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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Odysseus on January 16, 2015, 08:59:12 PM

Title: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on January 16, 2015, 08:59:12 PM

Hello again,
I started this project after Lanoe Hawker's DH.2. This one will be D.II 491/16 and display with DH.2

Currently i am working on different parts of the model. First one is the fuel tank. Here is so far;

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/1_zps4684e003.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/4_zps05bb908e.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/5_zps6f310642.jpg)

The engine: Added WnW blocks and Taurus Models's resin parts.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/blok1_zpsa912cd51.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/3_zpsea813386.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/blok2_zps8228969c.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/eng1_zpse41640c9.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/DSCN0008_zps5f20a993.jpg)

See you soon next update!

Cheers
Rahmi

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: uncletony on January 16, 2015, 10:02:18 PM

Nice start!

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on January 16, 2015, 10:32:19 PM

Nice beginning.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Michael Scarborough on January 16, 2015, 11:58:09 PM

Bravo...what a difference the Taurus parts make.

I look forward to following this build.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on January 17, 2015, 02:54:39 AM

Excellent start, Rahmi!  That fuel tank looks awesome and the engine is coming along beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on January 17, 2015, 02:56:41 AM

That is a great start! Was it difficult getting the strips lined up so the formers fit in the fuselage correctly? The engine is looking terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: KitRookie37 on January 17, 2015, 05:55:16 PM

Hello to all,
A good beginning. I follow this build.
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Dol on January 17, 2015, 06:53:19 PM

The fuel tank is superb !

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Des on January 17, 2015, 07:55:41 PM

Good to see a Roden Albatros being built here, you are off to a great start and what you have achieved so far is looking really good.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 12, 2015, 12:21:12 AM

Thank you all! @RAGIII, no it was easy. I used half of the fuselage for aling them together and fixed with strene strips.

Here are some progress photos. I will add more details after close the fuselage and fix some errors :)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/fuselage2_zpsb140ff78.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/fuselage1_zps8c87cbe4.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/detail1_zpse5529532.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/detail2_zpse7737b93.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: uncletony on February 12, 2015, 04:32:46 AM

Nice!

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on February 12, 2015, 04:56:56 AM

Your interior is looking terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on February 12, 2015, 07:11:38 AM

Beautiful interior.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: LukasTheLight on February 12, 2015, 11:40:27 AM

That cockpit looks magnificent!!! :)

Lukas

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 12, 2015, 07:14:22 PM

Thanks a lot :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Ssasho0 on February 12, 2015, 07:48:52 PM

thats some excellent modelling, hats off and I will be chekcing your thread regularly

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: lcarroll on February 13, 2015, 01:04:32 AM

   The interior detailing is magnificent, this is exceptional work! :o I'll be following your progress closely.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: BigBlue on February 13, 2015, 06:13:06 AM

Wow, Rahmi, that looks really lovely!  Nice photos as well.

Chris

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Sarcococca on February 13, 2015, 07:10:54 AM

Wow!
What an eye for details! Absolutely terrific work.
I like your attention for details! Great job adding all nuts on the tank surface and the engine upgrades are incredible!

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on February 14, 2015, 02:16:58 AM

Spectacular work on the interior and framing, Rahmi!  Up to your usual high standards.
Cheers,
bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: WarrenD on February 14, 2015, 02:24:03 AM

It's looking really great so far Odysseus.

Warren

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 17, 2015, 01:28:46 AM

Thanks to everyone! Here are some new progress photos.

The fuselage closed. I will add some details and fix errors after oil paint work completed.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/16-2_zps21749deb.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/16-3_zps4bfe6a43.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/16-1_zps6bf12e08.jpg)

See you next update  :)

Rahmi

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on February 17, 2015, 05:35:53 AM

Extraordinary work on the guns and cockpit coaming, Rahmi!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on February 17, 2015, 05:38:16 AM

Your cockpit padding looks excellent! The fit of the coaming to fuselage requires work but is not as bad with the forward cowls removed as you have done! Looking forward to more!!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: uncletony on February 17, 2015, 07:22:05 AM

Nice work! The long cocking levers though aren't appropriate for this machine -- they appeared much later. In fact many of the early Albatros D.Is and D.IIs carried MG08s (not LMG08/15s) so be sure to check your references if this kind of thing is important to you.

Cheers!

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 17, 2015, 08:47:15 AM

Thank you all!

Thanks for the tip Bo, i will check and fix it.

RAGIII, i will open only left cowling part and working only visible section of the fuselage. I hope it will be easy :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Ernie on February 17, 2015, 08:56:09 AM

Excellent work!  The interior is really well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Derrick on February 17, 2015, 09:28:12 AM

The cockpit padding is that aluminum foil ? Curious how you did it. Thank you for any information.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 17, 2015, 04:41:02 PM

Thank you Ernie!

Derrick, i used self adhesive aluminum foil for that. Bought from local hardware dealer not model shops, this is cheap one.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: compressor man on February 17, 2015, 10:29:43 PM

Super work here! I have built a Roden Albatros, so I know what you are dealing with. Nice!

Chris

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on February 18, 2015, 03:04:07 AM

Very good work.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 18, 2015, 08:46:02 PM

Thank you Chris, Roden kits realy like a lottery. I have 3 Roden Albatros kits, one of them has warped upper wing, one of warped fuselage.
Thank you Martin!

Painted the fuselage before painting plywood effect with oil paints. Tamiya XF-59+%10 white


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/18-1_zps6d19cba3.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/18-2_zpsf8b1d164.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 19, 2015, 07:17:48 AM

I painted the first layer of the plywood effect with oils.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/19-11_zpsbdfd66d6.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/19-22_zps9d30cf9e.jpg)

Cheers!
Rahmi

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Des on February 19, 2015, 07:25:35 AM

You have done exceptional work on the engine and the cockpit interior. The wood effect you have applied looks extremely good, this is shaping up to be a real gem.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 19, 2015, 09:21:09 AM

Thank you Des!

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: WarrenD on February 19, 2015, 09:29:10 AM

This is looking really nice Rahmi.

Warren

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: LukasTheLight on February 19, 2015, 11:49:43 AM

Hello!!!

I'm enjoying this!!! That plywood looks terrific!!!

Lukas

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Pgtaylorart on February 19, 2015, 12:27:51 PM

Beautiful plywood! Nice color choice.

George

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: KitRookie37 on February 19, 2015, 03:32:30 PM

Hello gentlemen,
I just read here:
http://www.craftlab.at/index.php?id=8&L=1
that wood fiber were always longitudinally to support flying effort.
Good painting.
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on February 19, 2015, 05:10:04 PM

Your plywood work, especially the colors is outstanding! As for the direction of the ply I tend to agree that it runs one direction. That being said the panels done the other way add interest and could be considered artistic license. I Love what you are doing with this kit. Makes me want to take a look at my Encore DII or Roden OAW DIII!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 19, 2015, 07:51:05 PM

Thanks a lot!
RAGIII and Alain, i thank you too for point at direction of fibers. Oil paints curing time nearly 3 weeks. I fixed them before too late ;)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/19-3_zpse86f406f.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/19-4_zps69ff6db6.jpg)

Cheers!
Rahmi

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on February 20, 2015, 01:24:21 AM

Gorgeous wood work, Rahmi! 
Cheers,
bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on February 20, 2015, 08:22:37 AM

Fantastic!
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on February 20, 2015, 08:24:28 AM

Thank you Bud! Thank you Martin :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Ernie on February 20, 2015, 09:45:05 PM

Good start on the woodworking, Rahmi. :D  I've been putting off
thoughts of making a woodsheathed model and I will be following
your build closely to see how it is done.  Thanks for sharing your
work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on February 22, 2015, 05:57:31 AM

Sorry for the late comment. Your correction of the grain direction turned out awesome! Lovely work all around!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on March 17, 2015, 09:27:39 PM

Thank you!  :)
I added some PE parts and rib tape details on the wings.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1149_zps9va4intp.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1151_zpsmatzwwyr.jpg)

And painted with Gunze acrylics

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1160_zpsxjh8nt7s.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1157_zpseeofck8f.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1161_zpsx10gjuba.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1162_zpszcsk7hxe.jpg)

I will paint the markings and add decals later.

Cheers!
Rahmi

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on March 18, 2015, 12:02:19 AM

Very beautiful update.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: zavod44 on March 18, 2015, 01:25:46 AM

I really like the way this is looking. Tell us more how you did this paint... it's very well done.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on March 18, 2015, 01:30:57 AM

Simply gorgeous, Rahmi!  As on all your Albatros, your wood tones are beautiful.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on March 18, 2015, 01:39:50 AM

I have to comment again on how great your wood looks to my eyes! The paintwork on the wings is equally well done! You are making terrific progress and should be on the home stretch soon!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Des on March 18, 2015, 01:50:32 AM

A splendid job with the wood and wing painting.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on March 18, 2015, 05:38:23 PM

Thank you all! :)
@zavod44; I always use freehand airbrushing for painting and weathering. Base color -> base color + %10 white for light tones -> base color +%5 black for dark tones -> very thinned base color for filtering.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on March 20, 2015, 10:54:12 PM

Decals on!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1172_zps0qp2czno.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1171_zps01t0drfi.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1174_zpsdylvd7aa.jpg)

Now, i am working on the wings struts. Thank you again Bo for information ;)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1166_zpsevwajru9.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: uncletony on March 20, 2015, 10:57:33 PM

You are welcome! It's looking great...

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Adam on March 20, 2015, 10:58:45 PM

It is looking beautiful.

Adam.

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on March 21, 2015, 12:28:27 AM

Good work up to date.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: lcarroll on March 21, 2015, 01:14:48 AM

   I somehow missed this until very recently, it's very very nice! The wood is perfect and the finish very clean.
Nicely done so far,
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: Odysseus on March 28, 2015, 12:00:28 AM

Thank you all!
The model is ready for rigging!

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1205_zpssxacdfrw.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1207_zpssswgfmjv.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1209_zpsiv6od7mt.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/akhilleus/mvr_dii/IMG_1213_zpsdbn0kqlr.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: RAGIII on March 28, 2015, 12:30:50 AM

This continues to be one of the NICEST Albatros Models I have seen! Looks great sitting on it's gear!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: coyotemagic on March 28, 2015, 01:37:54 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on March 28, 2015, 12:30:50 AM

This continues to be one of the NICEST Albatros Models I have seen! Looks great sitting on it's gear!
RAGIII

I agree with my amigo's comments, Rahmi!  Brilliant work, as always.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: radio on March 28, 2015, 06:24:45 AM

Finest work Rahmi.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.I conversion to D.II (Mvr)
Post by: petrov27 on March 28, 2015, 06:52:31 AM

fantastic - really brilliant work on the wood effect and wings