Jeannin Taube - 1:32 scale

[Jose Chaica]

... and these scratchbuilding "things" just keep getting better, everyday... 

[coyotemagic]

Phenomenal work, Des.  This cockpit is fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud

[GAJouette]

   Des,
WOW now that's some outstanding progress my old friend. Absolutely beautiful design and craftsmanship.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Dave W]

Amazing work Des. Your models deserve to be placed in a high profile aviation museum as they are world class quality.

This one is going to be a worthy companion to the Voisin.

Kind regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[Whiteknuckles]

Lovely work Des - the guys above have got it spot on

Andrew

[xmald]

Des I`m your fan your the scratchbuilding rockstar and I wanna be your groupie  Amazing work mate!

[Chris Johnson]

Everything is so pristine and precise. Just beautiful my friend!!

Cheers,

Chris

[Des]

Here is a very small update. I have been working on the engine, I am converting a Mercedes D.III to a D.I which involves quite a few modifications. The bottom of the crank case has been reshaped, I did this using an epoxy putty. The three paired cylinders have been made and the manifold flanges added, both inlet and exhaust. I trial fitted the inlet manifold and it fits perfectly not only with height but distance between flanges, I got lucky with this one. I need to add the spark plugs and priming taps, a bit of paint then some plumbing and wiring. The following photos show the uncompleted engine still with plenty of work needed, but it is starting to look a little like a Mercedes D.I engine. The cylinders are not fixed to the crank case at this stage, just sitting there for the photos.

Des.

[Ronkootje]

Nice work!

If you dont paint the parts yet and dont gleu the sub asemblys together. Then send them to me i can cast molds to make the engine in Resin iam sure there are more people that can use this engine, just a idea ofcourse.

Ron

[Des]

Thanks for the offer to make resin casts of the engine Ron, but last night I painted the engine and added some plumbing, I have also started to add the valve springs and rocker assembly.

Des.

[Dal Gavan]

That's impressive work, Des, this is really coming along very nicely indeed.  I admire the fuselage framing, mate, that's impressive.   

Dal.

[Chris Johnson]

I'll be watching this engine conversion with great interest. It's nothing I would ever hope to attempt myself, but it sure is interesting to see how you do it.

Geesh, who knew a guy was supposed to actually mark out where various components go!    So much for my 'Mark I Eyeball' approach to modelling. 

Cheers,

Chris

[coyotemagic]

Outstanding job on the engine, Des.
Cheers,
Bud

[GAJouette]

  Des,
As always hyper impressive works from your most talented bench my old friend. It's always a grand treat to see another outstanding update has appeared. Looking forward to seeing her engine all decked out in the finest of details.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Des]

I've been plodding along modifying the engine. The three banks of paired cylinders are now fixed to the crank case, the crank case has had new engine mounts fitted and new nuts and bolts around the joint line. Spark plugs are in and so is  the ignition lead tube. The crank case is painted with Humbrol 27001 Aluminium while the cylinders are painted with Hobby Color H77 Tire Black. Because of the modifications to the carburettor I had to extend the length of the intake manifol pipes, they are painted with a mixture of Gunze metal color paints.

Des.