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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: calumet on September 26, 2019, 09:33:30 PM

Title: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on September 26, 2019, 09:33:30 PM
Hello Chaps,

this is my WNW Albatros i'm working on and off since several months, it's a Jasta 17 Albi from an unknown pilot in 1918.
I'm building pretty slow so hopefully it will be finished someday :D.....

Cheers
Hans

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy.php.jpg)

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That's the Albi i'm going for
(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/AlbyVol3_2_zps9a010d0a.jpg)

Since my Albi is an example that's in service for some time the wings get a light preshading

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0553.jpg)

I used Richard's ( Aviattic) excellent faded variant

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0558.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0572.jpg)

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(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0575.jpg)

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Some Metalwork....

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0562.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0561.jpg)

Radiator

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/IMG_0565.jpg)

Undercarriage parts...
(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy.phpe58c598d1d9fdabc.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-1.phpcf7a3a2e8786c9ff.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-2.phpc778d98d1fc1e160.jpg)

Stress effects & weathering came out nicely...
(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-3.php3cc99e776487b5e0.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-4.phpce6b3aaad17b2c5a.jpg)

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(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-7.php.jpg)

Since it is the first time for me to create a wooden structure it took several attempts & techniques on the fuselage before i liked the result.....
(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-8.php.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-9.php.jpg)

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(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-16.php.jpg)

Last pictures for now, i have a little break with this Albi build since i build a Spitfire at the moment...
(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-17.php.jpg)

(https://www.bildhost.com/images/2019/09/26/imageproxy-19.php.jpg)




Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: lcarroll on September 26, 2019, 10:33:05 PM
Wonderful detailing and the wood finish is very nicely done. I have to ask, how did you do the nail patterns on the fuselage wood panels? I recently did the same kit with a natural wood finish and my "nail lines" aren't nearly as good as yours. I used a rotary rivet tool on mine.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: RAGIII on September 26, 2019, 10:52:49 PM
Beautiful work on your Albatros! You have achieved outstanding results in your painting and decaling!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Robin on September 26, 2019, 10:54:49 PM
Such a beauty.  :)

Robin
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on September 26, 2019, 11:41:12 PM
Thank you all for your kind words...appreciate!
@Lance, i did the nails-Rivets with Rosie the Riveter tool with 0,75mm size
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: lcarroll on September 27, 2019, 03:11:29 AM
   Thanks for the quick answer, I have a Rivet "wheel" Tool in that size and will use it in future vs the smaller size.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Juan on September 27, 2019, 05:38:29 AM
Wow Hans, I echo the superlatives above and am amazed by your level of detail.
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Bughunter on September 27, 2019, 06:58:08 AM
Wow, the parts looks really nice so far, the finished model will be a beauty!
You wrote, you have not build that much planes, so you learned a lot form other modelers or you build other models - the result looks like created by experienced hands.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 27, 2019, 07:01:33 AM
Beautiful work on your Albatros! You have achieved outstanding results in your painting and decaling!!
RAGIII


Agree with my Amigo !!!

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on September 27, 2019, 08:09:17 PM
Thank you Juan, Frank & Ed!!
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: kensar on September 27, 2019, 09:40:43 PM
Very real looking weathering!  Excellent work and detailing.
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Borsos on September 27, 2019, 11:29:12 PM
Very nicely weathered build, it’s going to be a beauty. One little thing if I may, the undercarriage legs should be the other way round, the shorter ones to the front...
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: RAGIII on September 27, 2019, 11:30:42 PM
Very nicely weathered build, it’s going to be a beauty. One little thing if I may, the undercarriage legs should be the other way round, the shorter ones to the front...
Best regards
Andreas

I PMed Hans yesterday. I believe he has already corrected the gear  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on September 27, 2019, 11:55:38 PM
Magnificent!
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on September 30, 2019, 12:26:24 AM
@Andreas
Thanks for the hint, i agree with RAGIII ;D i always corrected it

Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Trackpad on October 12, 2019, 01:38:58 AM
Hello, Hans! I said that I would visit your Albi, and here I am. What a lovely build! All I can do is agree with everyone who has visited earlier: excellent work, my friend! Good luck with your Spitfire, and best wishes for continued success with your Albatros. I look forward to seeing this build complete and on full display!  8)
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: lone modeller on October 12, 2019, 04:32:59 AM
I missed this: that is a stunning build in every way. The details that you have included are superb. Really looking forward to seeing photos of the completed model.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on October 12, 2019, 04:42:04 AM
You are a reliable man.. :)....no seriously, thank you Gary for visiting and your wishes for my Spit.
Thank you very much for your kind words Stephen, highly appreciated!
It could took a bit till i continue with this build since i have several other builds on the bench....

Cheers
Hans

Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: Jorgo on October 12, 2019, 06:25:27 AM
Hans, your Albi is absolutely stunning! I like your way of weathering and painting wood , your level  of detailing is outstanding !

Best regards,
Jörg
Title: Re: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17
Post by: calumet on October 12, 2019, 07:48:37 PM
Hello Jörg, thanks for your visit and your very kind comments they are highly appreciated.

Cheers
Hans