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Steve Chesnek's Halberstadt D.II

Website visitor Steve Chesnek wrote back around February of 2010 asking for the highest resolution version I had available of the plans for the Halberstadt D.II biplane. After receiving the digital scan that I made from the January 1968 edition of American Aircraft Modeler, Steve set about constructing is unbelievably fine example of the airplane.

I always ask people to send me photos of their completed models after sending plans files, but rarely do any arrive. This is an example of why I don't mind providing the free service; occasionally, the rewards are huge.

Say Steve: "Hi Kirt, Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it. It's nice to get feedback as I just build them and when it's done, my wife and kids say 'that's nice" and I put it on the shelf to get dusty. The Halberstadt D.II has a 24" wing span. It's sheathed in 1/32 balsa. The engine are dowels and other bits of balsa to try to look enginey. The exhaust  pipe is carved from a block of balsa as is the propeller. For the pipes I use the spars from plastic model kits that I bend over a candle. I haven't thought about any competition. I know a lot of guys out there are really good at this. Please use this on your web page [I asked permission to post them]. I'd be honored. I just ordered a set of plans from X-PLANS for a LVG CVI. I'll probably start on that soon and I'll keep you in the loop if your interested. Thanks again. Steve"

 

Halberstadt D-II - Airplanes and Rockets

Halberstadt D-II, by Steve Chesnek, Engine Detail - Airplanes and Rockets Halberstadt D-II, Top 3/4 View - Airplanes and Rockets Halberstadt D-II, Port Side View - Airplanes and Rockets

Engine Detail                  Top 3/4 View                    Port Side View

 

Halberstadt D-II Plans from January 1968 American Aircraft Modeler - Airplanes and Rockets

Here is the Halberstadt D.II page.

Steve Chesnek's Halberstadt CLII, Top Rear 3/4 View - Airplanes and Rockets       Steve Chesnek's Halberstadt CLII WWI German Biplane, Front Port Side View - Airplanes and Rockets

Steve's other WWI German biplane, a Halberstadt CL.II

The wing span is 29", built the same as the D.II

Steve is a private home improvement contractor in Portland Oregon,

and also has a custom furniture shop.

www.builtbysteve.com

(now that you know the kind of craftsman Steve is, give him a call)

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