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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Dioramas => Topic started by: rlrimell on September 10, 2013, 03:22:18 AM

Title: Dormant Albatros
Post by: rlrimell on September 10, 2013, 03:22:18 AM

Hi Guys,

Not sure if this really qualifies as a diorama-more a vignette. It's a modded WNW Albie fuselage on a scratchbuilt base plus various bits and bobs. It's all based on imagination so excuse any apparent anomalies!

Cheers,

Ray R.

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Zabu on September 10, 2013, 04:05:42 AM

Looks great Ray.

You sure gave me some ideas to put inside my hanger! Thx.

Cheers

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: RAGIII on September 10, 2013, 08:17:54 AM

Ray,
Lovely Vignette as one would expect from your talented hands!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Des on September 10, 2013, 08:32:14 AM

Very nice Ray, I love the tarp over the fuselage, excellent.

Des.

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 10, 2013, 09:32:13 AM

Quote from: rlrimell on September 10, 2013, 03:22:18 AM

Hi Guys,

Not sure if this really qualifies as a diorama-more a vignette. It's a modded WNW Albie fuselage on a scratchbuilt base plus various bits and bobs. It's all based on imagination so excuse any apparent anomalies!

Cheers,

Ray R.

No apologies necessary, nice work !!
 Yes, a vignette.

Ed

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Ernie on September 10, 2013, 10:17:22 AM

Novel idea, Ray.  Good thinking.  The "tarp" looks perfect.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: stefanbuss on September 11, 2013, 04:11:29 PM

That is a nice idea to save a WNW engine for another build. The tarp is well done, very convincing. Could you please post a close-up of your interpretation of the lower wing attachment?

Stefan

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: rlrimell on September 12, 2013, 07:42:41 PM

Hi ,

Here is a close-up of sorts. The root features Albion Alloy tubes,Fotocut rings, some scrap PE from Eduard sheets and four turnbuckles. The latter are Part items from their Pfalz D.III sheet bulked up with PVA and enamel.  It's all based on photos and a little licence!

Cheers,

Ray

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: uncletony on September 12, 2013, 08:29:36 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Ernie on September 12, 2013, 09:07:32 PM

Ray, your treatment of the wing root is terrific!  Completely convincing.  Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Nigel Jackson on September 13, 2013, 12:26:29 AM

Bravo Ray, what a great idea and complemented by great execution.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: coyotemagic on September 15, 2013, 08:13:50 AM

Very lovely work, Ray.  She looks lonely.  Very atmospheric.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: vincentm on April 11, 2014, 10:14:12 AM

Quite unusual and very well done. It highlights the shape of the fuselage.

Title: Re: Dormant Albatros
Post by: Des on April 13, 2014, 09:04:42 PM

Very nice work on the wing root detail Ray, and good photography as well.

Des.