Mig88 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Here's my Airfix 1:72 Hannover CL.IIIa 3879, operated by an unknown Schlachtstaffeln (Battle Squadron) of the German army aviation, in the Western Front, 1918 which I built in 2001. This was a 1970s/1980s issue of the kit and I built it OOB. I believe this kit was re-issued a few years ago. The kit was completely painted by brush with only the varnish being airbrushed. Fortunately, the wing lozenge patterns were to scale in the paint guide of the back of the box so I could trace it on to the kit itself. I'm well aware the colours used may not be accurate since I went with the colours indicated in the kit's instructions (actually, their Humbrol equivalents). Nevertheless, I was (and am) very pleased with the end result. The kit isn't rigged as I only had the courage to start rigging a few years later! Thank you for looking Miguel 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just WOW! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 That just about sums it up for me as well,beautiful job Mig....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Fantastic paintwork - really impressive and looks fab. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hand painted lozenge?! Include me in the 'wow' group! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hand-painted 1/72 lozenge! Superb! Your patience is admirable. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Superb! Me also in the "wow! club" Amazing work sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Please add my subscription to the Wow club!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Brilliant paint work. That must have take a long time. I think you went beyond the call of duty on that one and deserve the Iron cross for that effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 WOW!! Thanks a lot everyone for those comments. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Totally agree with others - stunning result! How you had the patience to paint the lozenge is beyond me ................ Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Really good work! Estupendo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 True Outstanding Work! Just finished my Hannover, will be posting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Wow. Superb. Amazing. Stunning. Fantastic. Brilliant. Impressive. Outstanding. I couldn't decide which word to use, so you can have the lot!!!! It's been many, many years since I have built this lovely little model from Airfix, but Miguel, my friend, you have taken it to another level. Your hand painting is a sight to behold. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 12/9/2018 at 10:04 AM, Mig88 said: I only had the courage to start rigging a few years later You had the courage (and, clearly, ability) to brush-paint that lozenge camo, but not to try rigging? I know which of the two I would find easier! Superb result. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I've always wondered if anyone, anywhere had ever finished an Airfix 1/72 Hannover in lozenge scheme: even if you have transfers for the wings, that fuselage will surely defeat any transfer sheet. Now I've seen it done. Regardless of the accuracy of the colours, the execution is amazing. "Well done" doesn't begin to cover it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Top marks -1st Prize- for tenacity in application of that upper and lower lozenge in 1/72 alone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Very impressive indeedy and this reminds me I have a part built Hannover somewhere on one of my MU shelves, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Fabulous paint job, truly amazing ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 This model stands out with this good looking camouflage.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Magnificent results Miguel. I'm with you, rigging is a skill set I have not even begun to master. The thought of rigging even a Dr1 in any scale scares me. How did you do those wonderful rib tapes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Outstanding effort on the painted lozenge. I cheated and used Aviattic decals on mine. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 28/10/2021 at 19:56, S. Uehlinger said: True Outstanding Work! Just finished my Hannover, will be posting.... Thanks. Looking forward to seeing it... On 28/10/2021 at 21:00, cngaero said: Wow. Superb. Amazing. Stunning. Fantastic. Brilliant. Impressive. Outstanding. I couldn't decide which word to use, so you can have the lot!!!! It's been many, many years since I have built this lovely little model from Airfix, but Miguel, my friend, you have taken it to another level. Your hand painting is a sight to behold. Well done. On 28/10/2021 at 21:21, Jonners said: You had the courage (and, clearly, ability) to brush-paint that lozenge camo, but not to try rigging? I know which of the two I would find easier! Superb result. Jon 18 hours ago, Allan31 said: Magnificent results Miguel. I'm with you, rigging is a skill set I have not even begun to master. The thought of rigging even a Dr1 in any scale scares me. How did you do those wonderful rib tapes? They were painted freehand! Really!! If you look closer you'll see they are uneven. 18 hours ago, Brandy said: Outstanding effort on the painted lozenge. I cheated and used Aviattic decals on mine. Ian Many thanks to everyone. I really only have time to check the forum properly on weekends and this "revival" has been a surprise this morning. Despite the kit's age, I think it stands up well and can be made into a decent replica the real hurdle being the overall lozenge scheme used often on this plane. Isn't it odd how some kits that are partially targeted at a young or beginner level often have the hardest paint scheme options of the type depicted? Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunguska Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Splendid! Excellent result all round. 👏 This is the sort of painting that would make angels weep with pure joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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