1:32nd scale Halberstadt D.II

Started by Mike Norris · 72 · 7 months ago
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    Mike Norris said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:

    Hi all
    As my build of the Macchi M.5 is drawing to a close I'll be starting the next model.
    This will be the resin 'Lukgraph' model of the Halberstadt D.II, Serial No:810/16 Vzfw. Erich Schutlz of the Royal Jagdstaffel 25, operating from Kanatrlarci, Macedonia in early 1917

    Mike

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:

    This will be another superb entry, my friend @sandbagger!

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    Milan Tesař said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:

    I already have this model at home. I'm going for it too.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:

    Very nice choice, Mike @sandbagger
    This is going to be another great build.

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    Mike Norris said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Hi all,
    The wings supplied in the kit are cast in resin and have internal metal reinforcing rods to prevent warping of the wings.
    Comparing the wing shapes and detail to reference material shows that some aspects of the wings require changing to make them closer to that of the actual wings:
    The wing ribs tapes are too heavily cast.
    The wing trailing edges do not reflect enough the ’washout’ droop at the inboard sections of the wings.
    The leading edges of the upper wing halves are of different thickness.
    The top surface of the wings appear to be too ’bulged’ around the central area.
    The upper wings have a degree of warp.

    So to correct these will require some work,

    Mike

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Looking forward to your corrections, my friend @sandbagger!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Quite some challenges ahead, Mike @sandbagger
    Definitely not a problem with your skills.

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    Mike Norris said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Hi all
    Another problem found
    The kit supplied 3D printed propeller has the blade twist in the wrong direction
    This can't be corrected, so will need to be replaced with a correct propeller

    Mike

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    John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    A big mistake indeed, Mike @sandbagger
    Maybe you can find a 3D print file for it on the net and have it print yourself, or a friend who owns a printer.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Funny they missed it, my friend @sandbagger. Looking forward to your solution.

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    Mike Norris said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Hi all
    Some progress for the Halberstadt
    Plastic card tabs were added to the fuselage halves to help align the fuselage halves
    Machine gun cutouts made
    Holes made for the lower wing support rods, control column, elevator and rudder control cables
    Test fitting the basic cockpit structure
    Upper wing radiator cutout
    Rudder and elevator rods added
    Upper and lower wing warp removed using immersion in hot water
    Wing trailing edge 'washout' (droop) added
    Rib tapes sanded off (will be replaced)
    Aileron support rods added

    Mike

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    John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Some serious progress done, Mike @sandbagger
    Those tabs will definitely help to align the fuselage halves nicely.

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    Mike Norris said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Hi all
    Response from 'Lukgraph' about the propeller
    Mike

    "We found this issue, mirroring was accidentally turned on while printing.
    We replaced all propellers in sets. Of course we will send the correct one.
    Please contact us.
    Best regards
    Lukas"

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    John vd Biggelaar said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    What a great support from 'Lukgraph', Mike @sandbagger
    Hope you well receive your replacement soon.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Nothing more to add, my friend @sandbagger! Awesome customer service! Kudos to Lukgraph!