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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: eclarson on April 19, 2012, 03:58:14 AM

Title: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: eclarson on April 19, 2012, 03:58:14 AM

As my modeling interests cover all eras of military aviation, after completing the WNW LVG I moved on to a couple non-WWI projects.  In late 2010, a friend introduced me to the assistant editor of a new modeling magazine just getting ready to publish its first issue - Airfix Model World.  After seeing examples of my work, I was invited to do some projects for them and would I be interested in building Eduard's new 1/48 OEFFAG Albatros 153 (which they would provide)?  The timing couldn't have been better as I was getting ready to order one for myself.  I'll not go into the ordeal of learning to do a magazine project but suffice it to say that I'm thankful that my editor is a very patient man.   :)  The article was published in the May 2011 issue.

By the way, the Clear Doped Linen and rib shading effect were learned from none other than our own Des.  The description of his technique can be found on his main site.  Thanks for your help, Des!

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/P3120004.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/P3120005.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/P3120008.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/Eduard_Albatros_New52.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/P3120011.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/P3120010.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/Eduard%20OEFFAG%20Albatros/AlbatrosTail.jpg)

Cheers,
Eric

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: GAJouette on April 19, 2012, 06:31:22 AM

  Eric,
She's one beautiful Oeffag my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: Des on April 19, 2012, 06:54:46 AM

Excellent work on the Albatros Eric, the overall finish is superb and congratulations on having this beautiful model published in the magazine.

Des.

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: Epeeman on April 19, 2012, 08:09:23 AM

Eric,

Superb builld - looks real.

Dave

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 19, 2012, 08:27:21 AM

Your woodwork and rib shading is outstanding.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: Whiteknuckles on April 19, 2012, 08:31:24 AM

Beautiful work Eric and congrats on the publication.

Andrew

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: RAGIII on April 20, 2012, 02:16:27 AM

Lovely rendition of the fabric and wood! congratulations on the Article!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: ta152c on April 20, 2012, 06:56:37 AM

Nice work, shows the kit off well.

Regards :)

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: coyotemagic on April 21, 2012, 03:24:38 AM

Such a pretty Oeffag, Eric.  This one inspired me to build mine.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: pepperman42 on April 22, 2012, 05:51:37 AM

Great effects on the bare metal, fabric and wood!!!!

Steve

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: eclarson on April 22, 2012, 01:29:58 PM

Thank you all, for your very kind words on this and my other Completed Models posts.  I really hope to get something new from the WWI era going soon but I have several project commitments to AMW that come first. 

I also need to take some time to view all the other fabulous builds that are being posted but just haven't had the opportunity.  Please forgive me if my activity here is sporadic.  My schedule gets crazy sometime.   :)

Cheers,
Eric

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: GAJouette on April 23, 2012, 02:04:39 AM

  Eric,
May I ask  what project are you committed too for AMW? I'm looking forward to see them.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: eclarson on April 23, 2012, 05:27:17 AM

Quote from: GAJouette on April 23, 2012, 02:04:39 AM

  Eric,
May I ask  what project are you committed too for AMW? I'm looking forward to see them.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

  Hi Gregory,

Thank you for your interest but as much as I'd like to tell you, I've been asked to not divulge details about pending AMW projects until after they've gone to print. 

I will say that my current project, which I've been working on since the end of last year, should be wrapped up in a few weeks but probably won't be published until later this year.
The subject is a modern aircraft of the Red Star persuasion.  ;)   I took a break from it a couple months ago to do a special techniques article which is to be in the next issue (June).  It will be of limited interest to strictly WWI modelers though as it deals with working with canopies.   

The next couple planned projects are also non-WWI aircraft but there is a Wingnut kit in the queue.  I don't know when I'll be asked to build it though.  Since I'm a slow builder with limited time, my editor knows to give me plenty of lead time which means I don't get asked to do something they need right away. 

Cheers,
Eric


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Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: GAJouette on April 23, 2012, 06:27:37 AM

  Eric,
No problem in the least my friend.I should of thought of that myself.At any rate I'm looking forward to looking for the latest edition of AMW at the book shop tomorrow.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Enter Airfix Model World magazine and the Eduard OEFFAG Albatros.
Post by: Whiteknuckles on April 23, 2012, 08:43:54 AM

I love the detail on the tail in the last shot Eric, very nice indeed.

Andrew