Building The Red Eagle Zeppelin Staaken.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Building the Red Eagle Staaken.



82357

Red Eagle have included a comprehensive construction list with this model. However I decided to add my own method of building this behemoth as the addition of cammo decals requires a slightly different approach to the build.

Clean up the casting

82347

Open up the holes for parts with a number 62 drill.

82360

Attach lower wing to fuselage.

82358

Attach lower tail plane to tail.


82359


82362

Spray body of plane with undercoat.

82364

Lightly wash body of plane in light blue watered down paint.
Then finish paint body of plane and details.


82367


Cut out the Cammo decals.
Apply cammo decals to upper side of lower wing and lower side of upper wing, and test for fit.


82369

Repeat for tail.
Apply cammo decals to body and allow it to dry fully.



82368

Paint cammo with micro sol and allow it to set overnight.
Re open strut holes through cammo.
Trial fit wing struts following Skytrex assembly details. (Struts are made in different lengths for each set of holes).

Set up engines. Drill out prop shaft holes with a number 52 drill or nearest mm size.
Glue top struts to engine, with parts numbered 6 in front and 7 at rear. Ensure that the radiators face forwards.


82361

Fit two parts number 4 to underside front and the 2 number 5s to rear. Short limb must face to the centre in each case. Check alignment with holes in lower wing before glue goes off fully.


82363


When dry paint engine assembly and all other ancillary parts, before installing on wings.


82370



82366



Clear holes in wings through applied decals.
Glue engines and cabine struts in place, checking alignment with top wing.


82350

Position and glue top wing in place.

82351

Clear holes in rear tail plane and assemble with struts and rudders as for front wings.

82372

Apply decal cammo to upper and lower outer side of all remaining wing areas.
Allow to dry and then apply micro sol. Leave over night.

82371

Clear holes for wheel braces and tail skid.
Assemble and glue in place.


82352


Ensure that wheels are between braces before gluing into place, and that the short leg of the braces faces forward.


82373

Fit props and gunners.


82356


Add decal crosses etc, and allow them to dry.


82354


Micro sol over the decals, and leave them over night to harden off.


82353

Varnish to taste.


82355


Rob.

[Baron Rolf]

Wow what a fantastic looking plane Rob, cannot wait to see that in action in an AAR very soon.

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Superb looking plane Rob. But should this not be in the 'How To' section. I for one will know where to look if I ever get to trying one this difficult.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Superb looking plane Rob. But should this not be in the 'How To' section. I for one will know where to look if I ever get to trying one this difficult.

It will go into there once I notify the Oberst. He holds the keys to that particular Forum.
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Wow what a fantastic looking plane Rob, cannot wait to see that in action in an AAR very soon.

I am afraid that this particular bird has flown Mark.;)

[Archidamus]

Impressive bird there Rob :hatsoff:

[144sram]

Nicely built:clap::clap:

[Dan-Sam]

Pretty good How to Article and superb result. I expecially like your tiny gunners - perfect. Mummy, I also want to be so handy! :please:

[HTRAINo]

Very nice build Rob! Big ole bird, and the precision of your modelling skills really shows in the finished article.

I would like a handley page tbh, but this is a very close 2nd.

[Nightbomber]

A second to none how to article and show of modeling skills that I will never reach in my gaming life. You and Clipper have nailed all of us, who have ever tried to built an unofficial WoW model.
Well, it's great to have a reference like that;)
:salute:

[somaliavet]

Superb build and How-To! It turned out great! :clap:

[Oberst Hajj]

Wow what a fantastic looking plane Rob, cannot wait to see that in action in an AAR very soon.

Yes, I'm quite afraid to say it has been smuggled out of the country.

Great build and writeup Rob!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I would like a handley page tbh, but this is a very close 2nd.

If you want a Handley Page Bomber Hayden, have a look here.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?11352-Building-the-Skytrex-Handley-Page-Bomber&highlight=building+skytrex+handley+page

Rob.

[MadMike]

I think the photos cannot judge how good it is in real life, nice building, nice camo, cool plane. I would really like a size comparison with an - say - Dr.1 :eek: Why they called them giants ?

[Marechallannes]

Wonderful model, Rob!

Impressive, how you work with metal & plastics. The result is simply beautiful. :clap:

The pictures are perfect - showing the important details.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I think the photos cannot judge how good it is in real life, nice building, nice camo, cool plane. I would really like a size comparison with an - say - Dr.1 :eek: Why they called them giants ?

It's been done before on the Drome Mike, but here you go.


82440

Rob.

[grumpybear]

Very nice as allways Rob. It is a fun build.

[HTRAINo]

Does the drome have any decks and plane cards to support a custom build? Just wandered, as the f.o.g is out of print.

The oberst has bases for the ones I would like to try, but without cards it's a bit pointless. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[7eat51]

Very beautiful and inspiring. The photo comparison clearly shows how large these giants were. Admirable work.

[Guntruck]

That's a manful build, Mr Kyte. :thumbsup: It's a nice model but I think I'd want to take my Dremel sander to the wing ribs (or wait until Mr Red Eagle re-masters them)

[STEPHEN NAPIER]

Hi rob,
Thanks for the photos. I am building the same kit at the moment:wish the instructions had said to apply the transfers before adding the wings to the fusilage...... Have to add the cammo after construction now! Will a picture of my model once its finished in a few weeks, but my painting and cammo application may not be to the high standard you have set above.
Hope Red Eagle review their construction notes and cammo application instructions to your method.

[seagull]

Very impressive model. :hatsoff: And an excellent step by step How-to. :salute:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That's a manful build, Mr Kyte. :thumbsup: It's a nice model but I think I'd want to take my Dremel sander to the wing ribs (or wait until Mr Red Eagle re-masters them)

Know what you mean Gunners. It was fine until the British Blockade started to bite.
Just needs feeding up a bit.:eat:
Rob.:lol:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Does the drome have any decks and plane cards to support a custom build? Just wandered, as the f.o.g is out of print.

The oberst has bases for the ones I would like to try, but without cards it's a bit pointless. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

If you drop me a PM with your needs, when I get back from Spain I will see what I have.
Rob.

[HTRAINo]

Thanks Rob :thumbsup:

[Grey Knight]

Great job and how-to,thanks

[fast.git]

Great looking build! Very impressive work, Rob. Thanks for sharing! :thankyou:

[The Cowman]

Would be lost on my build of this model without this article! Rob, you Rule! :thumbsup:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks Ken.
That means that these How to articles are worth while.
It means a lot to know they are actually made use of.
Rob.