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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: kensar on October 19, 2023, 09:10:02 PM

Title: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: kensar on October 19, 2023, 09:10:02 PM
The LZ38 was the first zeppelin to bomb London in 1915, leaving 7 dead.  This airship is depicted here with a Takom P class zeppelin in 1/350 scale.  The kit does not have many parts, but there are many small and delicate PE pieces.
A build thread is here:  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14049.0

I have photographed the model against a black background, as if it were in the night sky, and photoshopped out the supporting rods.

(https://i.postimg.cc/J0KxLfwJ/Zeppelin-LZ38-110a.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYg0MpLS/Zeppelin-LZ38-107a.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kgYH8tp8/Zeppelin-LZ38-105a.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8jqZ88Y/Zeppelin-LZ38-106a.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvKsNSYc/Zeppelin-LZ38-109a.jpg)

This was a challenging kit, but I found it enjoyable and it is certainly something different.
I hope you enjoy this diversion from more standard aircraft fare.  Thanks for looking in.

Ken M.
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: PrzemoL on October 19, 2023, 09:27:44 PM
Gorgeous work on the model, which I watched in the build log with great interest. And the photo session style adds a lot to the overall impression. You have definitely built an unusual model - warmest congratulations!
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: Dutch522 on October 19, 2023, 11:26:22 PM
I second everything Przemysław said, and have to tell you those are some of the best model photos I've seen, Ken; they really give you a sense of the monstrous size of the real things. The thought of taking one on in a B.E. makes me realize just how courageous those Home Defence pilots had to have been.

Great job.

Dutch
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: PJ Fisher on October 20, 2023, 01:37:04 AM
fantastic!
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: DaddyO on October 20, 2023, 01:49:24 AM
Love this  :D (Might even be tempted to pick up a kit if I see one . . . .)

Paul
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: NigelR on October 20, 2023, 07:54:23 PM
Absolutely superb, well done!! And great photography as well, very evocative.
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: DaveB on October 20, 2023, 08:25:20 PM
Your Zeppelin is brilliant, Ken -

Love the tonal variation on the fabric and a good way to photograph the completed model.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: kensar on October 20, 2023, 09:02:37 PM
Thank you for the positive comments, everyone.
I read on a website that the gas bags were made from the lining of cows intestines and it took 250,000 cows to make one zeppelin!
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 21, 2023, 02:59:19 AM
Great work and striking photography !

Ed
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: lone modeller on October 21, 2023, 07:44:26 AM
This reminds me of my grandmother telling me that they looked like giant sausages in the sky! That is a truly impressive and different model superbly photographed. Many congratulations for such a brilliant project.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: Brad Cancian on October 22, 2023, 12:49:15 PM
Fantastic work and very evocative photography! Bravo, sir!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: pepperman42 on October 24, 2023, 02:58:12 AM
So cool!!  Love zeeee zepp - e- lins. For takeoff please put your seats in the upright position and store your pickelhaubes under said seat.....

Steve
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: ModelCellar on October 27, 2023, 09:44:17 AM
That is REALLY nice.  I like it a lot.  I like the way you varied the color tones and the subtle weathering. 
Paul

Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: gedmundson on November 17, 2023, 07:50:01 AM
A bit late to the party here, Ken - just catching up after a long holiday. But I have to commend you on a very attractive model. And the way you've photographed it - really amazing pictures of it. Well done, as always.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: Tim Mixon on November 17, 2023, 11:43:01 AM
Brilliantly done Ken. Looks so menacing in your photos.  I’m going to have to look for one of these now. 
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: hadzi on November 18, 2023, 10:48:30 PM
Great!
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: Rookie on November 19, 2023, 06:49:07 AM
Wow, this is something you don't see everyday...

I love the color variation and the weathering. And the photography is amazing.

Well done Ken!


Willem
Title: Re: 1/350 Takom Zeppelin LZ38
Post by: macsporran on November 19, 2023, 07:16:49 AM
Wow, from me too. You've really caught the presence of the giant 'thing'. Impressive.
Sandy