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1:32nd scale Rumpler C.IV

Started by Mike Norris · 9 ≡ · ↻ 3 days ago

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Mike Norris said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:

Hi all,
I'm waiting for rigging materials for the Pfalz D.VIII I'm building.
So I thought I'd start researching the next model.

This will be the 'Wingnut Wings' Rumpler C.IV (early), Serial No.8518/16 of Flieger-Abteilung (FA) 209 during 1917.
(FA) 209 was an observation and reconnaissance unit and operated on the Western Front, including Verdun.
During the early part of the war, Feldflieger Abteilungen (Field Flier Detachments), the initial observation units, typically had six two-seat aircraft, either monoplanes or biplanes.

Mike
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John vd Biggelaar said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:

A beautiful new entry, Mike @sandbagger
Looking forward to it.
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:

Another magnificent entry, my friend @sandbagger!
Looking forward to it!
Mike Norris said 1 week, 2 days ago:

Hi all,
I've been waiting for turnbuckles to arrived so I can finish the Pfalz D.VIII model.
Finally, after being held bu UPS customs, they have now been delivered.
In the meantime I've been working on the Rumpler cockpit.
I've added a few things, rudder bar foot straps, rudder, aileron and elevator control lines and switch levers to the pilots instrument panel.

It's all yet to be weathered before I close up the fuselage.

So it's back onto the Pfalz model now,

Mike
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Spiros Pendedekas said 1 week, 2 days ago:

Cockpit looks excellent, my friend @sandbagger!
John vd Biggelaar said 1 week, 2 days ago:

A superb looking interior, Mike @sandbagger
Mike Norris said 3 days, 20 hours ago:

Hi all,
The fuselage is ready to be closed up.
I've added ignition leads and plugs to the engine.
In addition the two pipes fitted to the air pump at the front of the engine.
The fitted engine driven generator has a drive belt fitted, made from EZ heavy black line.

Mike
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John vd Biggelaar said 3 days, 18 hours ago:

It's a pity that you have to hide most of this interior and engine, Mike @sandbagger
Excellent work done.
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 days, 11 hours ago:

What a wonderful job, my friend @sandbagger!

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1:32nd scale Rumpler C.IV