It Ain't a Plane, But It Flies...., The Duke's Newest Model |
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It Ain't a Plane, But It Flies...., The Duke's Newest Model |
 Jul 28 2010, 01:30 AM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047  |
Here is my latest finished model just in time for the Nats. It is here in the Aircraft Forum because it is an airship and it flies. I won this model as a raffle prize at Orangecon 2009.
May I present the Lindbergh 1/245th scale Graf Zeppelin: (IMG:http://the-lem.com/LEM_Gallery2/d/44074-2/Civilian%20Graf%20Zeppelin%20I.jpg) (IMG:http://the-lem.com/LEM_Gallery2/d/44076-2/Civilian%20Graf%20Zeppelin%20II.jpg) And just to give you an idea of how big this model is: (IMG:http://the-lem.com/LEM_Gallery2/d/44078-2/Civilian%20Graf%20Zeppelin%20III.jpg) I measured it out at three feet two inches in length. I had to take it out and shoot the pics of it sitting on the hood of my truck! There was no place in the house that I could pose it. The gondola comes with a complete interior. I took a pic of it here to show the interior after I painted it: (IMG:http://the-lem.com/LEM_Gallery2/d/44070-2/WIP%20Graf%20Zeppelin%20III.jpg) I winged it when it came to the colors since despite all my efforts, I couldn't find any info on what the interior colors looked like. So, they ain't accurate, but they look good! The silver looking globes in the middle are lights. Yes, the kit came with a light kit inside and so the gondola lights up: (IMG:http://the-lem.com/LEM_Gallery2/d/44072-2/WIP%20Graf%20Zeppelin%20VI.jpg) Well, there she is, the largest model I've built since the B-36. It was a pretty fun build and I'm thrilled to have her finished! For those going to Phoenix, you'll be able to see this in person. That's all for now. Thanks all for looking in; comments are welcome. |
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Jul 28 2010, 05:59 AM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 2,165 Joined: 14-July 08 Member No.: 70 Name: Gil Hodges IPMS #10803 |
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Jul 28 2010, 08:35 AM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 111 Joined: 25-October 09 Member No.: 1,149 Name: Ying Wang IPMS #46966 |
oh, man, how lovely she is. Although i never got chance to buy a linberg production, many topics are very attractive.
as i said, you guys always give me some fresh view, thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jul 28 2010, 11:40 AM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
Thanks guys! I am real happy with this model! Can't wait to get it to Phoenix!
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Jul 28 2010, 05:53 PM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 182 Joined: 9-July 09 From: City Of Champions Member No.: 929 Name: James Kelley IPMS #42106 |
Ha ha, that's really cool!!!!!
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Jul 28 2010, 10:26 PM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
Thanks James! I think so too!
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Jul 29 2010, 10:34 AM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 453 Joined: 27-July 08 From: SD Member No.: 257 Name: Bob Liebman IPMS #8761 |
Very cool! I had no idea there was so much going on those gondolas.
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Jul 30 2010, 10:56 AM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
Thanks Bob. Yeah, these were the passenger liners of the 30's. I would have loved to fly one. Too bad they don't have any of these anymore. What a trip it would be to take a cruise in one of these!
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Jul 30 2010, 11:31 AM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 453 Joined: 27-July 08 From: SD Member No.: 257 Name: Bob Liebman IPMS #8761 |
Different animal, but I've had the opportunity to take a couple of balloon rides over the past couple years (about 10 pax in the gondola). Wonderful experience and highly recommended.
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Jul 30 2010, 07:00 PM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
Sounds like it was a blast. Thanks for relating that. Someday maybe I'll get the chance too.
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Jul 30 2010, 09:10 PM
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Group: IPMS/USA Member Posts: 233 Joined: 29-March 10 From: Colchester,VT Member No.: 1,267 Name: Chris Graeter IPMS #39558 |
Mark,
Great looking model. Wouldn't it be cool if some country still had airships and you could buy a ticket and ride in one on a trip. That to me would be cool. Good luck at the Nat's and have a blast. Chris |
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Jul 31 2010, 09:30 AM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
QUOTE (802chrisg @ Jul 30 2010, 07:10 PM)  Mark, Great looking model. Wouldn't it be cool if some country still had airships and you could buy a ticket and ride in one on a trip. That to me would be cool. Good luck at the Nat's and have a blast. Chris I agree Chris. That would be a blast. I know one can buy a ride on the Goodyear Blimp, but it is prohibitively expensive. Not quite the same thing either. Thanks for the compliment and I'll certainly enjoy myself while I'm out of the heat. |
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Jul 31 2010, 09:15 PM
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Director of Foreign Liason Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 752 Joined: 11-July 08 From: Nags Head, NC Member No.: 15 Name: John Ratzenberger IPMS #40196 |
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Aug 1 2010, 11:07 AM
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Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 1,200 Joined: 14-July 08 From: Rowland Heights CA Member No.: 54 Name: Mark Deliduka IPMS #45047 |
QUOTE (JohnRatzenberger @ Jul 31 2010, 07:15 PM) No, unfortunately. It is the closest thing to 1/72 I could get since nobody makes a kit of these in 1/72 scale. Hey, you got to admit, it is still 'small scale'! If they did make one in 1/72 scale, you can bet your life that I'd build it! See you in Phoenix with the rest of my 100 models! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smiley22.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smiley20.gif) |
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