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Offline nmroberto

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Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« on: September 11, 2015, 08:40:02 AM »
Got started on my Rumpler,  so far the cockpit and engine are underway. Still have some fine tuning to do, but here's what I have so far.  I tried interior rigging, but I think it won't be visible when the fuselage is closed up. 














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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2015, 08:47:27 AM »
Looks great Robert! I'm working on a late Rumpler as well.  I'm a bit further along than you. I can't think of any pitfalls along the way...it's a pretty straight forward build other than the fact that the engine is DESIGNED to tilt to the right-don't try to level it  ;). Looking forward to seeing what you do.

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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2015, 08:50:21 AM »
That's a gorgeous interior, Robert!  You're off to a brilliant start.
Cheers,
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2015, 08:51:54 AM »
Lovely work so far Robert, the interior is excellent and your engine looks very good.

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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2015, 09:25:30 AM »
Terrific start and great interior and engine!
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2015, 11:39:12 AM »
Quote from: Rob on September 11, 2015, 08:47:27 AM
Looks great Robert! I'm working on a late Rumpler as well.  I'm a bit further along than you. I can't think of any pitfalls along the way...it's a pretty straight forward build other than the fact that the engine is DESIGNED to tilt to the right-don't try to level it  ;). Looking forward to seeing what you do.

v/r,
Rob
I noticed that the engine bearers weren't level when I was dry fitting them. After reading a little more I saw that the engine is supposed to tilt. 
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2015, 05:31:17 PM »
Hello there Robert,

one of my favourite aircraft!!! What camouflage are you building if I can ask? :) That plane gets me excited when I see it every time :D

Cheerio
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2015, 09:05:46 PM »
Very great work to engine and interior, Robert.
Cheers
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2015, 10:18:59 PM »
Have this kit too . Love what you have done
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2015, 02:26:17 AM »
Looking good.
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2015, 02:59:11 AM »
Nice looking cockpit!
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2015, 03:06:05 AM »
Quote from: LukasTheLight on September 11, 2015, 05:31:17 PM
Hello there Robert,

one of my favourite aircraft!!! What camouflage are you building if I can ask? :) That plane gets me excited when I see it every time :D

Cheerio
Lukas

Lukas,  I haven't decided on the camo scheme yet.
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2015, 09:51:58 PM »
Whatever scheme you pick, Robert, you have made a
terrific start on the interior.  Great start, my friend. :D

Cheers,
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2015, 07:48:14 AM »
Oops..............  closed up the fuselage and installed the tail plane, vertical plane, rudder and elevators.  Unfortunately I installed the tail plane upside down.  The instructions didn't really show a detail so I assumed the curved side would go up.  Nope it didn't. 

Fortunately everything came apart ok and with a little sanding looks fine. 

Anyway I'll have more pics when I get further along. 
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Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2015, 11:17:48 AM »
Making a little more progress.  Buttoned up the fuselage, painted the wings and attached the bottom wings to fuselage, and installed the home made turn buckles.  Also started attaching rigging to top wing.







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