SHAPEWAYS FB5 and HALBERSTADT DIII COMPLETED

**COLBATMAN** · 11-19-2011 02:45

These are the latest completed Shapeways models. The Halberstadt is the best so far from the finish of the model and my completion. The FB5 had a few problems, frosting on Nacelle, struts and the fin. Also dipping on both wings which 'Duh' I failed to pick up until I'd started to paint! On the whole very happy. I devised a system of using very fine cord as a scarf for crewmen, cord is Langton's rigging cord, double it, touch of S/Glue, knot around neck, then twist at rear adding more glue. Not only does it look authentic but gives you a nice handle to load the little blighters with out touching them! All good in theory, try doing it in reverse, alla a two man pusher!
Only last minute prob with the Gunbus was the part peg with added b/bearing caused the a/c top tip back as you can only fit forward of the u/c cross beam. Adding a shorter peg solved the prob.
Enjoy!!

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**gully_raker** · 11-19-2011 03:02

Great work Col!
We will soon have 4 Eindekkers, 2 Gunbus, 2 DH-2 & 2 Halberstadt D11.
Humm need a couple more Brits although there is Morane Parasol to come!

**COLBATMAN** · 11-19-2011 03:09

Dont bother with more 'fodder' they will all C & B before the Sunshine Coast Fokker Scourge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your thoughts Baz and your assistance this arvo, worth gold!

**grumpybear** · 11-19-2011 05:06

Very nicely done, good to see early war planes.

**Guntruck** · 11-19-2011 10:13

Excellet stuff there. Award your self two

(and try to get out more

)

**Boney10** · 11-19-2011 12:38

Nicely done, very nicely done, any particular Pilots/Sqn/Jasta ?

**COLBATMAN** · 11-19-2011 17:56

Thanks to all for your kind thoughts, The Gunbus is Rees & Hargreaves of 11 Squadron the Halberstadt is Erst Althaus of Jasta 4. Both references from Osprey's Pusher Aces and Early German Aces.

Regards

Col - Ex Essex boy!!

**ara398** · 11-19-2011 18:06

Lovely paint jobs Col!

Love the rugby scarf on the FB5 gunner!

Adrian

**flyingryno** · 11-19-2011 18:44

very nice job.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-20-2011 10:12

I can only second what has been said already by the chaps. That scarf gave me a smile. A neat little bit of extra detail.
Rob.

**bsmith13** · 11-20-2011 12:03

Those look great!

**Dwarflord22** · 11-20-2011 12:43

Excellent pictures and modelling/painting work!

Thanks for posting!!

**Doug** · 11-20-2011 13:24

Like the way you have done the bracing wires on the Gun bus!

**crashx** · 11-20-2011 15:47

Sweet!!! Nice work!!!

**rote Flügel** · 11-20-2011 18:47

those do look nice.. be great to see them on a mat in a good dog fight..

**COLBATMAN** · 11-20-2011 22:37

Thanks for looking and all your kind comments.
After clearing my Shapeways backlog (now I have decals), at 0800 this morning a courier arrived from Shapeways with a large box containing 2 Eindeckers and a delightful little Nieuport 11 Bebe.
Can't wait to get stuck in!!!

**Max Headroom** · 11-20-2011 23:49

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-21-2011 00:28

Great work as usual Alan.
Rob.

Bondi · 11-21-2011 02:43

good work
I love the early aircraft shapeways are releasing.

**COLBATMAN** · 11-21-2011 03:19

Hi Alan
Man you are a legend. Thanks for those, you have even ommitted my painting errors.
Many thanks

Regards

Col

**petitbilbo** · 11-21-2011 06:33

Those two are real masterpieces (especially the Halberstadt!)

How did you get the scarf like that?

**COLBATMAN** · 11-22-2011 01:56

Originally Posted by petitbilbo

Those two are real masterpieces (especially the Halberstadt!)

How did you get the scarf like that?

Hi Bilbo,
I tried 'green stuff' but it always got damaged when trying to mount the pilot. I thought of fine rigging cord (sold by Langton Minis in UK - for 1/2400 ships) which I use on the minis. I doubled it, but a dribble of supa glue on and tie around the neck. Then I add more glue to the twisted cord and leave until hard. I then use this to mount the pilots without having to touch them. When fixed, cut to required length and paint as required!
Regards

Col

**Boney10** · 11-22-2011 07:23

Originally Posted by COLBATMAN

Hi Bilbo,
I tried 'green stuff' but it always got damaged when trying to mount the pilot. I thought of fine rigging cord (sold by Langton Minis in UK - for 1/2400 ships) which I use on the minis. I doubled it, but a dribble of supa glue on and tie around the neck. Then I add more glue to the twisted cord and leave until hard. I then use this to mount the pilots without having to touch them. When fixed, cut to required length and paint as required!
Regards

Col

What dashed good and simple idea, nice one Col

**COLBATMAN** · 11-22-2011 21:50

Originally Posted by Boney10

What dashed good and simple idea, nice one Col

Many thanks Chris. It proves you can use some skills from other hobbies or wargames periods.

Regards

Col

**calfaber** · 11-30-2011 05:41

Very nice work. Inspires me to take my customs to the next level!

**Zoe Brain** · 11-30-2011 06:40

I trust these are all going to make an appearance at Cancon.... and bring a camera.

**Bluedevil** · 11-30-2011 07:48

Magnificent!

But I have a question: where do you get the machine-guns ( and the pilots for that matter...are they Peter Pigs'? )

**Nightbomber** · 11-30-2011 07:49

Wonderful models, congrats on your great work!

**Burt** · 11-30-2011 09:01

I do like the Halberstadt very fine piece of work.

**COLBATMAN** · 11-30-2011 22:07

Hi Zoe
I was hoping we would use all your superb minis, so as not to embarrass mine! ABW I should be accompanying Barry on the Friday for the day, looking forward to meeting you.

Regards

Col

**COLBATMAN** · 11-30-2011 22:11

Hi Alex
Yes I believe they are Peter Pig's, although the MG on the Gunbus is moulded on to the model. This initially was a problem as the observer would not fit. While trying to force him to 'sit down' it broke off cleanly. So he mounted easily and I glued the M/Gun back, and it would have fitted in other directions if you preferred.

Regards

Col

**Zoe Brain** · 11-30-2011 23:14

Originally Posted by COLBATMAN

I was hoping we would use all your superb minis, so as not to embarrass mine!

I have no shame, as mine don't look as good as yours. Seriously, that's not false modesty, mine are adequate for game purposes, that's all. I'm not a very good painter. Decals, yes, those I can do.

There's at least one local here who really is a good painter, you see. The difference between my efforts and his are striking.

**COLBATMAN** · 12-01-2011 01:23

Zoe
I'm out of my comfort zone with Aircraft (especially prebuild !/144! I've been a Pro painter since 1976 but its always great to get a new challenge especially in the twilight of my painting career. BTW when did you post your Caprioni Bomber, I cant find it, would love to see it!

Regards

Col

**Ravenlord** · 12-01-2011 01:53

Outstanding work, imressive!

I like the wire-rigging - in 1/144 - very impressive!!

Matthias

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