Plastic modelling is a very interesting hobby. With each
new kit the same questions will arouse: Where do I get the decals I need,
which painting and camouflage had the origin and how can I improve my techniques?
The web is a good chance to get suggestions and exchange experiences. This
is exactly the concern of this pages. As I started with this pages, my main
subject were aircrafts of the German Luftwaffe from WWII. Therefore the
title was chosen: "The Luftwaffe in Scale". Since that time I saw a lot
of models from different air forces and different decades as well as even
other models as aircrafts. Therefore the information will contain all different
subjects of plastic modelling.
The page should be always up to date. Even with the latest news. The subject
as well as the page on the web should be with a minimum of errors. Since
this task is very time consuming we split the task:
Wolfram BRADAC
Webmaster & chief editor, photographer
I was born in 1962
in Vienna. During my school time I started modelling with
Airfix kits. After a long break I restarted modelling.
My main subjects are aircrafts of the German Luftwaffe
of WWII, also military vehicles.
Like most other modellers I stored a lot of kits, more
than I built. Beside modelling photographing is my main
subject.
My name is Klaus Herold.
I was born on March 4th 1979 and grew up in Pinkafeld,
Burgenland, Austria. I am studying pharmaceutical science
in Graz and have been modeling since my early childhood.
Certainly there have been, as with so many others, interruptions
in my model building. Since 2002 I have enthusiastically
returned. My main interests are primarily the aircraft
of World War II, especially those of the Luftwaffe. Now
and then I make “excursions” into other areas of modeling.
My goal is to build each new aircraft more detailed than
the previous one. I am constantly searching for new techniques,
materials and ideas. Since my favored scale is 1/32 I
find that with patience and skill one can make an even
better model than what the manufacturer and the accessories
market offers. I hope that someday the “perfect” model
will grace my modeling table. I hope that this day is
far into the future and my learning curve will continue
over the years.
I live with my charming wife and daughter on the outskirts of Vienna. I was born in 1971and studied to be a typographical engineer. Since childhood I have always been interested in modeling. From model ships and cars I have gradually shifted to aircraft models of WW II. with a heavy emphasis on the German Luftwaffe. My real interest however is in the creation of dioramas in 1/48 scale. I enjoy the scratch building and can let my creative energies come to the fore. I have devoted my time to thedeveloping of new techniques; to enhance model kits with added accessories and above all to try out new tools to get better results.
The learning curve is constant. I am never satisfied and am constantly trying to make models as lifelike as possible. The only problem is the time factor. There is never enough of it as you all well know. I hope you enjoy these webpages and I would like to have you critique my work in a constructive manner.
Hi, I am Werner Kampfhofer,
born 1963-03-05 in Vienna. I live there with my wife,
my son and currently 6 cats. My modelling career started
at the age of nine and a plane from airfix. What began
sporadically, turned into manic over the years ( that's
at least the opinion of my wife ).
My main focus are AFV in 1/35, without a historical limit
and I have no objections against kits from other branches.
I always try to get out the best of me and thus modelling
is not fun for me anymore, it is work, but a work I enjoy.
Hello, my name is
Jürgen Lehrach. I was born in 1977 in St. Pölten
and very early was interested in everything with wings.
I started building models when I was still in school and
rediscovered it two years ago.I had the urge to express
my love for warbirds three dimensionally. Certainly, my
techniques have changed. Today's model builder has a lot
of help from accessories manufacturers and the improved
quality of the models to create a replica that is fairly
close to the original. A little talent and love for detail
are also helpful. Historical interest and research round
out the picture.
The results can be astonishing. My special interest is
the American Air Force in Europe during the Second World
War. I work for the largest telecommunications company
in Austria in the logistics department. Aside from my
affinity for plastics, I love to read. Despite my lack
of spare time, I do occasionally get involved in strategy
games and travel to airshows in other countries with my
girl friend. I also find time to hang out with my friends.
I was born in 1979.
At the moment I am an Engineering student in Graz, where
I have been living since I started my studies. I began
modelling very early, my main interests were airplanes
of World War II. Of course then, I did not yet have an
airbrush and had no notion about all the possibilities
of designing a model more realistically. Later, at the
age of 14, other things became more interesting, and I
was subject to the often mentioned modelling break. In
2002, I again came into contact with our joint hobby due
to a friend who had started painting figures. Around this
time I obtained internet access and through the internet
became aware of all the possibilities of detailing a model
and making a model seem more realistic.
Since then my main interest is on military vehicles of
World War II, mainly German productions. I started with
scale 1:72 and have now shifted to 1:35. My goal is approximating
the original as closely as possible by providing the model
with accessories or self-made constructions.
I1978 I was born in
Vienna and I am working as technical employee in an architect’s
office. I am building plastic models since I am 12. It
started with a F-16 Fighting Falcon in 1/32, which was
followed by a few cars and trucks. A Heinkel He111 H-6
in 1/72 brood my interest for the German Luftwaffe. Since
2001 I am creating color profiles also.
Some of them have been already published in relevant magazines
and books. The motto for building models and drawing profiles
is the same: Learning by Doing. To practise my passion
it is required to collect the necessary documentation,
an expensive, but interesting hobby, especially when I
can obtain rare second hand aviation antiquars.
II was born in Vienna
in 1943 but have lived in the United States for 47 years.
I am a retired History professor who is fortunate to pursue
his interests as a translator, author and model builder.
My main interest is the Luftwaffe of World War II. I occasionally
dabble in armor and paint a military miniature for balance.
I work for Classic Publications as a translator and author.
Fortunately I have a German-speaking wife who has great
tolerance for my diverse interests.
Born 1977 in Vienna.
After I got an aeroplane kit when I was a five years old
boy, I did not come loose from this passion for a long
time, until I inserted a break of many years because of
my modified interests. In 2001 I again bought a kit (king
tiger from Tamiya) and lightning struck again: Since that
time I am concerned very seriously with the topic tank
modelling and construction, whereby I often spend hours
to search for suitable reference material. My emphasis
is with the models of the German Wehrmacht.
Beside modelling i discoverd another interesting passion:
photographing
This page is involved with modelling. We
do not glorify any war or any ideology. Every modeller seeks
to build his model so close to the origin as ever possible.
Even with all his markings.
THE LAW IN AUSTRIA: The use of the swastika is not prohibited
when it is used to represent an origin correctly. Like on original
photos or on models which represent an origin.
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