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Offline xmald

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Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« on: June 28, 2013, 06:52:38 AM »
I`ve finally finished the model! I`ve used around 180 turnbuckles for the rigging. My model is one of the two Etrich Taube used in German service. I hope you like it! Link for the under construction thread in 2 seater GB:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1462.0







Some cololur shots:










The engine:


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Filip

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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2013, 07:07:38 AM »
Beautie! To the last tiniest detail! I could look through these photos for hours... Congratulations, Filip!
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2013, 07:31:35 AM »
Super! Well done.
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2013, 09:03:37 AM »
Simply beautiful! I particularly like several of your images that illustrate the rigging to great effect. It amazes me just how much of it there was.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2013, 12:38:39 PM »
The amount of rigging is staggering, and you have more then done it justice. This is a very complicated subject done more then just well, it's spectacular, and the photo techniques really enhance the overall impression.......it's a beauty!
Very nice work, XMald!
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline Rob Hart

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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 12:41:45 PM »
Superb! Just looking at the pictures of the rigging makes my eyes hurt.
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2013, 12:42:53 PM »
Quote from: lcarroll on June 28, 2013, 12:38:39 PM
The amount of rigging is staggering, and you have more then done it justice. This is a very complicated subject done more then just well, it's spectacular, and the photo techniques really enhance the overall impression.......it's a beauty!
Very nice work, XMald!
Cheers,
Lance

I can NOT think of a thing to add that wasn't said here! BEAUTUFUL!!!!
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 04:55:27 PM »
Taube mission accomplished!!
I guess you are planning long holidays just to recuperate.. ;D
I have not seen such a tedious work for a long time..
The outcome is splendid!!
180 turnbuckles done and you have not lost single one during preparations?

regards
K

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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 06:23:10 PM »
Excellent work, great model ! It will be the pride of your collection.
 Left now is win prizes at the shows :)
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Offline xmald

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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 09:33:14 PM »
Gentlemen thank you very much for your kind comments I`m really flattered  ;D
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2013, 09:44:05 PM »
I echo what everyone else has said, your build has ended up absolutely superb. This is a real masterpiece with a brilliant overall finish and amazing rigging, congratulations on completing and showing us a stunning model.

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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 10:13:30 PM »
Good grief, Filip, what a superb effort.  I thought an
Eindecker had a lot of rigging until I saw yours.  You
really deserve a medal for patience.  A wonderful model!
Thanks so much for giving  us something to aspire to.

Best Regards,
Ernie
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 10:30:27 PM »
Oustanding work Filip, and in 1/48 no less!!!  A very complex model that looks just beautiful, from your very skillful hands.  ;D
Very well done!

Regards,

Bob
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2013, 12:41:19 AM »
Truly stunning, Filip!  Spectacular paint work and rigging.  Brilliant all 'round.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Etrich Taube 1/48 Flashback + Mercedes DI Taurus Models
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2013, 05:25:38 AM »
It's a spectacular plane. And I must give you my compliments for so much rigging and so many turnbuckles.

It does make one wonder how much engine power one needed just to overcome the additional drag created by all those rigging wires. But apparantly they were afraid the wings would fall apart without them.

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