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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: nmroberto on September 11, 2015, 08:40:02 AM

Title: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: nmroberto on September 11, 2015, 08:40:02 AM

Got started on my Rumpler,  so far the cockpit and engine are underway. Still have some fine tuning to do, but here's what I have so far.  I tried interior rigging, but I think it won't be visible when the fuselage is closed up. 

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01092_zpsygenvm5p.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01092_zpsygenvm5p.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01091_zpszqwiiyz3.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01091_zpszqwiiyz3.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01089_zpsvlgrgjle.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01089_zpsvlgrgjle.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01088_zpsnyydrqrb.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01088_zpsnyydrqrb.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01087_zps3cxjjapb.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01087_zps3cxjjapb.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01086_zpsinrhaf6v.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01086_zpsinrhaf6v.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: Rob on September 11, 2015, 08:47:27 AM

Looks great Robert! I'm working on a late Rumpler as well.  I'm a bit further along than you. I can't think of any pitfalls along the way...it's a pretty straight forward build other than the fact that the engine is DESIGNED to tilt to the right-don't try to level it  ;). Looking forward to seeing what you do.

v/r,
Rob

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: coyotemagic on September 11, 2015, 08:50:21 AM

That's a gorgeous interior, Robert!  You're off to a brilliant start.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: Des on September 11, 2015, 08:51:54 AM

Lovely work so far Robert, the interior is excellent and your engine looks very good.

Des.

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: RAGIII on September 11, 2015, 09:25:30 AM

Terrific start and great interior and engine!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: nmroberto on September 11, 2015, 11:39:12 AM

Quote from: Rob on September 11, 2015, 08:47:27 AM

Looks great Robert! I'm working on a late Rumpler as well.  I'm a bit further along than you. I can't think of any pitfalls along the way...it's a pretty straight forward build other than the fact that the engine is DESIGNED to tilt to the right-don't try to level it  ;). Looking forward to seeing what you do.

v/r,
Rob

I noticed that the engine bearers weren't level when I was dry fitting them. After reading a little more I saw that the engine is supposed to tilt. 

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: LukasTheLight on September 11, 2015, 05:31:17 PM

Hello there Robert,

one of my favourite aircraft!!! What camouflage are you building if I can ask? :) That plane gets me excited when I see it every time :D

Cheerio
Lukas

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: radio on September 11, 2015, 09:05:46 PM

Very great work to engine and interior, Robert.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: miamiangler on September 11, 2015, 10:18:59 PM

Have this kit too . Love what you have done

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: jknaus on September 12, 2015, 02:26:17 AM

Looking good.
James

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: Kreston on September 12, 2015, 02:59:11 AM

Nice looking cockpit!

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: nmroberto on September 12, 2015, 03:06:05 AM

Quote from: LukasTheLight on September 11, 2015, 05:31:17 PM

Hello there Robert,

one of my favourite aircraft!!! What camouflage are you building if I can ask? :) That plane gets me excited when I see it every time :D

Cheerio
Lukas

Lukas,  I haven't decided on the camo scheme yet.

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: Ernie on September 12, 2015, 09:51:58 PM

Whatever scheme you pick, Robert, you have made a
terrific start on the interior.  Great start, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: nmroberto on September 18, 2015, 07:48:14 AM

Oops..............  closed up the fuselage and installed the tail plane, vertical plane, rudder and elevators.  Unfortunately I installed the tail plane upside down.  The instructions didn't really show a detail so I assumed the curved side would go up.  Nope it didn't. 

Fortunately everything came apart ok and with a little sanding looks fine. 

Anyway I'll have more pics when I get further along. 

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: nmroberto on September 26, 2015, 11:17:48 AM

Making a little more progress.  Buttoned up the fuselage, painted the wings and attached the bottom wings to fuselage, and installed the home made turn buckles.  Also started attaching rigging to top wing.

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01111_zpso9dkbnbb.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01111_zpso9dkbnbb.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01105_zpsqabk2g9z.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01105_zpsqabk2g9z.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01102_zpsjapvvwu7.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01102_zpsjapvvwu7.jpg.html)

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b568/nmroberto/DSC01100_zpsmsnabfvj.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/nmroberto/media/DSC01100_zpsmsnabfvj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: Des on September 26, 2015, 11:42:48 AM

Coming along beautifully Robert, the bottom wing painting is well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: rhwinter on September 26, 2015, 05:11:13 PM

Beautiful bird, beautifully done so far, Robert. Looking foreward for more: But don't hurry!

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: radio on September 26, 2015, 08:27:44 PM

Robert, that is a very good work.
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: Rumpler C.IV Late Model
Post by: RAGIII on September 26, 2015, 11:54:33 PM

Your lower wing is looing great! I like your color choices!
RAGIII