Steel Dove

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August 10, 2018
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August 11, 2018
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August 11, 2018
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August 21, 2018
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August 21, 2018
Interior framing blends with molded frames in fuselage.
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August 21, 2018
Dryfit
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August 25, 2018
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August 27, 2018
Ok, -quite a bit of painting done.
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August 27, 2018
Rigged the floor (!)
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August 27, 2018
Notice board for navigator.
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August 29, 2018
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September 5, 2018
Hmm interesting mission.. 😉
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September 5, 2018
A bit more rigging. Interior bracing nearly done. About 35 rigging lines so far.
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September 7, 2018
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September 13, 2018
Painting the wires
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September 15, 2018
Pulleys for cockpit. Molded with holes through for rigging...
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September 16, 2018
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September 16, 2018
Engine bay dryfits minus engine
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September 18, 2018
Back of the instrument panel, looked a bit weird with nothing connected, so put some wires and plumbing in.
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September 20, 2018
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September 22, 2018
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September 24, 2018
Slight problem with this header tank, seems to be only supported in the front end by a rubber hose. Probably need to make the support struts. Otherwise the mechanical engineer in me will be annoyed every time I look at the model..
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September 29, 2018
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October 24, 2018
Interior ready to close up. There's an extra engine, an Argus, included that I'm building too. At the front, a Beardmore.
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October 24, 2018
Closed up and first coat of paint.
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October 26, 2018
A bit bare in terms of decals.
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October 31, 2018
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November 1, 2018
Gravity tank painted, but before weathering.
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October 6, 2018
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October 5, 2018
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October 6, 2018
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November 3, 2018
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November 6, 2018
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November 19, 2018
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November 8, 2018
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November 22, 2018
Blutac masking
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November 22, 2018
White pattern
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November 22, 2018
Detailing

Comments

6 August 2018, 01:36

Cuajete
Following.

10 August 2018, 12:44

Peter Jenssen
Painted a bit..

21 August 2018, 00:54

Cuajete
Looking good so far.

21 August 2018, 11:54

Peter Jenssen
Thanks
Another dry fit after some oils and starting on the engine.

25 August 2018, 00:20

Cuajete
👍

25 August 2018, 07:52

Mike Daniels
Following.

25 August 2018, 09:13

Mike Daniels
I like the figurines set. Are you going to build a diorama ?

26 August 2018, 12:29

Peter Jenssen
No diorama, sorry.
I just place some figures next to the models on the shelf.
Did these guys already, for the Roland and the Hansa-Brandenburg:
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26 August 2018, 23:54

Peter Jenssen
Previously finished figures in their spots:
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27 August 2018, 00:09

Bart Goesaert
Looking good... enjoy the rigging... complete other aircraft then the Etrich Taube and very similar... weird way of steering the plane...

27 August 2018, 09:11

Peter Jenssen
The wing warping steering looks like it's going to be interesting, yes.
A fair bit of rigging in this one. Started on the floor. -and the chair.. 😉
Yet to stick any plastic to plastic...

27 August 2018, 12:22

Peter Jenssen
Assembly has started.
And a bit more rigging.

29 August 2018, 13:58

Peter Jenssen
Putting on some decals.
Someone had a bit of fun with the tasks for the navigator.. 🙂

5 September 2018, 05:45

Mike Daniels
Looking good Peter. Nice touch the 'to do' list. I wonder what it says ?

5 September 2018, 09:07

Peter Jenssen
Thanks,

First one says:
Hinweise auf Gräben 2 km westlich von Artillerie
Middle one says:
Scout Standorte für Der Herr der Ringe Teil 4
Bottom one says:
Pick-up ein paar Bier für die Jungen

or:
-Evidence of trenches 2 km west of artillery
-Scout locations for Lord of the Rings part 4
-Pick up a couple of beers for the boys

I wonder if Peter Jackson noticed.. :-D

5 September 2018, 12:15

Mike Daniels
No way!! Thats so funny...Great stuff.

5 September 2018, 12:24

Bart Goesaert
lol... easter eggs in modelism...

5 September 2018, 14:43

Peter Jenssen
Interior rigging. Ready to paint.

7 September 2018, 14:49

Gareth Windsor
Looking like a great build. That rigging id's looking good.

13 September 2018, 17:01

Mike Daniels
Coming on nicely. I like the little 'brass' ? eyelets at the ends of the rigging. Are they available as an add-on ?

13 September 2018, 21:07

Peter Jenssen
Thanks guys!
There is no brass. Way simpler than that! 😉
It's difficult to add brass detail without it looking overscale.
These are lanyard hitches, or cow hitches with the end secured with super glue and painted with Alclad brass.

14 September 2018, 00:22

Peter Jenssen
Wiring the back of the instrument panel. I could not find any references, so 'educated guess' here..

18 September 2018, 12:45

Peter Jenssen
Interior rigging done. Seatbelts and engine next.

22 September 2018, 00:26

Gareth Windsor
Looks very impressive Peter

22 September 2018, 02:46

Peter Jenssen
Thank you!
Engine is coming along nicely.
Engine painting and a bit of dry fit.
Metal finishes are Alclad

24 September 2018, 09:09

Peter Jenssen
A bit more engine work. Assembly and spark plug leads.

29 September 2018, 01:58

Spanjaard
amazing detail, beautifully executed!

29 September 2018, 21:06

Peter Jenssen
Thank you!
Tried one of the photoetch wheels. A bit fiddly, but great effect!
There's a full plastic version included that would be quite a bit less stressful to do..

5 October 2018, 15:41

Spanjaard
plastic will not look as good as that....

5 October 2018, 15:48

Mike Daniels
Yes, have to agree with Spanjaard. That is a very cool looking spoke wheel. Those PE spokes look mighty breakable!! Great job Peter.

6 October 2018, 00:08

Peter Jenssen
Thank you
(Nothing like shipbuilding photoetch of course.
Sheets and sheets of much fiddler parts)
The spokes are sectioned for easier bending. Then secured in place with a ring on the rim. They are quite flimsy until this step, but once secured, they are quite sturdy.

6 October 2018, 00:31

Mike Daniels
You have certainly kept them very straight. Do they come with the kit ? or add-on ?

6 October 2018, 10:17

Peter Jenssen
There are two choices with wheels for this kit.
(See latest album pic)
Same as with the Albatros BII. In fact, it is the same sprue. It even says Albatros BII in the sprue for the Taube.

6 October 2018, 10:33

Spanjaard
PE looks certainly 1000X better than plastic

7 October 2018, 09:21

Peter Jenssen
Painting and decalling the fuselage before going any further.
Some decals are going around the tail are, so easier to do now.
Also this bird will start getting fragile once the tail is on...

24 October 2018, 08:18

Mike Daniels
Looking good!! Just the rigging and those hugh wings to do now. Are you going to get the new WnW Lancaster ? Nice figure set.

31 October 2018, 08:06

Peter Jenssen
Thanks, a bit more still to do.
Brake claw, landing gear, radiators, propeller.
And the tricky aluminium finish of the engine cowling.
Lancaster.. aahh. I like the idea, but I think I'm going to either need a bigger house, or get one of the kids to move out! 😉

1 November 2018, 12:11

Mike Daniels
Yes thats the down side of 1/32. They do take up a bit of space. Those pesky kids have got to go!! ( The wing span on the new Lanc is just short of one metre). Interesting move for WnW?

2 November 2018, 00:48

Peter Jenssen
Started on the figures a bit.

8 November 2018, 22:30