forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com

WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: PrzemoL on April 26, 2025, 04:01:06 AM

Title: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 26, 2025, 04:01:06 AM: Time for the new project.
Albatros D.V from Jasta 5, 1/72, Eduard kit, Part PE especially for the interior truss, Roden Mercedes engine and probably some scratch.

Scraping of interior of fuselage halves has just begun.

(https://i.ibb.co/hFmMQfs0/IMG-20250425-195327899-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/y7RKBn6/IMG-20250425-195435097-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/vC2rxvj6/IMG-20250425-195359670-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on April 28, 2025, 07:22:47 PM: A nice project, I'm looking forwards to see what you do with all that photoetch in this tiny scale..... :)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on April 30, 2025, 04:28:15 AM: Slow progress.
Assembly of PE interior truss is tricky. And Eduard plastic is quite hard and not east to remove. But for now - going forward.

(https://i.ibb.co/WNTXb5VQ/IMG-20250429-202309783-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RkvGr7Mv/IMG-20250429-202244500-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pB5y5kVv/IMG-20250429-202226853-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on April 30, 2025, 05:54:19 AM: That looks pretty daunting....... Don't breathe too hard on that photoetch!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Kamil Zoszak on April 30, 2025, 06:11:30 AM: Hi Przemek
I didn't realized that, those PART PE set will fit to Eduards model.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Tim Mixon on May 01, 2025, 12:48:11 AM: Great start to this build Prze. I?ve never had any luck getting the Part PE interior framing to fit into the Roden kits. But I never sanded away the molded details. Looking forward to seeing how all this works out for you.

All the best,
Tim
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 01, 2025, 08:21:26 AM: The Part interior truss can be squeezed into the fuselage only after the sides are substantially thinned, does not matter if it is Roden or Eduard or any other kit. I have done it several times on various kits including Albatros D.II and D.III. But it is my debut with D.V.

So scraping the interior and assembling the truss continues. Scraping will keep my busy for some more time certainly...

(https://i.ibb.co/kgxVrgCN/IMG-20250430-235842662-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/q3TG6D3b/IMG-20250430-235919308-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0pwKHq3B/IMG-20250501-001515391-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: DaddyO on May 01, 2025, 03:27:33 PM: Lovely to see that brass-work Prze (shame most of it'll disappear later) ::)

I seem to spend a lot of time sanding and thinning parts and as you mention the Eduard plastic, whilst lovely and sharp, can be hard work. Doesn't look like you've got too far to go now though :D

Paul
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 02, 2025, 02:33:55 AM: Quote from: DaddyO on May 01, 2025, 03:27:33 PM
Lovely to see that brass-work Prze (shame most of it'll disappear later) ::)

I seem to spend a lot of time sanding and thinning parts and as you mention the Eduard plastic, whilst lovely and sharp, can be hard work. Doesn't look like you've got too far to go now though :D

Paul

The engine cowling will be off, cockpit opening is quite large, lots of the interior truss will be seen.

And there is still some thickness to go ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/RTFtwP7r/IMG-20250501-105627241-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RGwcHffW/IMG-20250501-105636154-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mFXd8nP/IMG-20250501-105709013-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gFFQyzDP/IMG-20250501-110104976-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/whVG84dc/IMG-20250501-152816461-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nNzcMHSv/IMG-20250501-152729438-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QFHCwJGP/IMG-20250501-152702170-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 02, 2025, 04:48:12 AM: Well done for getting that etch to fit without squashing it!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: AngryJazz on May 02, 2025, 05:49:00 AM: Impressive work in that scale! The PE would scare me, but you make it look great ;D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: KiwiZac on May 02, 2025, 11:53:25 AM: I don't envy you all that work, Prze, but you're doing a great job. Bravo!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 03, 2025, 12:45:19 AM: Thank you.

It looks like the thinning reached the goal. The truss sits well inside. And Mercedes, too.

(https://i.ibb.co/hR9vJqt7/IMG-20250502-163341476-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TBBR2Kkm/IMG-20250502-163410056-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/84jt89Jr/IMG-20250502-162045371-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4RCKLgpD/IMG-20250502-162102336-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gFvQL6N6/IMG-20250502-162116319-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Brad Cancian on May 03, 2025, 10:58:28 AM: Very impressive as always Prze!

One question; should the upper stringer in the nose be level with (or just below the line of) the plywood panel? It could just be the way that it's dry fitted that makes it stick up a bit proud.

Otherwise, looking forward to yet another master class!

Cheers

BC
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: gedmundson on May 03, 2025, 01:18:50 PM: Very impressive work, Prze. Your level of patience for a job like that is very admirable.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 03, 2025, 07:26:24 PM: Thank you, Brad. Your absolutely correct remark triggered the decision to rebuild the interior. I decided to split it into twoand disassemble to be able to correct also the not inline longerons... Keep your fingers crossed. ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/zHtz4wz0/IMG-20250503-112117090-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/svgT4dh7/IMG-20250503-112109933-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 05, 2025, 03:01:31 AM: The truss split into two. Reassembled, some more scraping in the front and finally it fits, with the engine and with the upper longerons aligned with fuselage rim.

(https://i.ibb.co/GfFrGtWg/IMG-20250504-163156623-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Q3C0FwtF/IMG-20250504-112631959-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Nh6Kx9t/IMG-20250504-112606123-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/v669Zy7Q/IMG-20250504-112523959-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 05, 2025, 07:25:44 PM: Now that is dedication to accuracy! Super work.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on May 06, 2025, 01:59:45 AM: PE = The devils details

Looking good so far ...

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Brad Cancian on May 06, 2025, 06:30:45 PM: Love-el-ey!

:)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 07, 2025, 02:30:33 AM: Thank you for your approval. 😉

And in the meantime lots of fun with PE and scratch details for the cockpit and Mercedes engine.

(https://i.ibb.co/rfFL8Msw/IMG-20250506-182149220-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8HTN1yP/IMG-20250506-182210360-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1G8CbFgW/IMG-20250506-182300204-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/d4tdR9Z7/IMG-20250506-182416242-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Hf1xK22m/IMG-20250506-182500356-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 07, 2025, 04:07:43 AM: Some great, dedicated work there. Looking sharp!

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 07, 2025, 06:06:57 PM: That is all simply amazing for 1/72!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 08, 2025, 05:36:10 AM: Thanks, Warren and Nigel.

Today just two bits, but built from scratch - fuel and oil tanks.

(https://i.ibb.co/nMdswVPs/IMG-20250507-211950707-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 08, 2025, 07:00:05 AM: Man alive!
How you boys work in 72nd is beyond my comprehension.
I'm glad you do, cos I get to watch and marvel.

Nicely done, Prze!

Bob ;)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 08, 2025, 09:55:52 AM: Prze!
How did you create the spouts, filler caps for the fuel tank?

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 08, 2025, 04:18:30 PM: Quote from: WD on May 08, 2025, 09:55:52 AM
Prze!
How did you create the spouts, filler caps for the fuel tank?

Warren

Short sections of plastic round profile or soldering wire glued into drilled holes. Caps from spare PE discs.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 09, 2025, 05:40:36 PM: The seat. Kit part has thick walls, Part PE is surprisingly too narrow. So I decided to thin the walls of the kit part from the outside.

(https://i.ibb.co/Dfd4TY8T/IMG-20250508-223912767-HDR-2.jpg)

And some more bits added to the engine - flywheel and water pump with the pipe.

(https://i.ibb.co/WvjnqWjh/IMG-20250508-223955350-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 09, 2025, 06:04:13 PM: More impressive attention to detail, well done.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: AngryJazz on May 09, 2025, 06:33:28 PM: Very nice additions! Looks great :)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 09, 2025, 10:12:56 PM: Looking great!

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: FAf on May 10, 2025, 02:14:40 AM: Fantastic workmanship! I suppose that you are planning to open some hatches around the engine in order to show things off?
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: KiwiZac on May 10, 2025, 03:11:14 PM: Lovely work Prze! You've got me wanting to crack open my 1/48th version.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on May 11, 2025, 11:35:48 PM: Looking awesome so far Prze !

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 14, 2025, 05:43:47 AM: Thank you, Lady and Gentlemen.

I have started colouring and assembly. Setting the four bars and four fittings for the seat base was tricky and time consuming but... ended with a success.

(https://i.ibb.co/qM68wxzg/IMG-20250513-213349454-3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Kj9Tqnm6/IMG-20250513-213651752-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 14, 2025, 06:01:15 PM: That is incredibly intricate work and it looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 15, 2025, 06:41:03 AM: Thanks, Nigel.

Some more bits ready

(https://i.ibb.co/b5RcFLPY/IMG-20250514-223000398-2.jpg)

And the engine colours retouched

(https://i.ibb.co/MWxNf2g/IMG-20250514-222940861-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 15, 2025, 09:08:49 AM: This build thread gets better and better.

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Thumbs up on May 15, 2025, 07:25:53 PM: Always a treat when Przemol does his magic with 1/72. He is to 1/72 what William Adair is to 1/144!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Umlaufmotor on May 15, 2025, 11:29:12 PM: Superdetailing in 1/72 scale - This is a job for a watchmaker, I am amazed. Bravo!!

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 16, 2025, 08:23:14 AM: Thank you, senores.

But...
Quote from: Thumbs up on May 15, 2025, 07:25:53 PM
Always a treat when Przemol does his magic with 1/72. He is to 1/72 what William Adair is to 1/144!

my ordinary assembling is light years behind William's amazing scratchbuilding skills...

Two more bits under way - Spandaus from kit and PE parts.

(https://i.ibb.co/fzfnyhm9/IMG-20250516-001557563-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Borsos on May 16, 2025, 03:46:39 PM: As Bertl already has used the watchmaker comparison I just can say . . . Wow . . .
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 16, 2025, 06:10:02 PM: Indeed, here's a Rolex watchmaker at work in 1/72!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on May 17, 2025, 01:35:53 AM: Ooooooooooooo , Nice !

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: FAf on May 17, 2025, 04:20:03 AM: It's all so neat and tidy! Very good work!
/F
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 20, 2025, 05:36:41 PM: Thank you...

Slow assembly process underway...

(https://i.ibb.co/gMFpsLgw/IMG-20250519-190457055-HDR-3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4nqXzGcC/IMG-20250519-190600048-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 20, 2025, 05:54:33 PM: Hmmm, it looks like you've switched to a 1/32 build...... ;) ;D

More amazing work.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 20, 2025, 09:45:28 PM: Beautiful work.

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 21, 2025, 06:47:30 AM: Thanks.

After some wash almost ready for closing.

(https://i.ibb.co/kVH5GfSL/IMG-20250520-220154889-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FqLhX5Vc/IMG-20250520-220211466-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xqBfgPZL/IMG-20250520-220334236-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WpVGBTby/IMG-20250520-220243842-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wZ6NYb2n/IMG-20250520-220346447-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/84TPfc10/IMG-20250520-220411648-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Z63q1xr9/IMG-20250520-220534796-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/yB47pKgt/IMG-20250520-222140686-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: AngryJazz on May 21, 2025, 04:01:53 PM: Very nice built cockpit. Many details in such a small scale :)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 21, 2025, 09:45:57 PM: That wash really made it come alive my friend.

Warren
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 22, 2025, 06:46:30 AM: Thank you for watching and leaving nice comments. :)

Now the cockpit section is glued into the right hand fuselage half, the tail control cables tightened and fully ready for closing - but that tomorrow.

(https://i.ibb.co/TqqC7CG1/IMG-20250521-223849333-3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zhPhtQPT/IMG-20250521-223442317-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nNGWVZKL/IMG-20250521-223510920-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kgvfJ1xG/IMG-20250521-223525318-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Richtrad on May 22, 2025, 08:51:35 AM: It is a shame to close up that beautiful interior. Good thing you have taken these amazing photos.

Warren Q
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 22, 2025, 09:14:19 AM: What Warren Q said above!

Warren D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 22, 2025, 03:44:49 PM: But dear Warrens, lots of it will be visible throught the cockpit opening. I would regret closing if I had the complete internal structure. :)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: DaddyO on May 22, 2025, 05:50:20 PM: Looking fabulous Prze (and as Warren says it's almost a shame to see it swallowed up by the other half of the fuselage)

Really enjoying this build so far thanks for all the detailed photo's

Paul
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on May 23, 2025, 01:47:14 AM: Your moving right long on this one , fab work so far Prze !

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 23, 2025, 09:40:06 PM: Lots to be seen despite being closed. 😉

(https://i.ibb.co/1YXLKmcM/IMG-20250523-082050699-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2YghyV72/IMG-20250523-082115056-HDR-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 23, 2025, 11:04:54 PM: Looking great!

Warren D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 24, 2025, 07:34:48 PM: Absolutely superb, and I am so glad that there will be quite a lot visible because it is stunning work.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Flamingo on May 24, 2025, 10:18:10 PM: This level of detail in 72nd is breathtaking!
Joachim
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 25, 2025, 05:25:37 AM: Thank you!

A small progress. Removal of wrongly placed cooling louvres and one too many inspection covers, the former ones will be replaced with Part PE details. Also, the spurious inspection covers on the lower wings underside pertaining to D.Va version removed.
And finally the tail bits attached and joints filled with CA glue as a putty.

(https://i.ibb.co/0jkNYxNb/IMG-20250524-120049400-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Fq7RtSTg/IMG-20250524-120104428-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4ntp9tmz/IMG-20250524-120116608-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/84RLxz6S/IMG-20250524-123045490-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jZkCQt4w/IMG-20250524-180841637-HDR-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qYPkR4h5/IMG-20250524-180853441-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on May 25, 2025, 07:38:06 AM: This build is inspirational and just keeps rolling.

Warren D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 25, 2025, 06:08:22 PM: More excellent work!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on May 26, 2025, 12:24:04 AM: Really nice work Prze !

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Allan31 on May 28, 2025, 12:49:59 PM: Amazing stuff Prze.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 29, 2025, 04:54:04 AM: Thank you.

Axial propeller carved from thin veneers. The spinner will be the combination of the kit part and PE back plate.

(https://i.ibb.co/k2K45J5p/IMG-20250528-195021963-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8nxBf75s/IMG-20250528-194921527-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ycMvyrww/IMG-20250528-194952222-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 29, 2025, 07:15:54 AM: Wood coloured, Axial decals applied.

(https://i.ibb.co/Zp6RcMjN/IMG-20250528-231106482-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: enathan on May 29, 2025, 07:51:22 AM: Exceptional detailing for this (the right :) ) scale Przemol, absolutely fabulous!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on May 29, 2025, 06:32:25 PM: Beautiful!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 06, 2025, 03:19:29 AM: The work goes on. The lower wing attached, seams cleared, primer set, PE fittings glued to the fuselage, some more will come later. And the exhaust and Spandaus got the colours.

(https://i.ibb.co/WpMq6GwY/IMG-20250605-190608936-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0ycvQyK9/IMG-20250605-190619067-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hFf0sdy8/IMG-20250605-190631083-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/s9qt2WsC/IMG-20250605-191140107-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5xJbM4kn/IMG-20250605-191059410-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7dQ3Y9Vb/IMG-20250605-191041268-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Rookie on June 06, 2025, 07:08:11 AM: Beautiful work Prze.

Hard to believe this is in 1/72.

If I hadn't known, you could have easily fooled into beleving this is in 1/32!

Willem
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: AngryJazz on June 06, 2025, 05:57:23 PM: Oh god the size of those PE parts :o

Very impressive progress - looking good :)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Allan31 on June 06, 2025, 10:54:45 PM: Amazing.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: Alexis on June 07, 2025, 02:52:54 AM: Now comes the fun part , painting

Alexis
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 08, 2025, 12:31:59 AM: Yes, painting!
Wings undersides airbrushed and shaded.

(https://i.ibb.co/vxYq1XXL/IMG-20250607-162928633-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: NigelR on June 08, 2025, 06:48:30 PM: Cool! I am a great admirer of your subtle rib tape highlighting technique (which I now use myself). IMO this is a realistic approach that uses some artistic licence to enhance the model and make it visually interesting.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: FAf on June 09, 2025, 04:17:58 AM: Very neat! Looking forward to more paint.
/F
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 10, 2025, 05:13:24 AM: Thanks!

And the upper sides

(https://i.ibb.co/JjNL5XQV/IMG-20250609-211051776-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on June 10, 2025, 06:05:19 AM: Beautiful work Prze! As mentioned earlier, I'm experimenting with trying to do some rip tape highlights, which in our scale, isn't easy. Your work inspires me to carry on with that.

Warren D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: FAf on June 10, 2025, 06:13:56 AM: Great colours! Any particular brand/recipe for the purple and green? And I agree with Warren that the ribs are well done and help bring the surface to life.
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 10, 2025, 07:30:05 AM: Quote from: WD on June 10, 2025, 06:05:19 AM
Beautiful work Prze! As mentioned earlier, I'm experimenting with trying to do some rip tape highlights, which in our scale, isn't easy. Your work inspires me to carry on with that.

Warren D

Thanks.
That shading is not difficult. 0.4mm Aizu tapes and a mist of clear-black mix with black just to give the tint, far clearer than the notorious smoke colour. Some practice is necessary to get your favourite proportions, which also should depend on the darkness of the base colour. It is optimal imho that you get the required hue after 3-4 airbrush passes which allows to control the intensity.

Quote from: FAf on June 10, 2025, 06:13:56 AM
Great colours! Any particular brand/recipe for the purple and green? And I agree with Warren that the ribs are well done and help bring the surface to life.
/Fredrik
Unfortunately the colours are the custom mixes of Vallejo basic colours: Purpura Real with Gris Claro and Verde Refractorio with Gris Claro. Both green and purple were too intensive without the addition of grey.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: WD on June 11, 2025, 12:08:03 AM: Thanks Prze! I have heard a number of modelers complain about Tamiya smoke. I have wondered if just plain black would be too stark, even thinned that much.

Warren D
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 11, 2025, 12:19:05 AM: Quote from: WD on Today at 12:08:03 AM
Thanks Prze! I have heard a number of modelers complain about Tamiya smoke. I have wondered if just plain black would be too stark, even thinned that much.

Warren D

It is always best to find your own proportions. For the light blue grey here I used 6 drops of clear and just a trace of black - the toothpick end touched the black paint drop.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V, R. Flaschar (1/72, Eduard)
Post by: gedmundson on June 11, 2025, 02:47:50 AM: Really enjoying your updates and hints'n'tips along the way, Prze. Fantastic work indeed.
Cheers,
Gary