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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Scratch builds => Topic started by: coyotemagic on February 15, 2015, 03:37:28 PM

Title: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 15, 2015, 03:37:28 PM: (http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20DrII/AlbatrosDrII_zps190d2f6a.jpg)

This is a project I've been dreaming of for years, but just didn't have the nerve to simply jump in and start it. It all began with the acquisition of Albatros Productions excellent Datafile Special on Albatros Experimental Aircraft.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20DrII/albatros-experimentals-24-pekm281x400ekm_zpscf4938a0.jpg)

I figure now's the time. Although I still have a couple projects in the works, I'll squeeze this one in when I can. I think all of our new paper model members have provided me with the impetus to finally get it going. This will be a plastic model, but the idea came from a paper model download I found online: http://www.paperinside.com/download/1/albatrosDrII-1_48.pdf

I started by printing the download, cutting out the parts and pasting them on the appropriate thicknesses of Evergreen sheet styrene.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Albatros%20DrII/2015-02-14172229_zps56adde5e.jpg)

On the right side of the screen, you'll see that I've assembled the basic cockpit tub. I'll add detail and paint it over the next few days while I finish up my last Fokker D.VII for a while. I also plan on participating in the seaplane group build, so I'll work on this one intermittently. Stay tuned.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on February 15, 2015, 05:32:31 PM: Very interesting subject Bud, and a good idea with printing the paper model then transferring to styrene, looking forward to seeing how this one comes together.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: ondra on February 15, 2015, 06:05:29 PM: Looking forward to this build, Bud, very interesting subject. I will be following this one.

Best luck

Ondra
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Pgtaylorart on February 15, 2015, 06:56:27 PM: An interesting hybrid paper, plastic approach. I'll be watching to see how this develops. I'm all for using different materials for their unique strengths and qualities.

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Naimbs on February 15, 2015, 07:06:06 PM: It's a great idea! I am very looking forward to see more! This is a very interesting and promising approach!
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Ernie on February 15, 2015, 10:13:53 PM: Bud, this is a really cool project! Brilliant idea of transferring
the paper to plastic. Intermittent or not, this is one project
I won't be missing, my friend. ;D

Cheer,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: radio on February 16, 2015, 07:04:42 AM: Very nice project Bud. I will follow your thread.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: jamieg on February 16, 2015, 07:55:20 AM: This I want to see. I've downloaded many card models over the last few years with this sort of thing in mind, but never had the resolve to push past the dreaming stage.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on February 16, 2015, 01:16:57 PM: Well Amigo you are off to a running start even if the work from here will be on and off! I am looking forward to following this one!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: uncletony on February 16, 2015, 02:30:48 PM: Following with great interest Bud...
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: KitRookie37 on February 16, 2015, 03:45:13 PM: Hello gentlemen,
Very interesting.
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 17, 2015, 11:25:44 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on February 16, 2015, 01:16:57 PM
Well Amigo you are off to a running start even if the work from here will be on and off! I am looking forward to following this one!
RAGIII

Ditto here from Amigo #3

ED
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Michael Scarborough on February 17, 2015, 01:16:41 PM: Looks like a neato keen project, Bud!
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on February 17, 2015, 01:30:54 PM: Thanks for your interest and support, guys! Really not so sure exactly how to proceed, but I will anyway. I'll be leaning heavily on our new friends from the paper community for advise and hopefully won't make a pest of myself.
Hope to get a little interior work done this week.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 17, 2015, 03:06:21 PM: what a great project bud. i got a link to download this one a while back and thought maybe i could do something like what you propose. will enjoy this one.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Dric on February 18, 2015, 02:18:07 AM: I will keep an eye on this Dreidecker too :)
Dric
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: lcarroll on February 18, 2015, 02:20:33 AM: What a neat subject Bud. I'll be following closely, looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on February 18, 2015, 11:31:23 AM: Well it's about time ! Was getting worried about you Bud . I recall you mentioning the is project a while back so I truly looking forward on this one on my friend . I do like the looks of this , might have to give this one a go myself .

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Alexis on April 17, 2015, 09:22:46 AM: How is this coming Bud ?

Terri
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: lone modeller on April 20, 2015, 05:06:45 AM: Sorry I missed this one. An Albatros Dridecker in 1/48 sounds really exciting and I am certain that in your hands this is going to be a real winner
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: BigBlue on April 21, 2015, 10:26:59 PM: Add me to the "looking forward to this" crowd!

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 08:05:59 AM: Boy, I am going to follow this one Bud...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: UFAG on May 27, 2015, 08:22:08 AM: Bud..how is the project getting along..?? I was planning the same technic for a Knoller..really curious how this will proceed...grtz ufag
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on June 16, 2015, 11:49:04 AM: Thank you all so much for you warm encouragement, but this one has been loaded behind the backseat, in the cargo section of the old family station wagon. I ran into some minor problems trying to paint the assembled cockpit tub. Couldn't get it to look at all like wood, so I'm going to rethink the entire assembly process. The project's not dead, just on hold while I work out some stuff and finish other builds.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: Des on June 16, 2015, 11:55:32 AM: Good to hear that this project is still alive Bud, I'm still looking forward to seeing how it transpires.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: coyotemagic on June 16, 2015, 12:14:50 PM: Thanks, Des! Once I get a couple other projects off the bench, I'll devote some serious effort to this one.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 16, 2015, 09:58:53 PM: thats great,cant wait tosee her built.
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: RAGIII on June 17, 2015, 11:08:32 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on June 16, 2015, 12:14:50 PM
Thanks, Des! Once I get a couple other projects off the bench, I'll devote some serious effort to this one.
Cheers,
Bud

I am looking forward to your return to this project Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 18, 2015, 05:37:34 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on June 17, 2015, 11:08:32 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on June 16, 2015, 12:14:50 PM
Thanks, Des! Once I get a couple other projects off the bench, I'll devote some serious effort to this one.
Cheers,
Bud

I am looking forward to your return to this project Amigo!
RAGIII

As is Amigo #3.
Ed