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C: Halberstadt Cl.II, Friedrich Barchert, Royal
What’s Inside The Box? Prussian Schusta 21, June to July 1918
The large deep box contains a mass of grey D: Halberstadt Cl.II “Löwe”, Marine Schlasta 1, 2
parts, the quality of moulding being exceptional October 1918
with wing rib and surface detail spot on. There E: Halberstadt Cl.II “Marichen”, Schlasta 15?,
are six plastic frames in all plus one photo- mid to late 1918
etched fret, the latter containing details and
cooling jackets for the guns, plus seat straps. Pre-cut lozenge decal is provided for all
One frame is a generic set for the Mercedes of the fabric surfaces, a second large sheet
D.III engine that contains three extra airscrews contains all the markings for the various
not needed for this kit plus some surplus options, whilst an extra smaller sheet contains
engine plumbing. The extremely crowded all the white stripes needed for the black and
frame “A” holds many small and complex parts white striped Option C machine, eliminating
including much of the ordinance. Care needs the need for complex masking. As one would
to be taken when removing the parts so as not expect the Cartograf decals look absolutely 3
to damage them, and the use of a good pair perfect. Wingnut Wings have surpassed
of cutters and in some cases possibly a fi ne themselves here as the overpainted crosses
toothed modelling saw is advised. applicable to a number of the options really do
look painted on, with not only the translucent
This late version comes with fi ve colour quality of the paint realistically captured but
options: also the number of layers fully evident - Photos
5 & 5a.
A: Halberstadt Cl.II “V”, Royal Prussian I decided to settle on Option B, “2, Brünhide”
Schusta 13, March 1918 the subject of Steve Anderson’s box art, and
B: Halberstadt Cl.II “Brünhilde” Karl Prim?, a number of well-known propaganda shots
Royal Bavarian Schlasta 27b, mid to late 1918 showing the machine being loaded up with 4

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