Bughunter Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Hello, some years ago I started to do more static modeling, coming from remote control helicopters. After soldering some of the strip downs from Eduard of the last century I build now mostly 1/48 biplanes. I like to show my Airco D.H.2 in 1/48 finished end of last year. It's the only stripdown in this scale from Eduard. The PE was mostly soldered as far as possible to big assemblies. Struts are made from real wood, the four blade too. The engine was replaced with one from Small Stuff and can rotate with the prop. The rigging was done with help of Gaspatch turnbuckles, may be the model with the highest number of those used. Some plastic parts was replaced by brass, e.g. the tail boom and spar. The painting was done with Alclad, Gunze and oil. Now have fun with the pictures If you have further questions feel free to ask! Frank Edited April 27, 2017 by Tuxi65 62 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaselden Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ok...I'm giving up modelling due to extreme embarrassment that I can't even get in the neighbourhood of anything as cooll as that DH2. Simply amazing! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I think I'm lost for words to describe just how excellent it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I love it, a lot. Great silver/metal colour on the main body. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Bughunter, is that you? As I said on SCM - Stunning! I never get tired of looking at your phenomenal masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I am speechless !!! This really is an INCREDIBLE model. Fantastic job !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I am Impressed ! Look at that rigging - phenomenal ! BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Hmm, not bad, indeed Congrats! I am impressed... J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Thank you very much for your chorus of praise! 25 minutes ago, Gorbygould said: Bughunter, is that you? Yes, that's me and my usual nick name. Also in the german forum where I created a detailed build report, but in german language. Here I created a different one long time ago, but mostly reading and learning until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Stripped airplane in a family newsgroup! For shame! Now tell us where you found the DH-2 being restored and how you got those pictures with the gigantic match boxes holding up the wingtips. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Tuxi65 said: Yes, that's me and my usual nick name. Looks like Britmodeller's are in for a real treat then. I haven't been here long myself but welcome to BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alancmlaird Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Have fun with the pics?! I'm giving myself a headache trying to use them as a reference for my £2 Revell 1/72 DH2 build. Detailing and patience like yours is not my forte, unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 OMG,....... that is amazing,......but when are you going to finish it!!!??? Cheers Tony 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 That is magnificent. It's an awesome display of pure modelling skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 A really great model! The more I see pictures and models of WW1 'planes, the more I realise how brave the men that went to war in them were! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I did not think this was that sort of web site! A naked lady indeed! Superb modelling skills. Brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Lovely work of art! Wonderful job. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 A masterpiece. Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Don't know what to say other than stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 fantastic work, looks great and some very nice detail... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Amazing work ! Just Awesome and no decal woes either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Awesome! Superb! Get it under glass fast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Stripped down models is really not my thing but the quality of your work is amazing and the model looks really good. Congrats ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 One of the finest models I've ever seen! Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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