Kittyhawk
Established Member
This for my good teutonic client who only ever orders obscure WW11 era German aircraft from me.
And I'm grateful for that because his unusual tastes introduce me to many little known aeroplanes, little known to me anyway. The Storch hails from the mid 1930's and could be described as an aerial staff car and in this role served the commanders of every side during the conflict. But its main claim to fame is that it was the world's first true STOL aeroplane and its lineage can be seen in many light aircraft today.
Those familiar with previous models may notice a modification to the upright part of the stand. Up until now I have had a one size fits all type stand which was really not satisfactory. A while ago I built a Citabria Pro aerobatic aircraft model which I posted here and @Jester129 commented that the stand didn't look right for that model. He was right, but the problem was that I dont have any flair for the arty type stuff, so I gave the design over to the Child Bride and this is what she came up with. Also a while ago I needed to fabricate a couple of tiny ladders from 0.6mm brass rod for another model and sought help from the forum on how to solder. @Fergie 307 responded and over 3 pages of advice led me by the hand though the dark arts of soldering which in turn enable the construction of the stand which is from 2mm bronze brazing rod. My thanks to those two chaps. I think the modified stand quite suits these smaller aircraft types and provides me with an out - if you don't like it, not my fault. The wife did it.
And I'm grateful for that because his unusual tastes introduce me to many little known aeroplanes, little known to me anyway. The Storch hails from the mid 1930's and could be described as an aerial staff car and in this role served the commanders of every side during the conflict. But its main claim to fame is that it was the world's first true STOL aeroplane and its lineage can be seen in many light aircraft today.
Those familiar with previous models may notice a modification to the upright part of the stand. Up until now I have had a one size fits all type stand which was really not satisfactory. A while ago I built a Citabria Pro aerobatic aircraft model which I posted here and @Jester129 commented that the stand didn't look right for that model. He was right, but the problem was that I dont have any flair for the arty type stuff, so I gave the design over to the Child Bride and this is what she came up with. Also a while ago I needed to fabricate a couple of tiny ladders from 0.6mm brass rod for another model and sought help from the forum on how to solder. @Fergie 307 responded and over 3 pages of advice led me by the hand though the dark arts of soldering which in turn enable the construction of the stand which is from 2mm bronze brazing rod. My thanks to those two chaps. I think the modified stand quite suits these smaller aircraft types and provides me with an out - if you don't like it, not my fault. The wife did it.
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