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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaveB on July 01, 2022, 10:41:40 PM
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Dear all,
My latest completed project - the latest 'Weekend Edition' release of Eduard's 72nd scale DV.
Being the weekend boxing, means you only get the basic plastic (single) sprue, the instructions and decals. Because this is devoid of any great detail, I added the following details:
Built up the cockpit a bit (you only get seat, stick, rubber bar and floor although you get instrument and seat belt decals) and added the missing fuel tank;
(https://i.imgur.com/EaeAx5D.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xFmBagD.jpg)
winscreen;
hollowed out exhaust opening;
made up the missing radiator to engine pipework;
MG08/15 MG feed and extraction chutes added;
Elevator control horns and aileron actuator covers added
I'm sure others of better ability would be able to add even more detail - however, I am happy with what I have added here.
Rigged with nylon smoke coloured 'invisible' mending thread and Oschi elastic thread for elevators.
In this new release you get four very colourful DV markings to choose from which are all excellent. I decided to go for this particular one as it seemed a shame not to use the lozenge camo decals and because this was the more demanding paint job for a brush painter like myself so more of a challange to pull off.
Model completed in the markings of Albatros DV 2299/17 of Lt. Xaver Dannhuber, Jasta 26, Abeele, Belgium, 1917.
I hope there are not too many pictures?
(https://i.imgur.com/mdlxpnO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gLE25rr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hqCZbCD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/u5Rpdvz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kpqglrL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7yPGTQK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zmdnIGl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pzz9gWj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SfN0B63.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sd2YH3x.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pQrttd3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nZjfIgd.jpg)
Regards
Dave
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That is a Gorgeous Albatros Dave! Even More amazing that it is 1/72nd! Outstanding work!
RAGIII
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Got to love an Albie and this one's in one of my favourite schemes.
Added detail certainly works and the whole model looks great - congrats ;D
Paul
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The Eduard kit is a great kit. Great job with the paint. How did you like the kit lozenge ?
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Looks great!
WD
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Rick, Paul and WD - thank you
The Eduard kit is a great kit. Great job with the paint. How did you like the kit lozenge ?
RVW - the kit lozenge decals are good - just a tedious pain having to put all the individual rib tapes on ........
Regards
Dave
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Superb! Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, I thought this was a 1/48 kit until I read the comments.
Gorgeous little model. Absolute cracker!
Sandy
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An outstanding result, Dave. Really nice looking 1/72 scale model.
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1/72?! Witchcraft!! ;D
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Thank you kindly, folks
Regards
Dave
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I guess I have been saying this a lot, but again, thanks for the inspiration. Great work!
Rick in Seattle
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Great work! The lozenge in particular looks excellent.
Cheers,
BC
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Extremely well done for such a small model, Dave! Some great modelling... Regards, Marc
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Love it Dave !
Always like this scheme and maybe one day it will be in my display case .
Alexis
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Very fine little Albatros. Thanks for sharing.
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Well done Dave! I think the new Eduard Lozenge decals colours look quite good..though applying rib tapes is a pain in the ***,I agree ..
I prefer using an ink pen.
cheers
Matz
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Ladies and gents -
Thank you all very kindly.
Regarding the kit lozenge decal colour - I forgot to mention I did add some leather brown (very slight) to the clear colour to seal the decals in with and to take out the brightness a bit.
Regards
Dave
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Very nicely done. One to be proud of!
Ian
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Super model Dave - and in the Correct Scale too. Too many pictures? You cannot have too many pictures of a model of that quality. Looking forward to seeing the real thing soon.
Stephen.
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Cheers, Ian and Steve!
Regards
Dave
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Repeating Alexis's words I too would love to make one with that scheme. Well done, it's a stunner, and in 1/72!!!.
Alan
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Well done Dave ! great percision makes it look larger than 1/72 !
Ed
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Thank you Alan and Ed!
Regards
Dave
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Amazing work, Dave. Love that scheme, too. I can only imagine the work that went int those rib tapes, but it was all worth it - that’s a gorgeous little model.
Cheers,
Gary
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Cheers, Gary!
Regards
Dave
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Very nice indeed. I liked the way that the lozenge effect turned out on the wings. Good Job!
Regards,
Claudio
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Cheers, Claudio!
Regards
Dave
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Really nice build! My favourite plane, I've built 7 and got another waiting - I like this colour scheme - might try it it myself.
Will
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Beautiful Dave! I see a lot of areas in your work where I can improve in mine. The two that stand out are your prop and your very light weathering. I seem to be quite heavy handed in both. Thank you for sharing your Albie.
Stuart
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Cheers, Will and Stuart!
Regards
Dave