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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: kornbeef on October 08, 2012, 12:50:14 AM

Title: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: kornbeef on October 08, 2012, 12:50:14 AM

Some one asked me on another thread to post some pics of this.

I meant to a while ago, I was asked to put some of my builds up but.. naughty me I havent upto now.

So a few completed and a smattering of pics from during the build.  This was a kit I loved building, the detail is lovely, now Taurus have those Merc IV rocker box add ons I'd love to build a late Rumpler too...but hey theres an imminent DVII on the horizon  ;)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM63.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM62.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM61.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM60.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM58.jpg)

Now some in progress shots.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM58.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM26.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM31.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM13.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM07.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/kornbeef/RUMPLER/ARUM08.jpg)

My only real issues were the fact I believe IMHO only that the undercarriage needed amending, the axle sits too low and should be in the slot not beneath it. I think WNW took the reference from the museum Rumpler pictured elsewhere too literally as it's sitting with its wheels off the floor so gravity hasnt done what gravity does best. Now thats only my opinion... Oh and the missing fuel cock levers.  ;D

A word of advise for anyone building her though, reinforce the fuselage joint, the plastics not thick and the joint might crack under handling, not good if you've finished painting. (Merlin over on Aeroscale advise me on that one))

Any comments or questions are always welcome.

Keith

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: uncletony on October 08, 2012, 12:53:21 AM

Drool. Really really lovely.

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: RAGIII on October 08, 2012, 01:14:57 AM

Keith,
As always I Love Your Work! Beautifully rendered!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: coyotemagic on October 08, 2012, 03:15:30 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, Keith!  I love the weathering, both in and out.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: Epeeman on October 08, 2012, 07:54:34 AM

Great work!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: Chris Johnson on October 08, 2012, 08:28:17 AM

She's a real beauty! After seeing this, I just have to get one of these Rumpler kits.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: Whiteknuckles on October 08, 2012, 11:04:39 AM

Lovely work Keith, a great looking bird ;)

Andrew

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: lcarroll on October 08, 2012, 12:24:16 PM

Keith,
   Lovely to see that old black oak stump up in the lights again. Any chance of a few photos of that Jasta18 Pfalz DIIIa you completed last year??
Cheers,
Lance  8)

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: KrzysiekK on October 08, 2012, 04:29:51 PM

It looks like the real one...just jump into and fly ;)
regards
K

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: mgunns on October 23, 2012, 02:14:34 AM

Outstanding work Keith.  You attention to detail is noteworthy and pays off with an outstanding model.  As it sits on the familiar stump, it looks real.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: GAJouette on October 23, 2012, 02:32:34 AM

  Keith,
She looks every bit as outstanding as she did way back when. Thank you for a Master Class build guide my old friend. She's truly an excellent guide and one of if not the best for anyone wishing to build one of these magnificent aircraft. Again Congratulations and a hearty Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Early Rumpler by WNW
Post by: pepperman42 on October 23, 2012, 03:10:54 AM

Excellent work and thanks for the heads up on the tweeks. What a great looking bird. Why does it trail soooo badly in polls?

Steve