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This build
represents a Hannover CL.111a 3879/18 of an unknown Schlachtstaffeln on the
Western Front,1918. The large four color lozenge pattern is based on info.
from the kit instructions and reference photos. (other models, not real aircraft) It
consists of painted and cut pieces of clear decal film. This method seemed
to be better than masking it or painting it free hand. It doesn't quite
match the pattern from the instructions, but none of the photos that I found did
either, so I guess it's the way I would have wanted it to look if I had been the
pilot. The five color pattern on the wings is a Techmod product which was a
bit tricky to work with, as it had a nasty problem of not sticking to anything,
including the backing paper. I solved the problem by laying it on
wet Tamiya clear acrylic. The 45 deg. off set is based on reference
info. for two seat machines.
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The kit itself is very
basic and lacks a good deal of detail. (good decals though) The guns
were enhanced rather than replaced. The engine needed to have the
exhaust lengthened and repositioned. I simulated the rocker arms
and rad lines with hobby wire and E string. I also made the
inboard main wing struts, tail wing struts and all control mechs.
All control surfaces were repositioned.
The bracing wires
and control cables are 2 lb. test fishing line, painted silver. In this scale this
much rigging is a challenge, but worth the effort. The prop looks good too, done
with colored markers.
Phillip Steele
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