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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Stuart Malone on December 20, 2021, 01:34:50 PM

Title: Rumpler D.I - 1/72nd scale Merlin kit
Post by: Stuart Malone on December 20, 2021, 01:34:50 PM
It's finished, warts included.  One more off the shelf of doom.  I'm down to the last three.  I have an Eduard Albatros D.V that just needs rigging, a Hanriot HD.9 that was crushed and will need all new struts, undercarriage, and rigging, and a barely started Flashback Voisin 3.  I did a bit of cockpit work on the Voisin, it's going to be a real challenge for me with all the integral photo etch.  Oh, and I did get a couple of very crudely carved out ear radiators on the DFW C.V, for those that have been following along.

Stuart

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/htdzptb4pladwzi/RumplerDI_7.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7qeel22nduj96jy/RumplerDI_8.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/5dxuz2m7l45guin/RumplerDI_9.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/hizvholydms0kti/RumplerDI_10.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/rbu6qf4jaiuwk5f/RumplerDI_11.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/sfdc92r1o765a1q/RumplerDI_12.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zxv04ap1flk4zsr/RumplerDI_13.jpeg?raw=1)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/v9s4xwyp0kiw9kg/RumplerDI_14.jpeg?raw=1)
Title: Re: Rumpler D.I - 1/72nd scale Merlin kit
Post by: DaveB on December 20, 2021, 08:17:54 PM
Great work on your Rumpler, Stuart -

Like the pilot figure in the cockpit

What a odd looking machine though!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Rumpler D.I - 1/72nd scale Merlin kit
Post by: lone modeller on December 21, 2021, 02:41:17 AM
I agree with Dave - an odd looking machine. But still interesting as these are rarely seen as models. Good finish all round - these must be satisfying to see removed from the shelf of doom.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Rumpler D.I - 1/72nd scale Merlin kit
Post by: RAGIII on December 21, 2021, 10:31:45 AM
Your results on this shelf of Doom project are impressive. Really nice looking oddball aircraft built to a high standard.
Title: Re: Rumpler D.I - 1/72nd scale Merlin kit
Post by: WD on December 25, 2021, 10:38:41 AM
Congrats on finishing a Merlin kit and still staying sane.  :)
I must say, as others have, that's one odd looking a/c.

WD