Aviatik D-1 (oz4047)

 

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“During 1918, a single Aviatik Berg D.I was forced down in an undamaged state on the Italian font; this undamaged example was later shipped back to the United Kingdom where it was subject to an extensive evaluation, which found it to be comparable to its various peers of the time, being particularly light, strong, and simplistic in terms of its construction. The captured aircraft was later put on public display in London.”
Many years ago I saw a full-sized reproduction of this aircraft at the International Fighter Museum (Champlin Museum) in Mesa, Arizona…and of course, the feature that literally jumped out at me was that enormous radiator. I’ve changed. Since then, this little fighter…the Aviatik Berg D-1 (oz4047) has become far more attractive to me. Maybe it’s all those colors, a veritable artist’s palette!
My model is of 18” wingspan, inspired by the Outerzone plan, available research materials, and a wonderful 3-view drawing [pics 006-010]. I’ve simplified Noonan’s plan to suit my temperament and abilities. Finish was achieved via computer graphics, i.e., printed “skins.” Be advised that most printer inks are water-soluble and therefore demand great care while applying and shrinking tissue. The end result has the potential of either being a great disaster or totally satisfying.
Thank you, Steve and Mary. I truly enjoy Outerzone.
Neal Green - 15/02/2021
What a wonderful thing this is! As we say here "each spadeful a worm", I haven't seen one picture of yours I liked less. If this model is kept behind glass I suppose the printed hex-pattern will be in a decent state, with varnish on top and all that. UV radiation is very bad on unprotected inkjet print (as older charts on my office walls can attest!). I may be mistaken but Perspex is even better than common uncoated glass at blocking UVs.
Miguel - 15/02/2021
A while back, I had submitted full color plans and the article, mostly reproduced from the January 1979 issue of Model Builder, including color pictures of a beautifully painted model (I don't know who made the model or the scale), to be added as supplements, hoping other modelers might find them of some value. My guess is that they got lost in the overwhelming barrage of e-mail that Steve and Mary receive.
It's regrettably true that most consumer inkjet inks are neither waterproof nor archival. Both Canon and Epson make truly archival inkjet inks but they are usually reserved for high-end printers. Electrostatic printers (e.g. color laser) produce prints that are permanent and colorfast. Unfortunately, most consumer and commercial printers of this type require that the substrate follows a convoluted print path that is not conducive to very light media, such as tissue. Flatbed electrostatic printers, which can handle virtually any kind of medium (thick, thin, paper, plastic, metal, ceramic, etc) also tend to be limited to the purview of specialty graphics shops. If you can find a professional print house in your area, they can probably advise you and may do small runs of tissue to your specifications. Finally, glass will block most UV radiation but will not guarantee against fading from other wavelengths, which may also have an effect on some inks and dyes. Perspex (acrylic) will not block UV unless it is specifically coated for this purpose.
Jan Novick - 16/02/2021
I remember the photos of the model with the stunning paint scheme. It was a plastic model (from Flashback) at 1/48 scale, found it here on the Hyperscale site at: http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/galleries/aviatikbergd1hl_1.htm it's great inspiration.
SteveWMD - 16/02/2021
Jan, in the contest between your word and my sputtering memory you take the prize :-)
Thank you for your informative post.
Miguel - 16/02/2021
Wow, this is beautiful Neal! The hexagons of colour are stunning.
Mary - 19/02/2021
You're discerning eye is so very much appreciated, Mary. As for the hexagon colors...those colors are for YOU. :-)
Neal - 21/02/2021
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