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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on November 09, 2015, 06:28:37 PM

Title: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 09, 2015, 06:28:37 PM: Hello,
Get back to resin and rather sticker action than painting, I start up the thread referring to experimental planes with …yes - no rigging :)
Albatros D.XI with 11 cylinder (160hp) rotary engine manufactured by Siemens-Halske, released by Karaya several years ago. I have decided to picked this one as still got some MicroSculpt lozenge and Uschi wood structure decals, so started up with airfoil.

(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_4.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_5.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_6.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_7.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_8.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_9.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_10.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_12.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_14.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 09, 2015, 10:11:09 PM: A really nice start on this one. Your application of the Lozenge and edging tape is awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: lcarroll on November 09, 2015, 11:00:27 PM: K,
Having spent the last 2 days of Modelling time doing the lozenge on my SSW DIII I can appreciate the amount of work your photos represent! Great job on the edge tapes. Will you be adding the rib tapes as well or did this aircraft have them?
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 09, 2015, 11:36:35 PM: thanks!
Quote from: lcarroll on November 09, 2015, 11:00:27 PM
Will you be adding the rib tapes as well or did this aircraft have them?
Cheers,
Lance
Yes indeed, I have done it already but have to gather photos. Used Techmod decals, which were too thick for the implementation, so had to separate them into two parts
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 10, 2015, 04:53:27 AM: You're off to a great start, K! So glad to see you doing this kit. I love the Karaya line. Very fine casting of some interesting subjects. I'm looking forward to following your build.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 10, 2015, 06:46:27 AM: You have done a very impressive job with the decals K, and the edge tapes are superb.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: dtomko on November 10, 2015, 07:20:41 AM: Very nice work.

Drew
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 10, 2015, 02:25:00 PM: only so one like this built by wojtek fayga years back. shouldnbe a fun kit.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 10, 2015, 06:49:20 PM: ok. here you have some photos after tapes implementation
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_17.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_18.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_19.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_20.JPG)
PS. Yes, Wojtek Fajga did same project few years ago and it is some kind of inspiration for my thread.
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on November 10, 2015, 07:28:56 PM: Fine start on this little lovely model, Krzysiek. Looking forward to see more.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 12, 2015, 05:54:56 PM: Hello,
Started to work on the fuselage. I have decide to get rid of those resin wire imitation and prepared new ones
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_2.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_3.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_16.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 12, 2015, 06:00:23 PM: Lovely work on the rib tapes and the fuselage interior is taking shape beautifully.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 13, 2015, 12:18:28 AM: I agree with Des completely! Really looking nice! Lovely seat and seat belts!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 13, 2015, 01:36:05 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 13, 2015, 12:18:28 AM
I agree with Des completely! Really looking nice! Lovely seat and seat belts!
RAGIII

This makes it 3 in a row --nice work .

Ed
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 13, 2015, 01:49:43 AM: This is coming together nicely, K! The seat and seatbelts look great and your lozenge and rib tapes are done perfectly!

George
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 13, 2015, 02:03:56 AM: Excellent star on the cockpit, K! You're making me want to start on mine. Such a nice kit.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 13, 2015, 03:07:26 AM: I love your builds and will watch also this wonderful one.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 13, 2015, 02:40:07 PM: nice woodgrain effect and excellent job on the wing decals? everything looks great except 1 thing.there wouldnt be rigging inside the fuselage side walls. the fuselage of this plane is wood frame with plywood skin. they only did crossed rigging on fabric covered portions of great war aircraft.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 14, 2015, 04:28:03 AM: Hello,
Yes, rigging in the cocpit might be my mistake. Unfortunately fuslage is closed and not able to change it.
Some work on dashboard was last stage on interior assembly. This thing is so small that could not find any representative decals in my stash. Finally used some from Fokker E.V , put some SOL and drop of transparent acrylic paint.
Here you have some photos:
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_21.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_22.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 14, 2015, 06:49:06 AM: Beautiful work on such a small instrument panel, well done K.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 14, 2015, 08:04:32 AM: Great work to the panel.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 14, 2015, 08:57:52 AM: Really well done instrument panel! The overall interior looks great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 16, 2015, 08:26:57 PM: I have decided to differ little bit the fuselage panels in case of paint tone, do Uschi decals and put some filters (if needed) before final oil paint
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_29.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_30.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_31.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_32.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_33.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_34.JPG)
Let's see the results..
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 16, 2015, 10:13:52 PM: Beautiful results K.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 17, 2015, 01:13:44 AM: Love the control panel it looks like a nice curly birdseye maple varnished wood.like the dash veneer on a classic jaguar or something like that.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Oeli on November 17, 2015, 01:22:57 AM: Hi,

looks good so far. :D
You also used Uschis decals?
I'm curious how it looks then on your plane.

Kindly regards

Jörg
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 23, 2015, 06:30:40 PM: Quote from: Hoplahop on November 17, 2015, 01:22:57 AM
You also used Uschis decals?
Yes I will use them, for time being some engine work was done
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_23.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_24.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_25.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_26.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_27.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_28.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 23, 2015, 08:18:56 PM: Nice work with the push rods K.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 23, 2015, 09:26:08 PM: Fine work for the engine.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 24, 2015, 12:42:44 AM: Nice detailing on the engine. The pushrods look great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on November 24, 2015, 03:18:50 PM: very nice work
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 25, 2015, 04:56:25 PM: Thanks for support,

little wash and it is almost done
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_39.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_40.JPG)
the wood grain needs to be softened little bit, but this will be done later on
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_35.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_36.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_37.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_38.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Oeli on November 25, 2015, 09:44:30 PM: Hi,

good work with the Decals! :D

Looks very nice.

Kindly regards

Jörg
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 25, 2015, 10:32:08 PM: Nice work on the engine and wood grain decals. Once your process is finished it will look awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 26, 2015, 04:18:57 AM: Very beautiful work K.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 28, 2015, 05:35:43 AM: Hello,
now little oil paint to get them more..saturated
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_41.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_42.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_43.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_44.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 28, 2015, 06:49:25 AM: Outstanding K. ;D
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on November 28, 2015, 08:24:46 AM: The oil treatment has turned out well! Really looking great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: GAJouette on November 28, 2015, 09:51:15 AM: Krzysiek,
Outstanding wood work my old friend. The oil certainly does improve the appearance of the grain decals.Looking forward to the next awesome update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Alexis on November 29, 2015, 12:07:27 AM: Cool subject !

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 30, 2015, 06:38:21 AM: ...and acrylic gloss & final semi clear
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_45.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_46.JPG)
now focused on the engine. Prepared the cowling and fitting for the rotary crankshaft
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_47.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_48.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_49.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_50.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 30, 2015, 07:14:37 AM: Excellent job with the wood effect, the final finish is superb.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on November 30, 2015, 07:22:14 AM: Quote from: Des on November 30, 2015, 07:14:37 AM
Excellent job with the wood effect, the final finish is superb.

Des.

Agreed! And I also really like the finish on the metal cowl.

George
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on November 30, 2015, 08:44:29 AM: Very beautiful.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on November 30, 2015, 10:14:25 AM: Oh yeah! Those decals scare me and you really pulled it off! Your last steps really made it work. Excellent job... ;)

Cheers,

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on December 01, 2015, 07:00:06 PM: Hello All,

These are the last pictures of assembly. All parts are ready for implementation, so within few days the bird (rather hummingbird) will be ready for its first flight to the glass cabinet:) (probably it will be its last one as well)
The prop finishing was last problematic thing to be solved, but thanks to PrzemoL this was unveiled
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_51.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_52.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/ADXI/ADXI_53.JPG)

regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Des on December 01, 2015, 07:23:58 PM: Starting to look the part now with the wing and tail fitted, a great looking model K.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on December 01, 2015, 07:28:11 PM: Yes, a little beauty!
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: RAGIII on December 02, 2015, 01:06:27 AM: All of your decaling and construction is crisp and clean... Very sharp looking bird! The Lozenge really sets off the wooden fuselage!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on December 02, 2015, 01:55:01 AM: Wow! She's gorgeous, K! Can't wait to see her finished.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 02, 2015, 02:52:14 AM: Beautiful! I have to ask, how did you achieve that amazing metal finish on the cowl?

George
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: GAJouette on December 02, 2015, 03:21:19 AM: K,
outstanding decal work my old friend. Very impressive NMF on her cowling! Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 02, 2015, 03:29:48 AM: Agreed with all the comments. I do LOVE the lozenge against that wood fuse. Looks super.

It will look great with all the markings on!

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: radio on December 02, 2015, 04:58:39 AM: She looks very pretty.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: xmald on December 02, 2015, 09:35:33 PM: She's a real beauty! The woodgrain and the lozenge looks spot on!
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on December 02, 2015, 10:00:39 PM: Is is very kind of you once you speaking of this little bird such a way:)

Quote from: Pgtaylorart on December 02, 2015, 02:52:14 AM
Beautiful! I have to ask, how did you achieve that amazing metal finish on the cowl?

George
I have used Uschi powders, which are really good!
regards
K
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 03, 2015, 03:48:05 AM: Quote from: KrzysiekK on December 02, 2015, 10:00:39 PM
Is is very kind of you once you speaking of this little bird such a way:)

Quote from: Pgtaylorart on December 02, 2015, 02:52:14 AM
Beautiful! I have to ask, how did you achieve that amazing metal finish on the cowl?

George
I have used Uschi powders, which are really good!
regards
K

Thanks, K. I have those powders too, but I've only used them on small metal bits like machine guns. I'll have to try larger areas.

George
Title: Re: Albatros D.XI, Karaya, 1:48
Post by: Oeli on December 03, 2015, 06:03:48 AM: Hi,

the wood color and the metal result is great! :D

A cute Beauty. ;)

Kindly regards

Jörg