FPDPenguin Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) Had a game recovering my Flickr account. So didn't do a WIP for this one. Plus I tend to build pretty slowly now I have a little one. Bought this one from fleabay, was actually 2 kits in the box, as one was missing small bits that the other kit had. So I've got a spare one, albeit missing a Lewis gun a couple of struts and the tail skid. If anyone wants it PM me, you can have it for £2 plus postage. Yes it's got rigging, no I haven't finished the Taube yet 🙄 Not the best photographer or modeler for that matter. Haven't used weathering on this one as the crews generally kept them pretty clean. So here it is. Added twisted wire to replicate the wicker on the seat. Thanks for looking, comments and criticism welcome. 🐧 Edited April 28, 2021 by FPDPenguin 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Good job! 👍 I especially like the spare magazines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Great Build! I have a question...below the Lewis Magazine Holder, what is the purpose of that elongated diamond shaped control? IT is wired reaching back aft to Engine? IS is some kind of throttle control? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, S. Uehlinger said: Great Build! I have a question...below the Lewis Magazine Holder, what is the purpose of that elongated diamond shaped control? IT is wired reaching back aft to Engine? IS is some kind of throttle control? As far as I know it's to control the ailerons. Thanks for mentioning the Lewis gun. I've just realised I forgot the clear plastic windscreen above it, and the breather tube for the fuel tank. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 Yup, windscreen has gone walkies 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Looks very nice indeed, great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Man, that's great work! It's a fantastic WWI bird; and I think that twisted wire trick to replicate the wicker on the seat is brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Lovely work and a great job with all the rigging. Its the first time i have seen this kit build up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nice job. I had the Merit issue of that kit built and hanging from my ceiling as a kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Allan31 said: Nice job. I had the Merit issue of that kit built and hanging from my ceiling as a kid. It's my understanding that the smer and merit are identical. It will be hanging from my sons ceiling with all the others soon Edited April 29, 2021 by FPDPenguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 16 hours ago, S. Uehlinger said: Great Build! I have a question...below the Lewis Magazine Holder, what is the purpose of that elongated diamond shaped control? IT is wired reaching back aft to Engine? IS is some kind of throttle control? Its the grip on the back of the lewis gun. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Wow - a model of great Merit! I was always amused by their boxes, showing all the kits they made with a sticker on the end telling what was in the box. Beautiful rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 8 hours ago, bryanm said: Wow - a model of great Merit! I was always amused by their boxes, showing all the kits they made with a sticker on the end telling what was in the box. Beautiful rigging. Funny you say that. I was searching over the box for a picture as a quick reference guide to look at. It's not even on the box 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 That's a little beauty. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Great to see one of these done up to a high standard, Sir! Kudos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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