I normally build 1/32 ( old eyes and shakes ) but have had this kit in the stash for some time and decided that it would be ideal for this group.

The Halberstadt CL.II was a 2 seater German biplane appearing in 1917. The aircraft was built of mainly all wood construction, with the engine cowling of aluminium, an all metal undercarriage and the tail control surfaces steel framed. The wings tailplane and fin being fabric covered. It was powered by a Mercedes 160 /180 HP inline 6 cyl. engine. The single cockpit opening housed both the pilot and gunner/observer. Armament was a single fixed forward firing MG for the pilot and a single ring mounted MG for the observer. The aircraft could also carry mortar grenades, 15 stick grenades and 12.5kg. bombs. There was provision for a camera with a sliding lens port in the floor. A radio set could also be carried for use by the observer.The Halberstadt was fully aerobatic and was considered for use as a 2 seater fighter at one stage. There were 903 aircraft built.

The kit consists of 7 sprues in a plastic bag , 4 decal sheets in a bag and a P.E. sheet.

The decals are extensive and consist of lozenge sheets for all wings and tail as well as a camouflage sheet for the fuselage.

The instruction book is highly detailed and includes colour photos of actual aircraft and their components. The only problem that I can see with the instructions is the size of the print, I have to use my magnifier to read some of it with out straining the eyes.

All up it should be an interesting build, with lots of small parts to have disappear .

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This looks like another great build, Ian (@firelockg). I don't know much about Mirage kits, so I will be interested to see how it builds.

Tom,
Have edited it.
George,
Its a steep learning curve George for both of us, as this is the 1st Mirage kit I will have done.
Spiros ,
I've been putting this off for some time as it full of tiny parts, but here goes.

Not much seems to be done for the time put in yet, am building OOB , engine is almost complete ,started on the cockpit. Base coat of Vellejo natural wood grain applied to wooden parts, will brush burnt sienna oil paint for wood effect once the base has hardened.
Milan,
You are not wrong about the small parts and cleaning of them, already had 3 escape, but recaptured them.

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Great progress, Ian @firelockg

Seems like you had quite some challenges, Ian @firelockg
Looks all good to me in the end.

John & Spiros,
Thank you gentlemen, challenges and perseverance were the order of the day, still are, but I can see where the build is going now.

Great progress, Ian. Glad you didn’t bin it.