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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Tim Mixon on January 08, 2024, 09:17:52 AM

Title: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 08, 2024, 09:17:52 AM: This was a quick fun build.
(https://attachment.tapatalk-cdn.com/45241/202401/2970975_7a230c9327b6a22537b3fe70d2b14c55_t.jpeg)

(http:// https://attachment.tapatalk-cdn.com/45241/202401/2970975_7652add2f839249ecb974f4aaa164bf0_t.jpeg)

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Thanks for looking in!

Tim
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 08, 2024, 03:42:03 PM: Nice one, Tim. I think I built that one a long time ago from Eduard but I think it was 1/48th? Could be wrong. Yours is neat-oh!

Dan
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: PrzemoL on January 08, 2024, 04:43:03 PM: Sweet weirdo ;)
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: macsporran on January 08, 2024, 06:36:41 PM: Nice one. A Floh is an itch you just have to scratch isn't it!

I remember at a show some years ago, maybe Telford, somebody had done a whole flying squadron of Flohs in Jasta Raben reds and whites! 😊
Sandy
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: NigelR on January 08, 2024, 07:03:32 PM: Lovely work, and tiny! You did a great job with the finishing on such a small subject.
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: kensar on January 08, 2024, 11:24:37 PM: Nice work, Tim. Could you include another shot of the Floh with some common object so the size is apparent?
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: lone modeller on January 09, 2024, 04:47:38 AM: Superb model. An odd type but you have captured the essence extremely well.

Stephen.
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: KiwiZac on January 09, 2024, 07:23:46 AM: Beautiful work on what must be a tiny model. One thing I like about the Floh is, despite everything, it always looks so happy!

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on January 08, 2024, 03:42:03 PM
I think I built that one a long time ago from Eduard but I think it was 1/48th? Could be wrong.
I'm very keen to get one of those.

Quote from: macsporran on January 08, 2024, 06:36:41 PM
I remember at a show some years ago, maybe Telford, somebody had done a whole flying squadron of Flohs in Jasta Raben reds and whites! 😊
That's brilliant and I need to see it!!
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: DaveB on January 09, 2024, 07:53:30 AM: Great work on your, Floh -

Although I have to say it reminds me of a cartoon biplane so odd is this machine!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: Dutch522 on January 09, 2024, 08:56:17 AM: Love it, Tim, what a bizarre little gem!

Dutch
(and Zac, you just love it because it looks like a Transformer caught in a quantum distortion loop... :D)
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: AngryJazz on January 09, 2024, 10:05:46 PM: Awesome model! Well done ;D
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: KiwiZac on January 11, 2024, 06:25:51 AM: Quote from: Davos522 on January 09, 2024, 08:56:17 AM
(and Zac, you just love it because it looks like a Transformer caught in a quantum distortion loop... :D)
Believe it or not, there already was a WW1 biplane Transformer toy (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ransack_(ROTF)#Revenge_of_the_Fallen) (and, yes, I do have him in my collection)!
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: Dutch522 on January 11, 2024, 02:22:46 PM: Quote from: KiwiZac on January 11, 2024, 06:25:51 AM
Believe it or not, there already was a WW1 biplane Transformer toy (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ransack_(ROTF)#Revenge_of_the_Fallen) (and, yes, I do have him in my collection)!

That's great... an Albatros mech! I guess there's hope for the Floh yet!

D.
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: Brad Cancian on January 11, 2024, 05:15:41 PM: Outstanding work Tim on a unique subject!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: WD on January 18, 2024, 04:12:28 AM: Great work and such a unique subject! I sure wish Elf had continued to make more WWI kits.

Warren
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: Borsos on January 19, 2024, 05:53:12 PM: Really cute!
Andreas
Title: Re: DFW Floh. Elf models 1/72
Post by: ScottJ on January 27, 2024, 01:10:53 PM: Obviously a design inspired by an evening drinking schnapps. Amazing that this aircraft actually got off the ground but if I remember correctly, it was reported to have a good turn of speed? (I wonder after it's first flight how many clowns crawled out of the cockpit???).
Certainly a conversation piece in your collection, I really like the finish you've applied, subtle enough to look used but not too used. Painting the black trim couldn't have been easy but it looks great.
Scott