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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on March 24, 2016, 06:09:06 PM

Title: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Gisbod on March 24, 2016, 06:09:06 PM: Morning (afternoon, evening) all,

Managed to get her finished, not without the usual self inflicted trials and tribulations ???

From 2 feet away, I'm quite pleased, but she's a little furry around the edges within that! Oh well, it's all a learning curve. I've got the Hannover lined up next, but you can only follow that if you haven't seen Bertl's Hannover thread ;)

Overall, a very nice kit, I think the best I've built yet. She's fairly delicate to handle but only as Wingnuts have been true to scale on the struts etc. Nice to see the addition of wood decals and wired wheels (although I used neither!!) the wired wheels are very good, but of course don't compare to Steve's lovely custom made ones - I think that's why I didn't use them in the end.

Many thanks to Kornbeef who helped me out by sending me a new prop (lost mine ::)) and the individual exhausts (apologies Keith, but I ended up using the original one - I just preferred the look after all :P)

She'll be appearing in 'Scale Aviation Modeller' in a future edition (as long as they don't use close ups! :P)

Thanks for following,

Guy

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Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: rhwinter on March 24, 2016, 06:21:07 PM: Beau - Ti - Ful !!
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Adam on March 24, 2016, 06:29:46 PM: Beautiful, it looks like real plane.

Adam.
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Epeeman on March 24, 2016, 06:39:20 PM: Guy

This really looks good.

I bet if you were to look closely at most models you would find tiny imperfections including my own!!

One to be proud of mate

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Thumbs up on March 24, 2016, 06:50:24 PM: Fantastic build and great painting,she look's real.10 out of 10
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Des on March 24, 2016, 06:54:39 PM: Your Albatros looks spectacular Guy, the overall finish is superb, you have done a great job with this build.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Pgtaylorart on March 24, 2016, 07:07:28 PM: I'm not seeing the furry bits. Looks pretty great to me! :D

George
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Gisbod on March 24, 2016, 07:34:37 PM: Thanks everyone,

George, that's because I've used dark, moody photos 8)

Guy
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Russell on March 24, 2016, 07:56:43 PM: Even by the very high standards shown on this forum this is a very impressive build. You can be very proud of it.

Regards
Russell
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 24, 2016, 08:20:05 PM: STONKING!
You certainly are the master of CDL, Guy - Superb finish!

vB ;)
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: kornbeef on March 24, 2016, 08:23:14 PM: She's looking really very sweet Guy.

And no worries about the exhausts, if I change my mind and need them back I'll shout. Just glad to be able to help.

Keith
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: dtomko on March 24, 2016, 10:19:52 PM: Fantastic work!

Drew
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Kreston on March 24, 2016, 11:04:28 PM: Just a fantastic build!
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: lcarroll on March 25, 2016, 12:18:51 AM: You've done it again Guy, just a superb Build all round. The subtle woodwork is particularly eye catching, and as vB pointed out, your CDL work is the best! One to be VERY proud of. 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Oeli on March 25, 2016, 12:19:06 AM: Hi,

very beautiful!

Congratulation

Regards
Jörg
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: GAJouette on March 25, 2016, 01:33:28 AM: Guy,
Congratulations and Well Done my old friend. She's absolutely beautiful and truly Master Class modeling.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: coyotemagic on March 25, 2016, 03:38:42 AM: Truly gorgeous, Guy! Your finish is superb. It's the fragility of these early kites that gives them their charm.
Cheers,
bud
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 25, 2016, 09:16:31 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on March 25, 2016, 03:38:42 AM
Truly gorgeous, Guy! Your finish is superb. It's the fragility of these early kites that gives them their charm.
Cheers,
bud

Ditto my Amigo's comments !!!

Ed
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: KitRookie37 on March 25, 2016, 04:12:41 PM: Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I love it !!!!!
(http://www.asset1.net/tv/pictures/movie/the-mask-1994/THE-MASK-DI-02.jpg)
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Gisbod on March 25, 2016, 06:30:24 PM: Thanks all.. ;)

Apologies, I had a bit of an issue with the photos - but restored now.

Yes, Bud that's the look I love too - fragile! You have to take your hat off to the chaps flying them!

In fact, if you literally just blow on the model, it rocks and sways in the breeze!

Guy
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: RAGIII on March 25, 2016, 07:12:04 PM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on March 25, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on March 25, 2016, 03:38:42 AM
Truly gorgeous, Guy! Your finish is superb. It's the fragility of these early kites that gives them their charm.
Cheers,
bud

Ditto my Amigo's comments !!!

Ed

I am in total agreement with my Amigos! Your build log was great to follow along.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Ernie on March 25, 2016, 08:25:33 PM: Just wonderful, Guy. A great build-log and an absolutely
sublime result, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Suffolk Lad on March 25, 2016, 11:23:27 PM: Missed this yesterday ::)

What a superb result Guy - absolutely convincing. We all have fluffy edges but it's only the owner that usually knows they're there :(

Good luck with the Hanover

Regards - Tug
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: uncletony on March 25, 2016, 11:58:14 PM: Really beautiful Guy, congrats!
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 26, 2016, 06:28:53 PM: A stunning piece of work, Guy. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: gedmundson on March 27, 2016, 07:01:08 AM: Wow Guy - it turned out fantastic. Well done in so many aspects. I can't get over how good the woodgrain and CDL turned out. Beautifully photographed too. I'll be looking at your pictures a lot!
Best regards,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Gisbod on March 27, 2016, 09:05:45 PM: Thanks chaps ;)

I'd really give the Uschi decals a go Gary if you haven't already done so - they blow the kit decals out of the water...

Thanks

Guy
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on March 28, 2016, 01:44:41 PM: very nice.may be your nicest looking model that i have seen.
Title: Re: Albatros B.II Finished
Post by: Dave in Dubai on March 29, 2016, 10:54:59 PM: Really nice work on the Albie ,Guy.

The finish looks spot on, you have captured the look of the aircraft completely.

Fantastic job.

Dave :)