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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: steveb on August 21, 2016, 04:46:46 AM
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Well, either 1967 or 1968, I don't remember, but I guess that I was 8 or 9 years old. I think it would have been the Eldon 1/72 kits because I do remember that the Albatros & D.VII were molded in shades of red & Spad was possibly olive?
I have finally built up the courage to post what I have been working on for the past 3 months or so. I want to thank all who post here because have learned so much from each & every one of you, but I still have much more to learn.
Seat cushion made from styrene.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/seat1s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/seat3s.jpg)
The control stick was made from styrene & wire & the bulkhead behind the seat from paper soaked in superglue.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/seat4s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/seat5s.jpg)
Various pumps, MG support & tach made from styrene & wire.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/interior%20parts%202s.jpg)
Interior wood grain is a combination of watercolor pencils, enamel washes & the usual Tamiya colored clears.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/interior1-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/interior2-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/exhaust-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/wheels1s.jpg)
I used tracing paper to represent the canvas wrapped around the tail skid. Thread for the bungee cord.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/tail%20skid%202s.jpg)
Water color pencils & Tamiya colored clears were used on the propeller & axle faring.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/prop3-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/axle%20faring3s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/axle%20faring4s.jpg)
Other parts, still need more paint & detailing.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/wings-tail1-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/struts-s.jpg)
I think that I'm ready to close it up. After building cars for the last 15 years, this is so foreign to me to paint the exterior AFTER the interior is installed. Hopefully, I'll make it through.
Once again, thanks to you who post here, you've helped me tremendously.
Steve
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Most Impressive work Steve! What you have done with the interior is awesome! You had no reason to delay or work up the nerve to post this gorgeous build ;D
RAGIII
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That's 1:72?? Surely you meant 1:32... that's fantastic!
Ian
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Some of the best work I have seen in 1:72 scale, your attention to detail is superb and what you have achieved on the interior is absolutely amazing, and add to that your ability to create an excellent wood look on the propeller and undercarriage, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this build.
Des.
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Steve I hope to see it in person soon :):)
Lookin great buddy!
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Wow, just wow!!! :o :o :o
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Very nice work especially in Braille scale.
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:o If this was 1/32 scale, it would be exceptional! In 1/72 scale it's utterly mind-blowing! :o
Cheers,
Bud
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:o If this was 1/32 scale, it would be exceptional! In 1/72 scale it's utterly mind-blowing! :o
Cheers,
Bud
Steve,
I echo Bud's comments, mind blowing and then some! 1:72 Scale? Hard to believe, it's just superb work!! :o :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words!
But, I have seen quite a few builds here in "braille scale" that I thought were fantastic & I'm just trying to keep up.
Once again, you guys that post builds here are my inspiration.
Thanks,
Steve
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Wow, this is just a wonderful build, awesome! I built over 10 years in 1/72 and I know what I am talking about: Breathtaking!
Borsos
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Outstanding work and as others have said it would be exceptional in1/32 let alone 1/72. Well done. Looking forward to the next update.
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Tremendous and just love the exhaust.
Regards, Steve
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Was extremely fortunate to see this gorgeous work from Steve last night in person at our club meeting.... It is really surreal!!!!
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This is looking absolutely beautiful. It looks so sharp, so well build and even better painted. Your attention to the interieur is terrific!
Thank you for showing this piece of art.
Manni
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Like others have said I would be really proud of this level of detail in 1/48 or 1/32.
Alan.
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You had to work up the nerve to post this? Seriously? My word that's beautiful work!
Warren
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Well, Steve, how to say it...
You have tremendous modelling skills, I especially admire your sense for painting. The woodgrain is one of the best I have seen so far in 1/72.
My hats off to your skills, sir!
Ondra
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As one who builds in this scale, I can only say that I take my hat off to you. As others have written this could easily be 1/32 scale and would still be exceptional. That it is in God's Own Scale is amazing beyond belief. Please continue to show us more - this is truly inspiring work.
Stephen.
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Thanks again, you all are too kind!
Last week, I was able to close up the fuselage & fill in seams here & there as well as attach the vertical stabilizer & tail skid. Today, I attached the lower wing.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-08-28-16-1s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-08-28-16-3s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-08-28-16-4s.jpg)
Next up will be repairing the blue & white stripes that were messed up by seam repair.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-08-28-16-2s.jpg)
Thanks,
Steve
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Cajun, you are lucky indeed sir.
Steve, as someone who aspires to this level of work in 1/72nd, I for one would appreciate if you would share some of your techniques and methods. I really do like what you did with that exhaust.
Warren
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Thanks, Warren!
The exhaust pipe was painted flat black, & then I rubbed a graphite pencil over some of the areas, rubbing with my finger afterwards to soften it a bit. Then, more graphite & burnt sienna watercolor for the rust, followed by a light coat of matte clear. Matte clear lessened the metallic look of the graphite, so I added a little more graphite afterwards.
Steve
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Thanks Steve, the result is wonderful.
Warren
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Steve,
Continuing to be an impressive build! I am very glad you chose ot share this build with us. Very inspiring.
RAGIII
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Fantastic work Steve, some truly great 1/72nd builds going on here at the moment.
Cheers,
Tony.
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Over the weekend, I sprayed a mix of Tamiya Desert Yellow & white, then proceeded with wood grain using a burnt sienna water color pencil.
After the grain was drawn, I used a damp brush to tone the grain down a bit. Areas behind the wing still need to be done at this point.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-11-16-01s.jpg)
I had a few problems here & there, but hopefully those will be not as noticeable once the tinted clear coats & weathering are applied.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-11-16-02s.jpg)
Steve
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very nice
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Very impressive work on the wood grain!
RAGIII
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Wow, the Woodgrain looks superb.
Manni
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I agree with, Des.
Some of the best work I've seen in 1/72.
Keep up the great work!
vB :)
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Great wood grain Steve. I love water color pencils, lots of fun.
Warren
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This build deserves a big BRAVO! Excellent progress so far, makes my hand want to tackle an Albie :)
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Outstanding! By far the best woodgrain I've seen in this scale.
Ian
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Thanks all, I really appreciate the encouraging words!
But, I must say that I think my panel scribing was a bit too aggressive for this scale. Lesson learned for next time.
Steve
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Excellent woodgrain effect and like Warren I am very impressed with the exhaust. Considering that this is the True Scale this is quite magnificent modelling.
Stephen.
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The wood grain looks perfect, Steve! 1/72 scale is tricky because of the scale effect. Consequently, just a tad overdone looks more realistic to the Mk.I eyeball than keeping everything precisely to scale.
Brilliant work all 'round.
Cheers,
Bud
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That's some really beautiful work!
Drew
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Once again, thank you all so much for the kind words, still learning here.
Yesterday, I sprayed a few coats of a mix of Tamiya clear, clear orange & clear yellow. I wasn't sure if I needed more, but, today, I removed the tape masking from the wing to see if the previously panted wing stub & center section matched the body. Not exactly, but I guess it'll be close enough. I also now realize that the D.V didn't have the strap on the fuselage between the undercarriage struts (correct terminology?). Oh well, they'll be painted green primer. Another lesson learned.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-13-16-03s.jpg)
I previously filled in the transitions of both the vertical tail fin & tail skid faring with superglue to create the smoother contours & you can see that here. I also need to add some wood color between the wing & the fuselage because I see a bit of grey plastic that my masking obviously covered.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-13-16-01s.jpg)
The hatches & vents are covered with Bare Metal Foil to prevent paint buildup during the process. I think the color will do, but I need to add more clear to be able to sand & reduce the texture of the spray.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-13-16-02s.jpg)
Steve
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very nice wood effect
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Breathtaking talent in small scale, I am blown away. Just wonderful, what you do in 1/72, just wonderful!
Borsos
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Breathtaking talent in small scale, I am blown away. Just wonderful, what you do in 1/72, just wonderful!
Borsos
And the photography is excellent as well.
Warren
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Thanks again! I'm glad the photos are okay, this scale makes things a tad ugly when viewed though the lens. But, the good thing is that it shows all of the warts to hopefully correct. Today, I think that I was able to get rid of the grey band above the wing on the port side that I mentioned earlier.
Steve
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The photos are first class! I have to comment again on how IMPRESSIVE the wood grain effect is...for any scale!
RAGIII
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I'm as agog as everyone else. Wonderful wood grain effect.
Regards, Steve
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Nice job on the tail !
Terri
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Loving it!
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Fantastic woodwork. But it just matches the great detailing inside the fuselage. The masterpiece in the making.
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Very well done...and in 1/72...!!
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This would be outstanding in 1:32, in 1:72 it's simply astonishing!
Ian
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Looks like 1/32 if I did not know any better, great skills. This is art!!!
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I cannot say nothing more than Jouan has already said!
Truly amazing!
ciao
Edo
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I'm a bit late to respond, wow, thanks so much!! Once again, I have learned so much from those of you who post here. I still continually go through many older posts to see how certain tasks are handled, especially in 1/72.
No photo update, but I have since sprayed quite a few coats of clear on the fuselage in preparation for decals. Masking was removed, & I only had a minor bit of water color that seeped under the masking on the nose. Easy cleanup, though.
More clear was also added to the top wing for decal prep. I glued the PE piece for the aileron control horn to a small piece of foil to represent the base of the cover. I was curious if I should glue it to the wing, then apply the decal (with a small slit cut into it)? Or, should I glue the control arm on after the decal has been applied?
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vA240BCB9/www/products/model_kitsets/32009/archive_photos/Detail-aileron,%20Albatros%20D.V%20Jasta%2016b,%20Ltn%20Karl%20Schattauer.jpg)
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vA240BCB9/www/products/model_kitsets/32009/archive_photos/Detail-aileron,%20Albatros%20D.V%20Jasta%2018%20Joseph%20Veltjens%20(Greg%20VanWyngarden).jpg)
Thanks again,
Steve
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Really?? I'd never even noticed that little plate before! Personally, I'd put the decal on first and then paint the control horn cover to match...
Ian
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Thanks, Ian, I appreciate the input! I painted them shortly after I made them.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/horns.jpg)
As it stands today. Much more to do.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-23-16-01s.jpg)
Steve
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Every time I visit this thread I am stunned by the standard of modelling.
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Once again Steve..... Very very nice!
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I stuck those control horns on an Albatros I made a while ago but the crazy thing is it was in 1/48 and they are less detailed than your 1/72 ones.
Amazing.
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Incredible detail on those control horns!
Stephen.
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Wonderful modeling in every aspect!
Chapeau!!!
Highest regards
Jörg
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Wonderful modeling in every aspect!
Chapeau!!!
Highest regards
Jörg
I think this says it all !
RAGIII
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Once again, thanks to all for the encouraging words!!
Following IanB's & PrezemoL's advice, I applied the decals, then the control horns. I attached them to the wing with Future, then followed up with another coat or two, which explains the glossiness of the wings at this stage.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-26-16-1s.jpg)
Over the weekend, I glued the rudder on & applied the remainder of the decals to the body. I used small strips of aluminum foil for the hinges here, as well as on the ailerons. A great tip I learned here from Vincent & others. This is an earlier photo when I was working things out.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/rudder1-s.jpg)
The decals are pretty intense at this point, but will be hopefully toned down with washes & a bit of weathering. The crazy thing is that some parts of the Eduard decals are matte & other parts glossy. So after decal application, I applied a few coats of Future to try & even things out, plus add more protection for upcoming steps.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-26-16-2s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-26-16-3s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-09-26-16-4s.jpg)
Steve
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Gorgeous work Steve, very inspiring. I'm going to sell my stash and collect stamps now. :-\ ::) ??? :o
Warren
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Clapclapclapclap (sound of my hands giving you appause)
Manni
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This superb build gets better with each update! Just Brilliant!
RAGIII
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This superb build gets better with each update! Just Brilliant!
RAGIII
Steve,
Rick has said it perfectly, brilliant ..... and then some! Beautiful finish and the detail is astounding, those control horns are perfectly executed, and the overall impression spectacular. Lovely work, looking forward to seeing her completed!
Cheers,
Lance
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If you haven`t built any models since 1968 - you`ve wasted sooo much time cause you are a truly gifted modeller!
Beautiful build - your 72 can easily compete with a lot of 1/32 models. Chapeu bas man!
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This just keeps impressing with every update. I've run out of superlatives....
Ian
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Ha! Warren, give me a break!
Thanks to all, you guys are great!!
xmald, I haven't built a WWI aircraft since 1968. I built quite a few models as a kid after that. As an adult, I built two WWII planes in the mid '80's, but didn't build anything again until 1999. During the past 16 years, I've mainly built traditionally styled custom cars.
(http://www.sbkustoms.com/showroom/49_Mercury/49_merc_07-16-13-2-s.jpg)
(http://www.sbkustoms.com/showroom/50_olds-04-26-15-5e-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/showroom/51_chevy-conv-02-20-14-1-s.jpg)
Steve
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Gorgeous automobiles Steve!
Warren
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Lovely cars, Steve. But it is mostly your Albatros that draws my attention and triggers "wow" after "wow" after "wow"...
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Great work in both disciplines!!
Steve
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I AGREE WITH ALL SAID ABOVE..! wow...!!
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Just superb in this classic scale, Steve. Your skills with brush and pencil are superior to most mere mortals.
The finish on those cars is unbelievable. Good photography, as well.
Cheers
Syd
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Thanks again for the kind words!! I know the cars don't fit here, but I didn't want to mislead anyone into thinking that I hadn't built a model since 1968.
This weekend, I spent some some time adding stains & other discolorations. It was a learning thing, trying to walk the fine line between factory fresh & well worn in battle. It's a bit overdone in some places, but I'll keep trying. I also added little bits of wire to represent the springs to hold the cowl parts together. They still need to be toned down.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-02-16-1s.jpg)
I added the footstep on this side of the nose, but I'm wondering if it should be painted blue like the stripe?
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-02-16-2s.jpg)
I still need to add another hatch down here in front of the wing.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-02-16-3s.jpg)
Just to see what things looked like, I added the tail skid for this photo.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-02-16-4s.jpg)
Steve
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Every time I click onto this post my gob becomes even more smacked than before. Brilliant modelling.
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That close-up on the tail skid got me! What a piece of art!
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Outstanding work, don't change a thing. I wish my 1/32 models looked this good.
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Wonderful modelling.
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Everything you've done to this point is truly superb, from the wood grain to the tail skid! This looks like a master modelers work in 1/48 scale. I sincerely hope that you'll continue building WWI subjects. This one's surely a treat.
Cheers,
Bud
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Everything you've done to this point is truly superb, from the wood grain to the tail skid! This looks like a master modelers work in 1/48 scale. I sincerely hope that you'll continue building WWI subjects. This one's surely a treat.
Cheers,
Bud
Bud has said it all! Superb indeed in any scale!
RAGIII
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Steve,
I just came across your thread this evening. Wow Now that's impressive my friend. Your skill,craftsmanship as well as an awesome talent very much shine with this stunner. Most impressive to me is your wood graining technique . Well Done! Keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks!! You all are too kind! I'll keep after it, & hopefully finish up soon.
Steve
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As I'm also building an Albatros in 1/72, I can't help but be impressed by both the speed and quality of this build. It is really gorgeous. If mine turns out half as good is this, I'm a happy guy!
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Thanks to all!! Jeroen says speed?? I'm glad it seems that way. I always seem to make things take way too long. :-\
After the last update, I added the PE access cover on the bottom, & drilled various holes. I think the smaller ones down the center are drain holes & forgot what the others are for.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-09-16-4s.jpg)
I finally bit the bullet & started working on the machine guns during the week. The cooling jackets are nice, but the other PE parts included with the kit were a bit bizarre, so I ended up making side details with styrene, superglue-soaked paper & wire. The barrel is a guitar string & I made the muzzles by "machining" a small styrene rod chucked in my Dremmel. None of the parts are glued together with the exception of the cooling jacket parts.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-09-16-1s.jpg)
This morning, I glued everything together, & sprayed a mix of Tamiya flat & gloss black. After that, I rubbed a graphite pencil over everything. In the photos, they appear to be too silver, but I can tone that down by removing some of the graphite. In the process, I felt that the paint was still a bit soft, so I'll deal with toning them down later on.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-09-16-2s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-09-16-3s.jpg)
Thanks,
Steve
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When are you going to tell the truth: that this is actually 1/32 scale?
Actually it would not matter which scale it is in - it is simply beyond words to describe.
Stephen.
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I have to echo many others here, Steve, you are a man posessing outstanding skills!
My hats off to you, your work is magnificient.
Cheers
Ondra
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Compared to my glacial speed, to me you're going pretty quick. But that does not affect the result, those guns look really great. I've shied away from PE cooling jackets so far, but those really make me want to try... like you wrote, this is one area where PE can really improve over plastic :)
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What everybody else said. An amazing build.
Warren
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The MGS are excellent! Hard to believe they are 1/72nd!
RAGIII
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Agree with the comments about the MGs. Outstanding work at this scale (or any scale).
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Thanks to everyone! I appreciate it.
I accomplished a few little things over the past week & weekend. I attached the axle & faring to the undercarriage struts. The bungee cords were made with strands of sewing thread coated with Future to hopefully keep the individual fibers from getting out of hand. The wire axle retainer is a piece of wire painted to represent the fabric covering.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-15-16-1-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-15-16-2-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-15-16-3-s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-15-16-4-s.jpg)
Just for fun, I added the wheels for a mock up photo.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-15-16-5-s.jpg)
Other little things were done, like permanently mounting the machine guns, making a windscreen & the cover between the machine guns. I’m not sure what the proper name for that cover is, but shape of the Eduard piece didn’t seem quite right. Using the illustration in the WNW instructions for reference, I made one out of brass sheet. The paint was still a bit soft, so it is not yet glued on, just placed in position for the photos. The windscreen is a piece of acetate heated into shape, then cut out. I rubbed a silver pencil over the edges to maybe give an indication of a frame. In the photos I see a bit of roughness on the edge, & it could be flakes of silver pencil color. It could also be frayed acetate. :P
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-16-16-2s.jpg)
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-16-16-3s.jpg)
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Just been reading through your log and am in awe.
CHeers, Medic :D
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Exquisite as usual Steve.
Warren
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Are you sure this is 1/72 (just kidding). Outstanding work :)
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Steve,
It's been over 3 weeks since I've commented however I've been checking on your progress consistently. I know I'm repeating myself somewhat but I can't believe the detail you are achieving in this small scale. The clarity and neatness in the detail is exceptional; I have to say that, in my view, this build is right at the top of the ranking of 1:72 Scale Builds I've seen here, and there's many exceptional examples in the files. Great modelling, well done!!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wow, I have to echo Lance's words above - utterly amazing work. Thanks for posting your great pictures.
Cheers,
Gary
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I agree with Lance. This is one of the best 1/72 builds I've ever seen. In fact, it's up there with the best of any model in any scale. Congrats! I can't wait to see it finished.
George
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I am going against the grain here and will list all of the parts of your build that are not absolutely brilliant.
... ;D
RAGIII
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Mamma mia..!! GRANDE..
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Thank you!! As I said before, it is all you guy's posts that inspired me to give this a go. Still, so much to learn.
I hope to make it to the rigging without fat fingering anything, but time will tell. Mounting the top wing is bad enough for me to think about. :-[
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-18-16-1s.jpg)
Steve
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Great work, Steve.
If I may, let me tell you, that mounting the top wing on Albatros D.V is not bad at all. Attach the V-struts to the upper wing, let them dry. They should be perpendicular to the wing. When glue is setting, check the spacing between the tips of the V's. Then glue the wing with the struts to the lower wing, a support will be necessary to hold it against the inevitable tilting forward. When this is set, you should be able to add the cabanes to stiffen the structure. Usually only at this stage it turns out if they have right length and geometry. Such a way works for me in 1/72 scale, where the top wing is not heavy and should hold well, some time at least, before the cabanes are added.
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Take your time, this build rivals any 1/32 offering. Good luck (I suspect you do not need it with your skill set)
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Tremendous build Steve. The ply fuselage is wonderful.
Regards, Steve
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I have to say again that your build is looking brilliant! I agree with Juan in that it is as good as most 1/32nd builds!
RAGIII
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Thank you all, the kind words are truly encouraging & appreciated!
It's been a couple of weeks since the last update & I managed to get the top wing mounted & did the rigging this past weekend. Many thanks go out to Przemo, Ian & Scott for the helpful advice.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-30-16-2s.jpg)
A quick mock-up with the full tail, not yet glued on.
(http://sbkustoms.com/shop/planes/albatros%20dv/albatros_dv-10-30-16-3s.jpg)
At this point, I am still unsure as to whether or not I will attempt to represent turnbuckles with paint.
Steve
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As always Steve, beautiful work.
Warren
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Outstanding, still cannot believe that this is in 1/72 scale. Just beautiful.
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Outstanding, still cannot believe that this is in 1/72 scale. Just beautiful.
I agree with what Juan says! Just Beautiful indeed!!
RAGIII
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Steve if you are able to do a representation of turnbuckles and not risk ruining the fine paint job.. go for it... If it haunts you til no end...we will not hate you for it... It is an absolute stunner....
Just let me know ahead of time if you plan on entering it in any of our local shows next year... so I dont enter LOL
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Thanks! I think it's done & now in the completed models section.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7861.0 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7861.0)
Steve