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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: xmald on June 28, 2013, 06:52:38 AM

Title: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: xmald on June 28, 2013, 06:52:38 AM
I`ve finally finished the model! I`ve used around 180 turnbuckles for the rigging. My model is one of the two Etrich Taube used in German service. I hope you like it! Link for the under construction thread in 2 seater GB:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1462.0

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Tabelot_zpsb483357f.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Tabelot_zpsb483357f.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/ee5a387e-0cd6-4353-a00b-6f2a8fd0b751_zpsc9cc26b1.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/ee5a387e-0cd6-4353-a00b-6f2a8fd0b751_zpsc9cc26b1.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/foto1_zps1468905c.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/foto1_zps1468905c.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Etrich%20Taube/f3546f47-fd82-43d6-a2f2-721cd0bcf3c4_zpsef37f517.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Etrich%20Taube/f3546f47-fd82-43d6-a2f2-721cd0bcf3c4_zpsef37f517.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/pilot3_zps60250545.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/pilot3_zps60250545.jpg.html)

Some cololur shots:

(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Taubebokcz2_zps14eeba8f.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Taubebokcz2_zps14eeba8f.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/silnik2_zps639fce4a.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/silnik2_zps639fce4a.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Taubegoracz1_zps02c824da.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Taubegoracz1_zps02c824da.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/tyl_zpsf37b9984.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/tyl_zpsf37b9984.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Taubebokcz1_zps60e623c6.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Taubebokcz1_zps60e623c6.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/silnik_zps64fc7f3e.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/silnik_zps64fc7f3e.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/kabina1_zpseb05c835.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/kabina1_zpseb05c835.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Etrich%20Taube/pilot1_zps7c320a7e.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Etrich%20Taube/pilot1_zps7c320a7e.jpg.html)

The engine:
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Etrich%20Taube/mercedes2_zps43faaf73.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Etrich%20Taube/mercedes2_zps43faaf73.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Etrich%20Taube/mercedes3_zps2e27305a.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Etrich%20Taube/mercedes3_zps2e27305a.jpg.html)
(http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s520/xmald/Etrich%20Taube/Untitled-1_zps5e1e1fe6.jpg) (http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/xmald/media/Etrich%20Taube/Untitled-1_zps5e1e1fe6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: PrzemoL on June 28, 2013, 07:07:38 AM
Beautie! To the last tiniest detail! I could look through these photos for hours... Congratulations, Filip!
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: uncletony on June 28, 2013, 07:31:35 AM
Super! Well done.
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 28, 2013, 09:03:37 AM
Simply beautiful! I particularly like several of your images that illustrate the rigging to great effect. It amazes me just how much of it there was.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: lcarroll on June 28, 2013, 12:38:39 PM
The amount of rigging is staggering, and you have more then done it justice. This is a very complicated subject done more then just well, it's spectacular, and the photo techniques really enhance the overall impression.......it's a beauty!
Very nice work, XMald!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Rob Hart on June 28, 2013, 12:41:45 PM
Superb! Just looking at the pictures of the rigging makes my eyes hurt.
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2013, 12:42:53 PM
The amount of rigging is staggering, and you have more then done it justice. This is a very complicated subject done more then just well, it's spectacular, and the photo techniques really enhance the overall impression.......it's a beauty!
Very nice work, XMald!
Cheers,
Lance

I can NOT think of a thing to add that wasn't said here! BEAUTUFUL!!!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: KrzysiekK on June 28, 2013, 04:55:27 PM
Taube mission accomplished!!
I guess you are planning long holidays just to recuperate.. ;D
I have not seen such a tedious work for a long time..
The outcome is splendid!!
180 turnbuckles done and you have not lost single one during preparations?

regards
K

Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Jacek on June 28, 2013, 06:23:10 PM
Excellent work, great model ! It will be the pride of your collection.
 Left now is win prizes at the shows :)
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: xmald on June 28, 2013, 09:33:14 PM
Gentlemen thank you very much for your kind comments I`m really flattered  ;D
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Des on June 28, 2013, 09:44:05 PM
I echo what everyone else has said, your build has ended up absolutely superb. This is a real masterpiece with a brilliant overall finish and amazing rigging, congratulations on completing and showing us a stunning model.

Des.
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Ernie on June 28, 2013, 10:13:30 PM
Good grief, Filip, what a superb effort.  I thought an
Eindecker had a lot of rigging until I saw yours.  You
really deserve a medal for patience.  A wonderful model!
Thanks so much for giving  us something to aspire to.

Best Regards,
Ernie
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: rhallinger on June 28, 2013, 10:30:27 PM
Oustanding work Filip, and in 1/48 no less!!!  A very complex model that looks just beautiful, from your very skillful hands.  ;D
Very well done!

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: coyotemagic on June 29, 2013, 12:41:19 AM
Truly stunning, Filip!  Spectacular paint work and rigging.  Brilliant all 'round.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: IvotB on July 01, 2013, 05:25:38 AM
It's a spectacular plane. And I must give you my compliments for so much rigging and so many turnbuckles.

It does make one wonder how much engine power one needed just to overcome the additional drag created by all those rigging wires. But apparantly they were afraid the wings would fall apart without them.

regards,
Ivo
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: lone modeller on July 01, 2013, 08:18:35 PM
Wonderful effort on a difficult model to rig. The painting and figures really set this model off - excellent work. Congratulations.

I note the number of rigging wires you mention because I have a 1/72 model of this which I intend to build shortly - there were only 140 on the FB 5 Gunbus!
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Epeeman on July 02, 2013, 07:00:43 AM
That's really great -

You must have the patience of a saint undertaking the rigging and turnbuckles!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Zabu on July 03, 2013, 03:43:52 AM
Very nice work!

The model looks amazing, with superb weathering and all that rigging and turnbuckles.

I Got to find me one of those 1/72 scale Taubes|!

Congrats for your build.

Cheers
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: xmald on July 03, 2013, 07:03:27 AM
Cheers for the comments!
I Got to find me one of those 1/72 scale Taubes|!
There are nice resin Taube models by Choroszy in 72nd (Rumpler 4c and 3F - on floats  ;D) and the price is not overwhelming - around 30$. I would be more than happy to see you build it!
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: mgunns on July 11, 2013, 03:30:20 AM
Hello Fillip:

It is nice to see this masterpiece finished.  Absolutely stunning!

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: modelguy on August 10, 2013, 03:56:36 PM
You did an exemplary job on this. Beautiful. I am still frightened to even open the box!
Title: Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
Post by: Old Man on August 24, 2013, 11:59:50 PM
Really splendid work on this, Sir. It has the 'X' factor....