American SPAD VII, Siemens-Schuckert D III, Airco DH-2

[Olham]

Just noticed, that RODEN have made new models in 1:32 this year.

Here is the cover painting of the D.III, and an address for a closer look/read.

 

The models with a camera sign behind the names have pictures of modeller's results attached.

See also "In processing".

Still no Albatros D.V or D.Va though.

 

http://www.rodenplant.com/HTML/framemodels.htm

 

 

[Siggi]

Just noticed, that RODEN have made new models in 1:32 this year.

Here is the cover painting of the D.III, and an address for a closer look/read.

 

The models with a camera sign behind the names have pictures of modeller's results attached.

See also "In processing".

Still no Albatros D.V or D.Va though.

 

http://www.rodenplant.com/HTML/framemodels.htm

 

 

 

Given their lack of surface detail they are incredibly hard models to master. Compared with WW2 and later subjects I've seen very few good WW1 examples, and even the good ones don't quite make it. I may be brave enough one day to have a go, but given the number of good WW2 kits available (much more satisfying to master) it's unlikely.

 

Last model I made was this 1/32nd Zero, about three or four years ago:

 

http://s499.photobucket.com/albums/rr356/Langnasen7/zero/

 

Botched the starboard side, port side was ok (different techniques).

[Red-Dog]

Cracking post Olham, it's nice to see someones catering for the ww1 modlers out there.

[Olham]

Wow, Siggi - the cockpit parts show the serious modeller! And the wheathering - great!

 

Red Dog, the models of EDUARD are even better, maybe, with photo-etched metal parts

for the details. But they don't make them larger than 1:48, it seems.

[Siggi]

Wow, Siggi - the cockpit parts show the serious modeller! And the wheathering - great!

 

Red Dog, the models of EDUARD are even better, maybe, with photo-etched metal parts

for the details. But they don't make them larger than 1:48, it seems.

 

Thanks Olham. :)

 

Eduard do a series of 1/32nd WW2, but the quality of the plastic in terms of fit is pretty dire.

[Olham]

I see - do you know good WW1 plastik kits in 1:32, Siggi ?

[Rickitycrate]

These seem like an excellent line of WWI kits. I would have them all if I could. Things being what they are I will need to content myself with my old kits. I just began work on an Aurora Albatros DIII from the mid 1960's. I have not settled on which particular crate it will be but I have removed the raised crosses and bits that make it appear as a toy. Other than that it will OOB with the addition of some decals I have picked up over the years.

[Olham]

Jim, this shop may have good decals for you:

 

http://www.misterkitusa.com/

[Rickitycrate]

Very nice site Olham. I saved it to my Modelling favorites for the color reference data. Back when I was gainfully employed I had the inspiration to acquire models and decals and all sort of WWI modelling kit for my retirement years. Although I would rather not be retired right now it seems I have the time to work on a kit or two during the coming winter months.

[Siggi]

I see - do you know good WW1 plastik kits in 1:32, Siggi ?

 

Not to the standard of Hasegawa or Tamiya I'm afraid.

[Olham]

Yeah, you know the good stuff. I still have several unbuilt HASEGAWA, DRAGON

and TRIMASTER 1:48 WW2 kits with metal etched parts. Top class kits they are!

I should get my airbrush compressor repaired. Then it would be fun again to

buil some models.

[Siggi]

Yeah, you know the good stuff. I still have several unbuilt HASEGAWA, DRAGON

and TRIMASTER 1:48 WW2 kits with metal etched parts. Top class kits they are!

I should get my airbrush compressor repaired. Then it would be fun again to

buil some models.

 

A lot of the Dragon molds are old Trimaster ones, and Trimaster were notorious for bad fit and poor dimensional accuracy.

 

There used to be not a lot of choice, which is why a lot of people made do with Trimaster and Dragon for certain planes, but these days Hasegawa and Tamiya have covered many more types. Personally I'd rather buy a top-notch kit and spend the extra time making it better, than getting a poor kit and spending the extra time just making it acceptable.

 

Difficult kits foster a good discipline though.

[Baldric]

Lovely stuff!

 

Was thinking of looking for some miniature WWI aircraft for wargaming purposes-- adapting the venerable Richtofen's War (Avalon Hill) rules to a table top might be a fun winter project. Anyone know of any smaller than 1:144 scale?

[Olham]

Check here, Baldric - saw a lot of 1:144 there.

 

http://www.kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/

Edited November 20, 2009 by Olham

[Olham]

Here's even better, Balders!

 

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/267713

[Baldric]

Thanks Olham! Pretty sure my local gaming store has the Wings of War bits, so I may just go that route for the models.

[VonGuber]

Lovely stuff!

 

Was thinking of looking for some miniature WWI aircraft for wargaming purposes-- adapting the venerable Richtofen's War (Avalon Hill) rules to a table top might be a fun winter project. Anyone know of any smaller than 1:144 scale?

 

Balders,

 

Check this link. We use these rules with 1:144 scale models and some telescoping stands. I think there may be a few pictures here

[Baldric]

Very cool, VG. Thank you!

 

The models look pretty cool-- any idea if they can be repainted without losing much detail? I've got a boatload of GW paint, art acrylics, washes etc that are itching to be used up =)