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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on April 05, 2015, 02:01:17 PM
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All...
This model, though rough, hit's all the right buttons.
I finally finished by adding engine tops just protruding from the nacelle tops. It's hard to see what was really up there. I think they were a bit more flush, but this adds a little interest to the top of the beast. All that aluminum gets boring. I also added exhausts and the props/hubs, which ended up being carved from plastic. I needed different pitches on each side so scrounging wouldn't really help much. These are the first props I've ever carved and I have to say, though the shape isn't perfect by any means, I won't be afraid to try it again and they should only get better ;) Next time I'll try with light and dark laminated wood.
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_3025_zpsa4nojiwy.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_3026_zpszyuehv6m.jpg)
(http://[img]http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_3027_zpstvrd9jax.jpg)[/img]
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_3028_zpsmbaot1tj.jpg)
And here is a poor shot showing my ancient Airfix Halibag along side the Staaken. It's cool to think the general plan was there in 1918-1919 including metal etc. The Staaken is smaller, but not by much! It lacks retractable undercarriage and power turrets but that's about it. A slightly later development even had an enclosed pilot's office!
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_3029_zpsdbnvskud.jpg)
It was a pleasing project and being a vac, it certainly leaves you satisfied even if it's not perfect! The biggest flaw was that the fuselage sides were not the same size to start with (maybe I sanded them too much on one side??) and now a twist has crept into the rear fuselage making the stabilizer decidedly off kilter :'( But I can live with it if I don't tell anyone...do'h!
Thanks for looking...And thanks, Des, for letting me post this VERY LATE WWI build here on your site...Dan
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Brilliant model and remarkable design for the time. Congratulations on another superb vac, Dan. You did a fantastic job on adding interest to the overall aluminum finish.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautifully done Dan, this is certainly a very advanced design for its time, the pilots are very exposed though ???
Des.
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You did a really nice job on this one Dan , she is a good size !
Terri
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Outstanding work on this one Dan! As Bud said you added just enough to make the mostly aluminum finish interesting.
RAGIII
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Well done, and such an interesting and unusual subject to boot. Nice comparison shot with the Halifax too, I really liked that.
Warren
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An interesting project nicely executed; well done Dan! 8)
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That is a really interesting aircraft - another one I had not heard of before! You really are the master at the vacuform - I would never have been able to produce a model anywhere nearly as good as that one. A master modeller indeed.
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That's different!
Great work on an unusual subject.
Regards
Dave
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Interesting beastie! Fine finish. Congratulations.
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Nice job on an uncommon model.
Chris
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Hey, just saw someone post pics from the IPMS Seattle show, and your build was first up in the stream. ;D :D :)
Way to go!
Warren
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The more I look at it the more I like it.Nice one!
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Hey, just saw someone post pics from the IPMS Seattle show, and your build was first up in the stream. ;D :D :)
Way to go!
Warren
Thanks, Warren! There were lots of really cool models there this year. Needless to say...this was the only Staaken! ;)
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Fantastic work Danny!
Never heard of it before!
Congratulations
Antonio