Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Group and Themed Builds => Kitbash / Frankenstein GB => Topic started by: robunos on February 05, 2025, 05:50:10 AM
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This is another Build inspired by spare parts from another kit, in this case the seaplane floats from the Glencoe 1/77 Curtiss Condor kit.
I've long been fascinated by the Great War fighter flying boats, so when I saw the floats from the aforementioned kit, being the straight sided Edo type, and knowing that I had several sets of Fokker D.VII parts, plus engines and propellers, I decided to build a Great War fighter flying boat model.
I chose to build a 'Brandendurg DD' as a what-If follow on to the real world Brandendurg CC, between that and the real world follow on W-series. Also the colour scheme is clear doped linen and natural wood, with Eisenkreuz markings.
Okay, let's make a start . . .
Here are the float halves, to make the hull,
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKPxJsm6/01-hull-halves.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and glued together, top view,
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3dQsPvz/01-hull-joined-top.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and the bottom. The white spot is some putty, to fill a sink mark.
(https://i.postimg.cc/6385P4P6/01-hull-joined-bottom.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This the wing I will use. It was originally the wing of a OWB Fokker D.VII, one of the fisrt One Wing Biplanes I built. When my skills and techniques had improved, I built another D.VII, and scrapped and recycled the older one, hence the cutouts.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtPtW1jv/01-wing.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
And now the tail surfaces. These are new ones, first fresh off the runner,
(https://i.postimg.cc/FFJHgccD/01-tail-feathers.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and trimmed to size, and then joined.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTgKJKk7/01-tail-feathers-joined.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
That's All For Now, Stay Tuned . . .
cheers,
Robin.
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Ok, this is sounding great. Sort of a float with wings type setup, of which there were a few. I like the concept :smiley:
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This looks to be pretty interesting.
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Okay . . .
So I've not been idle during my enforced absence, most of the assembly work on this model is done.
I first finished the hull, I drilled out the cockpit, and added a mount for the the tail surfaces.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXyb8Rdk/02-hull-complete.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is the engine I'm using,
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRZwXnh7/02-engine.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
There is no lower crankcase, or nose bearing housing. I added a bearing housing from a piece of runner.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKDVXNZq/02-engine-mod.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Here are the engine, lower engine, and pylon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T12MyvtV/02-engine-pylon-parts.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I've since replaced the lower engine part with a more rounded version, and here are those parts assembled. Rather than shape the pylon to fit over the wing, I split the wing in two, and fitted the pylon between them. I also made a radiator from a piece of a scrap 3-D print I never used.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zBJP7ST5/02-wings-pylon.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I will be re-using a propeller I salvaged from another model. It will be re-painted before being used.
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4xf4gX0/02-propeller.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
That's All For Now, Stay Tuned . . .
cheers,
Robin.
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:smiley:
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Intrigued how this one's going to come together ;)
Mog
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Okay . . . .
So, despite my current 'Other duties', I've still managed to make some progress on this Build.
Here are the main parts of the model, ready to be joined together.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B63V8bKz/04-parts-ready.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More when it happens . . .
That's All For Now, Stay Tuned . . .
cheers,
Robin.
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The colors look perfect. Steady on!
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And we're done !
Hansa Brandenberg 'DD' flying boat fighter, Zebrugge, Begium, early 1917 . . .
(https://i.postimg.cc/TwddQJzP/seaplane-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBZJXnjk/seaplane-05.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
More images in the Gallery Thread,
That's All, Folks . . .
cheers,
Robin.
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Surpassed yourself on this one !
Absolutely love it :-* :-* :-*
Mog
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Surpassed yourself on this one !...
Yup. That is very pretty :-*
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Interesting design, that really fits the era.
Nice work
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Nice! :smiley:
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Thanks, Gents . . . :-[ :D
Glad you approve. With my last few Builds, I've been trying to keep things simple, and also not worry too much about any little imperfections that may occur. It's been a lot less stressful . . .
cheers,
Robin.