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Offline William Adair

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Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« on: February 12, 2025, 09:42:16 PM »
This is Jeannin Stahltaube 283/14, as seen at Aldershof-Johannisthal circa 1915.
 
The model is scratchbuilt in 1/144 using styrene, acrylic, brass, sterling silver, nichrome wire and a little 18ct yellow gold for the mainspar and tail. 

This was the most challenging build I have done so far. The spoked wheels in particular were especially difficult, but they worked out in the end.
Build time was about 14 months for this one. Thank you to everybody who followed along. I am looking forward to what comes next  ;)













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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2025, 09:57:57 PM »
That would be a great build for 1:32 scale, but for 1:144 it is beyond words.
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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2025, 11:35:26 PM »
Congratulation for this unique and exceptional model.

Honestly, this is by far the most impressive built I have ever witnessed. Thanks also for you wonderful build log!  :)

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2025, 11:49:49 PM »
   Incredible work, I am lost for words.
   This project is as good as any we've had here on the Forum and I've been here almost from the start! Congratulations, William, on a truly magnificent model; pure artistry!
Cheers,
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Offline Syd Solo

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2025, 12:01:22 AM »
What the?? Surely I am seeing things. Must be a 1/32 Taube and a 32/1 matchbox.  Just incredible.

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2025, 01:41:01 AM »
You defy the Law of Physics Maestro!

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2025, 04:16:27 AM »
Unbelievable and totally amazing! Well done!!

Offline malaula

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2025, 06:00:49 AM »
This is simply unbelievable ...

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2025, 06:03:27 AM »
Gobsmacked!

I am in awe of your modelling skills - and it only took 14 months! It took me longer to build a BE 2a in 1/32 scale!!!!

That is a real jewel of a model - a masterpiece in miniature.

I am really looking forward to what comes next.

Stephen.

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2025, 07:17:30 AM »
Absolutely incredible work - it really looks larger scale too .....

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2025, 12:56:59 PM »
I have no words. In a good way!
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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2025, 03:40:58 PM »
congratulations, amazing work :) :) :)

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2025, 10:34:39 PM »
This is amazing William, a great piece of modelling.
'My' scale is 1/72 but I prefer this tiny Taube to any of the large scale models that seem to be more popular now. 

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Re: Jeannin Taube scratchbuild - complete!
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2025, 01:16:18 AM »
Totally in a league of its own, this is probably the best example of modelling of its kind that I?ve witnessed anywhere. Well done William.
Cheers,
Gary
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