WnW 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914)

[FAf]

Impressive rigging details! Good job with the PE.
/Fredrik

[gedmundson]

Thanks to all for the comments which are always appreciated!

Work continues on the rigging which is quite painstaking. Figuring out a plan, carrying it out, then checking references as to where the turnbuckles actually were located as compared to reinforced cable ends...then redoing it all seems to be my flawed method. I really need to learn a better approach. My wife jokingly referred to me a "Whingey McWhinge-face" when I aired my discontent recently  .

And those decals on the wings have tiny cracks in them. Not easily noticeable, but under magnification they are quite prominent. Makes a case for using masks and painting them on for those who have the wherewithal.

Cheers,
Gary

[RAGIII]

In the end your "Method" of rigging seems to be working 
RAGIII

[RichieW]

Gary that's beautiful, I wish my rigging would look as flawed as yours! Don't lose any sleep over the decals, if they look good to the naked eye they are good. I have given up worrying what close up pictures make my models look like. I found it was ruining my enjoyment. If I could produce something as beautiful as this I would be very happy!

Having a bit of a whinge when things go wrong is all part of the hobby isn't it?

Richie

[pepperman42]

Amazing progress. McWhingey face approved results!

Steve

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Gary,
It's really coming together now,

Mike

[Boch]

Amazing. Fantastic  . Keep going, cant wait final results.

[Borsos]

That’s a Great Leap Forward! Now it already looks like a Dove…
Andreas

[gedmundson]

Thanks again, gents! As I've persevered with the rigging, it has got a bit easier. Utmost care is needed not to break off some of the delicate extremities of the model since this thing takes up a lot of room on the bench. I ended up temporarily clipping the kit wheels to the axles just so that the claw-brake and undercarriage didn't get bumped (already repaired it once). Now that the upper petrol tank is installed in it's superstructure I can't flip the model as easily onto it's back as before.

There is a small vent pipe from the engine coolant tank that I made from brass tubing and lead line. The exhaust manifold attaches to the engine at a slightly upward angle, so this has to be set before the end of the exhaust pipe can be glued to position straight down. I did this before finishing it, prying it off to add the chipped metal and rusty pastels afterward. I also rubbed some Uschi metal polishing powder "Iron Type" on to the tail end of it. Getting closer to the finish line.

Cheers,
Gary

[pepperman42]

Certainly is looking more and more the part! Great work

Steve

[PrzemoL]

Looks overall fantastic. I like the look of the exhaust especially. And yes, be careful with those rigging outposts on the wing tips. I managed to break one of those when builing this kit 

[Gisbod]

Super Gary!

It seems a lot more complex than the others, but it’s definitely worth it!

Guy

[gedmundson]

Thanks again, Gents.

Super Gary!

It seems a lot more complex than the others, but it’s definitely worth it!

Guy

Yes Guy - this build has taxed me to the utmost, and is by far the most challenging WnW kit I've attempted by far. And I've previously built 18 of them. And it had to get one last kick at me, although I blame myself (and it wasn't a WnW part that I had trouble with!). Having the CSM wheels just press-fit onto the axles, at the very end of weathering I decided to cement them in place. Foolishly adding tiny drop of cyano to the axle, I slid the first wheel on....but it didn't go all the way completely before the cyano set. So I pressed too hard on it...and broke some spokes. Silly me. Those things are quite delicate.

Luckily I had a couple of spare sets of the CS M 810 X 125 wheels, but to have to replace it was a real annoyance. But I have to admit, as it is close to being finished I'm happy to have made the journey - it has an interesting steampunk look to it 

Cheers,
Gary

[Gisbod]

Steam Punk is a great description Gary!

Yep, I feel your pain - I can’t recall a model that I sailed through without some or other cock up along the way.. 

Looks great though,


Guy

[RichieW]

Really beautiful work Gary, glad you had a spare wheel after breaking a few spokes in the CA mishap. I imagine we can all identify with that sort of accident.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the finished model photographs. I have taken many notes on your painting and weathering techniques from this thread as well as your book.

Richie