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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: gedmundson on July 08, 2022, 10:54:57 PM
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Hi Folks, here are a few pics of my finished Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V. I was able to try a few new things while building the model, and am grateful to our group here for the help and advice I received along the way. My thread of the build is here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13105.0
The photos below include a couple of figures I'd previously painted up, which are a familiar pair by Model Cellar, done with Vallejo Acrylics.
Cheers,
Gary
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Watched this all the way through construction, Gary, and it's been a masterclass. Superb model and the colours - the wood tones, lozenge etc complement each other beautifully. Work of art.
Sandy
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I am always impressed by your models - this one is no exception. A superb finish, especially the chipped spinner and wood fuselage, and extreme care with detail. An outstanding model in every way and a very informative build thread.
Many congratulations.
Stephen.
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As always I watched and enjoyed your build from the beginning! The results are as always Brilliant Gary!
RAGIII
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Utterly magnificent work Gary - now you've got me wanting one of these!!
Every aspect of this is just beautifully done. A true masterclass.
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I could stare at this wood rendition for hours... And the rest of this model is not worse. What a beauty!
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Brilliant brilliant brilliant.
Alan.
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Superb work, Gary!
Well done :o
Cheers,
Bob
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Like all the above, Well DONE !!!
Ed
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A top notch model. Perfect execution of all the various methods of building and finishing.
Steve
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Amazing build resulting in an outstanding DV model, Gary -
Love the wood and paint chipping effects
Regards
Dave
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You've done it again Gary, magnificent! Your detailing as always is top drawer and the clean finish with just "enough" weathering brings a wonderfully real appearance to the model. I hope to see this beauty in person next year in Nanton with any luck; this break in a "normal" existence is getting a little "Old" these days! Maybe we had too much fun at the last Contest and are paying the price .........!!
Cheers,
Lance
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This is a thing of beauty. So very well executed. Stunning job!
Cheers,
BC
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Well done! Amazing finish.
Best regards.
Claudio
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What a beautiful Albatros, and so are the figures ! I am completely delighted, congrats !
Jörg
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Gary, your completed model looks absolutely real! The figures are done superbly. Do you use oil paints on the figures?
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That looks fantastic! ...love it =).
Paul
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Thanks everyone for your kind remarks about my Albatros - I'm quite humbled and appreciative.
You've done it again Gary, magnificent! Your detailing as always is top drawer and the clean finish with just "enough" weathering brings a wonderfully real appearance to the model. I hope to see this beauty in person next year in Nanton with any luck; this break in a "normal" existence is getting a little "Old" these days! Maybe we had too much fun at the last Contest and are paying the price .........!!
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks Lance - yes - it would be nice to get together again if and when they have another Alberta show, wherever it is! There's an armour one in Edmonton in late August which I figure I may attend at the Kingsway Legion. I believe it's just for AFV's, figures etc.
Gary, your completed model looks absolutely real! The figures are done superbly. Do you use oil paints on the figures?
Thank you Ken. I usually base coat my figures with Tamiya Flat black for the uniforms, and a neutral grey for the faces, but paint everything in thin, dilute glazes of Vallejo acrylics. I used to use oil paints, but just ended up making a thick mess of my faces. And they took forever to dry. But I'm having better luck with the acrylics, which dry quickly and can be applied in very dilute amounts (but not quite as easy to blend).
Cheers,
Gary
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Another quick question Gary. Do you use the wet pallet for acrylics or do they dry slowly enough(or you're fast enough) to blend?
Steve
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Another quick question Gary. Do you use the wet pallet for acrylics or do they dry slowly enough(or you're fast enough) to blend?
Steve
Sorry Steve - I just caught this question - Yes, I made my own wet pallet with a tupperware lock'n'lock, some sponge material, and a piece of parchment paper from the kitchen. A few drops of Vallejo paint will last a couple of weeks or so (I keep it in our spare fridge!) and it makes for a great mixing pallet. The paints themselves dry quickly, so blending is done more with dilute glazes overlapping each other. The more dilute, the better. It's taken me literally years to experiment with that, so lots of practice helps.
Cheers,
Gary
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Outstanding modelling Gary and the figure painting really lifts this into the real world mode.
Many thanks for sharing your figure painting tips too- much appreciated!
This is perfection in modelling.
cheers
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Thanks Gary. Your practice has definitely paid off.
Steve
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Stunning! Well done sir!
WD
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Great looking wood, thanks for sharing
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Quite an amazingly beautiful Albatross, Gary! And of course your amazing figure modelling just makes the whole scene spectacular! Well done and a really enjoyable experience just studying this lovely model... Regards, Marc