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Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« on: May 02, 2024, 01:25:25 AM »
Hi everybody,

my contribution to the group build will be Oswald Boelcke's Albatros D.II in my beloved 1/144 scale.






I have finished the drawings recently:



The advantage of scratchbuilds is that you do not have to look for the kit. :)



Cheers

Ondra





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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2024, 02:46:40 AM »
Really looking forward to seeing this one come together, I recently got the big Roden kit and will be following along with interest!

Dutch

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2024, 05:37:38 AM »
It has been a while since I was able to follow one of your builds. I am looking forward to doing so on this one!
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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2024, 05:56:05 PM »
I admire you for doing this in 1/144 scale. Looking forward it come along.
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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2024, 06:32:34 PM »
Another amazing build to follow!

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2024, 07:08:14 PM »
Brilliant Ondra
Can't wait to see this one shaping up. A brave man building in 144th - I tip my hat you sir  ;D

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2024, 10:01:21 PM »
Wow Ondra, it's great to see you with another project. I'm a huge fan of your work and still remember the first time I saw it. I'm really excited to follow along as you bring the D.II to life!

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2024, 10:59:29 PM »
From scratch! Wow - not this will be a fun build  ;D
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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2024, 08:19:51 AM »
Oh my, this promises to be an exciting build! Looking forward to seeing this one 'shape up', so to speak  ;D

Cheers,

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2024, 05:17:13 AM »
Just brilliant Ondra - a super model in the braille scale. I will be following with much interest.

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2024, 01:57:07 PM »
Ondra, I am very excited for this! TVAL flies a reproduction D.II in Boelcke's colours and it's a very pretty machine, so I'm excited to see your rendition!
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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2024, 04:49:56 AM »
Many thanks for your encouraging comments, dear forumites!  ;)

I have been working on the drawings for the interior details and engine, I hope to have them finished by the end of this week.

Since the fuselage of the Albatros has no perpendicular points I made this jig to make transfering of e. g. lower wing joint points or scribing lines easier. It is mean to be reusable, so during later builds I just swap the 1,0 mm inlay with the corresponding drawing and cutout for the fuselage. Will see how it will work.




While I was in the MacGyver mode already, I also built this improvised minilathe using my Micromote and other bits I found on my workbench. :)

I do not need it necessarily for the Albatros, but for the other part of the upcoming dual build, which will be Werner Voss's Fokker F.I. I experimented on turning the mould for the cowling and probably will switch to wood or acrylic Will keep you updated.




Cheers.

Ondra




« Last Edit: May 23, 2024, 04:59:10 AM by ondra »

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2024, 06:02:47 PM »
That jig is a work of art in its own right!

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2024, 04:49:22 PM »
Wow this is an interesting setup! Cant wait for the next episode og MacGyver  ;)
//Ben

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Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2024, 08:34:09 AM »
Your Usual Awesome planning and work Ondra!
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