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

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

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.

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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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"

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