Their "carrier battle groups" were particularly active in the Black Sea where they mounted a series of very successful campaigns against Turkish coastal traffic. I've played a few navl campaigns based on their exploits in the past.
Their "carrier battle groups" were particularly active in the Black Sea where they mounted a series of very successful campaigns against Turkish coastal traffic. I've played a few navl campaigns based on their exploits in the past.
That was my mistake, David-it was the Black Sea, not the Baltic, where the Russian 'hydro-cruisers' were employed--if the Russian Baltic Fleet had operated similarly against the Germans, the achievements involved-often using carriers as the primary strike units, having battleships screen carriers,etc.-might not have been so overlooked and now almost forgotten.Originally Posted by David Manley
Okay, I'm going to do some more flying boats next.
Gotha WD-13, please. I have seen some interesting Turkish markings for that one.
Seconded
WD-13? I'll take a look...
Limited construction numbers... used on an obscure front... sure, I'll do it!
Darn, I'm good.
Oh, I think my inner obscure aircraft geek is in trouble again.
But, John, the Turks had more WD-13s than any other Gotha floatplane. Plus, we can fly it against the Macchi M.5, although only the observer has a weapon. It will be fun.
Construction on the WD.13 has commenced.
Great, can't wait!
Certainty of death, small chance of success; what are we waiting for?
Certainty of death, small chance of success; what are we waiting for?
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
I'd very much like to see the Airco D.H.9A done. With a powerful Rolls-Royce or Liberty engine, not a downgrade from the DH.4's powerplant, the 'Ninak' was the airplane that the D.H.9 should have been all along. It was produced just in time to see late service in WWI, used by the RAF (in Trenchard's Independent Air Force and for coastal patrols) as well by the USMC. The 9A would also be an important and numerous interwar type, used by the RAF for colonial duties and being built and employed in large (and unlicensed) numbers by the USSR. I claim no ownership of these images; they're just included to give an idea of what making the model might entail
Nice choice, but I'd rather have the regular underpowered DH9 instead.
My own personal interest doesn't extend beyond 11-11-18, so the DH9 would be of much more use to me than the DH9A.
Kampfflieger has had the DH.9 available for a while now, Tim: https://www.shapeways.com/product/SE...144-airco-dh-9 . I have one, and it's a nice model.
Really? Missed that one - many thanks for pointing it out!
I have a metal Reviresco one to build, but a Shapeways one is probably a better way to go.
I picked up Jack Herris's book, Nachtflugzeug! German N-Types of WWI. I didn't know anything about the "N" category (tactical night bombers), but I was surprised to learn that ~200 A.E.G. N.I's were built. It's a weird looking aircraft -- you take the AEG C.IV, which already had a short fuselage compared to the wings, and then add 7.3 feet more wingspan.
I don't know if there is any interest in a night bomber, though.
Yes there is. And for other N versions such as the AEG G.IV.
Also night fighter versions of the N11 and N17 - both with twin lewis on the upper wing.
Working on it.
http://shpws.me/JsVs
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I'm a big fan of the N.I.
Thanks, Zoe and John, I'll put the N.I next on the list, then. As a side-bonus, I'll get a AEG C.IV model just by switching out the wings. (And I'll have to edit the Wikipedia page for the N.I. It's very sketchy and -- in the case of number produced -- wrong.)
Looks good, John.
Naughtily out of period and indeed reality - Seeing all the seaplanes - I'd love a 1/144 Porco Rosso Savoia S21
The nice thing about doing historical planes is that it's hard for anyone to claim that you've violated their copyright. Looks fun, though!
Very true, I'm sure Studio Ghibli would object
Mind you there is a nice Macchi M33 that is very close, need to take a very deep breath before cutting off and remodelling the wings and tail though
Mwahhaha look behind you Porco!
A Chinese "porco rosso magnet toy"
Hours of fun there I'm sure Mike.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Just bumping this one; I would really like to run this scenario in June.
Thanks
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Almost done. Encountering some technical difficulties, but it should be up before Shapeways closes their free shipping deal.
The Brandenburg G.I (Austria-Hungary's home-grown twin-engine bomber) has been on this list for a long time. I've put it into Beta. I'll put it on my list in the Shapeways Releases thread when I've gotten a test print and confirmed Shapeways is fine with it.
Here's a computer rendering of the actual model:
Looks very nice, Daryl.
The Brandenburg G.I (Austria-Hungary's home-grown twin-engine bomber) has been on this list for a long time. I've put it into Beta. I'll put it on my list in the Shapeways Releases thread when I've gotten a test print and confirmed Shapeways is fine with it.
Here's a computer rendering of the actual model:
Added to my order (free shipping) in progress. Along with an AEG N.I
Looks very well done, Daryl.
Here's a request for the Lebed XII reconnaissance biplane of the Imperial Russian Air Service. A sturdy if unspectacular looking airframe, its usefulness was severely limited by poor engine availability and performance, as was often the case for Imperial Russia's aircraft. Nevertheless, at least 200 were produced, and like most WWI Russian airplanes, the Lebed was used in the subsequent Russian civil war.
While the larger planes are not as inexpensive as they used to be, they're still reasonable. I just finished an A.E.G. G.III design. I'll make a posting in the Releases thread when I get a test print back.
PS: The Lebed is a good choice; that's been on my list for a while now.
Here's an odd question: I usually design my planes with all the control surfaces in a neutral position -- rudder straight, ailerons balanced, elevator level. That's not necessary, though; it's just as easy to give the rudder a little rotation, the ailerons a little (opposite) rotation, etc. It might look more realistic and dynamic with the surfaces slightly off-center. On the other hand, it might look a little strange with the surfaces set for a right turn when the plane's turning left in the game.
Would anyone be interested in a plane with control surfaces in something other than a neutral position?
Ooooh I like the look of that, I wait to see this go up on Shapeways eagerlyWhile the larger planes are not as inexpensive as they used to be, they're still reasonable. I just finished an A.E.G. G.III design. I'll make a posting in the Releases thread when I get a test print back.
PS: The Lebed is a good choice; that's been on my list for a while now.
What that man said
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
Now in beta. I'll post to the Releases thread when I get a print back:
This is a request for another seaplane, the Fairey Campania. The Campania was actually the world's first purposely built carrier aircraft, since the converted liner of that name had a 200 foot flight deck. Fairey's aircraft was a floatplane that could be launched from this deck by means of a removable trolley. Over 150 Campanias were built and used for spotting and armed reconnaissance from mid 1917 to the end of WWI, also taking part in Britain's intervention in the Russian Civil War.
You want it with the torpedo?Just bumping this one; I would really like to run this scenario in June.
Thanks
Karl
No, do it without. That way I can add a torp with a magnet
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
I've gotten pretty far on the Grigorovich M.16 and the W.29. I'm beginning work on the Sopwith. The first two might be done in time for the next Shapeways sale (on Xmas day?), not sure about the Sopwith.
Oh, and the Airco DH.9 is almost done, but has stalled.
Gotta keep your airspeed up or that will happen. Hopefully it won't go into a flat spin.
It is certainly one of the most hectic times of the year when it comes to scheduling things. Added complications include a visiting brother-in-law staying at my house for nine days, and a new Playstation 4 with Star Wars Battlefront.
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