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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 10, 2014, 02:43:18 PM

Title: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 10, 2014, 02:43:18 PM

All,

Here it is and I'm calling it done.  I got all the fasteners on last night and did the final details like the water expansion tube installed.  I really like the final outcome and I've never seen a D-I in the flesh...let alone a Prototype!

What I did from the Nose (approximately)...

1) Put on valve springs
2) Added plug wires
3) Fasteners on the cowling added
4) Rhino exhaust created, overflow tube added
5) Modified top fuselage cover since (I thought!) there were no guns (turns out there was one  :'()
6) Modified the upper wing cut out to be much more shallow
7) Adjusted the wing stagger to be a bit more vertical (seemed this way to me based on pictures...not sure though)
8) Added external rudder controls/horns/wires
9) Modified the stabilizer and elevator to reflect a non-balanced flying surface.
10) Home made turn buckles and functional rigging
11) Wheel shocks
12) Painted on markings (except the manufacturer's mark on the rudder)

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2168_zps835cf76c.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2167_zps3977908a.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2174_zps1c6aafe3.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2172_zps5d6a5abd.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2171_zpsa27aa871.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2173_zpsf95e1480.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2184_zpsd423f647.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2182_zps1e1de4de.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2177_zpsc7b43dd4.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2183_zpsbec284af.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2186_zps870df2e1.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2181_zps6a809119.jpg)

Thanks for looking.  An end to a very nice project.

Cheers,

Dan

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: uncletony on September 10, 2014, 05:14:57 PM

Yeah that is really really nice Dan. well done.

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: Des on September 10, 2014, 05:43:58 PM

A very attractive model Dan and very well modified, congratulations on a job well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: PrzemoL on September 10, 2014, 06:23:23 PM

A very fine project, Dan. And nicely executed. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: stefanbuss on September 10, 2014, 06:25:11 PM

Congratulations on a fine representation of the prototype. Do not worry about the mising MG; it's a part of Murphy's law that those pieces of information pop up immediately after you have finished something.

Stefan

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: rhallinger on September 10, 2014, 08:15:57 PM

She's a beauty Dan!  I love the simple wood and CDL look. ;D  Very well done.

Cheers and huzzas,

Bob

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: Epeeman on September 10, 2014, 11:17:43 PM

Dan,

This was an interesting project to watch and all your (clever conversion) hard work has paid off resulting in something a bit different - great work, mate.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: RAGIII on September 11, 2014, 12:44:58 AM

Dan,
An outstanding conversion and one of the prettiest Roden Albatri I have seen! Very well done!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: guitarlute101 on September 11, 2014, 01:13:21 AM

Great job Dan, and a great conversation piece too.

Mark

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: Mark on September 11, 2014, 01:44:26 AM

Well done, Dan! A beautiful and clean build . . . the wood graining looks extremely natural.

Mark G

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: Kreston on September 11, 2014, 01:46:15 AM

Nice work!  Nice to see something we don't see very often!

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 11, 2014, 06:52:48 AM

Dittos to all the above, nicely done !!

Ed

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: coyotemagic on September 11, 2014, 11:09:48 AM

Absolutely stunning, Dan!  Quite possibly my favorite Albatros build in quite some time.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on September 11, 2014, 12:36:39 PM

Wow!  Thanks, everybody.  This is one build I've always wanted to try and it pretty much turned out to expectation.  I can't say that about many of my builds!  ;)

Bud...thanks!  But have you seen Bo's Albi???   ::) ::)  THAT is a masterpiece.

I can't wait to put my D-I next to a combat ready D-I, II, III and V!  I should have the whole family and will be looking for another D-I and II kit at an up and coming model show in Oregon.  Keeping my fingers crossed...

Again, thanks everyone for your comments and inspiration.

Dan

Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd Albatros D-I Converted to the Prototype
Post by: coyotemagic on September 11, 2014, 01:22:41 PM

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on September 11, 2014, 12:36:39 PM

Bud...thanks!  But have you seen Bo's Albi???   ::) ::)  THAT is a masterpiece.

Yes, but his ain't done yet, is it?   ;)
Cheers,
Bud