1:32nd scale Jeannin Stahltaube

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
As the Sopwith 1.B2 model is close to being complete, I thought I'd start on the next model.
The 'Wingnut Wings' Jeannin Stahltaube, Serial No: A.283/14 at Aldershof-Johannisthal aerodrome during 1915.
This aircraft was normally doped with German Field Grey.
However, it seems this aircraft had not yet had its wings doped, so were still Clear Doped Lined (CDL),

Mike

[NigelR]

Great choice Mike. It's one of the few WNW kits I don't have that I would be interested to get. Looking forward to this one.

[DaddyO]

Unusual looking scheme so should stand out nicely. I'm a sucker for all those wire wheels and wires so bring it on 

Paul

[gedmundson]

Such a nice subject, Mike. I chose that one a while ago when I built mine because of the scheme of the wings & fuselage. Such a tricky exercise in rigging, but worth it in the end! Looking forward to seeing how you approach this one.
Cheers,
Gary

[William Adair]

Hi Mike, very excited to see you build this one too.  The Taubes always vary in colour and appearance, but this one has the nicest looking engine and cowling of the lot. 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Some progress on the model.
General painting was done using 'Tamiya' acrylic paints thinned with Mr. Hobby self-levelling thinners (MLT).
The weathering is Flory Models Dark Dirt fine clay wash.
The wood effect was done using brushed Windsor and Newton Griffin Alkyd oil paint (Raw Sienna).
The rigging is 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter Brass tube (Albion Alloy's).
The rigging includes fuselage crossed bracing wires, wing warp control cables and tail warp control cables.

Next is to complete the pilot and observers lap belts and the engine, so that the fuselage can be closed up,

Mike

[NigelR]

Excellent start. There's a lot of rigging on the inside of this plane, let alone on the outside!

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Here's the basic engine completed.
I've added spark plugs from blackened 0.5 mm diameter Brass tube.
The ignition leads are 0.2 mm diameter lead wire from PlusModel.
Weathering is Flory Models Dark Dirt wash and AK Interactive Kerosene wash,

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Great work on that lovely kit.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The fuselage is ready to be closed up.
This when most of the work done will no longer be visible - hey ho.
I've added the kit supplied photo-etch seat belts and basic engine fuel supply pipes from 0.5 mm diameter lead wire.
Also basic spark advance and throttle controls from 0.3 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube.
These are from the pilot's cockpit to the engine carburettor and left magneto (right will not be seen).

Once I've cleaned up the fuselage seam joints, I'll final rig the crossed bracing wires at the sides of the engine bay.
These were left loose as the frames are flexible and fragile, so can easily be damaged.
They are more rigid once the fuselage halves have been joined.

Mike

[NigelR]

That's a fine looking engine and interior Mike, all beautifully done. And it's coming together really quickly!

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The fuselage is now closed up.
Next is to prepare the wings, tail and associated pylons, before I can prepare for their rigging,

Mike

[DaddyO]

Blimey Mike you don't hang about do you

Barely got over the Strutter build and now you're a good way into getting this one finished 

Lovely work as usual
Paul

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Blimey Mike you don't hang about do you

Barely got over the Strutter build and now you're a good way into getting this one finished 

Lovely work as usual
Paul

Hi Paul,
That's the joy of being retired - plenty of modelling time 

Mike

[PrzemoL]

Fine progress!