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Caudron G.4 Copper State Models 1/48
xmald11
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Wojewodztwo Wielkopolskie, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 03:35 PM UTC
Thanks Jan! The engine nacelles - their metal parts are painted with Tamiya`s XF 60 lightened up with XF2 when it comes to the linen I used XF 57 but I think you can also try the Gunze C45...

I`ve managed to paint, put the decals on (they work like a charm - Cartograf - and everything is clear ). I`ve also fixed the fittings and made the stitching. I was trying to figure out how to do it painlessly and reached the same conclussion as Jorgo that the best way is to drill holes and thread the fishing line through.
Now I need to fix the upper wing, no worries though since everything fits well.





JackFlash
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 12:43 PM UTC
Ceisp clean work. Well done so far. Model on Filip!
Louis
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Bas-Rhin, France
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 - 02:57 AM UTC
BEAUTIFUL !!!
xmald11
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Wojewodztwo Wielkopolskie, Poland
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 - 04:30 PM UTC
Many thanks for your kind words guys!
As you probably know already rigging is one of my favourite parts so I just couldn`t wait. I`ve fixed the upper wing and attached the first 40 wires. Thanks to the PE fittings the rigging is much easier because in most cases there is no need for turnbuckles but simply using a piece of tube you can make them in the process if you know what I mean









xmald11
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Posted: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 - 03:58 PM UTC
Gee it`s hard to believe that it`s been almost one month since the last update...
Nearly 100 turnbuckles and wires done, some more to go
Now I`ll finally be able to see the beautiful silhouette of the G.4 since I`m planning to fix the tail section this week!









xmald11
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Wojewodztwo Wielkopolskie, Poland
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Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 07:44 PM UTC
The kit just fell together - no jig required - can you imagine? The tail section as I thought would be the tricky part but it just went together like a charm - that`s what I call good engineering. Bravo Edgar!
The majority of rigging done. I`ve scratched the alternative gun mount. Not much work left. I expect to see her finished pretty soon.








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Posted: Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 01:32 AM UTC
Hi Filip

My goodness! This is looking [i}soooo[/i] sweet! That stitching in the wing is simply unfair!

I'm bracing myself to tackle our sample kits and I'll be referring to your build all the way - but I fear I'll fall seriously short at every point of comparison. This is an inspirational build!

All the best

Rowan
xmald11
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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 03:55 PM UTC
Many thanks Rowan for your kind words of encouragment! I`m sure your Caudron will be a stunner!

I think it`s the last update before I finish her. I need to fix the gun and the rest of the decals. I must admit it has been a lot of fun. Those of you who work with WnW and Tamiya kits - ow I know how you lucky bustards feel when everything just falls into place. Definitely one of the best kits I`ve ever had a pleasure to build.










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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 05:00 PM UTC
Hi Filip

Magnificent! Please be sure to submit it for the Frontpage when you've added the final details.

All the best

Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 05:02 PM UTC
That is stunning, definitely front page material.
Andy
xmald11
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Wojewodztwo Wielkopolskie, Poland
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 03:38 PM UTC
So my great adventure with the best kit I`ve built so far is over. I think Edgar and the whole CSM team has done a great job.
My model depicts the G.4 used for artillery spotting in C.74 Franco/Belgian unit. Several modifications have been made such as Chauviere propellers, Colt machine gun, different gun mount. The superb quality decals with cowling numbers and different serial were painted by Melius Manu. As far as I know all these will be available at CSM soon. The colt gun is greatly detailed with a small PE.
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joepanzer
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2017 - 07:03 PM UTC
In one word....


AMAZING!
Merlin
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 01:53 AM UTC

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In one word....


AMAZING!



Hi Filip

Ditto that! Now get it on the Frontpage where it belongs!

All the best

Rowan
xmald11
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 10:54 PM UTC
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Jugg-Head
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Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 02:59 AM UTC

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Oooh this looks nice!
Looking forward to seeing how it builds.



Awesome!

Now you will have trouble "improving on perfection"!

Tommy
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