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This model, though rough, hit's all the right buttons.
I finally finished by adding engine tops just protruding from the nacelle tops. It's hard to see what was really up there. I think they were a bit more flush, but this adds a little interest to the top of the beast. All that aluminum gets boring. I also added exhausts and the props/hubs, which ended up being carved from plastic. I needed different pitches on each side so scrounging wouldn't really help much. These are the first props I've ever carved and I have to say, though the shape isn't perfect by any means, I won't be afraid to try it again and they should only get better
Next time I'll try with light and dark laminated wood.
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And here is a poor shot showing my ancient Airfix Halibag along side the Staaken. It's cool to think the general plan was there in 1918-1919 including metal etc. The Staaken is smaller, but not by much! It lacks retractable undercarriage and power turrets but that's about it. A slightly later development even had an enclosed pilot's office!
It was a pleasing project and being a vac, it certainly leaves you satisfied even if it's not perfect! The biggest flaw was that the fuselage sides were not the same size to start with (maybe I sanded them too much on one side??) and now a twist has crept into the rear fuselage making the stabilizer decidedly off kilter
But I can live with it if I don't tell anyone...do'h!
Thanks for looking...And thanks, Des, for letting me post this VERY LATE WWI build here on your site...Dan
