed to leave a weathered coat, then sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) lacquer.
Also the elevator has been rigged (ailerons and rudder have no external control lines),

Mike

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#4530913 - 07/22/20 03:30 AM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Drop dead gorgeous, Mike. You are a true craftsman!

Now, if only I could shrink down to 1/32 size!


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#4530952 - 07/22/20 01:17 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Yet another soon-to-be completed masterpiece. Outstanding craftsmanship as always Mike.

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#4531103 - 07/23/20 05:30 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The pre-rigging was first added for the cross bracing, flying and landing wires. Mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter and 0.5 mm diameter tube. 'Gaspatch' metal 1?48th scale turnbuckles and anchors.
Underside of the upper wing, top surface of the lower wings, engine cowl and the tension frame for the cross bracing wires of the rear cabane struts.
Then the upper wing was fitted - always a tricky time of the build.

Then next step is to fit the rudder and elevator then complete the full rigging,

Mike

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#4531106 - 07/23/20 05:45 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Not long now a Mike. Let’s not drop it at this stage! Masterful work.


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#4531119 - 07/23/20 07:57 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: MFair]  
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#4531245 - 07/24/20 07:33 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The full rigging has been completed now for the flying, landing wires and the various cross bracing wires.
The elevator has been fitted and its four control lines installed.

Remaining jobs to complete are the aileron control rods in the upper wing, engine cowl retaining plates bracing wires), propeller and its spinner and finally the windscreen.
After that it will be completing the figures and display case/base,

Mike

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#4531334 - 07/25/20 03:37 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
Apart from the propeller, which Alex at 'ProperPlane' is attempting to make, the model is complete.
The rudder is fitted.
The windscreen in the kit is just a thin acetate outline, which is not very realistic, so I modified a 'spare' windscreen.
The aileron control rod assemblies, which I modified earlier, were fitted into the cut-outs I made in the upper wing.
Finally the bracing wire at each side of the engine cowl was held in a metal retainer, which I made from spare photo-etch harness buckles.

Until the propeller is fitted I'll carry on painting the two figures and ladder,

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#4531350 - 07/25/20 04:35 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Looking really nice Mike! I'm looking forward to seeing the completed Dio!

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#4531500 - 07/26/20 09:31 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Hi all,
The figures, which the ‘Aviattic’ “GötterdÄmmerung” pilot and airman set (ATTRES 024).
All painted with 'Tamiya' acrylics with metal fitting using 'Mr. Colour' enamels.
The ladder was base coated with 'AK Interactive' Wood wash (AK 263)
'Tamiya' Weathering Master sets A, D and E used for dirt/stains.

Just awaiting the propeller from Alex at 'ProperPlane' and the display case (due tomorrow,

Mike

PS: Is it just me but after I'd finished I thought 'the pilot reminds me of someone'.

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#4531512 - 07/26/20 11:47 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Yes, he resembles one on the actors Takahiro Tamuro that played in the original Tora Tora Tora, I believe Kurasawa produced film. What say you?

That is an amazing paint job on the face Mike! Just Cracker!!

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#4531557 - 07/27/20 09:46 AM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Robert_Wiggins]  
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Hi Rob,
That's exactly what I thought - great minds,

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#4531672 - 07/27/20 11:50 PM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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Another masterpiece!


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#4531675 - 07/28/20 12:19 AM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Sandbagger]  
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The figure looks like that because the ladder leads to nowhere. And is that a parachute I see?


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#4531840 - 07/29/20 01:21 AM Re: Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:32nd scale [Re: Fullofit]  
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No...that's just a nice big soft seat cushion!!


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