Central Powers Models

by Tom Ruprecht


Hannover CL.III

Kit: Airfix (1:72)

This is the Airfix Hannover Cl III, in a color scheme from the Munson books. Decals probably Micro Scale over ABT lozenge.


Phonix D.1

Kit: Airframe (1:72)

This is the Airframe Phonix D.I vacuform. I think the wings are from an injection molded kit modified to fit. My first real job was at the Squadron Shop (now Squadron Mail Order) in suburban Detroit, so I come by my AMS honestly. I seem to remember building this one sometime before they fired me (age 15???). I attempted an open engine compartment with the results you see here. Bumpy finish though...


Siemens Shuckert D.III

Kit: Scratch (1:72)

I guess this isn't really scratchbuilt, more of a kit-bash. The wings are glued-together sections of a Revell Camel. One of my older brother's models donated the engine nacelle from a Navy twin jet of some kind for the fuselage. I think I can blame the old Profile series of references for the funny hand-painted lozenge... The rib tapes have held up fairly well for the last 35 years, considering that they are Chart-Pak tape.


Up | Chez Tom Ruprecht | Gallery | Home