der Wind wird stärker

[Caveman]

This is my plan for the one week build.



I always thought the little plane from the wind rises looked like a taube. So I'm going to try to make it look more like a taube.

[Caveman]

Trial fit. This is basically a snap together model. I'm trying to scalearama this model to 1:72 with the help of some spare parts from a roden kit. First step will be to replace the 2 pot engine with a nice 6 cylinder.



That will require a bit of chopping of the upper fuselage to get the right sized hole.

[JayBee]

Looking most interesting !

[Old Wombat]

Looking most interesting !

Very!

[Weaver]

Great idea and a very pretty aeroplane! 

You could maybe make it a two-seater, with a new pilot's cockpit just behind the engine, and the original cockpit now a gunner's position.

[Caveman]

Work has kicked my arsenal this week so I have made no progress since last weekend. Until this morning when I've managed to grab a bit of time.



With lots of hacking I've managed to get the engine to sit neatly. Now onwards with the rest of the build!

[Caveman]

Well it looks like I won't get this finished before the deadline. Here is where I am currently. If I was building OOB I think this could be done really rapidly. It basically falls together and I think it would be possible to do it entirely without glue if you fancied it.

However. I want to scratch a more realistic landing gear than the stalk legs and am planning to give it a king post and some of the rigging that could be found in abundance on a taube.



Now off out to father in laws birthday party. Do you think they'd allow a scalpel and solvents in a pub?

[Old Wombat]

The solvents = they'll probably think you're just a serious alcoholic.

The scalpels = they'll probably think you're just a seriously alcoholic surgeon.

[PR19_Kit]

The solvents = they'll probably think you're just a serious alcoholic.

The scalpels = they'll probably think you're just a seriously alcoholic surgeon.

[NARSES2]

If you would like this moved to the "normal" build threads then let me know.

Chris

[Caveman]

Chris, yes please. I intend to get this one done!

[Caveman]

Some progress tonight.

On its slightly shorter pegs with cross member added (wing strake from something). Got the kingpost on (pup legs) and grav tank (ex helfire). Working out a radiator solution (which will probably be harrier nozzle heat shield). And then I'll put a paint coat on.

[Old Wombat]

I'm not a huge anime fan but I really like how this is coming together. Great build!

[NARSES2]

Moved as requested

[Captain Canada]

That's cool !