WnW 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914)

[gedmundson]

Hello folks, I've finally been able to start work on a new WnW kit - the 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914). I bought this one after swearing I'd not add to my stash...until the recent glut of kits hit the market and I'd regretted not picking this one up previously. I'll build aircraft 283/14, a common choice, since the transparent CDL wings and differently coloured fuselage appeal to me.

I added some Taurus Models primer cups and spark plugs to the engine, and wired it with 0.010" lead wire. I also used the lead wire to add plumbing to the fuel system on the back of the instrument panel. I made a couple of fuel selector handles from bent brass tubing. The prop was painted with Tamiya acrylics and given a wood grain look with oil paints.

Since starting the build I realized I wanted some HGW seatbelts and some control horns for the wings and tail section, so until they arrive I can slowly progress with painting the other bits. I did pick up some Copper State Models spoked wheels for this one - they are quite nicely printed in 3D resin.

Cheers,
Gary

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Gary,
Nice to see you tackling this model.
I really must hit mine in the stash one day.
I'll be following with great interest,

Mike

[Gisbod]

Ooh, nice Gary,

I’ve got one too so looking forward to seeing yours. The wiring on the engine is really excellent! How do you get the wiring to attach to the distributor(?) so neatly?

Guy

[gedmundson]

Ooh, nice Gary,

I’ve got one too so looking forward to seeing yours. The wiring on the engine is really excellent! How do you get the wiring to attach to the distributor(?) so neatly?

Guy

Thanks Guy - I drill 0.016" holes into the points at which the wires enter the magnetos, and glue the lead wire in place with cyano after they're inserted deep enough. After the magnetos are in position, the wires are then gently bent into shape to converge at the conduit, glued then painted. Cheers!


(on a Mercedes D.III)

[RichieW]

I just know this is going to be beautiful Gary, very pleased to see you building a model of this lovely old aircraft.

Richie

[Gisbod]

Thanks Gary,

Looks absolutely super painted up!

Guy

[PrzemoL]

Oh, lovely. Enjoy thoroughly every step in thi build, it is a great kit and I am sure you will end up with a spectacular model.

[Borsos]

Another adventure I‘ll follow! I am very keen on seeing your treatment of the Taube.
Andreas

[gedmundson]

Oh, lovely. Enjoy thoroughly every step in thi build, it is a great kit and I am sure you will end up with a spectacular model.

Thanks, Prze. I have been using info from your build to plan mine. But there’s no way I can replicate your wonderful work on the interior rigging with all of those turnbuckles etc. I’ll be taking a short-cut on that 😉
Cheers,
Gary

[FAf]

Great looking start!
/Fredrik

[PrzemoL]

Oh, lovely. Enjoy thoroughly every step in thi build, it is a great kit and I am sure you will end up with a spectacular model.

Thanks, Prze. I have been using info from your build to plan mine. But there’s no way I can replicate your wonderful work on the interior rigging with all of those turnbuckles etc. I’ll be taking a short-cut on that 😉
Cheers,
Gary

Gary, I am honoured you use my build as a reference. And, I am sure you could out-do me with the interior rigging!

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Oh, lovely. Enjoy thoroughly every step in thi build, it is a great kit and I am sure you will end up with a spectacular model.

Thanks, Prze. I have been using info from your build to plan mine. But there’s no way I can replicate your wonderful work on the interior rigging with all of those turnbuckles etc. I’ll be taking a short-cut on that 😉
Cheers,
Gary

Hi Prze,
I'd be interested in anything you have on Polish Taube's.
I didn't know it was in Polish service,

Mike

Gary, I am honoured you use my build as a reference. And, I am sure you could out-do me with the interior rigging!

[PrzemoL]

Hi Prze,
I'd be interested in anything you have on Polish Taube's.
I didn't know it was in Polish service,

Mike

But, Mike, I did not say a word about possible Polish service Taube. To my knowledge, we did not have any.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Oops wrong thread.
It was in Gary's Halberstadt build thread,

Mike

It will be interesting. But since you are still planing, why not build a Polish post war one? They usually had light wood fuselage (sometimes with green paint stains) and losenge. I can send you a couple of colour schemes if you are interested. In this forum you can also find my build from one year ago, too

[pepperman42]

Nice, major start! Will watch with interest. Wonder how much longer we'll be able to get lead wire before the bubble wrap everybody gang find out about it? Even the fly tying people are using it less.

Steve