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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: petero on November 12, 2016, 10:26:57 AM

Title: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: petero on November 12, 2016, 10:26:57 AM: In 1919, Deutsche Luft-Reederei, one of the forerunners of LuftHansa, operated a single ex-Imperial Navy W.29 as a package and mail plane. Mail was carried in the observer/gunner's compartment. The aircraft was used only for a short period before being replaced by more suitable aircraft. I know of only 2 photos of the plane, so much of the detail here is speculative.

All armament was removed, and the gun troughs were covered over. The kit's Benz Bz.III engine was replaced with a Bz.IIIa engine from WNW; despite the similar designations, the two engines are totally different. The observer/gunner's hatch was given a canvas cover, and the interior details were removed to make room for mail. Resin mail sacks were added for cargo.

If you haven't seen it, my build thread is here: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7649 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7649)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5597.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5597.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5588.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5588.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5599.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5599.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5601.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5601.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5607.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5607.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5602.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5602.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5598.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20DSC_5598.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/petero380/WNW%20W29/pb%20IMG_7204-1.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/petero380/media/WNW%20W29/pb%20IMG_7204-1.jpg.html)

This is the first WW1 aircraft I've built since the early 1970s, and it was quite a challenge. I learned several new skills, and enjoyed doing much research to figure out what would be plausible.

Peter
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Juan on November 12, 2016, 10:38:48 AM: Followed and loved the build thread. Congratulation on a wonderful replica. Please have the package pictured in the last photo delivered to me ;)
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: petero on November 12, 2016, 11:05:23 AM: Quote from: Juan on November 12, 2016, 10:38:48 AM
Followed and loved the build thread. Congratulation on a wonderful replica. Please have the package pictured in the last photo delivered to me ;)

Thanks, Juan. Ah, if only I had a closet full of 'em... I'd be rich! ;D

Peter
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Jorgo on November 12, 2016, 06:13:49 PM: Very well done, brilliant!!!

Jörg
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Des on November 12, 2016, 06:32:44 PM: A beautiful rendition of the W.29 Mailplane, you have done a superb job.

Des.
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 12, 2016, 11:26:38 PM: Sublime! Thanks for sharing this super build with us 8)

vB
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: lcarroll on November 13, 2016, 12:11:27 AM: Well done Peter, a very unique subject well researched and beautifully built, truly a one of a kind model. Your Build Log was a treat to follow, a very nice return to the WWI Aircraft Model world!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Jacek on November 13, 2016, 12:24:00 AM: Beautiful !

Jacek
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: lone modeller on November 13, 2016, 04:27:15 AM: I too enjoyed very much the build thread. I really like to see one-off or odd ball aircraft - you have really done well with this - a familiar aircraft in a very unfamiliar guise. Wonderful.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: RAGIII on November 13, 2016, 06:22:43 AM: Peter,
Like most of the others I enjoyed following your build and watching you make this one a unique model! Just gorgeous work all around!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: PrzemoL on November 13, 2016, 06:54:50 AM: Amazing build! What an idea to use this otherwise little attractive (for me at least) WNW kit to build something very unusual. And this topped with high quality modeling skills. My sincere admiration and congratulations!
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 13, 2016, 08:32:05 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 13, 2016, 06:22:43 AM
Peter,
Like most of the others I enjoyed following your build and watching you make this one a unique model! Just gorgeous work all around!
RAGIII

A big Second to my Amigo's comments !!!

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Monty on November 14, 2016, 02:44:32 AM: Well done! This is an amazingly different subject but wonderfully done and it captures the atmosphere of the times superbly! Also a great build-log, simply amazing to follow all the steps to creating this beautiful model! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: steveb on November 14, 2016, 02:51:07 AM: Wow, it's so nice to see this one completed! As others said, a very unique subject indeed!

Steve
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: TobyCoulson on November 14, 2016, 05:36:20 AM: Wow. Truly amazing detail work on the engine and love the last photograph.
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: rhwinter on November 14, 2016, 07:31:22 AM: Wonderful! I am not a fan of seaplanes or flying boats (afraid of water deeper than in my bathtube), but am amazed by the topic you chose and your beautiful build!
Richard
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Manni on November 14, 2016, 04:44:14 PM: Outstanding craftsmanship. Brilliant research, just beautiful.
Chapeau, Manni
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: petero on November 15, 2016, 10:55:37 PM: Thanks everyone for all your kind words! :)

Peter
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: Borsos on November 16, 2016, 03:53:01 AM: At last I'd like to join in: Very nicely done model with that special extra that turns it into a really outstanding modell. You portrayed the mailplane issues perfectly and that WNW package is a very cool extra!
Sehr schön geworden!
Herzliche Grüße
Andreas
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: coyotemagic on December 02, 2016, 09:21:59 AM: Your originality and artistry really shine through with this stunner, Peter! Utterly brilliant!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: petrov27 on December 02, 2016, 10:21:24 AM: Extraordinary build and conversion of the W29 - absolutely tops!
Title: Re: WNW Hansa Brandenburg W.29 Mailplane
Post by: gedmundson on January 10, 2017, 12:52:30 PM: Sorry this one slipped by me - what a nice, clean detailed build! That little WnW box on the model really is quite a finishing touch. Excellent job!
Cheers,
Gary