Misc. Late War 2 Seaters

This page of cellaneous late war 2 seaters is of models built by Steve Hustad. Click on any thumbnail for a larger JPEG image.

AEG C.IV

Two seater ground attack aircraft
Unidentified Schlasta, Western Front, 1918

1/72 Scale "Joystick" vacform kit.
Fuselage lengthened 1/8" to "Roland license built" version standards
Cockpit areas are entirely scratchbuilt with the exception of "Tom's Modelworks" photo etched control stick grip, foot pedals, instrument panel bezels, seat belts, etc. Balance constructed of plastic sheet, rod, strip, and sprue. Kit pilot's seat was used. Cockpit coaming is green putty, seat cushions are from "Duro" epoxy putty.
Control surfaces were all cut out and re-positioned in operating positions.
Vertical stabilizer, rudder, all struts, and landing gear are scratchbuilt from plastic strutstock and rod material. Bungie cord shock absorbers are from thread.
Rigging is entirely clear stretched sprue, fixed in place with white glue, and selectively painted.
Five color pre-printed lozenge fabric and national insignia are decals from "Americal/Gryphon". Unit insignia is made up from black deal film custom cut to desired shapes.
Paints are "Humbrol" and "Floquil Military Color" mixes. Weathering with paint, pastels and colored pencils.