Aircraft 862/18 of Bogohl 8/Bosta 25, Crew: Oblt. Hetzel (pilot), Ltn. Wetzlar (observer), Vzfw. Christl (gunner)
During parachute trials, western front, October 1918

• 1/72nd scale, Sierra Scale vacform.
• This model is converted from the vacform kit's G.III type to G.IIIa standards by scratchbuilding the "box-kite" style tail, reshaped top & bottom ailerons, new engine/radiator fronts, and the cutting in/addition of the "Gotha" type underside "gun tunnel".
• The entire cockpit (pilots cockpit, and the two gunners positions) are entirely scratchbuilt from plastic sheet, rod, sprue, strip, wire and misc. photo etched (PE) bits.
• The Parabellum machine guns are from Tom's Modelworks photo etched sets. The 'LVG type' gun ring and fittings are scratchbuilt from wire and spare PE pieces.
• All struts were scratchbuilt from Contrail strut stock material.
• Rear gunners MG safety mesh screens (protection from the propellers) are made from wire screen and wire - as is the new engine radiators.
• The 'night' pre-printed fabric camouflage is replicated with Americal/Gryphon's decals (sheet No.4). The national markings and specific aircraft markings are also from the A/G decal line. Painted areas are Humbrol enamels (No. 112) with lighter gray mottle.
• Weathering is done with airbrushing enamels (the fabric discoloring around the engines), an oil paint 'wash', pastels, and Prismacolor colored pencil shadows & highlights.