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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on April 01, 2016, 05:35:59 AM

Title: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on April 01, 2016, 05:35:59 AM: Hello,
I always liked this one. I`m really fond of floatplanes and seaplanes. Albatrosses are the most beautiful planes of WWI - the combination of the two is quite alluring.
I`ve added some details to the cockpit and the engine. I know they don`t look sharp but they must do...

(http://i.imgur.com/ltISJra.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FRCBBFR.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8quFNB6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/mjuZhbd.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on April 01, 2016, 07:47:41 AM: Extraordinary work on the cockpit and engine, Filip! Looking forward to the next installment!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on April 01, 2016, 08:18:50 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on April 01, 2016, 07:47:41 AM
Extraordinary work on the cockpit and engine, Filip! Looking forward to the next installment!
Cheers,
Bud

Me too, Filip! Well done, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: radio on April 01, 2016, 08:39:54 AM: Outstanding work Filip.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: BigBlue on April 01, 2016, 09:47:52 AM: Great start Filip. Looking forward to seeing this one progress.

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Des on April 01, 2016, 10:27:07 AM: Excellent start with this build Filip and what you have done so far looks superb.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 01, 2016, 12:12:31 PM: very nice, i agree albatros aircraft are the best looking aircraft of WWI
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: TobyCoulson on April 01, 2016, 08:04:21 PM: Beautiful work.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: uncletony on April 01, 2016, 10:24:30 PM: Looking great so far, Filip!
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on April 02, 2016, 01:12:34 AM: I'll be following this Build closely Filip, the W4 has always really appealed to me. I hope to do a 1:32 conversion someday, unless of course Wingnut Wings drops one out of the blue! Enjoy!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on April 02, 2016, 03:30:47 AM: Great start Filip! I will be watching closely. I have never finished mine so I will really enjoy seeing you master this one!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Adam on April 02, 2016, 07:39:39 PM: Albatros is also for me the mos beautiful plane of the WW I.
Cockpit and engine looks very good.

Adam.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on April 20, 2016, 05:38:34 AM: Many thanks guys! I know it isn`t up to your standards but I`m trying ...

(http://i.imgur.com/NGInUc2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/b3bIMdv.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on April 20, 2016, 05:42:20 AM: Outstanding work on the wood grain, Filip! Oils or Uschi decals? The lozenge look great, too. Are they the kit decals?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on April 20, 2016, 06:03:13 AM: Thanks Bud!!! The woodgrain is oils.
The decals come from the kit, I`ve just toned them down a little bit. I know they are rather controversial with the hex size and colours but they are not bad IMHO.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: BigBlue on April 20, 2016, 07:20:52 AM: That wood work looks terrific. Very well done!

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on April 20, 2016, 07:48:58 AM: Quote from: xmald on April 20, 2016, 06:03:13 AM
Thanks Bud!!! The woodgrain is oils.
The decals come from the kit, I`ve just toned them down a little bit. I know they are rather controversial with the hex size and colours but they are not bad IMHO.
Not bad at all, Filip! They look great!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on April 20, 2016, 08:30:55 AM: Excellent wood grain! As for the Hex Decals the size is about right for the "Painted" W4 hex.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Alexis on April 20, 2016, 10:09:11 AM: Always enjoy your work and this project is shaping up quite well so far . 8)

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on April 20, 2016, 08:14:30 PM: Really nice wood painting, Filip! I thought they were decals at first.
The lozenge looks very good as well. Any chance of a photo from
above? Excellent start, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: dtomko on April 20, 2016, 11:34:53 PM: Excellent work, Filip!
Drew
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: moustique on April 22, 2016, 03:58:14 AM: the wood grain is fantastic
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Suffolk Lad on April 22, 2016, 07:46:47 AM: Really lovely result on the wood grain work Filip - excellent in fact.

I have the Eduard version too but wouldn't it be great if this was one of the new WNW 'forthcomers'

Keep up the great work - it's going to be a stunner if what you've done so far is anything to go by :)

regards - Tug
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on May 10, 2016, 06:24:26 AM: Thank you very much for your most kind comments gentlemen!!!
Another update. Putting it all together was a real pain in the ass... (excuse my French) but after a few attempts, I made it. Everything seems to be well engineered but something went wrong with my craftsmanship ;)
She appears to be very clean but she`s a slightly dirty girl believe me ;)
I`m thinking about bulidng some tiny diorama base with water and the beach, but we`ll see...
I hope the number of pictures won`t make your eyes hurt ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/h1koNgK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AZAreWM.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on May 10, 2016, 08:19:35 AM: She's gorgeous, Filip! Your wood grain is superb and you did a brilliant job weathering the floats.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2016, 08:42:05 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 10, 2016, 08:19:35 AM
She's gorgeous, Filip! Your wood grain is superb and you did a brilliant job weathering the floats.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with BUd! Excellent work on the wood and the floats look great. You have now gone further than I was able to on mine. Never did get the floats on :-[
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Des on May 10, 2016, 10:37:18 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 10, 2016, 08:19:35 AM
She's gorgeous, Filip! Your wood grain is superb and you did a brilliant job weathering the floats.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree totally Filip, a gorgeous looking model indeed.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on May 10, 2016, 11:44:05 AM: Spectacular progress Filip, just great work all round! The combination of your excellent wood representation and the "painted" lozenge look is very impressive, this Build is really looking great. A pleasure to follow your progress!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Ernie on May 10, 2016, 08:17:17 PM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 10, 2016, 08:19:35 AM
She's gorgeous, Filip! Your wood grain is superb and you did a brilliant job weathering the floats.
Cheers,
Bud

Just what I was thinking, Bud. It really is a terrific job, Filip, and very easy
on the eyes. I am looking forward to the next pictures, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: BigBlue on May 11, 2016, 04:27:56 AM: Wow, that is a beauty!

I know I've already commented on the wood work, but it really looks effective; I envy your oil dragging skill!

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: moustique on May 15, 2016, 01:07:27 AM: very nice
excellent build
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on June 01, 2016, 07:04:02 AM: Thanks for all your kind words!
Another update - I`ve added the majority of the rigging. The exhaust required some work since it was wrong in shape. I`ve added some minor details near the engine. I think I`ll be finishing her soon - not much work left. I`m thinking about building Hansa Brandenburg W.29 - looks like a tough model though...

(http://i.imgur.com/uwda0rb.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AsWSpMZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Suffolk Lad on June 01, 2016, 07:16:37 AM: Hi Filip - I have just read through your thread for the first time. You have made a stunning job of this model all round. I've had the kit for many years and though yours is so inspiring I think it will remain so - unless of course a 1/32 version materialises.

It really does look a picture - lovely woodwork and attention to detail, a real credit to you.

Regards - Tug
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: jamieg on June 01, 2016, 11:30:28 AM: Filip; If you are talking about the Eduard Hansa-Brandenburg W.29, you will find it an easier build than this one. Getting upper wing onto a biplane always adds an extra degree of difficulty. I found the W.29 to be a very straight forward build for a limited run kit. I have also built this kit. I think you have done a fine job.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: BigBlue on June 01, 2016, 01:00:32 PM: That is a real gem, Filip! What a gorgeous little model.

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: pietro on June 01, 2016, 02:30:48 PM: Filip, you are doing an incredible on this one! This is, of course, my all-time favorite air plane. I scratched the prototype (747) in 1/32 awhile back. Your work in 1/48 is outstanding! Keep up the good work!
Pietro
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on June 03, 2016, 12:29:43 AM: I am very impressed with your results! Beautifully done all around!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Monty on June 03, 2016, 02:10:18 AM: This is a great build, Filip, I particularly like your lozenge and the great contrast with the wooden finish - extremely well done. I will watch out for future posts! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: moustique on June 09, 2016, 09:14:15 PM: beautiful
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Alexis on June 10, 2016, 09:18:49 AM: Shaping up really nice so far :)

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Manni on June 10, 2016, 03:31:32 PM: Looking really good. Thanks for showing.
Manni
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 21, 2016, 05:32:46 AM: Thanks for your motivating comments! :)
The Albie is finished, I`ve scratch built the anemometer and carved the prop. Now I have to make some beaching trolleys and trestles for the base I`m planning. Here are some pics and thanks for watching!

(http://i.imgur.com/9szcoP0.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0qQS1gL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vJ63J4C.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on July 21, 2016, 05:45:47 AM: Beautiful job Filip, a model to be proud of. The finish is great, especially the wood work and the weathering on the floats. Great details as well, I can't believe you scratch built the Anemometer, great work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on July 21, 2016, 07:06:51 AM: Truly remarkable build, Filip! One of the best W.4s I've ever seen. I especially like the radiator drain valves. Brilliant!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on July 21, 2016, 07:39:25 AM: Now THAT'S pretty! Even if it is 1/16th scale (ha, ha).

What nice colors and the fuselage really makes it for me. And then there's the details...

Oh, man!

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Alexis on July 21, 2016, 09:50:28 AM: Very nicely done indeed 8)

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: gedmundson on July 21, 2016, 10:14:26 AM: Amazing work! Very impressive build.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on July 21, 2016, 10:29:43 PM: Incredible build from start to its Beautiful finish! Your rigging is reall outstanding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Des on July 22, 2016, 07:34:13 AM: A truly superb build Filip, the overall finish on this model is excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: GAJouette on July 22, 2016, 08:49:45 AM: Filip,
Congratulations she's stunning my old friend. Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on July 22, 2016, 03:50:46 PM: A really beautiful model overall, I like so much replicated plywood on the fuselage.
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: lone modeller on July 23, 2016, 04:07:36 AM: My apologies but somehow I have missed this. I am becoming increasingly attracted to things on water and this is very attractive indeed. Super finish as usual - the fuselage is particularly striking, but so are all the extra small details that you have so carefully added. A first class model in every department.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: Suffolk Lad on July 23, 2016, 06:41:05 AM: A stunning result Fillip - it really has come out superb. The juxtaposition of the lozenge and the wood effect is very striking indeed. I look forwards to seeing it on a base.

A question if I may - was the W4 based on the D1? or were there notable differences?

Congratulations on a great build

Regards - Tug
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: dtomko on July 23, 2016, 12:16:33 PM: That looks fantastic, Fillip!
Drew
Title: Re: Albatros W.4 Eduard 1/48
Post by: xmald on July 23, 2016, 05:23:39 PM: Many many thanks for your extremely kind words! :) :)
Tug, when it comes to dimensions the D.I was slightly smaller, but the overall idea and the shape of both the wings and the fuselage is very similar.