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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Tim Mixon on August 16, 2022, 02:25:06 PM

Title: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 16, 2022, 02:25:06 PM
My first completed model this year. Just a beautiful kit by Roden.  The overall parts fit was excellent, and the decals went on flawlessly. Really ingenious pattern provided to cut out each piece for coverage. The markings are fictitious. I just thought it would be quite plain with no personal identifier or aircraft numerals. 
Build log is on Hyperscale:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/zeppelin-staaken-r-vi-t527084-s40.html

(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/download/file.php?id=128250)
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Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: ondra on August 16, 2022, 03:00:21 PM
Very nice work on a rather complex build, congratulations!

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Jorgo on August 16, 2022, 04:12:16 PM
Fantastic, Tim ! I take my hat off to you for the way you handled the decals. An exceptional model in all respects !

Kind regards
Jörg
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: macsporran on August 16, 2022, 04:25:21 PM
Very impressive model. Juggling with swathes of lozenge must have been a nightmare. Great to hear good things about Roden kits.
Sandy
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: DaddyO on August 16, 2022, 05:50:06 PM
Fabulous bit of work. This is only the second completed version of this that I've seen.

I really like the salt chipping you've done on the engine pods too

Paul
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: DaveB on August 16, 2022, 07:50:03 PM
Really excellent job - I've not seen many of these built either so good to see.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Bluesfan on August 17, 2022, 12:27:18 AM
Congratulations, encouraging to see this build, and I love your personal touches and details

Mark
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Stuart Malone on August 17, 2022, 01:01:40 AM
Tim,

Love it!  I have been wanting to take the plunge but haven't started one yet.  Good on you for building it.  Thanks for the inspiration.

Stuart
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: PrzemoL on August 17, 2022, 06:05:56 AM
I do admire everyone who manages to build this monster. Congrats!
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: KiwiZac on August 17, 2022, 07:14:34 AM
Imagine seeing one of these in flight, let along a whole squadron...wonderful work Tim! Thank you for the photo with the Camel to give some scale.
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Monty on August 18, 2022, 01:30:41 AM
Another amazing and complex model beautifully done! Just Stunning, Tim! ATB, Marc.
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: IanB on August 18, 2022, 01:33:25 AM
Very nice work, that's lovely!

Ian
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on August 18, 2022, 11:51:12 PM
Another Amazing build! Simply Gorgeous!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Saso Krasovec on August 19, 2022, 02:21:49 PM
great :)
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: lone modeller on August 23, 2022, 06:04:37 AM
That is a monster o a model: as others have written it seems to be completed only rarely. Many congratulations on finishing it to such a very high standard.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: masterKamera on August 23, 2022, 02:30:50 PM
some of us may be waiting for the 1/48 scale kit
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Alexis on August 25, 2022, 12:58:40 AM
Oh my , that is huge !



Alexis
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: masterKamera on August 25, 2022, 01:21:34 AM
I think that the size may be the reason we dont see many photos of completed kits online.  Or the decals 

But in a way i have looked at the roden website photos of completed models and they all seem to have issues with the decals, particularly on the engine pods..

And the wheels never seem to be installed parallel with the wings.
Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 25, 2022, 03:57:05 AM
Add my kudos to all the above.

Ed

Title: Re: Zeppelin Staaken R. VI. Roden 1/72
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on August 28, 2022, 03:40:43 AM
Wonderful Job and thanks for sharing.  Maybe some day I will tackle this project.