Mark Deliduka Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 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: And just to give you an idea of how big this model is: 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: 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: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 SWEET! I look forward to seeing that in person! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guaguachong Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks guys! I am real happy with this model! Can't wait to get it to Phoenix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Foxtrot Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Ha ha, that's really cool!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thanks James! I think so too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Very cool! I had no idea there was so much going on those gondolas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Sounds like it was a blast. Thanks for relating that. Someday maybe I'll get the chance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
802chrisg Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRatzenberger Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Duke, I'm shocked ... it's not 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Duke, I'm shocked ... it's not 1/72 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmelvin Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Impressive detail in the gondola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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