Author Topic: WNW Taube (Read 23844 times)

xan · « **Reply #105 on:** May 16, 2018, 08:04:54 AM »

Oh yes! what a beauty!
Xan

Manni · « **Reply #106 on:** May 16, 2018, 07:11:37 PM »

Really beautiful. THe radiators and the scales look great.
Bye,
Manni

eclarson · « **Reply #107 on:** May 19, 2018, 03:33:47 PM »

Finally got to the fun part...rigging! Using Infini Model elastic rigging thread with 27 gauge polyimide tubing to replicate turnbuckles. The latter will be painted a steel color once the lines are tightened and trimmed. The third photo shows one of the four "rudder" arms into which I drilled holes with a #80 bit and inserted a Bob's Buckle to which the control lines will be attached.
Please excuse the couple blurry photos. It is the wee hours of the morning and I was trying to hand-hold the camera in super-macro mode using just my work lights for illumination. :-)

Cheers,
Eric

rhwinter · « **Reply #108 on:** May 19, 2018, 05:54:50 PM »

What a fine work!

RAGIII · « **Reply #109 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:30:06 PM »

Terrific work on the turnbuckles and attachment points. Looks awesome!
RAGIII

GazzaS · « **Reply #110 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:25:11 PM »

Great shots of the rigging! These kind of pics help when considering a model for purchase.

Gaz

eclarson · « **Reply #111 on:** May 26, 2018, 11:18:40 AM »

Just put the finishing touches on the Taube's tail rigging...whew! Half the fun was figuring out where all the lines went. The other half was getting them there!
Now, on to the wings!

Eric

GazzaS · « **Reply #112 on:** May 26, 2018, 04:35:06 PM »

That rigging looks great! Is that Infini line round or flat cross section?

eclarson · « **Reply #113 on:** May 26, 2018, 11:40:42 PM »

Quote from: GazzaS on May 26, 2018, 04:35:06 PM

That rigging looks great! Is that Infini line round or flat cross section?

Thank you! The Infini line is flat, actually more rectangular. It's not as flat as EZ-Line. I noticed a few of my lines are twisted but is barely noticeable. Still, I'll pay closer attention to that when I do the wings.

Eric

RAGIII · « **Reply #114 on:** May 26, 2018, 11:47:12 PM »

Beautiful rigging!
RAGIII

Juan · « **Reply #115 on:** May 27, 2018, 12:49:52 AM »

Beautiful rigging, looks like a spider got into your modeling area.

eclarson · « **Reply #116 on:** May 27, 2018, 10:16:37 AM »

My "Dove" spreads her wings! Will allow the glue to cure overnight before starting the wing rigging.

Eric

GazzaS · « **Reply #117 on:** May 27, 2018, 10:46:32 AM »

Awesome!

coyotemagic · « **Reply #118 on:** May 27, 2018, 01:44:05 PM »

So gorgeous, Eric! I'm tempted to haul mine out and give it a try.
Cheers,
Bud

RAGIII · « **Reply #119 on:** May 27, 2018, 09:08:27 PM »

A beautiful bird indeed! Looking forward to seeing more of the rigging

RAGIII