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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Radarman on April 01, 2018, 02:38:47 AM

Title: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 01, 2018, 02:38:47 AM: I've been working on my first Albatros D.V. This is the first generation of Eduard's rendition of this great looking plane.

(https://i.imgur.com/MWCjZ3y.jpg?2)

I wanted to beef up the undersize 160hp Mercedes and add the fuel tank so I cast new cylinders and a tank. I also made a frame for the cockpit that was missing.

(https://i.imgur.com/py52vM3.jpg?1)

I painted the wings in the standard Green/Mauve scheme then added the decals. Next it was overpainting with red.

(https://i.imgur.com/8B3ma39.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/BOcDUnP.jpg?2)

in real life you can just see the shades of color underneath the red.

That was all done over the winter. I'm about to put the main parts together.

The fuselage is together but I need to finish the decals.

(https://i.imgur.com/diWQKxr.jpg?2)

That's all for now. I hope to finish this before the end of summer.

Happy modeling, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Juan on April 01, 2018, 03:58:20 AM: Great start Kevin, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: coyotemagic on April 01, 2018, 04:42:02 AM: Beautiful work, Kevin! I especially like the way you rendered the the red upper surfaces.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 01, 2018, 04:56:31 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on April 01, 2018, 04:42:02 AM
Beautiful work, Kevin! I especially like the way you rendered the the red upper surfaces.
Cheers,
Bud
Not surprisingly I agree with My Amigo Bud! The overpaint is awesome! Also really nice work on the cast cylinders and tank!

RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GazzaS on April 01, 2018, 08:54:21 AM: That looks great! Is the wood painted or decals?
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 01, 2018, 09:34:57 AM: Thanks everyone for your interest and praise.

To GazzaS:

Quote from: GazzaS on April 01, 2018, 08:54:21 AM
That looks great! Is the wood painted or decals?

The fuselage was painted a Tamiya tan then I've used Prismacolor Pencils to add some grain. I'll add a final tinted clear coat soon.

Thanks again, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: gbrivio on April 01, 2018, 11:35:36 AM: Beautiful start, and excellent painting.
Ciao,
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 02, 2018, 03:42:28 AM: Hello again and thanks to everyone for the support.

This morning I've been adding the needed hardware and brackets. The photo-etch included in with the kit doesn't include the brackets.
The Tom's Modelworks photo-etch set is just the ticket.

(https://i.imgur.com/IOPQiBh.jpg?2)
Now, back to work.

Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GazzaS on April 02, 2018, 07:17:13 AM: Thank you for sharing about the pencils! I'm gonna borrow that on my next natural wood.

Gaz
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GAJouette on April 02, 2018, 11:49:43 AM: Kevin,
She's looking excellent my friend. Very impressive red over paint, Looking forward to seeing the next update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 08, 2018, 07:52:59 AM: Hello everyone. A wet and windy Saturday here in Browns Point. I've spent the day making turnbuckles for the rigging.
I plan to use very thin E-Z Line for the wires.

(https://i.imgur.com/PnCrF10.jpg?1)

Next I plan to add the guns and work on the water pipes to set me up for the struts and upper wing.

Happy Modeling, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GazzaS on April 08, 2018, 11:00:10 AM: Lookin sweet!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 09, 2018, 05:38:29 AM: Really looking terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 09, 2018, 06:05:09 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on April 09, 2018, 05:38:29 AM
Really looking terrific!
RAGIII

Agree with my Amigo and all the others above !

Ed
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 16, 2018, 06:29:55 AM: Hello again to everyone. Thanks to everyone that have offered encouragement. I've made a little progress this week.

(https://i.imgur.com/D7EM4oI.jpg?1)

I've added the exhaust, which I had to modify, since I had enlarged the kit engine. I've also added so Gas Patch Spandaus.

(https://i.imgur.com/pkJaZB1.jpg?1)

I made the sheet metal cover that goes over the guns. Since this is an Albatros D.V, I needed the slot for the aileron control lines to pass through.

There is just a little more work in this area before I attach the top wing. Thanks again to everyone,

Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 20, 2018, 08:54:49 PM: Hello everyone,
I've got my Albatros on her feet.

(https://i.imgur.com/9N64v8i.jpg?1)

I hope to get the struts on and maybe the wing by the end of my weekend.

Thanks, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 20, 2018, 11:19:59 PM: Looks great! I am looking forward to the next update!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 22, 2018, 03:10:37 AM: Hello everyone,
Today is the 100th anniversary of the death of Richthofen. Today I'll try to get the top wing of this D.V in place.

(https://i.imgur.com/GRtcdJG.jpg?1)

This will be the first time I use EZ Line for the rigging. If I get the time, this build should be done in a week.

Thanks and Happy Modeling, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: RAGIII on April 22, 2018, 03:13:48 AM: I remember mounting the wing on this old version of the DV. The PE cabanes gave me fits on two builds. I imagine the Jig will help out with that process
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on April 22, 2018, 03:38:27 AM: Thanks RAG III for the encouragement! I added some evergreen strip to thicken them. At least they won't snap.

Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GazzaS on April 22, 2018, 11:28:05 AM: Looking good, Kevin!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on May 21, 2018, 10:22:51 PM: Here is my last update before it's done and displayed with the Competed Models. Like RAGIII warned, the cabane struts were more fun than anyone
should enjoy in a build. The plumbing to the radiator was also a test in 3D thinking.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZDY2AST.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/475QkOT.jpg?1)
I've just got to attach some control cables for the elevator and ailerons, and a brace wire to each side of the nose.

Thanks, Kevin
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: RAGIII on May 21, 2018, 11:15:53 PM: Outstanding results on Eduards first DV Molding! Having built 2 of these that I never rigged I know just how much work went into this Lovely build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: Radarman on May 22, 2018, 02:43:42 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 21, 2018, 11:15:53 PM
Outstanding results on Eduards first DV Molding! Having built 2 of these that I never rigged I know just how much work went into this Lovely build!
RAGIII

Thanks for the complement RAGIII! I will build another of these early Eduard D.Vs and maybe document some of my work a bit more.
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: wmoran on May 23, 2018, 02:29:10 AM: Beautiful looking Albatros. I particularly like your plywood wood grain finish.

Bill
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: gbrivio on May 23, 2018, 03:43:19 AM: Beautiful Albatros.
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: GazzaS on May 23, 2018, 05:14:42 AM: Excellent!
Title: Re: Albatros D.V - Eduard 1/48th Scale
Post by: andonio64 on May 24, 2018, 05:17:07 PM: I agree with our friends above.
Clean and sharp result!

Antonio