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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => Topic started by: ondra on May 02, 2024, 01:25:25 AM

Title: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: ondra 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.

(https://i.imgur.com/evBJs2M.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W7g4q1b.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t3DelWc.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ct6ppPW.jpeg)

I have finished the drawings recently:

(https://i.imgur.com/KwFhC9Z.jpeg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/PV0zGJ8.jpeg)

Cheers

Ondra

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: Dutch522 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

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: RAGIII 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!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: Dirigible-Al on May 02, 2024, 05:56:05 PM

I admire you for doing this in 1/144 scale. Looking forward it come along.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: NigelR on May 02, 2024, 06:32:34 PM

Another amazing build to follow!

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: DaddyO 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

Paul

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: William Adair 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!

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: AngryJazz on May 02, 2024, 10:59:29 PM

From scratch! Wow - not this will be a fun build  ;D

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: Brad Cancian 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,

BC

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: lone modeller 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.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: KiwiZac 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!

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: ondra 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.

(https://i.imgur.com/zkvMg7U.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WbhEew5.jpeg)

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.

(https://i.imgur.com/U7Ue0OE.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LN4ft7O.jpeg)

Cheers.

Ondra

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: NigelR on May 23, 2024, 06:02:47 PM

That jig is a work of art in its own right!

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: AngryJazz on May 24, 2024, 04:49:22 PM

Wow this is an interesting setup! Cant wait for the next episode og MacGyver  ;)

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: RAGIII on May 25, 2024, 08:34:09 AM

Your Usual Awesome planning and work Ondra!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: Flamingo on May 27, 2024, 06:46:59 AM

"MacGyver mode" ;D
Where can I get it? Well, here in this thread, and many more in this forum!
The poor man's lathe has been used by me already.
Keep on
Joachim

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: ondra on May 27, 2024, 03:10:04 PM

Many thanks for your nice comments, Nigel, Ben, Rick and Joachim! I am glad you find my MacGyver mode inspirative. :)

With the drawings almost finished, I started working on the fuselage. Whereas the front section will be vacuum formed, the rear section will be solid.

The shape looks ok so far, so in the next step I will fill the gaps in the moulds for the front part with milliput and in the rear part with styrene pieces.

(https://i.imgur.com/uplZapD.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kG4Aaqk.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/p5nV7VA.jpeg)

Cheers

Ondra

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: NigelR on May 27, 2024, 06:18:34 PM

More impressive engineering. It's fascinating to see how you do all this.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: RAGIII on May 27, 2024, 11:51:06 PM

Very impressive Ondra! Like Nigel, your processes always fascinate Me!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: Allan31 on June 01, 2024, 11:56:46 PM

What a truly amazing process.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II Oswald Boelcke 1/144 scratchbuild
Post by: lone modeller on June 06, 2024, 03:08:03 AM

I am blown away by that mini-lathe. I used an old power drill recently to turn some dowels into gun barrels, but your set up is altogether much more sophisticated!

Excellent start on the fuselage. Have you thought of using wood to make the male part of your mould?

Stephen.