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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2012, 01:55:38 PM »
They look fantastic, Dan.  Just remember, a close up digital photo will reveal things you can't see with an optivisor!  I'm always mortified when I post close up pics.
Brilliant work so far.
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #31 on: June 20, 2012, 02:05:40 PM »
You are the Man Dan!!! 8) 8)

I am watching this build intently as i plan on building both of the Roden Staaken kits in the future...
(right after I finish all 4 of the Gothas Roden makes & I own).

However I will not bash anything, (other then my head against the Table )... ;)

Very good soo far Sir, very good indeedy... :)

Dean ~~~ 8) 8)
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #32 on: June 20, 2012, 11:30:54 PM »
Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on June 20, 2012, 01:26:17 PM
Hi Gregory,

Sorry I forgot to answer your question...

PS: What's her wingspan work out to be? She's going to be one big beast for certain.

It comes out to 23 inches.  Pretty dang huge in my book.  I currently have NO PLACE to display it.  A summer wood working project might be in order....

Dan

    Dan,
Wow 23 inches that's huge for the scale. I suppose your summer wood working project would be a hanger for her. Awesome project my old friend and one I'm enjoying each new update of.  Her crew is coming along great too.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2012, 11:32:14 PM »
Lovely job Dan, this will indeed be a unique bird when it's done!

Ian
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #34 on: June 25, 2012, 07:54:17 AM »
All,

I fit the kit stab to new holes in the fuselage.  This was because I have elongated the rear fuselage for the R.IV. 

I also ended up making new nacelles since the others had an odd shape to the front end.  These new ones are not perfect, but they look better.  I started trying to fit a couple of engines too and also fastened the nacelles to the inverted V-struts.  I checked them against my plans and the wings and all fits just right...I think  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ ;D

More soon as I just got my laser decal film and will start tackling the lozenge next!

Thanks for looking.  Dan
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #35 on: June 25, 2012, 10:25:07 AM »
  Dan,
This awesome project just gets more and more impressive with each new update my old friend. Beautiful work on the nacelles too.Looking forward to your next update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #36 on: June 25, 2012, 02:30:20 PM »
Thanks, Gregory...just a couple more shots from tonight.  Really makes me want to finish it!  What a beast  ::)

The middle cabanes will take a little trimming but I'm amazed that it all will fit and be straight too.  I will have to add some thicker fairings around the lower struts holding the nacelles in place as these are the kit parts and just look tubular.  That's correct for the R.V (I think) but not so for my beast.  In fact, after I cemented everything together, I saw another set of inverted V-struts WITH these fairings included in the kit :-\  Oh, well...

Thanks for looking.


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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #37 on: June 25, 2012, 04:05:08 PM »
really impressed, more work than I would take on. 

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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #38 on: June 25, 2012, 07:13:42 PM »
Very impressive work so far Dan, looking forward to seeing more updates.

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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #39 on: June 27, 2012, 03:02:44 PM »
Thanks for looking and commenting, guys.  Your ideas and suggestions along the way really do help. 

Speaking of that...I need some advice.  I did a test printing of lozenge fabric from a color laser printer onto some decal paper made specifically for laser printing and put a bit on the lower stabilizer.  I need to know if you think the overall color is too dark, just right etc.  I'm not looking for what the exact colors were as from what I've seen, it's a  hot topic that ruins friendships.   :'(  I just want the forum's opinions on if I should lighten this overall, leave it as is etc.  Shoudl I undercoat with light blue...white?  I'm toying with making it all more "blue" but this sure looks like a night camo to me.  Maybe it's too dark for 1/72nd?

I also realize that the photo isn't the best and the colors are probably not quite easy to see on the computer... :P

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/DSCN4257.jpg

Anyway, you get the idea.  Your help is much appreciated! 

Thanks, Chaps and Chapettes...Dan
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #40 on: June 27, 2012, 08:47:54 PM »
neat looking monster so far

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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #41 on: June 28, 2012, 12:44:53 AM »
Looking good, Dan.  You're really moving along, now.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #42 on: June 28, 2012, 12:49:49 AM »
Very impressive indeed. You have wayyyy more nerve than I do.

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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #43 on: June 29, 2012, 02:58:16 AM »
All,

Here is an attempt with home-made decals using a color laser printer and decal film for a laser printer.  It seems ok. 

I need to fiddle with the printer settings as I do get areas where there is no color (they look like little scuffs along the lozenge) but I think they don't look too bad and will be hidden a bit by some weathering.

The decal film itself works well.  It's a bit thicker than things we are used to (kind of like plastic wrap), doesn't respond much to Solvaset and I put them on the plastic over a layer of wet Future to help with adhesion.  They are easy to trim and not delicate so they move around easily.  They come off their backing in only about 10-20 seconds!  ;D

I don't pretend to be an expert on the colors but this is the way I imagine they'd look.  I wish I'd have removed my black borders around my hexes...too late now and I've printed multiple sheets.  I guess I'll do better next time!

Overall, though...I think it will pass. 

Thanks for looking.  Dan 
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Re: Roden Staaken R.VI bashed to an R.IV
« Reply #44 on: June 29, 2012, 01:09:48 PM »
Beautiful job on the decals, Dan.  They look great.
Cheers,
Bud
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