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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: coyotemagic on April 12, 2016, 01:48:07 PM
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The D.I build by Borsos has inspired me to get out my Gavia D.I and get it started. In spite of all the models I've built, I've yet to build a German Albatros fighter. With this project, I intend to redress this gross discrepancy. Since my Strutter is fairly small compared to recent builds, I've got enough room on the bench to accommodate both. And the Albatros is a relatively easy build, so it shouldn't interfere too much with the Strutter.
I'm using the Gavia kit with the Karaya conversion intended for the Eduard D.II. The Karaya struts are much nicer than the ones in the Gavia kit.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-09%2009.12.34_zpsbiax4sg0.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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A really nice choice of subject Bud, looking forward to seeing this one unfold.
Des.
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Great choice, Bud! I'll follow that closely. Isn't there another exhaust pipe in the Karaya kit? The one in the Eduard/Gavia kit just fits the different cabane struts of the D II. The Hohne bird is a wonderful airplane. :)
best wishes
Borsos
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Nice choice of subject. But it was JaSta 2 at that time - the honoric title was awarded only ofter Oswald B. had been killed. Not that it matters that much.
Stefan
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Great!
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Well this is a double treat, Bud. Besides the delightful Strutter,
we now have the Alby build to enjoy! Always a joy to follow
your builds, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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good choice Bud
I'm looking forward
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I am looking forward to what you do with this one Amigo! I am sure you will nail this one in ways I can't even imagine!
RAGIII
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Most excellent. I keep itching to try this one and now with 2 builds on the go I'll have tons of referances. :)
James
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Great choice, Bud, looking forward to following your build!
Cheers
Ondra
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Thank you so much for your support and warm encouragement, my friends. It means a lot to me.
First thing I noticed upon opening the kit (years ago, along with my other Eduard Albatros kits) was that the forward bulkhead/firewall is solid. Should be open framework. Fixed that first off.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-08%2015.01.13_zpskzu7627b.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-08%2018.52.00_zpsq5ehhivc.jpg)
Then I did a base coat of Modern Desert Sand in preparation for the Uschi decals I intend to use.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-09%2009.13.32_zps3whuxdz6.jpg)
That was yesterday. Today I applied the decals to the interior bits.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-12%2013.23.04_zpsjtahcjz6.jpg)
Still working on it, going back and forth between this and the Strutter.
Cheers,
Bud
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There you go again, I need to catch up in building. As always enjoy seeing your work.
Ed
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Thanks, Ed! These Eduard Albatros kits are really pretty much slam dunk and I'm building this one kinda s.o.b. Kinda. ;)
Yeah, Amigo. Get with the program, will ya? I'm Jonesin' to see some Ed Boll magic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks, Ed! These Eduard Albatros kits are really pretty much slam dunk and I'm building this one kinda s.o.b. Kinda. ;)
Yeah, Amigo. Get with the program, will ya? I'm Jonesin' to see some Ed Boll magic.
Cheers,
Bud
Family business still underway, plus the 3 others era kits that are waiting on the bench so it will be a while before something to post here.
Ed
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Fine start and great woodwork, Bud!
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You are moving right along. Beautiful woodwork and great work on the bulkhead/frame.
RAGIII
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Very good work Bud.
Cheers
Martin
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very cool budrow
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I'm getting late, but I take a chair.
very interesting project!
Xan
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Looking closely at your rear bulkhead I guess you agree on that on the Albatros D I the rear fuselage part after the seat was separated by a CDL cover? That would be my guess too, judging from the Mayrhofer Albatros D II repro :) http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1385158865/TVAL's+Albatros+D.II+reproduction
Borsos
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Thank you for the positive feedback, my friends! This one is flying right along, as I knew it would. Simple, straight forward build.
The innards are done, oob except for a couple added instruments and a new seat, cushion and belts. Last shots before closing her up.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-19%2018.49.45_zpsrp4sqahe.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-20%2007.12.19_zpscj39u8qj.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud it looks very beautiful.
Cheers
Martin
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Thanks, Martin! It's getting there.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
Truly awesome work on her interior my old friend. Looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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That looks really nice, Bud. Well done!
Chris
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That's really great work Bud, the wood, detail, and engine made me scroll back to confirm it's the Eduard and not the Roden/Encore version in 1:32. Coming together very nicely!
Cheers,
Lance
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Bud,
awesome progress! I especially like your compass. An that's 1/48, my deepest respect!
Kindest regards
Borsos
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Not much of a Albbie fan , but you are doing an awesome job on this one Bud . I like the seat 8)
Terri
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Bud, the Alby is coming along wonderfully! The interior looks just amazing. As Lance said,
it looks more like 1/32 offering. Following your builds are informative and just fun, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Well Bud, You are certainly making this one look stunning! Beautiful work on your pit!
RAGIII
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Looks great bud.I need to do another albie
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Really nice work Bud,
You are doing a great job with the Uschi decals, I will watch your progress with interest.
Best wishes,
Dave :)
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Thank you for your generous comments, my friends!
This one is moving right along. Since my last post, I got her all closed up.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-22%2007.54.19_zps64e597ao.jpg)
Modified the wings to the correct configuration for the D.I.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-23%2013.27.05_zpswgmqauay.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-23%2013.27.24_zps3sxwbdm5.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-23%2013.28.11_zpsstgtjywh.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-04-23%2019.37.20_zpsgwhhlpfn.jpg)
Then I preshaded and painted the undersurfaces.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/DSC02790_zpsa7twr3vi.jpg)
I now have both the D.I and the Strutter at the same stage in construction. It's fun working on these two together.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/DSC02793_zpsem5avkdn.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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You don't hang around, Bud! ;) Well done
Excellent progress 8)
vB
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Awesome progress, Bud! And you are much faster than me... :)
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Thanks, Bobbsy and Borsos! This is really an easy kit, though. Much easier than your Roden D.I, Andreas. Don't know why I never built one before. ???
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding progress Bud. You are moving right along. Both look to be your usual beautiful work!
RAGIII
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Wow! Bud, you're a modeling ace! Excellent work on both the Strutter and the Albatros,
particularly the Alby's wings. Well done, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looking great, Bud.
Drew
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very good job
very nice
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Bud,
are you happy with Roden's interpretation of the Albatros' ribtapes? Compared with WNW's D.V family, i find Roden's effort a bit underdetailed...
S.
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Moving along, await next pics...
Ed
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Thanks a bunch, guys!
Stefan, this is the 1/48 Gavia/Eduard D.I and although the ribs are more defined than those on the Roden kit, they still fall well short of what WNW provides and even what is represented on the Eduard Oeffag kits. I was tempted to use one of those as the basis for this project, but the fuselage would've required too much work and I wanted this to be a quick, easy build...
Top colors are on. I used the Mister Kit Albatros colors, thinned with Vallejo Air Brush Thinner, and Dan-San Abbott's 1995 article in WWI Aero as a guide.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-03%2014.29.06_zpseujyx80c.jpg)
Much more colorful than the Strutter...
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-03%2014.28.25_zpslyym2lyb.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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Very nice Bud!
Chris
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Very cool Bud! The Albatros and Halberstadts are my favorite aircraft. I really like the way you painted the wings. I have 2 of these in my stash and I took one out the other night just to look at it. Keep up the good work!
Mark
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Thanks, Chris and Mark! I'd love to see what you do with the D.I, but I'm really jazzed about your AEG project! Now that's very cool!
Cheers,
Bud
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Gorgeous paintwork on the Alby, Bud. Very smooth! Thanks for the
update, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Excellent work on the Camo Amigo! The Mister Kit colors are really nice, especially in 1/48th.
RAGIII
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Bud,
Those Mister Kit colours are really spectacular, she's going to be a real beauty! Having just finished the "Fee" I'm thinking about my next project; might have to launch an "Albie"!
Cheers,
Lance
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looks great thus far ole buddy
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Thank you, Ernie, Rick, Lance and Scott! I like the Miter Kit paints, but having trouble finding more. I will probably switch to Drooling Bulldog for my next Albatros.
Got the fuselage base coat on, pre-shaded and glossed, in preparation for the wood grain.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-11%2009.47.55_zpsxaiwuuvv.jpg)
I'm using Uschi and have applied the first piece to see if I like it.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-11%2013.49.08_zpszrqt1jam.jpg)
More soon...
Cheers,
Bud
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very well done, your albatross is going to be splendid!
can you tell me whith product do you mix the misterkit paint to use with the aerograf ?
Xan
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Looks great Bud! I am sure the effect will be awesome!
RAGIII
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Just wonderful! I love your wings and fuselage painting!
Will you leave the decalled fuselage as it is or will you add some filters to the wood tone?
And do you already know, if you'll use the kit wheels or are you going to use replacements?
Kind regards
Andreas
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Looks really great, what you are doing with this kit.
Manfred
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This is looking very good, Bud. I am eager to see the results of the Uschi decals.
Beautiful.
Chris
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looks very great Bud
can you tell more for te uschi wood grain please
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Bud,
Fantastic work my old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing how the wood grain decals look when complete.Keep up the highest level of excellency!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Excellent progress so far, Bud, will be following closely!
Cheers
Ondra
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I am also looking forward to seeing the wood decals applied and to get your impression of them.
Des.
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Thank you for your kind comments, my friends!
very well done, your albatross is going to be splendid!
can you tell me whith product do you mix the misterkit paint to use with the aerograf ?
Xan
I used Vallejo Airbrush thinner to thin the paints, Xan. Works very well.
Just wonderful! I love your wings and fuselage painting!
Will you leave the decalled fuselage as it is or will you add some filters to the wood tone?
And do you already know, if you'll use the kit wheels or are you going to use replacements?
Kind regards
Andreas
I was planning on an oil filter at first, but after seeing how the decals look on there own, I think I'm going to leave them naked. I only have one photo of Hohne's plane and it's really hard to determine the exact tone. It's on the bottom page 13 of Jagdstaffel 2 'Boelcke' by Greg Van Wyngarden and it is taken at a distance while Hohne is taking off in 390/16. Although the sides look dark, as if the fuselage has been oversprayed, the top appears lighter. I know with some of the film of the time, yellow can look almost black, so I decided to keep the yellowish varnish look. Besides, I just like the way Albatrosen look in natural wood.
I've got the fuselage top, bottom and port side finished. Just need to finish the starboard side and do a little touch-up.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-17%2014.29.32_zpskdb4awpo.jpg)
Thanks again, guys!
Cheers,
Bud
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Spectacular results Bud, I'd leave them as they are. This is becoming more impressive by the minute, what a beauty!
Cheers,
Lance
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Holy cow Bud, the woodgrain decals look terrific! This is a beauty in
the making, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I agree: they really look nice, and I wouldn't change the tone.
Chris
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I think, like the others, that it is looking great right now. I like it very much.
Cheers,
Manni
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they look very impressive
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Bud,
Outstanding work on the fuselage decals my old friend. I agree with the lighter colored plywood,just looks right to my eyes. Again Well Done my old friend. Keep up the excellence!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Well Amigo, personally I would just give up and bin the whole thing ;D Just kidding of course! Like the others I think it looks great as is. Awesome work as always Bud!
RAGIII
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it actually looks very fine! I just asked, because Alex gives that oilfilter hint in his tutorials (http://www.uschivdr.com/tutorials/). Which decals exactly did you use? "fine veneer", "knotless", "fine veneer plywood" or "coarse"? It is really a wonderful finish.
Borsos
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All looking rather splendid, Bud ;)
Keep the glue fumes rollin' my friend!
vB
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hell of nice going bud
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Thanks for your support and encouragement on the wood tones. They look rather pale in the last photo because I shot it with the bright, early morning light shining directly on it through the window. Kinda washed everything out, including the grey cowling. Looks more grey-blue than grey-green. This photo is more like it. As you can see, it's too late to change it now, even if I wanted to, which I don't. ;)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-17%2021.31.37_zpscihynon7.jpg)
it actually looks very fine! I just asked, because Alex gives that oilfilter hint in his tutorials (http://www.uschivdr.com/tutorials/). Which decals exactly did you use? "fine veneer", "knotless", "fine veneer plywood" or "coarse"? It is really a wonderful finish.
Borsos
I used 4 different types, but primarily WGSF-48 Rich. The nearly white looking thingy peeking out from behind the stack is Aviattic's Light German CDL, which I used on the rudder.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-19%2013.59.11_zps97bqfo4h.jpg)
Thanks for your interest, guys!
Cheers,
Bud
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Truly spectacular Albie plywood. You really should not like to change the wood tone, Bud.
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Beautiful results Bud! You are really making this one look fantastic! Just don't let the Dolphin slow you down when it arrives ::)
RAGIII
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The latest picture of the woodgrain decals is amazing, Bud!
You are really doing a masterful job of the Alby, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Superb wood Bud, these are decals that I will definitely be getting.
Des.
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It looks awesome! I received mine from Uschi and I am very impressed with how they look.
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it actually looks very fine! I just asked, because Alex gives that oilfilter hint in his tutorials (http://www.uschivdr.com/tutorials/). Which decals exactly did you use? "fine veneer", "knotless", "fine veneer plywood" or "coarse"? It is really a wonderful finish.
Borsos
I used 4 different types, but primarily WGSF-48 Rich. The nearly white looking thingy peeking out from behind the stack is Aviattic's Light German CDL, which I used on the rudder.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-19%2013.59.11_zps97bqfo4h.jpg)
Thanks for your interest, guys!
Cheers,
Bud
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Thank you! To mix the different Decal types is a great idea. I'll follow:)
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Been on the road and am now catching up--Looking good--even on my small screen up here in Seattle !!!!
Ed
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fantastic wood work bud. you should do more albatrosen
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fantastic wood work bud. you should do more albatrosen
Just what I was thinking, Scott. You have a knack for it, Bud!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks, guys!
fantastic wood work bud. you should do more albatrosen
Oh, I definitely plan on it, Scott. I'm prepping my Sierra Scale Albatros C.V at the moment and have an Eduard D.III lined up next.
For those of you still on the fence regarding the Uschi wood decals, just look at what James Machin has done with them.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6683.195
Got the belly detailed today using Jamo's spectacular photos of TVAL's D.II as reference.
Before:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-21%2017.06.22_zps8tqz2own.jpg)
After:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-23%2013.57.41_zpsbvn5dvgt.jpg)
Drainage holes and shell ejection ports drilled into belly with brass tubing glued into the holes.
Cheers,
Bud
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Oh boy that really does look splendid, Bud! I may be moving my D.Va up the queue!
Chris
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Nice detail on the underside of the model, Bud. Those photo references are invaluable.
Cheers,
Gary
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Bud,
That is absolutely gorgeous paintwork! Love the color of blue and the USCHI decals look great! Excellent work on the detail additions.
RAGIII
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Oh boy that really does look splendid, Bud! I may be moving my D.Va up the queue!
Chris
Thanks, Chris! I look forward to seeing that D.Va, but please don't rush that beautiful Biff just to get to it. She's gonna be a real gem.
Nice detail on the underside of the model, Bud. Those photo references are invaluable.
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks, Gary! I have a tab open to Jamo's photo spread 'round the clock.
Bud,
That is absolutely gorgeous paintwork! Love the color of blue and the USCHI decals look great! Excellent work on the detail additions.
RAGIII
Muchas gracias, Amigo! I think I failed to mention earlier that when I went to spray the underside with Misterkit Albatros Blue, I thinned it with lacquer thinner because I thought (erroneously) that I had read somewhere in this forum that they were compatible. Wrong. Turned into a gooey, globby mess. So, I searched frantically through the store of paints that I had on hand and found a very old bottle of Model Master RLM78 Hellblau. It was still usable after lots of thinning and stirring, so I went with that. I like it better than the MrK blue.
Cheers,
Bud
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Oh boy that really does look splendid, Bud! I may be moving my D.Va up the queue!
Chris
Thanks, Chris! I look forward to seeing that D.Va, but please don't rush that beautiful Biff just to get to it. She's gonna be a real gem.
Nice detail on the underside of the model, Bud. Those photo references are invaluable.
Cheers,
Gary
Thanks, Gary! I have a tab open to Jamo's photo spread 'round the clock.
Bud,
That is absolutely gorgeous paintwork! Love the color of blue and the USCHI decals look great! Excellent work on the detail additions.
RAGIII
Muchas gracias, Amigo! I think I failed to mention earlier that when I went to spray the underside with Misterkit Albatros Blue, I thinned it with lacquer thinner because I thought (erroneously) that I had read somewhere in this forum that they were compatible. Wrong. Turned into a gooey, globby mess. So, I searched frantically through the store of paints that I had on hand and found a very old bottle of Model Master RLM78 Hellblau. It was still usable after lots of thinning and stirring, so I went with that. I like it better than the MrK blue.
Cheers,
Bud
Nice "save" Amigo, just shows that old saying of ..." don't give up the ship" applies in lots of ways.
Ed
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Thanks, Amigo! Really glad I still had some of my old stock laying around from my WWII days.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
you made a great underside of your Albatros, very convincing! I love your built!
Best wishes
Borsos
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Danke, Borsos! This is an easy, thoroughly enjoyable build, even though it lacks the details of a Roden or WNW Albatros. Even with adding those details, it goes together quickly. As Ernie and Scott have said, I'll have to do more of these.
Cheers,
Bud
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Got a little work done on top.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-05-25%2015.51.36_zpsny0x2p6s.jpg)
I find myself cleaning and painting struts and drilling holes for rigging. This is really going fast.
Cheers,
Bud
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Simply Gorgeous Amigo!
RAGIII
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Bud,
Absolutely beautiful work my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Bud, my friend, I am completely in awe of what you have already accomplished
in the build. I am sold on the woodgrain decals. Well done!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bud,
I have just seen this thread - missed it before. The wood effect that you have achieved with the transfers made me look twice - I really thought that you had made the fuselage from wood! Then I realised that it was one of your builds and I knew why it looked so realistic. The remainder of the build is also up to your impeccable standards - a true master modeller at work here.
Stephen.
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A truly remarkable build Bud, this is turning into one amazing looking model.
Des.
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Wow, bud, this definitely is one of the best woodgrain depictions I have ever seen, thumbs up!
Cheers
Ondra
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I'm truly humbled by your kindness, guys! Thank you so much. I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. Got quite a bit done since then. In fact, she's finished. Just a bit more weathering to do, and I'll post photos in the completed section.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-06-23%2018.05.48_zps7auzcnij.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20D-I/2016-06-23%2018.06.24_zpsxlx5qk5h.jpg)
Yes, I know. You can see the edge of the mat. Sorry, this was a rush job. Better pics to come.
Now, I can focus on the Strutter and get it done by July 18.
Cheers,
Bud
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i'm glad to be the 1st to say job well done on this completed masterpiece. like virginia slims youve come a long way baby. your builds have gotten progressively nicer and nicer in the approx 10 years weve been forum mates . cant wait to see whats next
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Bud, you have really knocked this one out of the park! An absolutely sublime model,
about as flawless as I could imagine. Thanks for the inspiration my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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A superb looking model Bud, the overall finish is excellent and the rigging is extremely well done.
Des.
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i'm glad to be the 1st to say job well done on this completed masterpiece. like virginia slims youve come a long way baby. your builds have gotten progressively nicer and nicer in the approx 10 years weve been forum mates . cant wait to see whats next
Thanks, Scott! I can't believe it's been almost that long. I should have had more models done by now. Next up is the Strutter. Not much left on that one either. After that, I'll probably go back to the WNW W.12 I started a while back.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud, you have really knocked this one out of the park! An absolutely sublime model,
about as flawless as I could imagine. Thanks for the inspiration my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thank you, Ernie! Trick photography hides a lot of flaws.
Cheers,
Bud
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A superb looking model Bud, the overall finish is excellent and the rigging is extremely well done.
Des.
Thanks, Des! On this one, the rigging is actually holding the whole thing together as the struts are a bit frail.
Cheers,
Bud
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Nobody cares if you can see the end of the mat (at least i don't) - that is such a beauty. Well done. Would like to see some more details, please.
S.
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You have certainly NAILED this one Amigo! As always watching your builds is an education in modeling excellence!
RAGIII
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Waaah, you secretly finished her :)!
She looks awesome, great finish for a fantastically built model. Now I can't wait to see your Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter finished
best wishes
Borsos
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Bravo, Bud.
She's a real beauty.
Chris
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You have certainly NAILED this one Amigo! As always watching your builds is an education in modeling excellence!
RAGIII
Nailed it indeed Bud! A beautiful Build and detail that makes it's scale hard to believe. Congratulations, an absolute beauty and a fine example of your skills.
Cheers,
Lance
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Really NICE Amigo !!! Looks bigger than 1/48 !!
Ed
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Awesome work Bud! It's been great following your build, looking forward to seeing your final pics!
Cheers,
Gary
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Many thanks, fellas! I've finally gotten around to posting more photos in the completed section. Man, am I a slacker.
Cheers,
Bud