Austro-Hungarian mechanics preparing for takeoff
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Scale: 1:32 / 54 mm
Parts: 6
Material: Polyurethane cast resin
Unbuilt and unpainted kit
Parts:
Parts: 6
Material: Polyurethane cast resin
Unbuilt and unpainted kit
Parts:
- Body A
- right arm A
- left arm A
- Body B
- right arm B
- left arm B
Before assembly, check the fit and remove the release agent with isopropyl alcohol or acetone. Cut off sprues with a saw/cutter. Wear a dust mask or respiratory mask when machining to avoid inhaling dust particles.
Carefully heat warped parts (e.g. with a hairdryer) and bend them into shape. Glue with 2K or superglue. Unpainted cast parts darken over time and can turn yellow - especially when exposed to UV light.
The aviation troops of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy did not have their own uniform. The troops that were assigned simply continued to wear their previous uniform. The only identification mark was a small balloon badge that was worn on the collar patch and sometimes on the left side of the cap.
Mechanic A (holding down the tail of the aircraft)
Cap M.1915: field gray; visor black or field gray leather; cap badge and buttons gray-green
Work coat: possibly field gray, black or undyed (according to contemporary black and white photos); zinc buttons
Trousers M.1916: field gray
Puttees: field gray
Field shoes: dark brown leather
Mechanic B (rotating the propeller)
Cap: field gray; cap badge and buttons gray-green; balloon badge on the left side silver
Field blouse M.1915: field gray wool; black-lacquered zinc buttons on the sleeves; buttons on shoulder straps gray-green; Paroli (collar patches) in the color of the former unit; balloon badge silver; white star (provate)
Pantalons (long trousers): field gray
Field shoes: see above.
Mechanic A (holding down the tail of the aircraft)
Cap M.1915: field gray; visor black or field gray leather; cap badge and buttons gray-green
Work coat: possibly field gray, black or undyed (according to contemporary black and white photos); zinc buttons
Trousers M.1916: field gray
Puttees: field gray
Field shoes: dark brown leather
Mechanic B (rotating the propeller)
Cap: field gray; cap badge and buttons gray-green; balloon badge on the left side silver
Field blouse M.1915: field gray wool; black-lacquered zinc buttons on the sleeves; buttons on shoulder straps gray-green; Paroli (collar patches) in the color of the former unit; balloon badge silver; white star (provate)
Pantalons (long trousers): field gray
Field shoes: see above.
