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  1. #176
    Hello All,
    Relative to the Giant Staaken Seaplanes, there were two versions.

    The one I mentioned in the previous post may not be interesting, as it did not proceed beyond the trial stage. It was essentially an R.VI fitted with large 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long duralumin floats, and had the characteristic R.VI nose. However, the aircraft was wrecked during trials and only one was built.

    BUT: ;-)
    There was another model, of which three were built:

    The Zeppelin-Staaken Type 8301 Seaplane, which used the R.VI wings with a new fuselage, suspended midway between the mainplanes, supported by floats like the 'Type "L"', and incorporated the large central fin of the R.XV.


    Iīd rather build this this model, making the necessary modifications to my Staaken "L" seaplane.
    Here is a photo of it. Quite an impressive machine!

    So, Iīll be opening another thread called "Staaken Giant Seaplane" with more information as work progresses.

    Cheers,
    Aleatorylamp
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  2. #177

    Probably not a good idea after all.

    Hello Folks,

    I was trying to see about the service history of the Zeppelin Staaken Giant Seaplanes.
    Unfortunately it appears that the three 8301 types built came too late in the war to
    see any military service, only being used post-war as passenger aircraft.

    So... it turns out that there seems little point in building a CFS2 model for this model too..
    Iīll have to look for a different model.

    Perhaps the large, 4-engined Gotha WD-27?
    It had an engine layout similar to the Staaken R.VI,
    and a wingspan of 101 ft, qualifying
    as a "Riesenflugzeug" - i.e. a Giant. Three were built, and at least one saw service.
    However, as an unarmed long-range reconnaissance aircraft, "the eyes of the fleet", it
    wasnīt a combat aircraft, so again, a model of this is of questionable interest for CFS2.


    Back to the hunting grounds - letīs see what I can find!
    Cheers,
    Aleatorylamp
    Last edited by aleatorylamp; November 21st, 2019 at 11:21.
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  3. #178
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    A-lamp,

    Thank you for all of your hard work with this series of aircraft for WWI!
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    Thank you! I never thought I would have reached the aircraft number limit with WW1 planes one day!

  5. #180
    Hello Folks,

    ... and there are more to come. Iīm glad the models are so well received!
    WW1 twin/multi-engined planes are my favourite, and there are still quite a few on the "To Do" list.

    At the moment Iīm working to upgrade the Albatros G.III fighter-bomber. Thereīs a separate thread for it, with the Friedrichshafen G.III in it as well.

    Iīm still undecided about a Staaken Seaplane.... ...maybe I should include the Staaken "L" Giant after all, just to have it for CFS2 , even if it didnīt see any service...

    Cheers,
    Aleatorylamp
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  6. #181

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    Hi Gotha-followers!

    As soon it will be approved by the team, you'll find a new skin for Stephan's Gotha G.V:

    It's the G.V 925/16 "Pommern" downed during a London raid on May 1918
    Available on CFS2/skins/World War One
    Enjoy this historical evocation!
    Martin Klein, november 2019
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    "Pommern" and her sisters look good together. What lovely work!

  8. #183
    Hello Martin Klein!
    Another wonderful Martin Klein Special, I must say.
    The new textures give the G.V an extra no-nonsense, "donīt meddle with me!" look.
    Thanks for your good work!
    Cheers,
    Aleatorylamp
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  9. #184
    Thanks Ravenna and Aleatorylamp, I have some ideas on other skins to come, soon the Snake Gotha G.IV, and later may be LoRi2, KZ, and other FST

    Cheers
    Martin

  10. #185

    Variety!

    Hello Martin Klein,
    Wonderful, repaints are always welcome!
    They definitely add to the variety.
    I also found an extra daytime livery for the upcoming Albatros G.III.
    Cheers,
    Aleatorylamp
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