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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: Manni on July 24, 2017, 06:44:27 PM
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Hello friends,
some time ago, I have started a fun project of a steampunk flying machine. I wanted it to fit in a WWI What-if-scenario.
So I took some Wingnut wings spareparts, lozenge and wood decals and let it go.
that's what came out of it until now.
(https://abload.de/img/1b5s5n.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=1b5s5n.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/3hsshs.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=3hsshs.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/252s4f.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=252s4f.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/4qtsop.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=4qtsop.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/5r5sv1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=5r5sv1.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/6ycshb.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=6ycshb.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/7kgsn1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=7kgsn1.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/8mss9o.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=8mss9o.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/9nbs8a.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=9nbs8a.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/10y9s5n.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=10y9s5n.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/11o0sr4.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=11o0sr4.jpg)
Bye,
Manni
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oooh that is super cool :)
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Great! But remember only the early pre-production Fokker D IXa had round windshields. The later production models had rectacular ones ;)
Borsos
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Way cool Manni, looking great!!! 8)
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Very creative and very well done!
RAGIII
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That just begs a allied equivalent! Huh?
Glenn
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wow Manni!
I have been intrigued by Industriamechanica products (the fish like submersible is what I prefere)!
so I'll follow your build with much interest! What you have done so far is really stunning, as always I must say.
is the body of the dragon fly full resin or is it hollow? how did you manage to add the engine?
ciao
edo
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Thank you, gentlemen for the kind words.
May be I look for the death head moth. It will look great in PC10 and clear doped linnen.
@Edo: The body is full resine and I hollowed it with my dremel and drilled an opening for the engine and covered the edges with aluminum from a tea candle.
Bye,
Manni
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This is very cool. Great concept, and it looks like top notch work.
I'll follow this with interest, and hope for the Death Head moth in PC10 to follow
P
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That, Sir, is seriously cool....
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thank you manni!
really stunning, i can't wait to see more!
ciao
edo
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What a wonderful idea - and equally wonderful modelling. A super idea being skillfully brough to life.
Stephen.
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Thank you all, for the nice comments.
Now after 3 weeks illness, one week business trip to India and 3 weeks of family vacation I managed to get back to the bench.
I did some rigging and the dragonfly got it's wings. Next will be the some armament and a lot of touch ups.
(https://abload.de/img/12u5x4x.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=12u5x4x.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/137xyg1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=137xyg1.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/14zra97.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=14zra97.jpg)
Manni
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Great work of imagination.
I love the industria mechanica kits although they are a bit expensive but very high quality!
How did you achieve the two-tone effect on the metal cowling behind the eyes?
It is beautiful!
Antonio
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Looks so cool. I have to build one of these (a submarine probably) one day...
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That is an incredible piece of modelling. Everything is so clean and precise but also very imaginative indeed. Looking forward to seeing more.
Stephen.
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Thanks for the encouraging comments. The give me lots of energy.
@ Antonio:
The two tone effect is made by a first layer of black Alclad primer with a coat of AK True metal polishing wax. After that I used a small brush and handpainted the pattern with Tamiya X10 Gun metal
Some more progress:
The dragonfly was equipped with modified 08/15 MGs
(https://abload.de/img/17bcasyx.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=17bcasyx.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/18bqss9f.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=18bqss9f.jpg)
A Flarepistol
(https://abload.de/img/19bfmspn.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=19bfmspn.jpg)
Reworked wings
(https://abload.de/img/20b07s5r.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20b07s5r.jpg)
Next will be the base and the figures.
Bye,
Manni
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Simply amazing. That armament adds so much to the overall appearance! I am keen on seeing the model in its diorama setting with figures (but please don't kill the Dragonfly with your electric fly swatter!)
Andreas
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I just love Steam Punk
What a joy to see your marvellous flying machine (however it flies)
Alan.
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Thank you gentlemen for your kind words.
Yesterday I managed to finish this little insect.
So I hope you will enjoy my new pictures.
(https://abload.de/img/21ljset.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=21ljset.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/22v8s4s.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=22v8s4s.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/23npstu.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=23npstu.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/24nesa8.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=24nesa8.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/25f9s9v.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=25f9s9v.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/267fsj3.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=267fsj3.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/27ewskz.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=27ewskz.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/2809sh9.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2809sh9.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/30c6sl6.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=30c6sl6.jpg)
(https://abload.de/img/31olsrv.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=31olsrv.jpg)
On Monday I will return to ordinary WWI modeling. It was a nice fantasy trip and I think I will build an allied counterpart some day.
Bye,
Manni
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Simply amazing! I really love it.
Can you tell me where you bought that great socket?
Andreas
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Very nice Manni and a great interpretation of the Industria Mechanika kit.
P
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Incredible job Manni, congratulations on this beauty.
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Fantastic Manni!
Beautifully model and very well done. :)
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very nice and inspiring, Manni!
someday I will have to decide and build one myself....
really well done!
ciao
edo
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Thanks to you all for the encouraging comments.
Last weekend the Libelle was awarded with a silver medal at the KMK Modelshow in Mol/Belgium. Now it recieved it's place in my personal hall of fame.
(https://abload.de/img/326rse7.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=326rse7.jpg)
Bye,
Manni
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Congratulations Manni on a well deserved award, the model is amazing.
Des.
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Manni, you deserve that award indeed and probably also something more!
Antonio
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This is a truly wonderful thing, Sir!
It goes right of the weird and wonderful scale.
Congratulations.
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Well deserved Manni, beautifully done and noticed.