A Doblhoff

chriswil42 · January 01, 2024, 02:22:30 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.

Bigkev · January 01, 2024, 04:50:29 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

MSea · January 02, 2024, 10:03:03 AM

It looks very wierd - i love it - will follow with anticipation..

cph64 · January 05, 2024, 03:15:27 PM

It looks like it will have fragile undercarriage, good luck.

chriswil42 · January 06, 2024, 02:22:15 PM

Some sub-assemblies done. It's definitely fiddly.

MSea · January 06, 2024, 04:19:37 PM

Definitely NOT an MSea model then Chris - hohohoho

Bigkev · January 06, 2024, 05:00:47 PM

Looks like it will need all of your dexterous abilities.
Will be impressive when done.
Kevin

chriswil42 · January 07, 2024, 03:23:09 PM

Quote from: Bigkev on January 06, 2024, 05:00:47 PM
Looks like it will need all of your dexterous abilities.
Will be impressive when done.
Kevin

Maybe.

cph64 · January 10, 2024, 09:31:31 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.

chriswil42 · January 10, 2024, 02:30:14 PM

You're dead right Chris. There are quite a few fiddly bits some of which will not be visible.

chriswil42 · January 18, 2024, 02:57:07 PM

Cockpit interior complete. Very fiddly.

zak · January 18, 2024, 04:04:03 PM

Very delicate.

Bigkev · January 18, 2024, 06:26:02 PM

That is some impressive detail in that small cockpit.
Well done.
Kevin

chriswil42 · January 19, 2024, 03:51:59 PM

Thanks.

chriswil42 · January 25, 2024, 03:14:54 PM

Fuselage and tail assemblies.

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