Xmald Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I started with painting the fuselage CDL bits. I`ve sprayed them with XF-57 mixed with brown and white, in order to make them less uniform. I`ve also tried something new - I wanted to give the texture to the painted CDL, so using the crayons I`ve simulated the fabric weave. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman1942 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 love a wing nut wings build. Great job on the interior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 The woodgrain has been painted using the watercolour crayons, both clear orange and yellow as well as the oils. I`ve also sprayed and weathered the engine firewall. (Ammo`s effects). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 I carried on with the cockpit. I`ve finished the instrument panel along with the firewall. I`ve replaced the starting magneto with the resin one by Taurus Models. The seats have been painted as well. Finally, before I could proceed with the assembly, I`ve prepared the rudder pedals, the main petrol tank and the control column. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 You’ve got some very realistic textures going. I especially like the worn & chipped metallic parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 The cockpit interior section of the Taube is almost completed. I still need to add the interior rigging on the both fuselage halves. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 I`ve worked on the engine. I`ve replaced the camshaft with the resin one by Taurus Models. I`ve also used the HGW seatbelts in the cockpit. It`s time to close the fuselage. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 The fuselage halves are closed. I`ve also painted the airframe. The wings and the tailplane were a challenge. I wanted to make them to appear transluscent as in the reference pictures. It took a lot of kabuki tape and some patience. But I think it was worth the effort. Many thanks to Krzysztof Tengli for the masks for the markings - they were absolutely great! Time for weathering and undercarriage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) That looks superb. I love taubes but they’re a bit scary to model. I should still have a book detailing all the taubes somewhere in the attic, must try and dig it out, there were literally hundreds ( well maybe not that many) including passenger models with enclosed cabins and even biplane versions afair. Edited February 12, 2020 by Marklo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Since the last update I`ve attached the engine bay rigging using the Gaspatch 1/48 scale turnbuckles and EZ line. When it comes to the landing gear I`ve used the fishing line instead of the EZ line - it gives so much to the structural rigidity of the undercarriage. Finally, I could use the absolutely magnificent Steven Robson`s spoked wheels. They are like little jewels, I can only hope my model is worth them. And finally, the radiators have been installed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 that is stunning, thanks for the detail on how to paint the wings, very informative. rgds John(shortCummins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Jaw dropping stuff there. Inspiring and deflating all at the same time Inspiring as I want to run off and do a WWW model but knowing the mountains to climb to get anywhere near being on the same planet as such a fantastic build. Thanks for showing though and one day, one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmald Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Many thanks for your extremely kind words!!! I`m blushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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