Gotha G.1, one of the first big bombers in WW1

[dov]

Hallo

 

WNW Information on this kit

 

This is my second WW1 bomber in 1/32.

The AEG was my first.

Considering all my 1/32 builds from WNW I did, so this one caused me some more headache as I was used.

The building process showed me, that there are some issues where I think the designer of the kit was absent.

The cooling pipes running from the engine to the cooler at the front strut are wrong in transverse distance.

You must cut them, otherwise the strut would crack.

The other thing is many important details are not shown at all in the instructions. Instead of this the guns are shown multiple times.

The pivot point of the rudder is such an item.

On the other hand the outer struts.

They have cables running vertically twice, in the front and rear.

What for? There is no explanation in the instruction.

For lighting or  Bowden cables.

If the latter, then for assembly or disassembly the wing.

If you decide to make such a model, be sure that you are firm with all rigging techniques required.

I did it, as you can find on my threats.

Already posted couple of times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, the next time will be a modelling break for one month.

Since I will be engaged with my digital model railway in H0, where most locomotives are upgraded with sound.

Some programing is needed and some mapping of functions too.

 

Happy modelling

 

Happy New Year 2022

 

[BleedingBlue]

Fantastic work.  Are the props actual wood?  If not they surely look the part.

[MRMRL]

Great work, I was going to comment on the propellors as well, they look incredible, very realistic.

[dov]

Propellers are made with Mr. Gunze RLM 79 and oil. Oil color put on a carton, wait a minute, and than use a brush and not diluted prepared as described oil color and brush. Like dry dot. After one day you continue with a clear varnish.

Happy modelling 

[Rod bettencourt]

What a great accomplishment! Thanks for sharing.

 

Rod

[Wings unlevel]

That’s a remarkable model. It looks like it could be part of a museum diorama.

[dov]

Thank you all for your replies.

It is a good boost to continue.

Albatros B.II and Dh.2 are intended in February to get started.

Happy modelling

[amos brierley]

Whilst the subject is not my cup of tea,   it’s very nice indeed, good effort with the prop finishing effect’s.    Happy New Year.  😉

[billn53]

Outstanding tour de force!

[Maginot]

Soo... a famous Nutswings Gotha. Superb work on this model. The wood grain on the propeller is very effective. Love that sagey green.

[mick]

great work

[sammy da fish]

Well done, this will inspire myself to do my Wnw Gotha model now. Thank you.

sammy

 

[Epeeman]

Lovely work on your Gotha -

 

As others have already said, great wood effect on props

 

Regards

 

Dave

[dov]

Thank you so much for your nice replies.

If anyone needs help for WW1 a/c, so feel free to contact me.

Happy modelling

[phillip1]

Dov-Very nice job on the model.  I'll bet aligning everything pushed your patience to the limit!

 

Phillip1

[opus999]

That is one beautiful build!  Nice work!  The detail in the model is amazing too.