Lanmi Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Here is my representation of Rodens kit which was far from simple build. No contact pins, with insufficiently defined locations for the wing struts, very brittle plastic that often made thin parts to break while removing from the sprues. However, my biggest problem was the lozenge decals, brittle, hard to cut, hard to conform to the surface, and in the end some blisters appeared. I would advise anyone who has this model to invest in an aftermarket set and save themselves the hassle. The model was on the shelf for a long time, but in the end I decided to just finish it with as little trouble as possible. Rigging is Uschi's super fine and fine threads, Gunze matt finnish, weathering is artists oils, I am far from being satisfied with all the details, but on the other hand, I am glad that I did not give up to finish it in the end. 47 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Super job! I wish I had the courage to tackle this kit… There’s something appealing about that big Gotha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Excellent work and a lot smaller than I imagined. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Well done. Roden decals have always been an exercise in frustration for me. Best replaced! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Excellent work and a really impressive result. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That is a tremendous model and expertly finished. Honestly the blisters and imperfections on the camouflage are so minor that they add to the weathering and wear-and-tear of the aircraft. Great job Lanmi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That you got these excellent results from such a challenging kit are amazing, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Very well done indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Don't beat yourself up, Lanmi - You've done an outstanding job here on a less than perfect kit. Roden's early decals are truly horrible the chips really add to the weathered look. BTW, the Roden kits I have built recently seem to have better quality decals. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Thank you guys for your nice words. 2 hours ago, Epeeman said: Don't beat yourself up, Lanmi - Thank you, actually I more relived that it is finally over.... 11 hours ago, Darwinism said: Excellent work and a lot smaller than I imagined. I agree it is dwarfed by HP 1/400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Wow - that looks great, and difficult! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That's a mammoth modelling challenge successfully completed. I have a Roden Zeppelin Staaken in the cupboard (where it can stay for the moment) that will likely pose similar problems for me. I'll take inspiration from your good result that it can be done... that it will be done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 @Maginot uh, Zeppelin Staacken. It would be a challenge... I can only say, go for it! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Fantastic model! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDriskill Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That is just excellent. Pretty sure I'd be dead or at least institutionalized if I attempted such a forest of rigging! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Oh also such an idea.... I built my Gotha V some 13 years ago.... My Gotha G.1 just recently in 1/32. In RFI. and my friend reebuilt it after it crashed in a storm.... Nice done! Good nerves! Happy modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Nightmare is finally finished. I know the pain you've gone through, so just big BRAVO for the final finish. Weathering turned out pretty nice around tail area - it really looks like after landing to the muddy runway. Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 15 hours ago, MDriskill said: Pretty sure I'd be dead or at least institutionalized if I attempted such a forest of rigging! Uschi thread proved much more simple to use, before I used fishing nylon and that was a nightmare. Thank you all for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, Lanmi said: Uschi thread proved much more simple to use, before I used fishing nylon and that was a nightmare. Thank you all for your comments! After using 0.2 fishing line on my last build, Uschi threads are high on my shopping list. I'm just going to bite the bullet and get a roll of each weight I think. What weights have you used on the Gotha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanmi Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 I've used Standard size for most of the rigging. Superfine was used in rigging parallel to fuselage and on MLG struts. Although it is advertised that Superfine is right weight for 1/72 wwI planes I find it difficult for my eyesight. White background is a must for me, and only tiniest drop of CA glue is enough to hold it. Also it is super stretchy so it forgives accidental pulling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Fantastic finish of not an easy kit at all. Camouflage, weathering and for sure rigging looks, perfect! Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Superb. All us lucky souls who have built Roden know what an achievement this is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 An excellent result on this. I have read that it is a bit of a 'challenge' to build, and I have one in my stash that keeps looking at me. Great work! Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Very nice. Looks great in the lozenge finish. 'Good old Gotha!' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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