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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: gedmundson on July 08, 2022, 10:54:57 PM

Title: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: gedmundson on July 08, 2022, 10:54:57 PM: Hi Folks, here are a few pics of my finished Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V. I was able to try a few new things while building the model, and am grateful to our group here for the help and advice I received along the way. My thread of the build is here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13105.0

The photos below include a couple of figures I'd previously painted up, which are a familiar pair by Model Cellar, done with Vallejo Acrylics.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/vjYFohF.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/d1dmdI5.jpg)
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Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: macsporran on July 09, 2022, 12:32:22 AM: Watched this all the way through construction, Gary, and it's been a masterclass. Superb model and the colours - the wood tones, lozenge etc complement each other beautifully. Work of art.
Sandy
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: lone modeller on July 09, 2022, 04:35:51 AM: I am always impressed by your models - this one is no exception. A superb finish, especially the chipped spinner and wood fuselage, and extreme care with detail. An outstanding model in every way and a very informative build thread.

Many congratulations.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: RAGIII on July 09, 2022, 05:00:31 AM: As always I watched and enjoyed your build from the beginning! The results are as always Brilliant Gary!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: KiwiZac on July 09, 2022, 09:46:25 AM: Utterly magnificent work Gary - now you've got me wanting one of these!!

Every aspect of this is just beautifully done. A true masterclass.
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: PrzemoL on July 09, 2022, 04:56:30 PM: I could stare at this wood rendition for hours... And the rest of this model is not worse. What a beauty!
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Dirigible-Al on July 10, 2022, 06:56:40 AM: Brilliant brilliant brilliant.
Alan.
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 10, 2022, 07:24:55 AM: Superb work, Gary!
Well done :o

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 10, 2022, 07:28:45 AM: Like all the above, Well DONE !!!

Ed
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: pepperman42 on July 10, 2022, 10:59:25 PM: A top notch model. Perfect execution of all the various methods of building and finishing.
Steve
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: DaveB on July 11, 2022, 06:01:53 PM: Amazing build resulting in an outstanding DV model, Gary -

Love the wood and paint chipping effects

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: lcarroll on July 12, 2022, 01:31:29 AM: You've done it again Gary, magnificent! Your detailing as always is top drawer and the clean finish with just "enough" weathering brings a wonderfully real appearance to the model. I hope to see this beauty in person next year in Nanton with any luck; this break in a "normal" existence is getting a little "Old" these days! Maybe we had too much fun at the last Contest and are paying the price .........!!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 13, 2022, 07:04:41 AM: This is a thing of beauty. So very well executed. Stunning job!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Claudio on July 13, 2022, 11:39:32 AM: Well done! Amazing finish.

Best regards.

Claudio
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Jorgo on July 13, 2022, 05:30:07 PM: What a beautiful Albatros, and so are the figures ! I am completely delighted, congrats !

Jörg
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: kensar on July 13, 2022, 09:53:28 PM: Gary, your completed model looks absolutely real! The figures are done superbly. Do you use oil paints on the figures?
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: ModelCellar on July 14, 2022, 05:57:14 AM: That looks fantastic! ...love it =).

Paul
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: gedmundson on July 14, 2022, 05:57:49 AM: Thanks everyone for your kind remarks about my Albatros - I'm quite humbled and appreciative.

Quote from: lcarroll on July 12, 2022, 01:31:29 AM
You've done it again Gary, magnificent! Your detailing as always is top drawer and the clean finish with just "enough" weathering brings a wonderfully real appearance to the model. I hope to see this beauty in person next year in Nanton with any luck; this break in a "normal" existence is getting a little "Old" these days! Maybe we had too much fun at the last Contest and are paying the price .........!!
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance - yes - it would be nice to get together again if and when they have another Alberta show, wherever it is! There's an armour one in Edmonton in late August which I figure I may attend at the Kingsway Legion. I believe it's just for AFV's, figures etc.

Quote from: kensar on July 13, 2022, 09:53:28 PM
Gary, your completed model looks absolutely real! The figures are done superbly. Do you use oil paints on the figures?

Thank you Ken. I usually base coat my figures with Tamiya Flat black for the uniforms, and a neutral grey for the faces, but paint everything in thin, dilute glazes of Vallejo acrylics. I used to use oil paints, but just ended up making a thick mess of my faces. And they took forever to dry. But I'm having better luck with the acrylics, which dry quickly and can be applied in very dilute amounts (but not quite as easy to blend).

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: pepperman42 on July 17, 2022, 12:00:09 AM: Another quick question Gary. Do you use the wet pallet for acrylics or do they dry slowly enough(or you're fast enough) to blend?

Steve
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: gedmundson on July 21, 2022, 12:10:53 PM: Quote from: pepperman42 on July 17, 2022, 12:00:09 AM
Another quick question Gary. Do you use the wet pallet for acrylics or do they dry slowly enough(or you're fast enough) to blend?

Steve

Sorry Steve - I just caught this question - Yes, I made my own wet pallet with a tupperware lock'n'lock, some sponge material, and a piece of parchment paper from the kitchen. A few drops of Vallejo paint will last a couple of weeks or so (I keep it in our spare fridge!) and it makes for a great mixing pallet. The paints themselves dry quickly, so blending is done more with dilute glazes overlapping each other. The more dilute, the better. It's taken me literally years to experiment with that, so lots of practice helps.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Dave W on July 22, 2022, 11:12:04 PM: Outstanding modelling Gary and the figure painting really lifts this into the real world mode.

Many thanks for sharing your figure painting tips too- much appreciated!

This is perfection in modelling.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: pepperman42 on July 24, 2022, 11:39:38 PM: Thanks Gary. Your practice has definitely paid off.

Steve
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: WD on July 25, 2022, 12:45:22 AM: Stunning! Well done sir!

WD
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Allan31 on August 06, 2022, 01:23:35 PM: Great looking wood, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Albatros D.V Ernst Udet Jasta 37 September 1917
Post by: Monty on August 10, 2022, 10:47:49 PM: Quite an amazingly beautiful Albatross, Gary! And of course your amazing figure modelling just makes the whole scene spectacular! Well done and a really enjoyable experience just studying this lovely model... Regards, Marc