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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Vacform Kits => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 03, 2012, 04:17:12 AM

Title: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 03, 2012, 04:17:12 AM
All,

I'm doing this one for Des' 2-seater GB but thought I'd put it here as well.  Parts are cut out and today I'll drill all strut and rigging holes.  I'm loving these Sierra models!

Cheers,

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: GAJouette on December 03, 2012, 04:59:35 AM
  Way to go Dan.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 10, 2012, 03:59:27 PM
Just a tiny update  :-[

I have the interior almost done with some scraps etc.  I'm experimenting with getting "straw" color for the plywood by using a light tan and then clear coating with clear yellow thinned a bit.  I think I ended up with something that looks a little green...even in real life!

But the other parts look ok like the formers and cross pieces so I'll close it up tomorrow after some seat belts since there are more fish to fry!

More soon...Dan

Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: coyotemagic on December 10, 2012, 05:08:29 PM
Very nice interior work, Dan.  I'm really excited about this build.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: RAGIII on December 11, 2012, 01:20:46 AM
Beautiful interior! I am still looking at all of these builds as inspiration to work on my Sierra Rumpler.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: GAJouette on December 12, 2012, 03:58:07 AM
  Dan,
Outstanding interior my old friend. Keep'em coming.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 13, 2012, 03:58:09 AM
All,

A bit more on the C.V.  I sealed up the fuselage and got the cabanes installed.  As you can see in this mock-up, things are pretty well lined up and looking ok.  Next I'll start addressing seams etc. but this sucker should be on the fast track to completion-ville.  It is almost falling together now!

Thanks for looking...Dan

Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: Des on December 13, 2012, 08:38:18 AM
This kit is coming together very nicely Dan, looking forward to seeing the next progress photos.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on December 13, 2012, 10:23:17 AM
Looks very good. Whats your strut material?

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 13, 2012, 03:00:47 PM
Thanks, Des and Steve...it's been fun and really moving along now!

Steve:  I just crushed some 1/16 inch aluminum tubing in a vice.  Just enough to make it squash and not be round.  Seems ok in 1/48th!

More soon...Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on December 13, 2012, 03:31:54 PM
Thanks for the info. I will give that a try

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 18, 2012, 01:09:03 PM
All,  :)

I have some basic colors on this guy including my own interpretation of three colors used on the upper surfaces and the base coat for the start of some wood grain on the fuselage.  We'll see how that turns out!

I also started some wheels out of plastic sheet and o-rings from the hardware store.  After looking at it, the landing gear might be a little squat, but it's hard to tell.  Maybe I'm just being too sensitive  ::)

I'll start delineating wood panels and maybe do some oils tonight.  I think the fuselage treatment will make or break this puppy so wish me luck.  I'm planing on a nice black and white stripe around the fuselage with perhaps a little ID number as well.  I'll try the fuselage wood first.  If that works, then I'll add all the markings, give it the "Bud Effect" and start assembly soon!  ;D

Cheers and thanks for looking.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 19, 2012, 03:46:44 PM
Fellow Vac Form Nuts  8),

I experimented with wood grain using a colored pencil and various clear oranges, diluted and some clear yellow as well.  I know that grain is too pronounced and would not be seen to this degree...especially in 1/48th...but it was fun to do and I liked the look so here it will stand.  This model has several experimental finishes so just getting it done will be a victory!

I also used normal pencil to delineate the different plywood panels, added the front gun and painted the exhaust.  I also used Des' trick of graphite but on the machine gun.  Gives a very pleasing sheen I must say!  ;)

This is good practice for the 1/32nd Roden Albatros D-III I have waiting in the wings...

More soon when I try to paint on some markings.

Cheers.

Dan  ;D
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: coyotemagic on December 19, 2012, 04:31:31 PM
Outstanding job on the wood grain, Dan.  I like it!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on December 19, 2012, 07:25:26 PM
Nice approach to the wood panels. Looks good!!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: Dal Gavan on December 19, 2012, 08:47:38 PM
That's really looking nice, Dan.  As Steve said, the wood panels look very good.

Cheers.

Dal.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 20, 2012, 03:27:57 AM
Thanks Dal, Steve and Bud... ;D

I had fun doing it and the more I look at it, even though it's a bit garish, the more I like it.  I'm calling it artistic license at this point!  Plus, I did see a shot of an early war Albatros two-seater and you can definitely see grain, although it's tighter.  I just need to practice getting my lines a bit closer.

Thanks for the comments and taking a look.

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: rhallinger on December 20, 2012, 05:34:37 AM
Dan, I really like the way the wood grain turned out!  What type of colored pencil did you use, and how did you apply the pattern: by following photos or drawings, or just drawing random squiggles?  It looks far too convincing to my eye to be random.   :D  Well done!

Regards,

Bob   
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 20, 2012, 09:37:58 AM
Hi Bob,

I just used these pencils (pictured) and rather random but following what I think plywood looks like.  There should be more knots but I stopped here!

Maybe a more realistic one next time...Cheers,

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: GAJouette on December 20, 2012, 12:21:00 PM
  Dan,
Thanks for another excellent shot of your wood works my old friend. I wonder if using a finer sharpen pencil wouldn't help bring it down a bit, giving you a finer sharper wood grain. One thing for certain I'm looking forward to seeing more of this technique.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 20, 2012, 04:36:36 PM
All,

Here are the crosses painted on.  Some touch up will be needed on the top wing, but this is where the rigging will be exiting anyway so some re-painting will happen anyway.  I liked the white background with the black cross rather than the thin white outline appropriate for this model...but I did see a picture showing earlier airframes with the rounded lower wings with the large white fields on the fuselage.  Seems some old airframes were retrofitted with the more efficient newer wings so that's my story too.  Always liked this look!

Looks cool.  There is nothing better than painted on markings!  Next step will be some pastel weathering and then start assembly and rigging.

Downhill now...Cheers, Dan  :P
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: GAJouette on December 20, 2012, 04:43:14 PM
  Dan,
Beautiful work my old friend. Love the varying wood tone along the fuselage.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: coyotemagic on December 21, 2012, 01:26:05 AM
The crosses look fantastic, Dan.  You're right about painted on markings.  I love the way they look.  I should do that more often.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on December 23, 2012, 02:53:58 AM
Thanks for the update. Will the watercolour pencils hold up against further clear coats etc?

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 23, 2012, 07:05:19 AM
Hi Steve...so far, they are all under s couple of coats of clear read and yellow and seem to be just fine.  The only trouble I had with them at first were my test strips on the bottom of the fuselage where I used a paint brush to apply the clear coats.  I used too much isopropanol to thin out the clear and removed some of the grain effect.  But airbrushing gave no such troubles!

Cheers and thanks for asking.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on December 23, 2012, 07:39:36 AM
Excellent. Thanks for the info. Im going to pick up some of those pencils.

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 25, 2012, 09:32:06 AM
All,

I did some weathering and everything is rigged except for the elevators and ailerons.  The only things left are touch up my turnbuckles, make wheels, fashion a break on the landing gear, add a windshield and the rear gun.  That will have to wait until after the new year as I'll be out of the workshop starting tomorrow.  I'm glad I got this far since I needed my modeling fix. 10 days away from the model bench!  Not sure how I'll survive  ;)

Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a great start to 2013.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: coyotemagic on December 26, 2012, 05:05:55 AM
Outstanding job on the weathering and shading, Dan.  She looks fantastic.
Merry Christmas,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 27, 2012, 09:59:25 AM
Thanks, Bud and a very Merry Christmas to you too!  We're back in Mpls. and have lots of snow to play in...but I miss my Albatros!!

Cheers.
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 27, 2012, 07:00:36 PM
The weathering on the wings looks great Dan, she's coming together nicely ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th: Finished!!!
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 18, 2013, 07:30:16 AM
All,

Here are a few shots of this elegant beast.  I like how it turned out and it looks great next to my AEG.  These darn vacforms are addictive.  Several more in the wings!

This one is also for the 2-seater group build so it will be over there as well...

Thanks for looking and cheers,

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: coyotemagic on January 18, 2013, 11:10:11 AM
Truly gorgeous, Dan.  Congratulations on a superb build.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: rhallinger on January 18, 2013, 12:00:05 PM
Just beautiful Dan!  Great job! ;D  You are a vac master. ;)

Regards,

Bob
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: Whiteknuckles on January 18, 2013, 12:05:16 PM
She's a beauty for sure! Well done Dan, excellent result :)

Andrew
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: pepperman42 on January 18, 2013, 01:15:35 PM
Nicely done!! Sounds like the vac form bug has bitten!!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: GAJouette on January 18, 2013, 02:26:58 PM
  Dan,
She's absolutely beautiful my old friend. I'm truly looking forward to your continuing vac addiction.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th: Finished!!!
Post by: FOKKERJ on June 24, 2014, 05:41:49 AM
Nice job Dan.  8)

I enjoy seeing the different ways people tackle wood grain on these beasties.
Very NICE!

Cheers, Jay
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on June 28, 2014, 08:52:24 AM
Thanks very much, Jay.  I do enjoy these vacs.  You can get some really nice and different models in the display case and they took a little extra too...I like that.

After my current build, I'll be back with a vac or two including trying to finish the D-Va!

Stay tuned and thanks again for looking and commenting.

Dan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: FOKKERJ on June 29, 2014, 05:05:04 AM
You are very welcome Dan. I agree, these vac kits have great possibilities.
 I look forward to seeing your D.V progress.

Cheers, Jay
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 03, 2014, 04:54:12 AM
Dittos, nice work.


Ed
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: xan on December 14, 2014, 06:33:55 PM
very good job, congratulations!
Xan
Title: Re: Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 19, 2014, 01:44:55 PM
Thanks, Xan...I love these vacs.  I'm working on another one now...a 1/72nd Staaken 4 engine transport that was made in about 1919.  Pretty cool ship!

Thanks again for looking and taking the time to comment.

Cheers,

Dan