robertlundin Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I hope this fits the category aircraft. Finally, after 6 months of sacrificed spare time the Zeppelin is ready. It's been quite a journey that was intended to be a quicky, but soon transformed into a half scratch project. The kit is extremely basic and almost toy-like. The fuselage was not altered at all, but most details were scratch built, including the command gondola and stabilizors, flying surfaces et cetera. The main challenge was finding reliable sources for the work and I found about 700 pictures searching the net, but not many close ups. I will get back later with a more detailed account for those poor soules contemplating building this kit. And now off to the next BIG KIT, see the last picture 1/72 Saturn V by Dragon /Robert Lundin Aircraft Walkaround Center http://aircraftwalkaround.hobbyvista.com/ 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 What a stunner of a subject.looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Lovely piece of work Robert. Really like the finish!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nice - and I like the idea of displaying the aircraft next to it to give a good sense of scale. Graham 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That's a real joy to look at. I don't think I've ever seen one of these before and the Ju 52 alongside adds life and scale. With all the little touches you've added this was clearly a labour of love. Very well done indeed. Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decebalus Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Really well done Robert - great presentation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Pure class! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That is a very impressive piece of modelling! The interior detail of the engine gondolas, and control cabin is incredible! Especially as its 1/254th scale! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looks fantastic, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Fantastic work! I know that dog of a kit too well and you have transformed it into a real model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wow I have never seen before aerostat model before! It is looks interesting and amazing! Vwll done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlundin Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thank you all :-) I'll need a good few cans of spinache before the next Zeppelin project, but I'll get there. The WWI LZ1 is one spectacular piece of flying machinery that just needs to be built as a model, but not before I find some decent scaleplans or Tamygawa release a kit of it. Until then, Saturn V needs to get launched! /Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Nice work. I understand the plastic used in the kit is almost vinyl. Must have been a bugger to work with. Edited September 1, 2014 by Robin-42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlundin Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Exactly, vinyl. That was something to tackle for sure. Grinding and sanding were out of the question. Luckily the gondoles were more like thick blobs of the stuff so some old fashioned carving and swearing came in handy. Oh, and super glue doesn't work with this material unless prepared with a kind of etching fluid. Neither does paint adhere. But that's called model building and the accomplishment is even more rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Now that's cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Stunning model! Incredible detail work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Brilliant, your TLC has really paid off Robert. Wonder how H&S today would view the ladders from the airship down to the engine pods! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's spooky! I was just thinking yesterday if there were any Zeppelin kits out there apart from Revell's Hindenburg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sensational model of this famous Zepplin ! She looks great and certainly makes for an impressive model. My Dad told me of seeing this behemoth of the skies when it visited the Chicago area in 1933 for the World's Fair. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Superb work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlundin Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you all again Now I would like to sink my teeth into a LZ.4, one of those first German dragons from early years. Wonder if there is a kit avaliable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Wow, I knew they were big but goodness me, seeing it next to the Junkers is a great idea to era all give some prospective, congratulations ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Or Miss Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Shoooooot, /anyone/ can build the curbsider. If you were a real 'expert', you'd do the cutaway...;-] http://www.dmmb.info/t6758f8-Graf-Zeppelin-LZ-von-Aero-Base-in.html Astonishingly good work sir. Belongs in my display case. Shipping details to be sent in a separate PM. I don't suppose anyone knows whether this kit ever got some love from a PE company for the gondola or areas behind the windows or if, perhaps, there is something suitably 'naval' that might be close to in-scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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