Gisbod Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hi all, Just finished this exquisite little 1/72 gem. It really is a delight to make - it’s basically a really nice 1/48 kit shrunk 😬. Can’t think of anything in this scale to match it tbh. I’m on a roll of starting a mini collection going of 1/72 eclectic biplanes that take my fancy. Mostly they seem to be older kits though. Can anyone recommend any other well designed kits of that nature? I think I’ve seen most of Eduard’s offerings in WW1 and, obviously Airfix, Tiger Moth, Gladiator and the Vintage Classic range, but anything else? Guy 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 That's really nice Guy Eduard did a 'Royal Edition' boxing of the Avia B-534 containing the Series II, III & IV kits - 2 of the latter in the box as I recall. The wings are the same but the fuselages different. If you haven't had enough of the 534 series it could be worth a punt, of all the Royal Editions it was probably the least best-selling in the UK and you might find one at a reasonable price Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) An exercise in fine craftsman ship. Well done! Edited July 31, 2020 by SAT69 misspell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Very nicely done. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks guys, and thanks @Stew Dapple Yes, I’m aware of that boxing, but I would like to make something different! There does seem to be a dearth of high quality biplanes (any era) in 1/72; or am I missing something? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Very nice build. Makes a nice contrast/companion to the Gladiator as one of the few Biplanes with cockpits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Very nicely done. Very clean build, suits the aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Beautiful modelling of a kit that looks excellent. My stack is already too big, but… Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 That's a cracking good build, Guy. I'm envious of your workmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Beautiful build and finish, excellent modelling ! You might investigate the following :- KP Letov S-20, KP Albatross C.Ill, KP LVG C Vl, ICM Polikarpov l-153. Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thank you! @Wulfman Thanks, I’ve just ordered an Albatross C.III - looks very nice. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Airfix recently released a Gloster Gladiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Beautiful finish - congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Lovely!! I have this kit precisely to make this option, the machine used for carrier landing trials for Germany's aircraft carrier. I hope mine comes out as well as yours. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Lovely. A beautiful rendering of a very attractive aeroplane. Looks a million years ahead of the old KP kit I used to have (long since scrapped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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