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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on January 01, 2024, 01:22:30 PM

Title: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 01, 2024, 01:22:30 PM
My next project. I chose it because the box fell apart while handling it.
An Austrian macine with only four prototypes built between 1943 and 1945.
It looks as if the kit has an extra sprue which is not needed.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on January 01, 2024, 03:50:29 PM
Hi Chris,
Looks interesting. In fact just been reading about the Fairey Rotodyne and part of the history refers to these and other early helicopters and autogiros.
Will watch this one with interest.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: MSea on January 02, 2024, 09:03:03 AM
It looks very wierd - i love it - will follow with anticipation..
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Post by: cph64 on January 05, 2024, 02:15:27 PM
It looks like it will have fragile undercarriage, good luck.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 06, 2024, 01:22:15 PM
Some sub-assemblies done. It's definitely fiddly.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: MSea on January 06, 2024, 03:19:37 PM
Definitely NOT an MSea model then Chris - hohohoho
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Post by: Bigkev on January 06, 2024, 04:00:47 PM
Looks like it will need all of your dexterous abilities.
Will be impressive when done.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 07, 2024, 02:23:09 PM
Quote from: Bigkev on January 06, 2024, 04:00:47 PM
Looks like it will need all of your dexterous abilities.
Will be impressive when done.
Kevin
Maybe.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: cph64 on January 10, 2024, 08:31:31 AM
I wonder why Doblhoff and Flettner went for lots of intricate framework? Most likely strength with lightness? The hard part is usually getting all the fiddly bits fully assembled.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 10, 2024, 01:30:14 PM
You're dead right Chris. There are quite a few fiddly bits some of which will not be visible.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 18, 2024, 01:57:07 PM
Cockpit interior complete. Very fiddly.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: zak on January 18, 2024, 03:04:03 PM
Very delicate.
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Post by: Bigkev on January 18, 2024, 05:26:02 PM
That is some impressive detail in that small cockpit.
Well done.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 19, 2024, 02:51:59 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 25, 2024, 02:14:54 PM
Fuselage and tail assemblies.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on January 25, 2024, 03:07:28 PM
Coming along nicely.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on January 31, 2024, 09:37:03 AM
Undercarriage on. The main rear undercarriage took about half a dozen attempts to put on. I had to make a jig in the end to support the legs when the fuselage was pointing downwards.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: zak on January 31, 2024, 10:51:05 AM
That looks very delicate.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on January 31, 2024, 12:11:56 PM
Looks like a delicate insect.
Kevin
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Post by: MSea on January 31, 2024, 12:26:05 PM
Much tooooooo delicate for me  :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 01, 2024, 01:25:52 PM
Yes, it is very delicate. I haven't broken it yet.
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Post by: chriswil42 on February 02, 2024, 02:13:27 PM
Tail section fitted.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on February 02, 2024, 07:46:12 PM
Looks good Chris,
Did you need an extra pair of hands to get it all together........?
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 04, 2024, 01:14:10 PM
It was like working with eggshells all the time.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bob C on February 04, 2024, 06:22:47 PM
Interesting, another tiny machine.

Bob c
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Post by: cph64 on February 05, 2024, 12:29:04 PM
Looking good, hopefully the rotor won't turn it into a tailsitter.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 05, 2024, 02:30:22 PM
Quote from: cph64 on February 05, 2024, 12:29:04 PM
Looking good, hopefully the rotor won't turn it into a tailsitter.
I think it will be ok Chris.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 11, 2024, 02:11:29 PM
Painted and now ready for the decals and rotor attachment.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on February 11, 2024, 07:01:23 PM
Looks good Chris.
Is there many decals with this one.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 12, 2024, 08:57:38 AM
Quote from: Bigkev on February 11, 2024, 07:01:23 PM
Looks good Chris.
Is there many decals with this one.
Kevin
There are a couple of options - one with German insignia - but I've never found a photo, so It will be in the prototype scheme with reduced decals.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: MSea on February 12, 2024, 09:16:16 AM
You could always do your own Chris and make it from "Zombie Airlines" - hohhoho
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on February 12, 2024, 01:59:06 PM
Think it will look good whichever scheme you choose.
Kevin
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bob C on February 12, 2024, 07:47:36 PM
Looks good Chris.

Bob c
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 14, 2024, 02:15:57 PM
Finished. Quite a delicate kit in the end. It turned out not too bad.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: zak on February 14, 2024, 02:18:14 PM
Great, a real quirky beast.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: cph64 on February 14, 2024, 03:19:44 PM
Some delicate packing needed if it's to travel but a job well done.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: MSea on February 14, 2024, 09:46:00 PM
Not too bad - thats an under statement Chris, its great
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: chriswil42 on February 15, 2024, 01:58:26 PM
Thanks for the comments chaps.
Title: Re: A Doblhoff
Post by: Bigkev on February 15, 2024, 08:05:38 PM
A lovely well executed model.