Roden 1/48 DH.9 VVS RKKA
With the proletarian greetings, comrades!)))
Another airplane with red stars - DH.9 Aviation First Cavalry Budennogo. The assembly of the box, the impressions of the model most good. Difficulties not arisen even in the assembly biplane box.
Everyone enjoy, I hope, viewing)).
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AL HOFFMAN said on August 23, 2013
Another unbelievably well done threat to the "Best Of" monthly award Maxim.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 23, 2013
Yeah...what Al said - you never cease to amaze with your presentations. Love the subtle weathering and especially the appearance of the stitching of the canvass on the fuselage. How'd you DO that?
Maxim Bylkin said on August 24, 2013
In fact, very simple, small sharpened screwdriver. At this time lacing not turned out - I was in a hurry, it turned out uneven. In general, of course it is better to use etching))
Joe Caputo said on August 23, 2013
A real beauty !
Stephen W Towle said on August 23, 2013
Ditto ...definitely a threat and lock to the "Best Of ' monthly award, A sharp,smart build. A job well done,well done indeed.
Two thumbs up.
Phil Steele said on August 23, 2013
Impressive. Good finish on the wood.
Erich Goldbach said on August 23, 2013
Love your work!
Tom Cleaver said on August 24, 2013
As everyone else said - really excellent. I'd love to know a little more history on the airplane, the unit, the campaign. The 1918-22 Civil War is "Terra Incognita."
Maxim Bylkin said on August 24, 2013
This is If briefly:
At the end of the First World War, part of the aircraft, before acting against Turkey in the South Caucasus was assigned to the White Army. In addition, to help White movement arrived in Russia of the 47th and 221st Divisions RAF, armed with "Camel" and DH.9. Only a few dozen machines of this type were received in 1919, at the disposal of General Denikin. In the spring of 1920 27 "De Havilland", 25 of them DH.9, formed the backbone of the Air Force of the Crimean group of Whites. They play a decisive role in defeating the Red Cavalry Corps Goons and reflection of the summer offensive of the Bolsheviks in the Crimea. Later Wrangel DH.9 participated in the fighting in North Tavrii and Kahovsky springboard. By early November due to heavy wear and tear and lack of spare parts, none of them could not get off the ground.
Here you can see more detail
http://siberia-minis.7910.org/forum/showthread.php?fid=12&tid=100
Walt B said on August 24, 2013
Very nice job, I love the wood struts and prop. Excellent finish!
Maxim Bylkin said on August 24, 2013
Thank you, colleagues, for your comments!
George Williams said on August 24, 2013
It's gorgeous, Maxim, especially the finish, very delicate.
Simon Whitney said on August 24, 2013
Your work never ceases to amaze me Maxim, such fine detail and careful attention to detail,
Very very nice build.
bob mack said on August 24, 2013
totally awesome maxim
Korolev Vlad said on August 25, 2013
Great! You always do.
Best regards, Vlad.