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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: FAf on May 09, 2020, 01:58:24 AM

Title: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 09, 2020, 01:58:24 AM
So my third proper WWI build and my first WNW. I'm quite pleased with the result, but of course there are things I would do differently if I built it again - as always.

/Fredrik

(http://almlof.eu/Wingnut%20Wings/Albatros%20D.V%20Ltn%20Wolf/image604.jpg)

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Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: lcarroll on May 09, 2020, 02:24:56 AM
    A great finish on a very complicated scheme. I especially like your weathering, lots but not at all overdone. Well done, she's a real beauty!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Radarman on May 09, 2020, 02:55:39 AM
Fredrik,
It came out great. Thanks for sharing this one.

                                                        Kevin
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: lone modeller on May 09, 2020, 03:02:54 AM
That vis a truly superb model. As Lance has commented the weathering is just right - not at all overdone.The Bavarian squares make a very attractive scheme.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: smperry on May 09, 2020, 03:11:24 AM
A real beauty. One of my favorite Jasta 5 machines. And you really did it up right.

I really like the light brown around all the panel edges and other fittings. It looks so much more realistic than black and as Lance said it is not over done. What did you use and how did you apply it? The Bravarian blue and white looks super. How well did the decal go down?

sp


Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 09, 2020, 04:23:47 AM
Great Pictures , Great Build !!!

Ed
Title: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: James on May 09, 2020, 05:01:48 AM
Wow!!!! Beautiful build my friend. May I ask what color green did you use for the tail and horizontal stabilizers?

James
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Monty on May 09, 2020, 05:02:34 AM
A Beautiful build, Fredrik! You have a very neat and detailed touch and really understand subtle but effective weathering! Lovely paint and decaling... Stunning! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: aircare84 on May 09, 2020, 05:14:22 AM
Excellent Build!
Love the weathering.
Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: B Sharp on May 09, 2020, 06:04:12 AM
Fantastic Fredrik, it turned out really well. I do also want to know what colours you used for the tail as I have a Jasta 5 in the pipeline ( and so do Björn  ;)).

Bjarne
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: RAGIII on May 09, 2020, 08:26:23 AM
A really awesome build! The fact that you painted the diamond scheme to such perfection really stands out to me! Everything is excellent from interior to rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Alexis on May 09, 2020, 11:10:12 AM
Beautiful job on your Albbie Fredrik , sure a cool scheme !


Terri
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 09, 2020, 05:26:29 PM
Wow... I'm blushing a little from all the kind comments! 😊 Thank you all!

With all of the 'impossible' skill that is on display in this forum I'm only happy to be able to add my small efforts.

Some answers;
A real beauty. One of my favorite Jasta 5 machines. And you really did it up right.

I really like the light brown around all the panel edges and other fittings. It looks so much more realistic than black and as Lance said it is not over done. What did you use and how did you apply it? The Bravarian blue and white looks super. How well did the decal go down?

sp


Several of you mention the weathering as SP in the above quote. It's simply Tamiya brown panel line accent colour. Applied on top of an acrylic layer of varnish - I'm not sure it was a gloss layer, it might have been a semi-gloss  layer?! Apply carefully with a fine brush, not the one in the bottle and later remove excess wash with a fine brush dampened in white spirits. There is a final semi-gloss layer on top of that.

SP - there are almost no decals on the model, only the very small ones and the coat of arms on the sides, so the checkers are painted. I fear decals!

James, Bjarne (and Björn) asked about the green on the tail. Very simple - it's Tamiya X-28 straight from the jar as per the WNW instructions. I think my pictures are a little on the dark side - I'll try and take one with better lighting and one outside in the sun today, so that you can see the green compared to the rest a little bit better.

Fantastic Fredrik, it turned out really well. I do also want to know what colours you used for the tail as I have a Jasta 5 in the pipeline ( and so do Björn  ;)).

Bjarne

Bjarne! I hope you're doing alright! May I ask what's not in your pipe line?! 😉

Cheers Fredrik
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: B Sharp on May 09, 2020, 08:54:39 PM
Bjarne! I hope you're doing alright! May I ask what's not in your pipe line?! 😉

I am quarantined in my caravan since six weeks, as they have Corona at my wifes work (she is a nurse).
Living in 10 m² takes its toll, but now it is at least warm enough to spend time outdoors.

I heard that teaching at distance takes moore time, hope you can find time for the other two Albies and the Swedish Albatros B.II.  ;)
And I have no plans for a jet plane (yet).  :)

Bjarne
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Bughunter on May 09, 2020, 09:23:53 PM
Fredrik, that is a very nice model but the most impressive part of you build is the masking job of the white-blue areas! (and I live in Bavaria, it's called white-blue and not blue-white). That was really fun to look over your shoulder, thanks for showing 8)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: smperry on May 09, 2020, 09:26:40 PM
So you painted the checks.. Incredible. masking must have been ever so much fun. What ever you did, it came out just great. I do not think I have ever seen a more difficult job done so well. My hat is off to you Sir.
sp
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 09, 2020, 11:34:26 PM
This is your first WNW kit?
Well, If you carry on producing this sort of work you will be winning a few 1st places in the near future.

Excellent build and finish.
Well done.

von B  ;)
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: jeroen_R90S on May 10, 2020, 04:32:58 AM
That is a gorgeous model -I fear decals, but I fear a masking job like this even more!

Jeroen (who spent some very nice vacations in Bavaria)
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: gedmundson on May 11, 2020, 12:01:17 AM
Hi Fredrik - you've done an outstanding job on this model. The tremendous amount of work you did in your scheme and weathering have paid off. Congrats on a very well done project.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Borsos on May 11, 2020, 03:57:05 AM
Fredrik, I am really impressed by your great model. Although as Frankonian I deeply despise the white blue diamonds, symbol of the Bavarian occupation of my beloved homeland  :), I must say that this is perfectly executed.

Andreas (Bavarian by fate, Franconian by faith … I didn’t have any more pathetic words...)
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 11, 2020, 07:30:29 AM
Thank you Frank - white-blue it is, duly noted, SP, von Buckles, Jeroen, Gary and Andreas! Your support is much appreciated!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: ModelCellar on May 14, 2020, 10:52:34 PM
WOW, that is absolutely amazing.  ...everything, the prop, the blue/white checkers, the weathering...  It's perfect
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: kensar on May 15, 2020, 09:36:24 PM
Great work on this Fredrik.  Love the painted checkerboard.
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 18, 2020, 03:04:58 AM
Thanks for the support ModelCellar and Ken!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Gisbod on May 18, 2020, 04:08:28 AM
Amazing masking Fredrik!

Guy
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 22, 2020, 01:16:26 PM
Now THAT is a piece of work.  Lovely finish and such delicate detail.  All those tiny decals!  And I love the underside of the spreader bar.  Looks like, well...wood!

Nice job.

Dan
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 22, 2020, 04:04:33 PM
Thanks Guy! I hope your masks will arrive soon!

Now THAT is a piece of work.  Lovely finish and such delicate detail.  All those tiny decals!  And I love the underside of the spreader bar.  Looks like, well...wood!

Nice job.

Dan

Thank you Dan! Well I was aiming for that light coloured plywood look, but good that you think it looks the part!

I'm not quite sure what you refer to with "all those tiny decals". If it is the white and blue diamonds, then they aren't decals.

Cheers Fredrik
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: Jimbo on May 22, 2020, 10:29:44 PM
What a gorgeous model Fredrik, simply stunning. Your command of masking and painting are outstanding! So many great details. I’ve always called this the “beer label” scheme - it reminds me of, what is it, a Löwenbrau label or is it another? I’m in awe of this, your first WNW build. Sadly I sold off my Green Tail Trilogy boxing because I already had 3 other Albitri, and those schemes were really daunting to me  :(
Well done and thanks for sharing!

Jimbo
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: FAf on May 24, 2020, 03:58:42 PM
@Jimbo: 👍👍👍
Title: Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
Post by: PrzemoL on May 25, 2020, 06:47:56 PM
A really lovely colourful Albatros. Nicely built - a true eye-catcher. Thanks for sharing.