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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Vacform Kits => Topic started by: Wolf on September 11, 2014, 09:47:27 PM
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When I started WW. 1 modelling, one of the first things I noticed, was the fact, that there are only a few injection molded two seaters in 1/72 available.
So I decided to build my first vac formed model ever. Although it was a lot of work and the details and structure is far away from modern IM Kits, it was a lot of fun. Maybe it was this fun because it was a lot of work. And I must admit that I was more proud when the Rumpler was finished as if I had built a "normal" kit.
I think, the jostick vacu is a good choice. The styrene was of a good quality, it had white metal parts and decals.
On the other hand and I think typical for vac formed kits, nearly all details and struts hab to be done from scratch.
I used my spare box for the details and all struts and the undercarriage where done from brass rods and stripes
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3431383839666365.jpg)
The Rumpler was painted with Gunze Aqueous.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3436653231343561.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3161363261643836.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3833313532383136.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3231356166303665.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/6265346564396365.jpg)
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What a superb model, Wolf! The Rumpler is a favourite of mine and
yours is an absolutely sublime effort, especially as a Vacuform. Well done!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Exceptional work for a vac kit, and being 1:72 scale makes it even more amazing, well done Wolfgang.
Des.
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Very excellent work Wolf. That is one of the best 1/72 models I have ever seen.
Mark
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Holy Moly, Wolfgang 8) 8)
That is just amazing. Makes the WNW look like a Lindberg (ha, ha).
Really nice job. I love the colors and the rigging. A tutorial is in order. My connection points are always full of glossy glue :'(
Excellent,
Dan
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Wowzers! 1/72??? I'm in awe!
Mark G
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Wolfgang,
Absolutely stunning, especially so for such a small scale. The rigging is most impressive, the painting and detail very well executed, and the fact that it's a vac Kit makes it even more impressive.
Very nice work!
Cheers,
Lance
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I can only echo the others' comments - very well done indeed!
Ian
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Another lovely 1/72 gem!!and a vac to! Bravo!!!
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Yes, Wolf, although this is one of your "older" works, it is one of the most admirable you built. I hope that you will switch back from your WW2 topics, towards the "old age".
Btw, your Fokker DVII is marvelous, too.
Regards und Grüsse,
Stefan
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She's absolutely stunning, Wolfgang! Looks like photos from the WNW site. Every aspect of this model is superb.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thank you all for the very kind comments. :)
@Stefan: I am currently working on the speed record breaker He 100 V-8 ans Me 209 V-1, but the next model will be a WW. 1 plane again. Not sure which one but I think a Fliegertruppen 2-seater
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Superb work, Wolggang.
Best wishes
Nigel
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What an AMAZING build for multiple reasons. The construction, rigging, paintwork, and detailing could all match anything done in a Much Larger scale, and it is a Vac Form Kit ;D
RAGIII
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A superb little jewel! Congrats!
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That's one of the very best 1/72 WWI aircraft builds I have ever seen. Colours look spot on to me. Well done Wolf!
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/WWI%20posters/Feist_Feldgrau.jpg)
Cheers
James
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Fantastic job on this build !
Terri
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Very late to the party, but I also wish to express my awe. This model looks like its much larger and younger brother from WNW. Fantastic modelling, Wolf!
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Beautiful work Wolf! I've never had the opportunity to build a vac yet, and those of y'all that do just astound me.
Warren