Otto Doppeldekker 1/72

[lone modeller]

Wow - what a collection of photos! These are in many ways better than the photos that I have already found but these show even more detail, especially the Argus engine. Note too the steel tube framework which was a characteristic of these machines.

Thank you so much for these - as Des has written this is a mine of information which I will be able to use in the build. I hope that anyone else who may contemplate building either a scratch build or the vacuform will also find these very helpful indeed.

In which museum is this replica displayed?

Stephen.

[ALBATROS1234]

i have liked this airframe for a while,its primitive elegance is very pleasing to the eye. the nacelle with the dragonish frame looks menacing as well. i have tryed to get my hands on a 1/72 vac but not knowing how detailed and correct they are i didnt want to pay too much.we shall see someday.

[Des]

I've had this one on my scratch build list for some time, it is a very nice looking aeroplane.

Des.

[ALBATROS1234]

i got the over the front issue with 3 view drawings somewhere.

[lone modeller]

Des: I know that you have been considering building one of these because you have mentioned it in an earlier post. It would be truly wonderful if you did build one of these - I for one would be in the front row looking on if you did.

Scott: Formaplane made the vacuform as far as I am aware, but I do not know what the quality is. Others on this site may have samples and may be able to tell you more. It may also be that the kit represents a different version to the one which I intend to build.

[lone modeller]

Evening All,

I have made a little progress with the build this week. I have put some detail into the fuselage: the framework was made from thin rod and a simple instrument panel added with a couple of dials. A compass was made from a thick piece of rod which was cut and mounted on the port side of the fuselage. The floor was 10 thou card. A control column, rudder bar and some seats completed the interior. A fuel tank was made from laminated card - this fits under the engine platform in the rear of the nacelle and was glued into place on a small piece of scrap to get it to the correct height.





The next step will be to make the engine - i have made a start but do not have images at the moment as there is not much to show.

Thanks for looking.

Stephen.

[coyotemagic]

Wonderful work on the innards, Stephen!
Cheers,
Bud

[Des]

Wow, you are moving along quite quickly Stephen, what you have achieved so far has been very well done, great work on the interior.

Des.

[IanB]

She's looking great Stephen! Did you get my messages re my email address?

Ian

[RAGIII]

Stephen,
Outstanding work to date! Lovely work on the interior!
RAGIII

[Oeli]

Hi,

thanks a lot for sharing the photos. They are great!
And nice work so far.

Regards

Jörg

[radio]

Getting very much better with every update, Stephen.
Cheers
Martin

[ALBATROS1234]

looking the part.keep up the great work

[lcarroll]

Great work as usual, Stephen. I always marvel at your speed, you must put in fairly long sessions at your work bench!
Cheers,
Lance

[lone modeller]

Great work as usual, Stephen. I always marvel at your speed, you must put in fairly long sessions at your work bench!
Cheers,
Lance

Thank you for the supportive remark Lance. It happened that I was able to complete quite a lot of the project in a short time a couple of weeks ago……….. At the time I was able to spend quite a lot of time modelling, but of course since then I have not been able to spend much time at all!

Life is like that as I am sure you know already.