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Offline NigelR

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #180 on: November 04, 2024, 10:06:41 PM »
Lovely, lovely work William, this is going well into the stratosphere.

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #181 on: November 05, 2024, 09:20:49 PM »
It?s getting there. Waiting for the new wire to arrive so I can do the wheels. It looks much more complete with the windscreen fitted.  Next up will be the propeller. That should keep me busy for a while.


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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #182 on: November 05, 2024, 09:52:55 PM »
Wowzer 8)

Nice work William
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #183 on: November 05, 2024, 10:13:08 PM »
Wire? - to do the wheels?
aaargh. I'd be scared at the prospect in 1/32.
I really enjoy your builds William, but I tend to peer out between my fingers, with certain parts of my anatomy clenched as I follow progress.
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #184 on: November 06, 2024, 01:11:13 AM »
Coming together nicely though I still struggle to see how you make this in 1/144. I would have to go to 1/48 to make something like this.
Alan
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #185 on: November 06, 2024, 03:04:34 AM »
I've decided not look at any more updates until it's in the completed section, so that I get the full force of the Blast!

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #186 on: November 06, 2024, 10:01:40 AM »
William, as always, brilliant work pard!  This build just continues to boggle my mind and senses.

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #187 on: November 06, 2024, 01:27:26 PM »
You're mad William and I am so very glad for it - this build continues to wow me no end!

I'm so sorry to hear of your technical issues.
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #188 on: January 12, 2025, 12:24:45 PM »
Apologies for the extended absence. I'm still unable to access the forum via my desktop computer, so I'll add this update from my phone.
I was able to get more detail added to the engine and propellor, then turned my attention back to the wheels. I had several more attempts, all ending in failures, and I almost despaired of ever making a set. Eventually, the Christmas holidays rolled around and I had some time to really sit down and work through all the issues. Cementing the two halves of the wheel together was an absolute killer but finally, I was able to do it by using a miniature drill press as a vertical clamp.

Long story, but here's a pic of the first successful wheel which I made on the last day of my holidays (it always takes exactly as much time as you've got).



Feeling more confident now, a second one followed a few nights later...



During the week I cleaned the tyres up and udjusted their fit on the axles. I'm looking forward to taking them off and giving them a coat of paint. The wheel rim and spokes appeared to be black on A.283/14, so I'll give them a very light pass with the airbrush. The early style rubber tyres will be a pale grey, almost bone colour with a little dust and shading effects. Hopefully, it all goes to plan. Fingers crossed!

« Last Edit: January 12, 2025, 12:38:42 PM by William Adair »

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #189 on: January 12, 2025, 07:49:17 PM »
You are working your micro-magic here, William! It's really brilliant stuff! Well done! Marc

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #190 on: January 12, 2025, 08:23:10 PM »
Incredibly well done. Especially when you consider that it is made in 1:144 scale. Simply marvellous !
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #191 on: January 12, 2025, 09:26:57 PM »
Don't know whether to cheer or find a corner to go and weep into William :) I'm completely in awe of your modelling skills

Can't wait for the next update

Paul
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #192 on: January 12, 2025, 11:44:12 PM »
Would you please stop fooling us? You went too far now by telling us that you made these spoked wheels in 1:144 scale . . .  :o
No, I won?t ask where you got that huge match.
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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #193 on: January 12, 2025, 11:51:38 PM »
Absolutely wonderful William, I admire not only your skills as a modeler, but your grit when you hit a wall. Both are inspirational to me.
I am befuddled as to why you can't access the forum from your desktop.

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Re: Jeannin Stahltaube - a scratchbuild in 1/144 scale
« Reply #194 on: January 13, 2025, 02:57:03 AM »
God knows how you do it.
Alan
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