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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:03:33 PM

Title: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:03:33 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:05:11 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:06:26 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:07:43 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:08:29 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:09:12 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:09:56 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:10:52 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:11:48 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:12:47 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:14:59 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:15:59 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:19:29 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:20:14 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:21:06 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:21:45 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:22:26 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:25:06 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT001200.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT001400.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:29:23 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT001500.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT001600.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT001900.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT002100.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT002200.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT002300.jpg)
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:33:24 PM
previously...
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/start-to-finish-builds/n1k1-shiden-george-1-32-a-34404.html

http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Wolf/CP/index.html

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43993
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:43:33 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:45:13 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0008_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:46:14 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0010_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:47:08 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0012_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:47:56 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0013_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:48:41 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0014_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:49:24 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0016_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:50:03 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0017_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:50:48 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0018_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0021_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:52:50 PM
ready for the sandpaper and finetuning of the tail skid assembly..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 24, 2015, 04:57:49 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0027_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on March 24, 2015, 08:04:33 PM
great start ufag, this will look nice next to your hansa brandeburg d.1
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on March 24, 2015, 10:59:21 PM
Great beginning on that big scale. All can see the Details.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on March 24, 2015, 11:54:28 PM
Nice work so far! Makes me want to start on mine... I like your brass replacement elevator frame -- the kit white metal parts are pretty atrocious imo....
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Beto on March 25, 2015, 06:19:01 PM
Quote from: Bo on March 24, 2015, 11:54:28 PM
Nice work so far! Makes me want to start on mine... I like your brass replacement elevator frame -- the kit white metal parts are pretty atrocious imo....

Bo, since now we know you have a 1/16 D.Va in your stash... would you consider scaling up your Mercedes D.IIIa pieces to 1/16? You know every owner of this kit really NEEDS new engine parts. And new MGs, BTW
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on March 25, 2015, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: Beto on March 25, 2015, 06:19:01 PM
Quote from: Bo on March 24, 2015, 11:54:28 PM
Nice work so far! Makes me want to start on mine... I like your brass replacement elevator frame -- the kit white metal parts are pretty atrocious imo....

Bo, since now we know you have a 1/16 D.Va in your stash... would you consider scaling up your Mercedes D.IIIa pieces to 1/16? You know every owner of this kit really NEEDS new engine parts. And new MGs, BTW

Yes. :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on March 25, 2015, 06:29:48 PM
Excellent work so far ufag, I will be following along closely.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: kornbeef on March 25, 2015, 11:42:07 PM
Quote from: Bo on March 25, 2015, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: Beto on March 25, 2015, 06:19:01 PM
Quote from: Bo on March 24, 2015, 11:54:28 PM
Nice work so far! Makes me want to start on mine... I like your brass replacement elevator frame -- the kit white metal parts are pretty atrocious imo....

Bo, since now we know you have a 1/16 D.Va in your stash... would you consider scaling up your Mercedes D.IIIa pieces to 1/16? You know every owner of this kit really NEEDS new engine parts. And new MGs, BTW

Yes. :)

Oh Oh! now you've done it!  :o ;)
The question is cutaway or not cutaway & with or without bearing shells? Tapped sparkplug holes? You know Bo won't take no half measures.

Keith
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on March 26, 2015, 04:32:48 PM
Stunning beginning! Looking forward to this one unfolding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: stefanbuss on March 26, 2015, 09:51:47 PM
This one will be follwed very closely.

Stefan
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on March 27, 2015, 02:13:18 AM
Outstanding work, Martin!  I remember this project from another site and I'm so glad you've chosen to post it here.  I always enjoy following your builds.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: jknaus on March 27, 2015, 03:35:56 AM
Very very cool. This will be fun to watch.
James
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 27, 2015, 10:20:11 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on March 27, 2015, 02:13:18 AM
Outstanding work, Martin!  I remember this project from another site and I'm so glad you've chosen to post it here.  I always enjoy following your builds.
Cheers,
Bud

Ditto my amigo's comments
Ed
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:14:45 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0034_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:15:50 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0035.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:16:34 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0036.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:17:26 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:18:05 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0039_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:19:00 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0042_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:19:50 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0044_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:20:41 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0046.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:23:40 AM
This last photo is off topic...it is 1/72 or 1/48 Austro/hungarian swirl camouflage.
I have no use for it any more..scale too small for me...maybe any takers free of charge..just needs a good home on a model fitted for the scale...
cheers..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:24:57 AM
I will post it to anywhere, just a PM.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on March 29, 2015, 10:19:38 AM
Beautiful job on the fuselage and the tail plane, looking forward to see your next progress steps.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:21:44 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2446_zpsyfajawfd.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:22:19 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2447_zpsorhvbksp.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on March 29, 2015, 09:24:23 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2448_zpsqdx2upxu.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on March 29, 2015, 09:32:38 PM
An engrossing build and very impressive!  Looking forward
to the next updates. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on March 29, 2015, 10:57:01 PM
Fantastic work! I will be following along closely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on March 30, 2015, 02:23:24 AM
Stunnung work to this bird.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: stefanbuss on March 30, 2015, 08:36:44 PM
This is fantastic. I hope it won't be covered too much afterwards.

Stefan
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KitRookie37 on March 31, 2015, 02:31:03 PM
Hello gentlemen,
Most impressive work.
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Gutzer on March 31, 2015, 03:22:08 PM
Looks like a fantastic build.  I'm currently working on some bits and pieces for a 1/16th Camel waiting for the kit to arrive.  I have the D.Va next on my list, so very interested in any PE/Shapeways bits that might come out of this build!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:29:38 AM
ladies and gents, thanks for the heads up. My work has been taking the better part of me, but now some time again to continue the build, alas will be slow...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:31:17 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2449_zpsbdtshbe1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:32:20 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2452_zpslzgafzbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:33:15 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2454_zpsnpv3nwwf.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:34:36 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2456_zpssdhg2i9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 09, 2015, 07:39:11 AM
Very nice soldering on the rudder! A definite improvement over the kit part and well worth the effort.

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:40:51 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2458_zpsb1e6gtqc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:41:50 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2464_zpsrgcuf29c.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:42:44 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2461_zpsjlqktxvi.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 09, 2015, 07:45:52 AM
thnx George..!!
The white metal parts are jurasic, and this is just the start, a lot coming when installing internal fuselage fittings...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on May 09, 2015, 08:08:33 AM
Outstanding work on the rudder! Your tail surfaces are looking terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on May 09, 2015, 08:55:52 AM
You have made exceptional progress with this build UFAG, the tail assembly is brilliant as is the rudder and fin.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: jknaus on May 13, 2015, 12:07:47 PM
Fantastic work on this. It will be quite the stunner.
James
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 13, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
very nice job ufag.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on May 13, 2015, 08:31:26 PM
Very good updates!  Your soldering on the new rudder is really
well done and an immense improvement over the white metal
part.  Looking forward to the next updates!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:18:06 AM
fuel tanks in the works...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:18:39 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2465_zpsrzqctvks.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:19:23 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2466_zpsab4afnrx.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:19:47 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2468_zpsbw9pmzr7.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:20:55 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2469_zps4im5vwbt.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2471_zpsis8gzpfi.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2472_zpsxiqqe7yp.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 17, 2015, 06:22:31 AM
Will be fully trimmed in brass+ soldering+ pipes and hoses+ fuel caps...ect.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: vincentm on May 19, 2015, 03:25:57 AM
Now this is modelling...Nothing less than rebuilding the real thing just a little smaller. Will the control surfaces be movable? Is it intended to be a flyable model?
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on May 20, 2015, 12:08:57 AM
Very great work. Love this.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:08:58 PM
Okay...considerable more work the anticipated.....!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:09:42 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2474_zpsogdntwzm.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:10:17 PM
THEN anticipated..typo
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2473_zpsmouw8pxf.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:13:33 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2475_zpseqsgpyjr.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2477_zps4umlx5as.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2478_zps0orjjx1a.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:15:30 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2479_zpsn6fldfps.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:17:25 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2480_zpsdvzspinj.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:18:00 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2481_zpsot9vedae.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 21, 2015, 09:18:26 PM
And that is just the bare basic main tank....
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on May 21, 2015, 09:22:54 PM
Beautiful job of soldering UFAG, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ssasho0 on May 21, 2015, 11:11:22 PM
excellent job, how did I missed taht build?!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on May 22, 2015, 12:51:41 AM
 Very well done.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on May 22, 2015, 08:13:32 AM
This is continuing to be a FANTASTIC build! Your fuel tank and soldering are awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 22, 2015, 06:57:07 PM
Ive been watching this for while and since Im currently unable carry on with my models Im still loving your work. Can you please share who is producer of this kit? Research is my only way how to do models these days  ;) although I will get 1 extra week next week and then who knows... but builds like these I find highly inspirational for my future builds ;)

Cheers Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 06:49:42 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2482_zpsvfzlppx1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 06:50:21 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2483_zpssjid2vh2.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 06:50:55 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2484_zps5fynu3wb.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 06:51:31 AM
Now for the fun part...detailing...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 06:54:33 AM

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=MA1001
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on May 23, 2015, 07:33:53 AM
A exellent tank.
Sorry the auto correction makes many problems.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 23, 2015, 11:16:26 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2485_zpsv7fdledc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 02:22:11 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 02:22:43 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:10:19 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:10:53 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:52:24 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:52:59 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:53:33 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:54:06 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 24, 2015, 03:54:45 AM
test fit.....see if it works in looks and function..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on May 24, 2015, 11:54:45 PM
Outstanding!
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:03:40 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:04:12 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:04:49 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:05:26 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:06:27 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:07:50 AM
Can I post a couple of pictures at once..?? Would be easier and just one posting..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:10:26 AM
will test on an older previous build..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:11:54 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT1015.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT1016.jpg)
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:14:24 AM
okay, I just answered my own question...sorry for the inconveniance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on May 25, 2015, 06:27:48 AM
Nice progress on the tank and wings! What are you covering the wings with?

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KitRookie37 on May 25, 2015, 02:39:38 PM
Hello gentlemen,
Gorgeous work !!!
I suppose wings are already finished.
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on May 25, 2015, 03:12:41 PM
You have done a brilliant job with the tank, your soldering is excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:47:57 PM
http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43993&page=29
http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Wolf/CP/index.html
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 06:51:47 PM
Ladies/gents...to avoid confusion...the 3 pics of the wing is from a former build ( hansa brandenburg DI ), the build of the albatros wing can also be seen on the site posted above. I just used the HB DI wing pics for test on posting several pics at once in one posting..again..sorry for confusion...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 08:13:05 PM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 25, 2015, 09:28:58 PM
Again test fitting...not lined up yet...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on May 25, 2015, 09:44:19 PM
Man that tank is gorgeous!  This is an amazing build!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 27, 2015, 07:17:00 AM
Thanks Ernie..!!
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2505_zpswk5wx0ij.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 27, 2015, 07:49:22 AM
For those in the known ( eg ALBATROS1234 and Coyotemagic, way back from theaerodrome)..my builds take a very long time...talking a couple of years...so be aware of a slow progress..;-)
And again..a lot of very good builders on this site...a joy to look at.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 27, 2015, 09:42:07 PM
Brilliant work!!! How many gallons can you put into that fueltank? :) And long time building only means more fun in doing so!!! ;)

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on May 27, 2015, 11:19:55 PM
Your work on the tank is phenomenal as always for your builds!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on May 28, 2015, 01:41:00 AM
Thnx Lukas/RAGGIII.
RAGGIII...where in the Carolina's...??
Been in Raleigh- Durham and Wilmington for about 2 years.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on May 28, 2015, 04:35:55 AM
Quote from: UFAG on May 28, 2015, 01:41:00 AM
Thnx Lukas/RAGGIII.
RAGGIII...where in the Carolina's...??
Been in Raleigh- Durham and Wilmington for about 2 years.

I am in the Mountains Near Boone. I think you are a mere 4 or 5 hours away  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 13, 2015, 08:21:29 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2506_zpsfxfgqctu.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2508_zpssgy3ylrj.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2507_zps4xakhoqv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2509_zps8kvrzd17.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2510_zps2acacvbl.jpg[/IMG[IMG]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2511_zpsbvunftpn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2512_zpsyejqvlwt.jpg)
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(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2513_zpslzii89ln.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2515_zpsf1e4czdp.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2516_zpsbq10twtg.jpg)
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 13, 2015, 08:23:03 AM
Test fit...for looks..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on June 13, 2015, 08:27:36 AM
Great!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on June 13, 2015, 11:19:05 AM
Just remarkable as always!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on June 13, 2015, 11:32:22 AM
You have done a superb job with the tank and it looks great sitting in position.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Jacek on June 13, 2015, 05:57:35 PM
Fantastic !
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 13, 2015, 06:39:28 PM
Stunning!

 :o
vB
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 13, 2015, 09:55:48 PM
ufag it is ok if your build last a long time. this means we can enjoy for longer. thank you for your excellent work
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ssasho0 on June 13, 2015, 11:07:13 PM
Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on June 13, 2015, 09:55:48 PM
ufag it is ok if your build last a long time. this means we can enjoy for longer. thank you for your excellent work

+1, can't say it any better!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 13, 2015, 11:38:20 PM
Thnx gents for the encouregement...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on June 14, 2015, 06:09:24 AM
Beautiful!
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 16, 2015, 06:31:02 AM
I scratchbuild this one 12 years ago ( cooling jacket PE item )...only one...
I have not the slightest idea anymore how I did this one and where I left the ohter cooling jacket...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 16, 2015, 06:33:42 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2518_zpsq7aiusq4.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2519_zpssaywta3u.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2521_zpsy5gztxnn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2520_zpseskjmjyw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on June 16, 2015, 07:02:49 AM
very nice and a billion times better than the horrid thing that comes in the kit!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Michael Scarborough on June 16, 2015, 07:16:49 AM
Quote from: UFAG on June 16, 2015, 06:31:02 AM
I have not the slightest idea anymore how I did this one

Oh, man! That is a statement heard many times in my studio! LOL! I'll finish a piece and show it to my wife and she'll say, "How did you do THAT!!" and I'll respond, "I have no idea". Perhaps it's time I started taking notes.

This is really delightful to follow....keep up the good work!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on June 16, 2015, 07:41:46 AM
Beautiful MG! I hope you remember the way you did this one as it is Spectacular!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on June 16, 2015, 12:39:30 PM
That's a nice MG! Now you just have to remember what you did so the other one looks the same. :D

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on June 17, 2015, 08:28:33 AM
Like your other building very great work.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 18, 2015, 05:52:10 AM
Just to add another ditto, beautiful work.

ED
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 18, 2015, 08:49:41 AM
that spandau looks pretty damn good. you need to remember.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: youngtiger1 on June 20, 2015, 06:08:35 PM
Amazing work UFAG. Is this a kit or complete scratch build like the brass tank? Btw, is that suppose to be a fuel tank? TIA

Mike
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on June 20, 2015, 07:15:07 PM
Incredible workmanship on the machine gun.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 04:55:33 AM
Ammo cans...a start..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 05:01:16 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2523_zpsbumox2bq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2524_zpsepiympnv.jpg)
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 05:01:50 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 05:02:57 AM
some folding of the lower can...have to iron that one..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 06:34:03 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 06:35:41 AM
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(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2530_zpsz21ioba1.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2531_zpse82rsqgu.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2532_zpsevrvkel5.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 06:36:29 AM
something like that me think..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 07:43:31 AM
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Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 24, 2015, 07:45:50 AM
Okay..I think I am going to deep now...trying to fabricate a hinge for the access door to the ammo box..it is to small to sand and trim to make it worthwhile.
I will try it with thin paper, enforced with superglue...back to the drawing board..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on June 24, 2015, 08:59:13 AM
Wow this is a stunning work.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on June 24, 2015, 09:01:26 AM
Hey UFAG, I think we have the same Swiss Army Knife! 8)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh640/UncleTony1917/FC617BFD-449E-4284-A017-410B105F8544_zpsektkc0lg.jpg)

Great work on those cans. Don't forget the feed chutes had hinged doors too!

Good luck, watching with envy here down in 1:32 land...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on June 24, 2015, 09:11:28 AM
Incredible work on those ammo cans! Looking stunning!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KiwiZac on June 24, 2015, 10:19:26 AM
Amazing. True craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on June 24, 2015, 11:44:09 AM
Very nice and intricate work on the ammo cans, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 27, 2015, 12:00:54 AM
Thanx all...!! @ Bo...yes, the feed chutes also hinged doors..!!
And yes..looks like the same swiss army knife..comes in handy...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on June 27, 2015, 12:01:59 AM
Still working on the hinges...a pain in the ***...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 16, 2015, 07:14:30 AM
One ammo can down..one to go...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 16, 2015, 07:16:45 AM
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(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2534_zpse6r1ly6k.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2536_zps8ppgxpio.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2537_zpslprrq7qi.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2535_zpskifamant.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on July 16, 2015, 07:51:34 AM
The Ammo Can is Beautiful! Really looks real!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on July 16, 2015, 08:06:22 AM
In a word - superb

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on July 16, 2015, 08:57:57 AM
Brilliant stuff Ufag.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 16, 2015, 09:04:52 AM
thanks all..hope soon more progress..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 16, 2015, 09:22:32 AM
Nice ammo can! This build is looking great at every step. :D

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KitRookie37 on July 18, 2015, 04:47:35 PM
Hello gentlemen,
Beautiful !!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: DannyVM on July 20, 2015, 02:54:25 AM
Wow mate..... :o :o :o.....for some reason i missed this WIP.....simply said this is top work. ;) ;)

Greetz

Danny
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on July 20, 2015, 03:25:01 AM
    You are putting a new definition and standard on "Super Detailing", UIfag, superb work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 20, 2015, 05:14:17 AM
thank you gents....trying to detail the detail..not always in the comfort zone honestly....
the second ammo can in progress...once you made one...I sometimes lack motivation to make the second one...;-)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 20, 2015, 05:14:32 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2539_zpsoem3yc9h.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KiwiZac on July 20, 2015, 09:02:40 AM
I really am lost for words. Beautiful work.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: boggie on July 20, 2015, 07:08:01 PM
Quote from: UFAG on July 20, 2015, 05:14:17 AM
thank you gents....trying to detail the detail..not always in the comfort zone honestly....
the second ammo can in progress...once you made one...I sometimes lack motivation to make the second one...;-)

I doubt I'd have the patience to make the first one!  ;D

Very nice work.  :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 22, 2015, 06:09:03 AM
the front and aft gun mount according to model airways...not quite so...forward with the scratch build..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 22, 2015, 06:09:48 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2540_zpsbfg4ezrb.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2541_zps1e5zd7lx.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on July 22, 2015, 07:25:32 AM
Fantastic parts for your build.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 22, 2015, 07:40:30 AM
First I have to say that you are doing an amazing job with this kit! I love what you've done with all the scratch built parts, and you've painted and weathered them beautifully. I would love to try something in 1/16 scale but I know I would go too nuts with the possibilities of detail and I would never finish! ;D

But I have some questions about this kit. It seems that at this large scale of 1/16 that Model Airways would be able to make the parts more accurate than the smaller scales, not less accurate. You are having to scratch build and redo most of the kit parts, at least most of the white metal parts. The laser cut wood seems good, for the most part. Maybe it's due to the age if the kit, I don't know when this kit was produced, but it seems that manufacturing processes have greatly improved, especially with white metal and resin. Am I completely off base, or do you feel like you are redoing a lot of the kit parts?

George

Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 22, 2015, 07:22:25 PM
Virtually all the kit parts George...!! That is mostly the with metal casting,
They are way off and not worth being called a kit part. The wood in general is okay, with some exceptions..for me,it makes the kit a challenge...semi scratchbuilding and detailing a basic kit. This is not quite an OBB...cheers
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 22, 2015, 10:41:36 PM
yes i agree, i have looked at the model airways kits. it seems most of the wood for wings etc is nice, laser cut and well researched. it must be someone else who did the engine and white metal parts.they are kind of crude for as large as they are. i wonder why noone has made resin upgrades for these kits?they have been on the market since mid 90s right?
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 23, 2015, 08:14:59 PM
Yes indeed, the metal parts in this kit are absolutely atrocious...

Great work UFAG
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 24, 2015, 12:53:12 AM
Quote from: Bo on July 23, 2015, 08:14:59 PM
Yes indeed, the metal parts in this kit are absolutely atrocious...

Great work UFAG

Bo, you have already made some of these DVa parts for your Shapways store. It seems like it would be an easy thing to upscale them to 1/16. But does the larger size make the cost a bit too high?

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 24, 2015, 01:45:07 AM
Quote from: Pgtaylorart on July 24, 2015, 12:53:12 AM
Quote from: Bo on July 23, 2015, 08:14:59 PM
Yes indeed, the metal parts in this kit are absolutely atrocious...

Great work UFAG

Bo, you have already made some of these DVa parts for your Shapways store. It seems like it would be an easy thing to upscale them to 1/16. But does the larger size make the cost a bit too high?

George

Consider the parts to be about 3 to 4x as expensive compared to 1:32 -- I have actually made some scaled up parts, but merely scaling up the 1/32 parts leaves a lot of potential detail on the table, and so the models need to be revised.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on July 24, 2015, 07:13:17 AM
  Ah a work of art in progress ! Outstanding skill and craftsmanship.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 24, 2015, 06:48:00 PM
Thanks all gents...!!
Bo, what parts are we talking about..??
Enlighten me plse...😊
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 24, 2015, 09:59:00 PM
Quote from: UFAG on July 24, 2015, 06:48:00 PM
Thanks all gents...!!
Bo, what parts are we talking about..??
Enlighten me plse...😊

I've made quite a few parts for the D.V/a in 1:32 available here : https://www.shapeways.com/shops/flugzeugwerke

Some parts that might be useful scaling up to 1:16 include Engine block (upper and lower halves), cylinders, magnetos (with separate magnets, timing cover, and advance plate), oil pump; T&B radiator (with individual fins), spinner, fuel control valve (the thingy behind the dashboard) --and there are a host of other parts that I would probably do for my build when I get to it someday...: spandau receivers, starting magnetos, engine timing gear, exhaust, etc...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Beto on July 25, 2015, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Bo on July 24, 2015, 09:59:00 PM

I've made quite a few parts for the D.V/a in 1:32 available here : https://www.shapeways.com/shops/flugzeugwerke

Some parts that might be useful scaling up to 1:16 include Engine block (upper and lower halves), cylinders, magnetos (with separate magnets, timing cover, and advance plate), oil pump...

Bo, please don't forget the valve train, water pump an so on. In 1/16 we don't have the fine Taurus pieces...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 26, 2015, 12:12:05 AM
Quote from: Beto on July 25, 2015, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Bo on July 24, 2015, 09:59:00 PM

I've made quite a few parts for the D.V/a in 1:32 available here : https://www.shapeways.com/shops/flugzeugwerke

Some parts that might be useful scaling up to 1:16 include Engine block (upper and lower halves), cylinders, magnetos (with separate magnets, timing cover, and advance plate), oil pump...

Bo, please don't forget the valve train, water pump an so on. In 1/16 we don't have the fine Taurus pieces...

Yes of course, -- just mentioning parts that I have already mastered in 1:32 that could be relatively quickly ported to 1:16. Also we need air pump, intake and exhaust manifolds, carbs, spark plugs... Basically the whole engine :)  and the list goes on.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on July 26, 2015, 12:50:00 AM
I don't know how I managed to miss so much of this amazing thread, Martin.  I'm such a huge fan of your work that I must go back a read every post.  Truly remarkable work, as always.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 27, 2015, 08:24:35 AM
Thank you very much Bud..!! Nice to see all from previous forums back here..!!( theaerodrome..ect)
Do you or any other know what happend to the "greatwaraviation"site..??
@ Bo...checked shapeways...very remarkable, the possibilities with 3D printing..amazing...!!
I was already aware of the 3D printing, but have no idea (yet) how it works to set up a project and convert it to the 3D printer.
Our Dva fuel tank 1/32 vs 1/16 is almost a carbon copy, yours is very subtle with the 3D..

Aft gun mount..a start..will make 2, with different diameters tubing, to see which fits the scale best..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 27, 2015, 08:25:55 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2542_zps1tlfsbcv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2543_zpsclk20rle.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on July 27, 2015, 08:46:48 AM
Your replacement support is looking great as are all of your other scratch built corrections!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 27, 2015, 02:31:29 PM
Nice work Martin, but note the actual MG mount was made from oval section tube... Jamo TVAL photo here... I think you can see...

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DV/AlbDVaMar9.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:20:30 AM
Gents, after Bo rightly pointed me to the fact that the aft gun mount is oval tubing, I stressed out ;-) , scraped the gunmount project, took a beer and attended to other matters of life...
Okay, no kidding, some sort of wakeup call, I was becoming complacent, lacking in thourough research of the subject...
I started right away with creating oval tubing and soldering the lot, not to my satisfaction yet, needs some fine tuning and cleaning up.
So, no posting until I got it right..!!
But ( call it a diversion from the subject), I took some shots of my first semi scratch build from 20 years ago.
An Albatros C-III in 1/48 from Eduard.
I covered the fuselage with fine wood veneer, riveting with a pin.
First try at painting the wings for a linnen covering look alike.
The rigging is copper wire.
Prop hand carved.
Tail skid real wood.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:24:47 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2544_zpsfitg3lh5.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2545_zpsqj6zsovu.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2546_zpsfukbilrq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2552_zpsbd0p6kjn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2551_zpsnxhwdpcn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2553_zps64hmownj.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2555_zpsailmyc5m.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2554_zpstqdhsnt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:26:11 AM
Sorry for the dust on the model...see it in the pics now.
The cowling real alu, had a hard time conforming it.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:28:35 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2556_zpsbkttpktx.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2557_zpsx9obmelz.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2547_zpss5xg6yae.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2549_zpsj59jt38q.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2548_zpspyfqwilm.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2550_zpswvmavixl.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:33:13 AM
The model has a little deformation, The left upper wing is bend, my bench lamp descended slowly to the wing while I was away, the heat did the rest.
So, no high G turn to blame, I think the wings would rather snap right of..!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 05:33:39 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2558_zpsoz1b6jaf.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 28, 2015, 06:25:27 AM
Really great little Albatros!

regarding the mg mount -- wasn't trying to make you feel bad, just thought you'd want to be aware that the kit part in this case is not a good guide...

press on!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on July 28, 2015, 06:54:21 AM
  Martin,
Wow what an awesome  Albatros C.I my old friend. Isn't she one of your projects from the old Aerodrome days? It's hard to believe she based on the old Eduards kit and what a vast improvement too.

As for the gun mounts on the D.Va not to worry or stress my old friend. The problem has been identified and you are working on the correction, all is right with the world now. Like many of us we tend to be our own worst enemies at times. Until the next awesome update Keep Calm and Carry On .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 28, 2015, 08:38:08 AM
Thanks Bo & Gregory, no worries, I was really over amplifying my statement, no harm done what so ever...I am enjoying the build as much as I do enjoy y'all builds. And Bo...I wasn't feeling bad, its actually a compliment somebody following the details of the build.
Next post soon!
Thanks
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 06:23:23 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2559_zpszy4kjy23.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 06:44:43 AM
First try...rond tubing in file bench..oval tubing..;-)
gun mount collar needs mini screw.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on July 30, 2015, 06:49:18 AM
Great! ;D
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 30, 2015, 06:50:53 AM
Yeah, that's it!

Nice.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 07:01:39 AM
Thanks.Needs polishing and painting.
On thevintageaviator the color is green and Bo, the color on your posted picture, the color is green , what should it be..?? Depending on the manufacturer of the Albatros..??
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 07:02:36 AM
Sorry, on your posted picture the color is gray...typo
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 07:13:16 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2560_zpsqhakjuah.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2561_zpsaupflwsf.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2562_zpsj41fvh9z.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2015, 08:33:29 AM
Superb craftsmanship as always, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on July 30, 2015, 12:10:05 PM
 Martin,
I'm more and more impressed with your skill and craftsmanship with each new update. Keep it up my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: pietro on July 30, 2015, 04:55:48 PM
Martin, that is remarkable, I have to watch this one! Pietro
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 30, 2015, 05:52:35 PM
most german hardware from 1916 on was painted greenish gray color like seen in the photo above posted by bo. the color to my eye is a mixture of rlm 02 and ww2 british interior grey/green. most metal fittings on german aircraft inside and outside was painted this color.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on July 30, 2015, 08:14:13 PM
Thank you.
I saw them indeed in grayish and greenish..😊
I will try the color mix you suggest.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on July 30, 2015, 08:49:11 PM
Excellent work Martin.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on July 30, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Martin -- Scott knows as much about this as I do. We have two survivor Albatros to look at (prior to restoration) plus a smattering of fragments to refer to, all of which suggest that TVAL nailed it or at least got pretty close with the greyish green. As Scott suggests by his color mix, it seems a bit greener than RLM 02. WNW calls for Tamiya XF76 (https://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/ln/72/XF-chart-10ml.pdf)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 15, 2015, 07:49:46 AM
slow progress, but getting there.
And Tamiya XF76 it is for the interior metal fittings...
The MG I produced many years ago in 1/16, falls short in this model, mainly the front mounting..
I will have to scratchbuild 2 new sets of these, and the metal offerings from model airwaqys are no option at all, not even a part of..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 15, 2015, 07:54:24 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2563_zpswofmalko.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2565_zpss30fvnxa.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2564_zpsw27omvgk.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2568_zpsmlszsvdr.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2567_zpsmwd2omq6.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2572_zpsfukeemj0.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2566_zpsteczvdam.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2569_zps6uncaqxt.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2570_zps0bop2q0i.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2571_zpsit7wnel8.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on August 15, 2015, 07:57:39 AM
beautiful!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on August 15, 2015, 08:56:51 AM
Quote from: Bo on August 15, 2015, 07:57:39 AM
beautiful!

I second that!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on August 15, 2015, 09:06:40 AM
Wow very well done.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on August 15, 2015, 10:26:25 AM
Exceptional workmanship, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on August 15, 2015, 12:06:31 PM
Outstanding update! The Machine Guns and the tubular support are awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 15, 2015, 06:02:34 PM
very nice work martin ,i always enjoy your builds.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on August 15, 2015, 11:06:38 PM
Lovely work Martin, really enjoying following your progress! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: pietro on August 16, 2015, 06:36:49 AM
Martin, you are doing a fantastic job with this kit, Your workmanship with brass is absolutely beautiful.

Pietro
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 19, 2015, 04:42:53 AM
Okay, will start from scratch again and build two new Mg's that will fit the dimensions of the model...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 19, 2015, 04:43:26 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2574_zpsfogvczef.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2573_zpsy6puwdge.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: pietro on August 19, 2015, 04:01:11 PM
UFAG, I encountered this problem years ago with 1/24 Black Knight Albatros  DV5a vacu-form. The guns and the engine, for that matter, were not usable. So, I took a Tom's Model Work PE set had it enlarged to 1/24, had a PMT made and that's when I taught myself (with some help) to make my own photo-etch stuff. I think your guns are going to be beautiful. I'm watching You.
Pietro
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on August 19, 2015, 10:50:04 PM
Well I thought the first ones were fine  :-[ These will be even better I am sure!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on August 20, 2015, 08:16:44 AM
I will be following along with great interest.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on August 20, 2015, 08:51:59 AM
 Martin,
Jaw Dropping awesome my old friend.Can hardly wait to see what magic your next update will bring.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on August 26, 2015, 02:57:49 AM
Fantastic progress!!!! ;)

Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 01, 2015, 05:59:15 AM
Raw pictures, experimenting with the mg's.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 01, 2015, 06:02:27 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2575_zpsgnkaohqx.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2576_zpsypofipk8.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2577_zpswwjaldiv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2578_zps2b2ds8jm.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2580_zps3zppjtk7.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2579_zpsotnubjdc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2581_zpsg65d33ia.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 01, 2015, 06:07:14 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2582_zpsmvsibetv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2586_zpsziakgtf9.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2584_zpsezprdodz.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2583_zpsfabzqlnt.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2585_zpsgc3er7ob.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2587_zpspy5yylmu.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2588_zpsecgk73f9.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2589_zpsmmvupmaj.jpg)

Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 01, 2015, 06:08:38 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2590_zps3mxsglk8.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2591_zpsjmc60yuj.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2592_zpsoyvpazjk.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 01, 2015, 06:10:45 AM
Strill needs some tweeks here and there.
Thanks for your patience.
Lots of nice progress with the fellow builders...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on September 01, 2015, 06:29:11 AM
Incredible metal working, UFAG!

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on September 01, 2015, 06:57:36 AM
What a stunning update!!
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: pietro on September 01, 2015, 07:34:57 AM
Ufag, You've a great job on those cooling jackets. Keep up the good work!

Pietro
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 01, 2015, 08:40:29 AM
Outstanding work! The Machine Guns are everything we have come to expect from your talented hands!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on September 01, 2015, 09:49:38 AM
Exceptional work on the machine guns, looking forward to seeing more.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on September 01, 2015, 12:19:05 PM
 Martin,
Outstanding work on the MG's my old friend. The cooling jackets look absolutely great. Well Done !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on September 01, 2015, 06:40:39 PM
Brilliant job on MG's!!!! Love your metal work ;)

Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 04:09:04 AM
still working on it...just you gents opinion...spot the difference and which one to use...or neither..!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 04:09:39 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2594_zpsb8onm9np.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 04:10:05 AM
OR
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 04:10:31 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2593_zpszshr8bib.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 04:11:29 AM
???... ( still basic examples..)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on September 04, 2015, 07:10:18 AM
Beautiful work, but I don't think you are quite there yet…

(http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/files/images/maxim-lmg-08-15/preview/guns-lmg_08_15-s8.preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 04, 2015, 07:39:11 AM
Bo you are such an instigator  ::) Looking great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on September 04, 2015, 07:41:38 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on September 04, 2015, 07:39:11 AM
Bo you are such an instigator  ::) Looking great!
RAGIII

Because I know Martin is up to it :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 04, 2015, 08:29:11 AM
Thanks for the replies guys..!!
And idd Bo..quite right...the barrel is a bit more extended then I anticipated...easily corrected.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 17, 2015, 06:27:43 AM
not quite there yet..but working on it..awaiting some hex nuts in different sizes from scale hardware...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 17, 2015, 06:28:34 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2595_zpsbicqsduo.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2596_zpsrfc5nkqi.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on September 17, 2015, 06:38:29 AM
Just mouthwatering work on the Spandaus, Martin!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on September 17, 2015, 06:27:56 PM
Fantastic work to the mg s.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 18, 2015, 01:34:42 PM
Stunning work as always. Your correction looks great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:13:52 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2598_zpsso0lel90.jpg)
NOPE...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:15:12 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2605_zps9fy1jsum.jpg)
CLOSER...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:17:50 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2600_zpsnji03l2e.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2602_zpsc1jxnvtc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2604_zps1a1e7pkl.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2606_zps2zreka84.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2608_zpsrejlkibn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2609_zpsasxoxo1r.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:20:58 AM
thanks all...!!
Very slow again on the progress, but work and vacation..ect..
faster progress soon..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on October 01, 2015, 06:21:38 AM
Bo was right, you were up to the challenge of improving the MG barrel. Very nice!

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 01, 2015, 06:25:45 AM
thanks George..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on October 01, 2015, 06:40:20 AM
Out standing work!
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2015, 06:22:10 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2610_zpsvlgn40cf.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2612_zpsh7evaqlw.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2015, 06:23:56 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2611_zpskrxncvxc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2613_zpso89cv020.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2614_zpsrh4vlrzf.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2615_zpsfu5n64px.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2616_zpseqjeb6vs.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2015, 06:24:23 AM
and the mishaps...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 03, 2015, 06:24:46 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2617_zpscgj1dsap.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on October 03, 2015, 07:30:38 AM
You have achieved an excellent result, the mishaps are just put down to a learning experience, very well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on October 03, 2015, 01:17:19 PM
You are an incredible craftsman! I would have accepted the first offering  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on October 03, 2015, 04:17:53 PM
keep up the great work ufag
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on October 03, 2015, 11:45:45 PM
 Martin,
Awesome craftsmanship my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 05, 2015, 08:21:51 AM
Quote from: GAJouette on October 03, 2015, 11:45:45 PM
Martin,
Awesome craftsmanship my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

I agree with my friend, simply gorgeous!!!!

Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: jknaus on October 09, 2015, 02:35:59 AM
Very very cool.
James
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 17, 2015, 06:11:15 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2618_zps8sfdan2y.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2619_zpszuypum0h.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2622_zpsexelmpdm.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2620_zps5t2hh179.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2621_zpszhf5a199.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2625_zpscdnbkkze.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2627_zpsewagghi4.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2623_zpsyn0obeqf.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2626_zpszrwm3hqy.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2624_zpse15anlev.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2629_zps9tuxx6be.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2630_zpskpqcqxm9.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 17, 2015, 06:15:41 AM
WOW!! Now that's what a MG should look like! You can do so much in 1/16 scale. :)

George
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 17, 2015, 06:16:44 AM
It is no photo-etch, it is no CAD/CAM, it is no 3D printing ( because I do not have them at my disposal), just plain handy work with the tools available to me.
So, the spandau is not perfect and it took me a loooooong time to build, but I think it is okay as it is.
Needs a second one to be build (&^^%$^**( ).
But not for now, will focus on an other part of the build.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on December 17, 2015, 06:40:43 AM
That is an amazing machine gun and to know it is completely hand made makes it even better, you are a very talented craftsman.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: LukasTheLight on December 17, 2015, 08:27:35 AM
wow... that is a truly great work!!!! Love that MG!!!

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on December 17, 2015, 09:41:29 AM
UFAG,
    It is an absolute pleasure to follow work of this incredible quality, I envy you your skills!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Oeli on December 17, 2015, 11:35:35 PM
I`am speechless!!  :o

A really Masterpiece!
And also the building Report.

It´s so great, that i can have a look over your shoulder.

Kindly regards from Berlin

Jörg
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2015, 07:56:38 AM
Thanks all for the encouragement...!!

Now appreciate an opinion from you all about the following;
Attached photo of the right lower wing which I made 10 years ago.
It is now covered with lozenge "heat shrinking" linnen, custom made for me by Arizona Model Aircrafters .http://www.arizonamodels.com/
The decal sheet is kindly produced by Richard from Aviaticc, factory fresh lozenge.( on request made to 1/16th scale)
Personnaly I like the bright "new" colors of the decal sheet.

Opinions please..??!!
( the light and photo does not do justice to the colors shown, I should make a daylight photo...it is night here..!!)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2015, 07:57:31 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2632_zpsrsxagqsp.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2015, 07:58:56 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2631_zpsxzaiqs75.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on December 23, 2015, 08:53:56 AM
I Love the Aviattic Lozenge! Use your usual skills and pre / post shade and it will be perfect. JMHO. The covering looks a little too subdued to me. Again JMHO,
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2015, 09:14:46 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on December 23, 2015, 08:53:56 AM
I Love the Aviattic Lozenge! Use your usual skills and pre / post shade and it will be perfect. JMHO. The covering looks a little too subdued to me. Again JMHO,
RAGIII

thanks for input..!
I know how to pre/post shade on a painted surface, how to go around it with a decal..??
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 24, 2015, 01:08:48 AM
Aviattic is much better looking colorwise. I would change to that
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 24, 2015, 07:38:55 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2633_zpste3crxln.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2634_zpsy37peqnn.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 24, 2015, 07:39:40 AM
will be back on the covering shortly, will first mount mg on aircraft....
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 24, 2015, 07:49:27 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2635_zps9llxc887.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 24, 2015, 09:02:40 AM
this might help me with the pre/post shading of the lozenge degals..
http://www.uschivdr.com/downloads/
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on December 27, 2015, 10:53:31 PM
That are outstanding mg's.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 29, 2015, 08:27:01 AM
Okay, I have to solve some fitting issue's here....the engine mount has to be lowered a bit and the aft gun mount up a bit...darn...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 29, 2015, 08:27:57 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2636_zpsfxmwmhlq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2637_zpsh9h12rjw.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on December 29, 2015, 12:53:33 PM
awesome Martin!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Pgtaylorart on December 29, 2015, 01:37:06 PM
Wow!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 29, 2015, 03:30:09 PM
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Splendid !!!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on December 29, 2015, 04:31:04 PM
Superb Modeling! Just Brilliant all around!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on December 31, 2015, 03:39:12 PM
 Martin,
What you mean this isn't 1 to 1 scale? Outstanding project my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: FarEast on January 03, 2016, 07:55:53 AM
My God that is amazing!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on January 03, 2016, 08:35:58 AM
Just like looking at the real thing, exceptional workmanship.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:13:58 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2638_zpsvf43elcd.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2645_zps7nuzj3gb.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2646_zps8w0zx4wn.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2644_zpsbvkfkegl.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2648_zpspet4haur.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2650_zpsmta3ec3i.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2647_zpsjdw1nchw.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:16:04 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2640_zpss1uoxmqq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2639_zpsjeo2cs4b.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2642_zpsly6qbv55.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2641_zpskwyizppw.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2643_zpskboxksql.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:29:50 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2653_zpsfzl1erkl.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2651_zpsqiikoyql.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2652_zps5abc8rqo.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2654_zpsxrcp5zxh.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on April 16, 2016, 06:38:13 AM
Wonderful stuff Martin, I love the 1:1? fuel panel -- did you make this?

The front MGs mounts aren't quite right though -- check this picture:

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh640/UncleTony1917/Screen%20Shot%202016-04-15%20at%203.34.45%20PM_zpsvpmozjek.png)

Hope you don't mind me pointing that out  :-[

Gisbod, I hope you are seeing this build!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:40:12 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2655_zpsrximpioz.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2656_zps0ahduzdv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2658_zpsn1ow7iui.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2657_zpscivhcljl.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on April 16, 2016, 06:40:42 AM
AHA!!  :D
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:48:15 AM
thanks for reply Bo!
I am very aware of the engine mount not being quite true to Original, it is a compromise considering the materials I am working with ( and the materials not quite willing to work with me..)....and honestly...I got a little @#$%^&^ when trying to replicate the mount as it should be....so I left it a little bit in the middle...shame on me..:-)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on April 16, 2016, 06:51:28 AM
Absolutely incredible work! No complaints from me re the engine mount as I don't normally model for God  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:54:56 AM
Thanx RAGIII...!
The fuel panel was produced for an 1/4 scale albatros from proctor, which I never completed and sold to an other enthousiast ( wing span over 2 meters, house too small..)
I produced the panel and kept it..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on April 16, 2016, 06:55:29 AM
Quote from: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:48:15 AM
thanks for reply Bo!
I am very aware of the engine mount not being quite true to Original, it is a compromise considering the materials I am working with ( and the materials not quite willing to work with me..)....and honestly...I got a little @#$%^&^ when trying to replicate the mount as it should be....so I left it a little bit in the middle...shame on me..:-)

Of course I hadn't seen your next post with the mounts much closer to how they actually are. A fine compromise.

Anyway, it's wonderful stuff, I know what a pig this kit is (at least the metal bits)

fuel valve is great.

Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 06:57:47 AM
ps...the thingy aft of the fuel panel is still in "experimental"....hard to replicate from simple scratch..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 07:19:31 AM
http://www.gaspatchmodels.com/products/spandau-08-15-extended-loading-handle-1-16.html
Spendig weeks on replicating the spandau....now found this...!
I ordered them...see how my scratch stands out...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on April 16, 2016, 07:47:59 AM
Absolutely amazing work, you are doing a fine job with the fuel valves.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on April 16, 2016, 08:05:45 AM
Quote from: UFAG on April 16, 2016, 07:19:31 AM
http://www.gaspatchmodels.com/products/spandau-08-15-extended-loading-handle-1-16.html
Spendig weeks on replicating the spandau....now found this...!
I ordered them...see how my scratch stands out...

Make sure you get the kind WITHOUT the extended handles! Extended handle type not fitted to actual albatrossen.

p.s. I know what you mean -- I spent weeks modifying the WNW 1:32 Spandaus, then Costas put out his little gems which just blew what I did away.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: BigBlue on April 17, 2016, 01:26:23 AM
I have missed most of this build until now... what a treat!  Really beautiful work.

Chris
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 17, 2016, 05:22:57 AM
@ Bo....darn...guess what...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KitRookie37 on April 17, 2016, 05:08:33 PM
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Outbreathing work !!!!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 17, 2016, 09:28:19 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2659_zps6kf2dcxv.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on April 17, 2016, 09:40:28 PM
Man you do good work!  Nice!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on April 17, 2016, 10:11:12 PM
Love this exellent work.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 18, 2016, 07:31:03 AM
Dittos to all the above. I've enjoyed catching up.

Ed
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: radio on April 21, 2016, 02:29:04 AM
Hey Ufag
here are mine new MG`s from Gaspatch in 1:16
Cheers
Martin

(http://abload.de/img/66sj88.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=66sj88.jpg)

(http://abload.de/img/7j1js6.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=7j1js6.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 23, 2016, 04:51:25 AM
there you go...!! here are mine..!!
one drawback...the cooling jacket of one of them came in broken, very delicate...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 23, 2016, 04:54:12 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2659_zpseyq8kdu9.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2663_zpso90i0jf7.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT02662_zpsuk0usq6g.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2661_zpsunfg4buo.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2660_zpsywnkrspr.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2664_zpswutdwq3u.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2665_zpsko9uwaic.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2666_zpsn8xkp81c.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 23, 2016, 04:57:19 AM
Will mail Gaspatch, assume they will send me a replacement..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on April 27, 2016, 06:43:06 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2668_zpsaprxhupm.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2667_zpswc5fb8da.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 29, 2016, 12:27:49 PM
very great work ufag.i like it very much
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Neptun on April 29, 2016, 08:34:54 PM
Dear UFAG


I send you the replacements a week ago , don't start to scratchbuild turnbuckles we will produce all our range in resin in 1/16  :)
Excellent work by the way!!!!



Best regards



Costas
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Ernie on April 29, 2016, 08:45:35 PM
Costas to the rescue!  Great customer service. :D UFAG, you are really
doing a fantastic job of the Alby.  Looking forward to the next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on April 30, 2016, 01:20:50 AM
Magnificent work, as always, Martin!  I always enjoy following your build logs, my friend.  But please, don't make us wait too long between projects!
Costas is the best, isn't he?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Beto on May 01, 2016, 09:09:08 PM
Quote from: Neptun on April 29, 2016, 08:34:54 PM
Don't start to scratchbuild turnbuckles we will produce all our range in resin in 1/16  :)
Excellent work by the way!!!!

Best regards

Costas

(applause) :-) That's great news Costas! I have been hoping for ages that someone would produce 1/16 scale turnbuckles... and 1/16 Mercedes engine parts... Bo, are you there?  ;)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on May 02, 2016, 07:33:50 AM
Fantastic that Costas has jumped in with replacement parts, excellent customer service.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: theseeker on May 14, 2016, 11:25:33 PM
I just read through the entire thread and your entire build id stunning! Many thanks for sharing.

Rocky
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on May 15, 2016, 12:37:44 PM
 Martin,
My old friend your Master skill and craftsmanship are by definition AWESOMELY INSPIRING.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 10, 2016, 07:47:45 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2669_zpst46kjudu.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2670_zpselfktwja.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2671_zpsyq7jcl94.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2672_zpsvtkltmyc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on September 10, 2016, 07:51:54 AM
So glad to see you back on this one, Martin!  That fuel distribution panel is spectacular!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 10, 2016, 07:55:13 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0001_zpsqceeokhc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0005_zpsgp57ocnq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0009_zpsghxxqsoc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 10, 2016, 07:57:06 AM
thnx Bud, family and work took the best of me the last couple of months, but back at the model...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 10, 2016, 10:10:19 AM
Outstanding results on the fuel selector panel! Like Bud I am glad you are back on this one!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Jacek on September 10, 2016, 06:23:45 PM
Great hydraulic work  ;)
Respects !

Jacek
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lone modeller on September 11, 2016, 03:05:52 AM
Are those hands to scale? That looks as though it is on real jigs in a factory being built as a 1/1 replica. Words cannot express my awe at what you are doing.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 11, 2016, 06:39:33 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0011_zpsob7il4ce.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0013_zpshnfvgot6.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 11, 2016, 06:41:26 AM
Is it me, or has photobucket become very very sloooowwwww...!!??
Alternatives..??
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 11, 2016, 06:43:27 AM
@ Stephen...hands to scale, from an old watch..;-)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 11, 2016, 09:19:28 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0021_zpsfredthfp.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0026_zpswy94mqpe.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0028_zpsutmzlswf.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on September 12, 2016, 03:35:31 AM
 Martin,
Absolutely beautiful progress my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 12, 2016, 03:46:03 AM
I don't know what to say other than WOW!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 13, 2016, 03:20:29 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/1473700637394-520224076_zpsav2venup.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 13, 2016, 03:22:01 AM
Thnx all...!! My internet modem us....just a check...photo made with samsung phone.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 13, 2016, 03:48:29 AM
Great Photo and incredible modeling!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: steveb on September 13, 2016, 11:30:53 AM
Wow! No words to describe how cool this is!!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 07:43:30 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0031_zps0qtlb4md.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0032_zps0gajb3y6.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0036_zpsodm7d5om.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0040_zpsittwb9af.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 07:59:41 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0019_zpshw95jvtb.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:07:53 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0019_zpshw95jvtb.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:11:45 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0026_zpshsbfdbyf.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:14:47 AM
sorreeee...some same pics..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:15:55 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0034_zpsmvo2qyhb.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:20:04 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0033_zpsywbeqmh1.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT0032_zpsu1m7vu4i.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 21, 2016, 08:32:11 AM
did also some WW2 subjects;
https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/n1k1-shiden-george-1-32.34404/
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on September 21, 2016, 01:26:18 PM
   In a word, SPECTACULAR! :o
   Great modelling, UFAG!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 22, 2016, 09:07:25 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2673_zpshkdug2ip.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2674_zpssjfsdxhk.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 22, 2016, 09:12:46 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/albatros_dva_build-20091013-albatros-13-10-09-3_zpsu6p1rycu.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 22, 2016, 09:14:25 AM
Can somebody identify the instrument which is suspended by springs on the left side of the cockpit...??
Thnx UFAG
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 22, 2016, 09:15:30 AM
@ Lance...thank you..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 22, 2016, 11:39:10 PM
Continuing to be an absolutely brilliant build and then some! Are you going to skin the whole fuselage?
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 05:21:51 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2675_zpssubgfm08.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2676_zpst8ed1hoj.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 05:26:39 AM
just for change of pace....something different.
The logenze on the wing is the "old" deal which I applied over 10 years ago.
The sheets with the upper and lower Logenze in 1/16th scale are kindly produced by Richard of AVIATTIC on special request.
The colours are factory fresh and more fibrant.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 05:28:42 AM
The decals are with white back, not translucent. A must, since I will apply the new decals OVER the old.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 06:11:49 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2680_zps5ot6mmju.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 06:12:49 AM
Okay...will leave this to dry overnight.
Not easy to handle a big decal...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 06:17:43 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2681_zpsqerq8t20.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 06:19:21 AM
for the lozenge pattern's on the wings, I use this book from Robert C. Mikesh on restoring the albatros.
The lozenge decals from aviattic are spot on...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 06:22:48 AM
I will use Future floor polish to settle and seal the decal.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 23, 2016, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: RAGIII on September 22, 2016, 11:39:10 PM
Continuing to be an absolutely brilliant build and then some! Are you going to skin the whole fuselage?
RAGIII

yes, I do have the intention to cover the whole fuselage. I am fully aware that it is going to be a handfull to work it out and make it look descent...specifically around the lower wing root and tail...🤔
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 30, 2016, 08:08:18 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2682_zpsd4phqeoi.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2685_zpsom1qg9vy.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2684_zpsyscamx2p.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2686_zpsqspogs8i.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2683_zpsd6n5yy6e.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2687_zpsdfzwx37t.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2688_zpswew3lmgc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on September 30, 2016, 08:54:25 AM
More of your modelling wizardry, Martin!  I always love following your builds and this one is no exception.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 30, 2016, 08:44:56 PM
When you are finished with this one no one will be able to tell that it isn't the real thing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 19, 2016, 04:47:37 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2682_zpsj1fralrc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2683_zpsf9rkhsux.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2684_zpsaicgrj4i.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2685_zps2zlnmsl0.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2687_zpsovbtfmhv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2688_zpslxjnvdek.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2689_zpsz0og9phq.jpg)
(http://ht[img width=600 height=450]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2690_zpsbgtuno0t.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2690_zpsbgtuno0t.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 19, 2016, 04:49:54 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2691_zps1hgwvjh8.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: GAJouette on October 19, 2016, 11:10:08 AM
 Martin,
Absolute jaw dropping talent my old friend!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on October 21, 2016, 02:30:58 AM
Your workmanship and talent is outstanding.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on October 21, 2016, 03:34:00 AM
Quote from: GAJouette on October 19, 2016, 11:10:08 AM
Martin,
Absolute jaw dropping talent my old friend!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

   That is indeed absolutely incredible detail, I love it!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Adam on October 28, 2016, 08:43:52 PM
 :o  :o  :o.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on October 28, 2016, 08:52:13 PM
I agree with the others completely! Superb details! They look as though they would actually work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on October 29, 2016, 07:46:58 AM
Your attention to detail is incredible, amazing workmanship.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 01, 2016, 05:14:25 AM
Quote from: Des on October 29, 2016, 07:46:58 AM
Your attention to detail is incredible, amazing workmanship.

Des.




Des pretty well says it all !!

Ed
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 06:29:23 AM
Bud, RAGIII, Richard, Gregory, Juan, Lance, Adam, Des, Ed, thanx all for the heads up...!!
Trying to improve all the time.

Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 06:57:29 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2682_zpswicre64j.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 07:02:31 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2683_zpsqv9kkcfc.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Gisbod on November 21, 2016, 07:12:04 AM
Crikey Martin,

Ridiculously good!

Guy
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 07:40:40 AM
"Cirkey"......I had to check that one in the dictionary..!!http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/Smileys/default/smiley.gif
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 07:41:06 AM
;-)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 07:41:41 AM
darn, should be a smiley..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on November 21, 2016, 08:05:04 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2684_zpsuexbq6pq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2685_zpsac2os2np.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2686_zpscorhozam.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2687_zpstyg5srzw.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on November 21, 2016, 09:07:55 AM
Outstanding work, I am at a loss for words to express how good your workmanship is.  Please don't close her up (my two cents).
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on November 22, 2016, 03:02:29 AM
Martin, you just keep raising the bar higher and higher!  Magnificent work, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lone modeller on November 22, 2016, 04:02:37 AM
Almost unbelievable! This is craftsmanship at the highest level.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on November 22, 2016, 05:56:55 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on November 22, 2016, 03:02:29 AM
Martin, you just keep raising the bar higher and higher!  Magnificent work, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud

I agree 100% with Bud!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on November 22, 2016, 08:17:59 AM
    Absolutely agree as well, the last series of photos are as good as it gets and considering some of the work displayed on this Forum that`s saying a great deal! Gorgeous Martin, hope you`re as proud of it as I am in awe of it!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on November 22, 2016, 08:38:07 AM
Craftsmanship at its very best, you have done an exceptional job so far Martin.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: gedmundson on November 22, 2016, 10:59:34 AM
Museum quality work - the very best. Thanks for sharing your work, since it's delightfully presented!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: steveb on November 22, 2016, 01:33:27 PM
Quote from: lone modeller on November 22, 2016, 04:02:37 AM
Almost unbelievable! This is craftsmanship at the highest level.

Stephen.

Exactly!!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 02, 2016, 05:38:11 AM
Juan, Bud, Stephen, RAGIII, Lance, Des, Gary, Steve....Thanks all...!!  Happy to share in what I am trying to accomplish. I do enjoy the build and admire the build's of so many others on this forum, each with his own "touch" , making each model unique.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 02, 2016, 05:39:13 AM
His or HER.....sorree.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 02, 2016, 06:18:57 PM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2693_zpsqaj6zuys.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2696_zpswvk2l51l.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2697_zpsdwzrgaoc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2704_zpsylcio7vh.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2712_zpsh9hhmfuw.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2708_zps3zb9lqih.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 02, 2016, 06:23:42 PM
controle column and rudder parts, I don't think I can use any of these parts, will use them as a reference though.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 09, 2016, 05:18:15 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2713_zpslwflqtst.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2714_zpsmcnxq9oa.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2715_zpsqmfrsdke.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2716_zpsykuvqe9k.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2717_zpsuzf8nuzr.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2718_zpszfbsscer.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2723_zpskafmwmsl.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2719_zpsxgo05idd.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2720_zpsai1jlwod.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2722_zps6exe0ju0.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 09, 2016, 05:20:20 AM
Now fine tuning and the add on's...( throttle, MG triggers, ect)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on December 09, 2016, 07:26:10 AM
We need a JAW DROPPING ICON!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on December 09, 2016, 07:58:41 AM
Exceptional work on the starting magneto and switch, also the control column is looking fantastic, your skills are beyond belief.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on December 09, 2016, 10:58:42 AM
Quote from: RAGIII on December 09, 2016, 07:26:10 AM
We need a JAW DROPPING ICON!
RAGIII

And a "drooling on the floor" icon too.  Unbelievable workmanship!!!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2016, 03:06:30 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2724_zpsxclhfirm.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2725_zpswmdxbmil.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2726_zpsfgqftrmo.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2727_zpsyihpcwxa.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2728_zps2mrcoij5.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2729_zpslmciyfez.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2016, 03:42:06 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2730_zpsuct1kuld.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2731_zpsso9enmg0.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2016, 03:46:57 AM
Now for the tinny thumb "pedals"....tricky.
BTW something went wrong with photobucket...hence two pics missing, how to edit..?
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2016, 05:27:24 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2733_zpsmoouvswj.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2732_zpsw62etdws.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 10, 2016, 05:28:55 AM
some painting and shading should give more perspectief...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 11, 2016, 08:28:53 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2734_zpsuye8r7rd.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 11, 2016, 08:29:48 AM
Improved the triggers, parted and dented..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: steveb on December 13, 2016, 01:25:44 PM
Wow! That control stick! Perfect!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on December 13, 2016, 01:26:50 PM
awesome Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: gedmundson on December 13, 2016, 01:30:10 PM
Highly professional job on the control stick - my hat is off to you! Absolutely as realistic as it can get.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: PrzemoL on December 13, 2016, 07:03:52 PM
Every update here is a pleasure for modellers' eyes. Spectacular!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 18, 2016, 07:52:10 PM
Steve, Bo, Gary and Przemol, thanks all for the headsup..highly appreciated...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 18, 2016, 07:52:48 PM
Throttle lever next...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ondra on December 18, 2016, 09:20:48 PM
I know this is quite a large scale, but the level of detail you are showing here is simply stunning.

My hats off to your workmanship, you obviously posses an extraordinary set of skills.

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on December 18, 2016, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: ondra on December 18, 2016, 09:20:48 PM
I know this is quite a large scale, but the level of detail you are showing here is simply stunning.

My hats off to your workmanship, you obviously posses an extraordinary set of skills.

Cheers

Ondra

Well said Ondra! I agree completely!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:08:53 AM
Slow progress on the contol column....
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:09:31 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2735_zpsusg6dp53.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:10:48 AM
In the meanwhile, I re-visited my 1/24th scale scratchbuild Hansa Brandenburg DI. Just an impression.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:19:00 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2736_zpsj1tf5lfb.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2737_zpsourb1oet.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2738_zpsbd5yaw7f.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2739_zpszsjhsvw2.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2741_zpsxnsl7402.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2742_zpsendrfbpq.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2743_zpsfg698sa0.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2744_zpsouyo6prr.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2745_zpsj9fcpsbe.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2746_zpskf5n8kcv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2748_zpsn4lpthal.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2749_zpsonydnmol.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2751_zpsneaqnh15.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2752_zpsfxu0ulof.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2753_zpsxvkhh4gf.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2754_zps4sljeqns.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2755_zpschluxyuj.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2756_zpsym41xvmo.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2757_zpseygok9op.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:20:53 AM
okay, the model is quite dusty, sorreee...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on December 23, 2016, 07:26:28 AM
Dusty or not, its museum quality.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on December 23, 2016, 07:27:41 AM
ps...MERRY X-MAS everybody and a lot of fantastic builds in 2017...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: boggie on December 23, 2016, 07:46:33 AM
Wonderfull modelling!

Can't wait for your next progress pix.

And a Merry Christmas to you too UFAG.  :D
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: uncletony on December 23, 2016, 10:32:58 AM
Love it!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: gedmundson on December 23, 2016, 12:50:33 PM
Beautiful job on your project. I especially like the transparent photo through your lamp! Top class!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ondra on December 23, 2016, 02:22:30 PM
Wow... Just wow.  :o
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on December 24, 2016, 03:03:00 AM
Thank you for revisiting your remarkable HB D.I, Martin.  This remains one of my all time favorite models.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lone modeller on December 24, 2016, 04:12:00 AM
I am speechless…….. Words cannot properly describe the quality of that model - museum standard is as close as I can get.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on December 26, 2016, 03:18:27 AM
Like Bud said, Thanks for re visiting your HBD1. A truly Magnificent build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on January 02, 2017, 08:13:09 AM
to all; thanks for the comments and the fact that y'll following my build, keeps me sharp and going...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on January 02, 2017, 08:21:58 AM
flight control system...giving me a kind of headage to figure out the mechanics and replicate them in miniature. thevintageaviator is a nice guide line..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on January 02, 2017, 08:24:10 AM
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2758_zpsqb4foqbc.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2762_zpsx0burzfv.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2759_zpscsoudgds.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2760_zpspn4eal8q.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn27/marlewlf/PICT2761_zpsv7ktwtfb.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on January 02, 2017, 08:29:46 AM
something like that me think...some fine tuning to go.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on January 02, 2017, 09:46:35 AM
Me thinks this plane will be able to fly once you are done.  Outstanding workmanship!!!    :D
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 02, 2017, 03:03:56 PM
I sure remember when you were building that Hansa d.1 back then. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for updates and it's still one of my favorite types
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Manni on January 02, 2017, 07:29:28 PM
Outstanding worksmanship! Brilliant tuning. Lovely to see, how it gets better and better.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Borsos on January 02, 2017, 09:20:10 PM
Mastermodelling at its best. Very impressing, how you build your 1/16 models. They look like 1/1 reconstructions.
Borsos
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 03, 2017, 03:14:25 AM
Hello all. I have been off the radar for a while.
I am most certain my next question will have been posted somewhere in this forum, but can anyone give me an alternative to Photobucket...?
UFAG
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 03, 2017, 03:16:09 AM
( I am back in radar coverage, and would like to post new progress pics.)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on August 03, 2017, 04:19:40 AM
Great news, Martin!  Looking forward to your next update.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 03, 2017, 05:05:00 AM
Okay, photo was supposed to be showing...I will continue the " how to "
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: xmald on August 03, 2017, 05:49:13 AM
Can`t wait to see the next update cause this is an extremely interesting subject and its execution.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KiwiZac on August 03, 2017, 06:36:35 AM
^^ What he said. Watching the control column assembly alone is inspiring stuff!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 03, 2017, 06:43:38 AM
Okay....HELP...!! How to post pics from flicker to forum...??
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on August 03, 2017, 07:04:11 AM
    Glad to see you back on this project; it is one of my favourites here on the Forum, so inspirational and so much information. I can't help you with Flickr but can recommend Imgur and send you a link if you are interested, it's free and very easy to use.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 03, 2017, 07:26:17 AM
Lance, please do send the link, highly appreciated, either by posting here or a PM.
Thanks again...!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on August 03, 2017, 12:30:24 PM
   This worked for me, and I'm "IT challenged" to say the very least. Actually composed by my Nephew and provided by fellow Forum Member Chris Johnson.

http://www.hyperscale.com/imgurtutorialmo_1.htm

Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:28:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/RDBHNOH.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:29:21 AM
Thanks Lance, seems I got it working...!! this is just a test picture, progress to follow.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:50:07 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/YFwaaXY.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: KiwiZac on August 04, 2017, 06:50:29 AM
I was about to say that's not the cockpit I was expecting in this build.  ;D
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:50:57 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UyE7ViR.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:51:49 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ayVfNfw.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:52:24 AM
;-)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 04, 2017, 06:53:03 AM
I think the img a little too big..will resize next time.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on August 04, 2017, 08:31:45 AM
Wow, glad to see you back on the air with this build.  Simply amazing work.  Pictures look fine that size if Des has no objection.   ;D
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 13, 2017, 02:28:09 AM
Amazing work as usual ufag
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lone modeller on August 13, 2017, 04:13:12 AM
That6 is an amazing piece of mini-engineering. The giant hand really helps the observer to appreciate the size of what you are doing.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on August 13, 2017, 04:15:59 AM
Continuing to be an INCREDIBLE build! I hope to use some of your ideas, although not to the extent you go, for my future Albatros Builds.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2017, 06:56:08 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/oE8GelD.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2017, 06:56:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/0MzVJEk.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2017, 06:57:12 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/apo0U1E.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on August 16, 2017, 07:06:46 AM
Test fit of the components....
All thanks for the encouragement, really, some times I do wonder, what the hell did I get myself into....but the enthusiasm of all you excellent fellow builders keeps me rolling..!!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on August 16, 2017, 07:32:05 AM
Magic..... sheer magic!! A pleasure to follow.  8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on August 16, 2017, 07:57:32 AM
I am continually amazed at the high level of engineering skills you are displaying with this build, the control column and accessories is an absolute work of art and is a model in its own right, looking forward to seing more updates soon.

Des.

Changes to the settings on the forum now see all photos posted at 800 x 800 unless the original photo is a smaller size.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on August 17, 2017, 11:28:19 PM
Quote from: Des on August 16, 2017, 07:57:32 AM
I am continually amazed at the high level of engineering skills you are displaying with this build, the control column and accessories is an absolute work of art and is a model in its own right, looking forward to seing more updates soon.

Des.

Changes to the settings on the forum now see all photos posted at 800 x 800 unless the original photo is a smaller size.

Due to lack of words I am just going to quote Des!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Karimb on August 18, 2017, 08:25:16 AM
+1 to what RAGIII and Des have said!
Got your build bookmarked for future reference btw!
Karim
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on August 18, 2017, 08:40:19 AM
I agree with all of the above, Martin!  This is pure modeling magic!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Syd Solo on August 18, 2017, 01:29:49 PM
Astonishing skills, incredible patience and a complete masterclass of scratch building.

Cheers

Syd
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Borsos on August 18, 2017, 09:30:04 PM
I can only agree with all the words above. This is excellent modelling on a very high level. I expect that many museums will beg for being allowed to show that Albatros.
Borsos
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:03:59 AM
lance, des, RAGIII ( desperately trying to find your real name again, mea culpa), karim, bud, syd, borsos, thanks all for the encouragement...!!
Test fit of the stick in the cockpit, nice to see I got the dimension some sort of right...
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:05:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/aGeAwYr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aGeAwYr.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:06:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/N9QumgB.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:08:39 AM
sorry, double drop.
next, throttle assembly on the grip, not sure if I will paint the unit in the "green", might leave it in bare metal.
before install, wil have to produce the rudder assembly first..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:23:42 AM
I got it..!! RAGIII = Rick..!! Sorry for the brain mist..
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: coyotemagic on September 06, 2017, 07:32:05 AM
Martin, when it comes to your work, all my expletives fall short.  The long and short of it is, you are the Master!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on September 06, 2017, 07:46:19 AM
Martin, your work leaves me (and I am not alone) speechless.  Simply magnificent.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 06, 2017, 08:04:41 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on September 06, 2017, 07:32:05 AM
Martin, when it comes to your work, all my expletives fall short.  The long and short of it is, you are the Master!
Cheers,
Bud

Total agreement from this Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: boggie on September 06, 2017, 12:12:53 PM

Wow Martin.

Your creation is more than a model, it's miniaturization perfection!

More please  :)

Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: pepperman42 on September 06, 2017, 04:41:30 PM
Wow....just wow!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: davec on September 06, 2017, 08:13:36 PM
Tremendous.  Beautiful work with the brass.

Dave
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 07, 2017, 06:00:58 AM
OFF TOPIC...this will be my next project after the Alb or beside the Alb.
Only, I wil build the whole plane behind it in 1/18...( okay, what am I thinking again..)

Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 07, 2017, 06:02:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ookuc9O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9mGUrft.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pEtiEP8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KEE7lWC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t6EBtIM.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RAGIII on September 07, 2017, 08:27:17 AM
Quote from: UFAG on September 06, 2017, 07:23:42 AM
I got it..!! RAGIII = Rick..!! Sorry for the brain mist..

You have it correct  ;D I have explained this before but there are newer members now. RAGIII is simply my initials: Richard Andrew Geisler III.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on September 09, 2017, 06:16:20 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/c17fARQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hNLVW8z.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 21, 2017, 10:48:33 PM
Dear forum members,
Some time things in life do happen, some times recoverable, some times it is not.
In this specific case, it is unrecoverable.
During a move from one room to another ( stairs ), despite carefull handling, the assembly had a mind of its own and went down the stairs ending up in a crashed wreck...!! In a long past, I had havoc before with a model ( WWII Shiden George)...but that model was recoverable.
The Albatros Dva unfortunately is not. I have worked on the model for the last 15 years with pauses in between, after all that work, it is a little bit hard to comprehend. I am not in shambles though...will clean up the working place and give my thoughts on the next project..enough to go for. In the mean time, I will follow your fantastic builds.
I'll be back.
Martin
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 21, 2017, 10:50:31 PM
!
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RLWP on October 21, 2017, 11:02:22 PM
Hi Martin,

if you are giving up on this, will you be selling on the crashed kit?

Richard
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 21, 2017, 11:17:46 PM
Sorry Richard, if there was any hope to fix the lot, I would have done so.
All is already in the thrash bin. All I saved is the engine and the hand carved prop...just to rember.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RLWP on October 21, 2017, 11:31:55 PM
Then there is still hope.

Time to park this and let it bounce around your mind for a while

After all, there may be another use for that engine...

(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/v16B75742/www/products/model_kitsets/32027/archive_photos/Fokker%20D.VII%20(Alb)%206739~18%20captured%20(0525-077).jpg)

Richard
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Umlaufmotor on October 22, 2017, 12:04:29 AM
@UFAG
I do not want to believe that...   :o
I am really very sorry for you.
Fifteen years of work ..... I hope it does not make you too depressed!!!   :-\

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Juan on October 22, 2017, 12:41:56 AM
Sorry to hear about your mishap Martin, looking forward to your next project.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 22, 2017, 12:52:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ta5cHCk.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 22, 2017, 12:54:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kTJx03N.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 22, 2017, 12:56:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/1BKFWWv.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: UFAG on October 22, 2017, 12:57:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/pcTU8TL.jpg)
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Des on October 22, 2017, 06:34:02 AM
Really terrible news, what a tragic end to such a beautiful model, luckily the engine and prop survived the crash.

Des.
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: Bughunter on October 22, 2017, 06:57:29 AM
Really pitty, I hope some scratched small parts like switches and fuel taps have survived too?
The engine and the air srew are looking beautiful, would be a nice addition to my 1/16 Austro Daimler (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8568.0).

Looking forward to your next project!

Cheers,
Bughunter
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: RLWP on October 22, 2017, 07:21:11 AM
Looks like a bounce back has already started

Can't keep a good modeller down

Richard
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: lcarroll on October 22, 2017, 12:09:11 PM
   Well Martin, as far as Modelling News that's about as bad as it gets; I've been entranced with this Build since the beginning here and I'm very sorry for your misfortune. I commend you for your positive attitude in the midst of this set back, and I look forward to the next project!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: aliluke on October 23, 2017, 02:27:22 PM
Since joining this forum I have looked at your work in awe and silence at your Dva (who the hell am I to comment on such brilliant work?). This is very sad news but with your skills and commitment I'm sure there is something even better to come.

Best wishes,
Alistair
Title: Re: Albatros Dva 1/16
Post by: PrzemoL on October 23, 2017, 06:37:19 PM
I am very sorry to hear all this. 15 years of modelling... I even cannot find the words for consolation. But I do hope you are still going to amaze us all with your next project.