Week 15 2012 LZ 45 Zeppelin by Thorst

[billy.leliveld]

This outstanding design and build is by Thorsten Brand, the thread is full of nice pictures of the beautiful detailed model; http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/aviation/18502-zeppelin-lz-45-l-13-1-144-a.html
As I understand Thorsten is still working on the instructions before this model will be available, so we have to have a little patience,
So, Thorsten, please keep us informed when and where this baby is going to be published ,we are all want one ;)

[NStarkel]

Looks great! Can't find anything that will make you think it's paper though.

[richkat]

This is a fantastic model...hard to tell its paper...hard to tell its not a real aircraft...Thorst you are incredible sir.....Rich

[birder]

Wow missed that build, is really beautiful with the great photo too, worthy POTW for certain..:cool:

[Uyraell]

Warm Congratulations on a thoroughly well deserved POTW Thorsten.:)

A beautiful model, that well rewards the viewer fortunate enough to see it.

Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell.

[mldixon]

Another great pick. I have purchased a model of the Zepplin, just haven't got up the courage to build it yet. This however is a great inspiration. Great design, great build, and spectacular photography.

[SCEtoAUX]

That is a very impressive model. Very difficult to distinguish it from the real thing. BZ! :)

[thorst]

Thank you all for the kind comments! I feel very honored!

Best regards,
Thorsten

[Don Boose]

Congratulations. It is an absolutely superb model.

Don

[OhioMike]

Absolutely Outstanding model of a very rare subject!!!!!!!

[Thomas Meek]

The model is magnificent, and your craftsmanship is impeccable.

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Thank you also for adding significantly to the lineup of model Zeppelins available.

[cdavenport]

Truly magnificent! CAn't wait to hang this from my ceiling!

[merzo]

Hi Thorsten

Perfect design and construction. This exercise gives a new dimension to the paper handling
POTW deserved congratulations!

Merzo

[cdavenport]

Continued thanks to Billy who has to peruse all the threads, and really knows how to pick 'em!

[John Bowden]

I swear there should be a DH-2 climbing up to attack this monster!

Quick......... London is under attack!

[thorst]

... or a RAF B.E.2C .
Anyone knows which modifications are neccessary to do the nightfighter version of this plane?

[looker]

Hi Thorst
The full conversion of the RAF B.E.2c consisted of placing an extra fuel tank in the front (observers) cockpit which was then faired over and a Lewis gun was placed on a mounting above the wing to fire upwards at about 45°. Pictures seem to be rare but you can see a plastic model build - last but one - on Ronny Bar : 1916 (http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Bar/1916/index.html) . Great Zepp build BTW.

[Tapcho]

Gongratulations on a truly magnificent model Thorst. This nomination is well deserved.

Best Regards,

Tappi

[Michael Mash]

That image is great.
It looks so much like the real thing.
Congratulations!
Mike

[Wyvern]

what a magnificent achievement!

Wyvern

[Paperwarrior]

Congratulations on a wonderful build of an very interesting subject.

Jeff

[billy.leliveld]

Continued thanks to Billy who has to peruse all the threads, and really knows how to pick 'em!
Don't thank me major, it's the guys who put those pictures up who are doing the real work, I'm just ' Sir Lurkalot ', and I don't demand a shrubbery...;)

[rkelterer]

this is card-modelling at it's best

kind regards from austria
raimund

[Pat_craft]

Just amazing !

[thorst]

Thanks!

looker, thanks for the link! This will help me.

Thorsten

[looker]

Glad to be of help Thorsten. A futher search and two pictures of William Leefe Robinson in BE2c cockpit(s). Interestingly only in one picture does the front cockpit appear to be faired over.

[thorst]

looker, wow, those are great! Thanks a lot!

[peter taft]

Awesome workmanship - design/build/photography this is a very well deserved POTW for sure ! ;)