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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KevinM on April 19, 2015, 11:02:56 AM

Title: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 19, 2015, 11:02:56 AM
My diversion Eduard's 1/48 Alby D V and the Revell 1/72 Fokker E III.The Fokker I am not sure about the color itself it called for 75% Olive and 25% Yellow and it looked streaky kinda like the Fokker Triplane.The base color was olive drab then olive oil with a y/gold oil applied with a fan brush it was fun and relaxing anyway ;)

Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 19, 2015, 11:03:33 AM
The Alby needs to be retouched on the green of the tail for the red.I just was trying to paint the outside edge red before applying the decals for hopefully a better result?I screwed up on the Alby with the MG's though by not putting them in the sequence as requested by the instructions hoping to pop them in later so as not to have to mask around them as well as the engine.
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Alexis on April 21, 2015, 11:53:25 AM
Both builds are coming along very nicely so far Kevin , I like the albbie so far  :)




Terri
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 21, 2015, 01:53:02 PM
Thks Terri how far off in color on the EIII am I?I picked up these two builds to get away from the HK 1/32 B-25's details with all the PE I have for it wanting something different and not as taxing.My focus issues have been weak of late missing 4 of the last 6 wks of work due to an illness.Thks for looking in ;)
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Alexis on April 25, 2015, 09:20:43 AM
Hi Kevin ,

I like shade of green on the Fokker , but I'm the last person in the world to ask about it's finish . I really don't know lot's on this type . There are others here who know the subject pretty good and can answer your question .
In the end though , if your happy with it that's all that really matters .

Hope you feel better soon ...



Terri
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: RAGIII on April 25, 2015, 08:15:28 PM
Kevin,
Your builds are coming along nicely. If it were mine, I would go with a grey green versus straight green for the Fokker. That being said who can say for sure....
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Ernie on April 25, 2015, 09:07:55 PM
I think the colour shown on the WnW E.III (late) box top would be
right on for your Eindecker.  Having said that, I think you are off to
a flying start with both models, Kevin! :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 26, 2015, 11:35:50 AM
Thks for the replies fellas ;) I have gotten a little further on here.I have to paint the white strip on the EIII they give you the red but no white?and the prop on the Alby may be up for a redo my 3rd attempt this time of dong a lighter color.I have been using acrylic base,oils and a Tamy orange acrylic clear on top but still rubbing off some?and thinking of going yellow acrylic this go round also.
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 26, 2015, 11:38:53 AM
another..at least my focus is coming back started a Ki-100 in 1/72 tonight still not quite up to the PE of the HK 1/32 B-25 I started a few months ago.Cheers ;)
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Cajun on April 26, 2015, 12:34:08 PM
Is it jsut me or does the rudder on the E.III look sideways?
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 26, 2015, 12:59:56 PM

Is it jsut me or does the rudder on the E.III look sideways?


Might be the angle of the pic maybe but I checked often while assembling to make sure it was straight.Thks for looking in though ;)
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Cajun on April 26, 2015, 02:28:15 PM
lol no problem... both builds are looking good!
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: uncletony on April 26, 2015, 09:54:05 PM
Looks very nice Kevin, but I'm afraid Cajun is right; you have the rudder on 90 degrees off. The flat edge (where it hinges) should run up and down:

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh640/UncleTony1917/6bb68bd38c66baa027e38e4fbeccefee_zpscfooynjz.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 26, 2015, 10:01:36 PM
Looks very nice Kevin, but I'm afraid Cajun is right; you have the rudder on 90 degrees off. The flat edge (where it hinges) should run up and down:

  :P Now Now Cajun you said straight  ;D
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: Cajun on April 26, 2015, 11:08:27 PM
lol no no you said straight.... I said sideways haha....
Title: Re: Albatross DV & Fokker EIII
Post by: KevinM on April 27, 2015, 12:08:26 AM
Alright let's settle for backwards :)