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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: RAGIII on July 25, 2017, 04:29:23 AM
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Well it has been a few days since I finished the triple build so here is my next project. As far as I know Roden is the only company to accurately depict the nose panels on an OAW DIII. That being said they missed on a couple of details. The most obvious is the wing radiator which is oversized. I am posting a photo of Bos radiator over an enlarged drawing from the Data file. As Ray gave permission to do this in another thread I am assuming he has no issues here. If so I will gladly delete the photo. I am also posting a photo of the kit rudder with an outline from the WNW Albatros DV rudder drawn on. If I am correct they should be the same size?
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So my first work will be to correct the radiator. I will probably use the WNW radiator and save the Bo version for the WNW kit.
RAGIII
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Looking forward to this one! I'm not a huge Albi expert, but I think you are right about the rudder size.
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Ooh lovely,
I'd love a WW D.III
Guy
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coolio rick, this is a fun kit to build. will enjoy this build
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Looking forward to this one! I'm not a huge Albi expert, but I think you are right about the rudder size.
Thanks Ian, pretty sure they were interchangeable.
RAGIII
Ooh lovely,
I'd love a WW D.III
Guy
Thanks for looking in and the encouragement Guy!
RAGIII
coolio rick, this is a fun kit to build. will enjoy this build
Thanks, greatly appreciate you looking in! Having built the DIII early and DI, I agree completely about the FUN!
RAGIII
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How great to see this kit being build by your magic hands, Rick. Can't wait to see its yellow nose...
Andreas
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Oh rick, this will be an other brilliant build I have to follow!
Bye,
Manni
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Hi Rick:
This was one of my first WWI builds. I will be following along to watch what you do. These Roden kits, albeit not up WNW standards, turn into a nice model.
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Are you going to do it in the "Candy Striper" scheme? I found it extremely challenging to paint the stripes and keep them evenly spaced, still a striking scheme.
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I too am looking forward to this project Rick. If it is only half as good as the triplanes it will still be a front runner in my estimation. If you do choose the red/white stripe scheme that will be a real challenge - but I'll bet you will get it right all the same.
Stephen.
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I too am looking forward to your progress on this kit. Your modifications will be going into my scrapbook for future reference/use.
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Thanks for the encouragement guys!
Mark,
I remember this beautiful build! Back in the Old Aeroscale days IIRC.
RAGIII
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Yes Rick: It was my first or second foray into WWI, it still graces my shelf here in AZ. I am looking forward to see what you do with this old 'chestnut' as it is a pretty decent kit.
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I have begun the work on fitting the new radiator. I outlined the new radiator with a scribing tool in its proper location. Then I used a RB productions saw to cut out the opening. I test fitted constantly as I went through the process. The photos show the initial rough cut and dry fitting of the replacement. I am also including shots of some of the PE goodies I will use. Part of Poland and the PE from an Encore Albatros DII. I will pick and choose the pieces I want to use.
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Since I took the photos I have gone back and Tweaked the location. I moved it back a fraction and made sure all was aligned properly.
RAGIII
PS: The radiator PE on the Part set is oversized just like the kit. The Encore PE Radiator is pretty close to being correct but represents what I believe to be an earlier version.
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I have fitted the WNW radiator to the Roden wing. The primer shows I need to do a little more touch up and tweaking.
RAGIII
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Looks like it belongs Rick. I will be following your build. I like these Roden kits, although haven't done in awhile, but; they build into a nice model and yours are always outstanding.
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Great start Rick, did not know that the Roden radiator was that much off. Will follow with enthusiasm.
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Looks like it belongs Rick. I will be following your build. I like these Roden kits, although haven't done in awhile, but; they build into a nice model and yours are always outstanding.
Thanks for looking in and commenting Mark! I do like the Roden kits in spite of the extra work required. In addition I really like the Albatros in particular, one of my favorite WW1 Arcrafft. This will be my third Roden version and fifth Albatros overall in 1/32nd scale.
RAGIII
Great start Rick, did not know that the Roden radiator was that much off. Will follow with enthusiasm.
Thanks Juan I appreciate the comment and your following of my build!
RAGIII
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Nice Start Amigo, chosen the scheme yet ?
Ed
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Nice Start Amigo, chosen the scheme yet ?
Ed
Thanks Amigo. Yes he Jasta 10 scheme from GvW Albatros Productions von Richthofens Flying Circus. Yellow nose, black band backing cross, flanked by narrower white bands outlined with black. I will check for a profile shot that is online.
RAGIII
This is a photo of the profile posted here with Permission from Ray Rimell. The profile is copyrighted by Albatros Productions.
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Nice Choice !
Ed
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Nice Choice !
Ed
Once again, all Amigos are in agreement!
Cheers,
Bud
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Nice Choice !
Ed
Nice Choice !
Ed
Once again, all Amigos are in agreement!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigos! I think it will look nice with the other Albatros fighters I have built, God Willing ::)
RAGIII
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Rick, please post pics of all your Albatrosen together once this one is finished. You have quite an impressive collection.
Cheers,
Bud
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Rick, please post pics of all your Albatrosen together once this one is finished. You have quite an impressive collection.
Cheers,
Bud
Will Do Amigo! By the way I am sending you a PM with a secret ;D
RAGIII
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I have begun with the interior wood tones. Just a little more to do until I am satisfied. I plan to add just a bit of raw sienna.
RAGIII
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Really nice start Rick, and that scheme is one of my favourites for the D.III, really representative of the "wooden finish" birds. I may have to keep my eyes open for one of these, I really enjoyed the one that started me into 1:32 Scale and as someone has said here, "you can never have enough Albies"!
Cheers,
Lance
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Nice woodwork Rick, looking forward to your treatment and progress.
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Really nice start Rick, and that scheme is one of my favourites for the D.III, really representative of the "wooden finish" birds. I may have to keep my eyes open for one of these, I really enjoyed the one that started me into 1:32 Scale and as someone has said here, "you can never have enough Albies"!
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks Lance. I would Love to see you do another Albatros! As we all know, the Roden kits really build up nicely with some effort and were here before WNW spoiled all of us 8)
RAGIII
Nice woodwork Rick, looking forward to your treatment and progress.
Juan, as always hanks for looking in and commenting! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
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Ooops, I almost missed this thread. Great to see your progress on another build, Rick, very nice work so far!
The subject you have chosen is a great choice from my POV, Albatrossen with wooden fuselages are simply beautiful.
Should you need masks for the marking, let me know, will be happy to help.
Cheers
Ondra
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You have my attention Rick. The woodgrain is spot on.
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Ooops, I almost missed this thread. Great to see your progress on another build, Rick, very nice work so far!
The subject you have chosen is a great choice from my POV, Albatrossen with wooden fuselages are simply beautiful.
Should you need masks for the marking, let me know, will be happy to help.
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra! Your comments are appreciated!
RAGIII
You have my attention Rick. The woodgrain is spot on.
Thanks for commenting Filip. Greatly Appreciated!
RAGIII
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That's a cool scheme Rick. Looking forward to seeing you work through the build. Are you going to use decals for the scheme or the old fashioned way?
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That's a cool scheme Rick. Looking forward to seeing you work through the build. Are you going to use decals for the scheme or the old fashioned way?
Thanks Mark! I will be painting the bands and outlines. Hopefully this should prove to be easier than wound ribbons ::)
RAGIII
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Some work is done on the interior:
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RAGIII
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Just catching up on this one. Nice corrections and interior. Man you keep busy!!
Steve
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Just catching up on this one. Nice corrections and interior. Man you keep busy!!
Steve
Thanks Steve. I had a pretty productive day yesterday!
RAGIII
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Beautiful work on the interior, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
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As always I enjoy following your progress, it looks really great so far!
Cheers
Ondra
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awesome work on the interior!
Dave
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looks like an albatros to my admiring eyes
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I like your wood tones, very nicely done.
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Great work so far, Rick.
The wood looks superb.
Bye,
Manni
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Very nice start on the interior Rick. Your wooden tones are really fine.
Andreas
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Interior looks great.
Adam.
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Beautiful work on the interior, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
As always I enjoy following your progress, it looks really great so far!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. I always appreciate your positive comments!
RAGIII
awesome work on the interior!
Dave
Thanks Dave! Mostly OOB with a little tweak here and there ;D
RAGIII
looks like an albatros to my admiring eyes
Greatly appreciate your comment Scott!
RAGIII
I like your wood tones, very nicely done.
Thanks Mark.
RAGIII
Great work so far, Rick.
The wood looks superb.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni. Pretty Standard Oil workalthough I am still getting used to the Acryl Oils. They dry in a couple of hours but the values differ from regular oils.
RAGIII
Very nice start on the interior Rick. Your wooden tones are really fine.
Andreas
Greatly appreciate your comments Andreas. It will not rival your DII interior but I like it 8)
RAGIII
Interior looks great.
Adam.
Thanks for looking in and the comment Adam. Great to have you along 8)
RAGIII
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A little more progress. I have added some of the control rigging to the stick and the pulleys on the side. I also added the frames for the engine compartment. The WNW Mercedes is in the picture for test fitting.
RAGIII
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Lovely work on the interior Rick, your wood tones look excellent.
Des.
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Thanks Des. I have done a bit more since the photos. Should have an update this weekend.
RAGIII
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Hi Rick, looking good (as usual). Any issues with the WNW engine fit wise. Looking forward to your progress.
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Just catching up on this one Rick - you are achieving a very high standard indeed on that interior. The wood tones look truly realistic - if the engine looks half as good when finished I will be asking what octane fuel does it burn?!!
Stephen.
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Hi Rick, looking good (as usual). Any issues with the WNW engine fit wise. Looking forward to your progress.
Juan,
As always thanks for looking in. So far no real issues with the WNW engine that I wouldn't have had with the kit parts. Fingers crossed!
RAGIII
Just catching up on this one Rick - you are achieving a very high standard indeed on that interior. The wood tones look truly realistic - if the engine looks half as good when finished I will be asking what octane fuel does it burn?!!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen, greatly appreciate your comments. I will do my usual Smoke and Mirrors engine work. Hopefully it will look OK 8)
RAGIII
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Outstanding work on the innards, Amigo! She's shaping up beautifully!
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding work on the innards, Amigo! She's shaping up beautifully!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo! Your comments as always are appreciated!!
RAGIII
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Very nice work on the interior, the wood looks spot on, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
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Very nice work on the interior, the wood looks spot on, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. Greatly appreciate the comments!
RAGIII
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Rick, this coming along beautifully. I hope you're enjoying the build as much as so many of us obviously like following it. You are providing us with a valuable reminder of just what can be achieved with these Roden kits in the hands of a highly skilled modeller.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Rick, this coming along beautifully. I hope you're enjoying the build as much as so many of us obviously like following it. You are providing us with a valuable reminder of just what can be achieved with these Roden kits in the hands of a highly skilled modeller.
Best wishes
Nigel
Thanks for the very kind comment Nigel! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
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You are doing a very fine job on this Albie, Rick.
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You are doing a very fine job on this Albie, Rick.
I totally agree. It's a great interior!
Borsos
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You are doing a very fine job on this Albie, Rick.
Thanks for the very kind comment Przemol! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
You are doing a very fine job on this Albie, Rick.
I totally agree. It's a great interior!
Borsos
Thanks Andreas I greatly appreciate your comment. I think I said earlier that this will not be quite as nicely detailed as your beautiful DII but I am trying to add some details and make appropriate changes to get a more accurate OAW DIII.
RAGIII
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More nice work from the RAGIII factory!!!
Steve
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More nice work from the RAGIII factory!!!
Steve
Thanks for looking in and commenting Steve!
RAGIII
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coming along quite nicely rick, great wood effect.
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Good to see the progress, looking good !
Ed
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coming along quite nicely rick, great wood effect.
Thanks Scott. Your comment isreally appreciated!
RAGIII
Good to see the progress, looking good !
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
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A small update: I have painted the seat and cushion, installed the seat belts and the bar containing the instrument at the front of the cockpit. Nrxt up working on the engine. Also will do some weathering to the belts and interior and add a couple of wires to the stick.
RAGIII
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As always Rick your attention to detail pays off. This is a good example of very high quality modelling.
Stephen.
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As always Rick your attention to detail pays off. This is a good example of very high quality modelling.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen, greatly appreciated! I have made faster progress than expected so another update: The interior only lacks a couple of wires and a small amount of touch up. I have joined the fuselage halves with the exception of the front which I left unglued for fitting the engine.
RAGIII
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Spectacular, Rick. I really love the way you bring this together.
Andreas
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Agree with Andreas, your efforts are paying off.
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Looking excellent! Fantastic work.
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Looks great- incredible detail
Dave
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Awesome work, Amigo! Can't wait to see this one finished!
Cheers,
Bud
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Spectacular, Rick. I really love the way you bring this together.
Andreas
Thanks Andreas! I still have a bit of work to do. I have started work on the engine now but back to work for 4 days/nights.
RAGIII
Agree with Andreas, your efforts are paying off.
Thanks for looking in and commenting Juan! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
Looking excellent! Fantastic work.
I appreciate the very kind comment Ian!
RAGIII
Looks great- incredible detail
Dave
Thanks Dave. I am glad you dropped in for a look and comment!
RAGIII
Awesome work, Amigo! Can't wait to see this one finished!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo. I always appreciate you following along!
RAGIII
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This looks great!!
Steve
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Really impressive Rick! Great modelling. Proof of how nice Roden kits can look with some careful modelling work.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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This looks great!!
Steve
Thanks Steve for the comment. I am happy with my results so far 8)
RAGIII
This looks great!!
Steve
Dave,
I appreciate your comments and agree that Roden kits can certainly be built to look terrific. Not as polished as WNW OOB but certainly worth the effort in my opinion!
RAGIII
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Coming together nicely, Rick ;)
Keep those updates flowing 8)
von B
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Excellent work, Rick, your attention to detail is really admirable!
Cheers
Ondra
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I am especially struck by the staining on the wood in the engine compartment and the fuel tank - that is really good painting and so realistic.
Stephen.
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This looks great!!
Steve
Couldn`t agree more!
I really like the weathering.
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fantastic on detail, paint/woodpaint, very very nice..!!
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Just catching up with this one. Looks really great. The wood work is brilliant as is the interior detail. Intriguing to watch a non Wingnut model unfold. I'll keep in touch with your build from now on.
Thanks for sharing.
Alistair
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Coming together nicely, Rick ;)
Keep those updates flowing 8)
von B
Thanks Bob. Back to working on this one today.
RAGIII
Excellent work, Rick, your attention to detail is really admirable!
Cheers
Ondra
Thank you My Friend!
RAGIII
I am especially struck by the staining on the wood in the engine compartment and the fuel tank - that is really good painting and so realistic.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I am glad you like the weathering!
RAGIII
This looks great!!
Steve
Couldn`t agree more!
I really like the weathering.
Thank you very much Filip!
RAGIII
fantastic on detail, paint/woodpaint, very very nice..!!
A compliment from you regarding details is very much appreciated!
RAGIII
Just catching up with this one. Looks really great. The wood work is brilliant as is the interior detail. Intriguing to watch a non Wingnut model unfold. I'll keep in touch with your build from now on.
Thanks for sharing.
Alistair
Thanks for looking and the comment!
RAGIII
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Just received this yesterday. Aviattic Albatros pale blue undersurface decal. I felt the need to try some fabric weave decals on this one 8)
RAGIII
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A small update. I have added the plug wires and installed the WNW engine. I have also now glued the fprward fuselage halves together.
RAGIII
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I am sure you will notice the piece of sprue in front of the engine. I had to install this to properly space the forward fuselage/spinner opening. As I did not have to do this on previous Roden Albatri I assume there was warpage or I just screwed up ???
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Wow Rick, looking really good, I am saddened that so much detail will be lost when the cowling is closed up. You are making this look like a WNW kit. Looking forward to your progress.
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Beautiful work on the engine wiring. What did you use for the wires? Agree that it will be a shame to cover it.
Dave
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I agree with Dave - such a shame to cover up all of that detail. Could you leave the engine covers off?
Stephen.
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Amazing work!! Cowl magnets like Tamiya maybe ?
Steve
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Juan, David, Stephen, and Steve,
Thank you so much for your very positive comments! In the end no matter what smoke and Mirrors detail I have added I really like the closed cowl and sleek look of the Albatros. So.... it will be covered :o
RAGIII
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Juan, David, Stephen, and Steve,
Thank you so much for your very positive comments! In the end no matter what smoke and Mirrors detail I have added I really like the closed cowl and sleek look of the Albatros. So.... it will be covered :o
RAGIII
So here are two tales. Believe the one you want to 8)
1. I decided to open the cowlings because several of my peers here commented that it was a shame to cover up the detail on the engine and bay. 8)
2. I attached the cowl /cockpit covering as planned and even after the spreader was added and a butt load of sanding I did not get a fit I was satisfied with so I removed the metal portion of the engine cover and will leave off the panels >:(
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RAGIII
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Rick,
Outstanding works my old friend. Absolutely looking forward to more. Mind if I borrow a few ideas from you for my own D.III collecting dust in the stash?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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quote by RAGIII
So here are two tales. Believe the one you want to 8)
1. I decided to open the cowlings because several of my peers here commented that it was a shame to cover up the detail on the engine and bay. 8)
2. I attached the cowl /cockpit covering as planned and even after the spreader was added and a butt load of sanding I did not get a fit I was satisfied with so I removed the metal portion of the engine cover and will leave off the panels >:(
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Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
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quote by RAGIII
Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
Could not agree more, whatever the reason, we win and see your mini masterpiece engine.
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quote by RAGIII
Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
Could not agree more, whatever the reason, we win and see your mini masterpiece engine.
Completely agree with the others - we all win, so there is absolutely nothing to complain about!
Stephen.
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Rick,
Outstanding works my old friend. Absolutely looking forward to more. Mind if I borrow a few ideas from you for my own D.III collecting dust in the stash?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks for the comment Gregory. You are welcome to borrow any of my Smoke and Mirrors ideas you want ;D
RAGIIIquote by RAGIII
So here are two tales. Believe the one you want to 8)
1. I decided to open the cowlings because several of my peers here commented that it was a shame to cover up the detail on the engine and bay. 8)
2. I attached the cowl /cockpit covering as planned and even after the spreader was added and a butt load of sanding I did not get a fit I was satisfied with so I removed the metal portion of the engine cover and will leave off the panels >:(
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Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
Thanks for the support and generous comment!
RAGIII
quote by RAGIII
Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
Could not agree more, whatever the reason, we win and see your mini masterpiece engine.
Thanks Juan, your continued confidence in my build and support are always appreciated.
RAGIII
quote by RAGIII
Well, it's always good to have options! ;D
Either way we viewers win 'cause we get to see your beaut looking engine.
Great progress Rick.
More please. :)
Could not agree more, whatever the reason, we win and see your mini masterpiece engine.
Completely agree with the others - we all win, so there is absolutely nothing to complain about!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen! Greatly appreciate the comment!
RAGIII
PS: Leaving off the panels means I have to go back and do some tricky painting to a few things that would not have been seen with the covers on. Lesson Learned don't skip anything as you never know what will happen ::)
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Progressing well, , good choice to leave the cowls off. Await next batch of pics
Ed
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Progressing well, , good choice to leave the cowls off. Await next batch of pics
Ed
Thanks Amigo, always appreciate your comments!
RAGIII
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Nice to see this update, and thanks for deciding what to ask for "Sinterklaas" this year... ;D ;D The Roden D.III (not this OAW version) with some Eduard PE! :)
Look forward to the next installment!
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Nice to see this update, and thanks for deciding what to ask for "Sinterklaas" this year... ;D ;D The Roden D.III (not this OAW version) with some Eduard PE! :)
Look forward to the next installment!
Thanks for the comment. I am sure you will enjoy the DIII, a good basic kit!
RAGIII
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I hope, too! There are so many cool schemes to choose from, and the Eduard set allows an off-center radiator, making even more schemes possible...! Got a DVII to do, first... ;)
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Rick, I totally missed this build. Great so far, nothing else to think of.
Top Work.
Manni
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Rick, I totally missed this build. Great so far, nothing else to think of.
Top Work.
Manni
Thanks Manni! I am glad you found the build and took the time to comment! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
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Back on this one after finishing the Fokker EV. I have attached the lower wing, and revised rudder, and drilled the rigging holes. Of course this one may lose out to the WNW Dolphin in the near future ::)
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I have also begun to put the base coat for the wood grain around the engine and cockpit area.
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That looks very nice, Rick, I am glad to see you back on this one! I will be following closely. ;)
Cheers
Ondra
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That looks very nice, Rick, I am glad to see you back on this one! I will be following closely. ;)
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra! Always appreciate your support!! By the way, The Dolphin will give me an opportunity to use all of those Drooling Bulldog paints you kindly sent :D
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Great to hear that, I hope you will like them. ;)
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Aw Rick. Why not finish this one first.... you have been keeping us waiting long enough!
Stephen.
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Aw Rick. Why not finish this one first.... you have been keeping us waiting long enough!
Stephen.
I know Stephan is joking, but would love to see you finish this beauty first also (Either way is fine)
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Aw Rick. Why not finish this one first.... you have been keeping us waiting long enough!
Stephen.
I know Stephan is joking, but would love to see you finish this beauty first also (Either way is fine)
Well....since I can't resist starting the Dolphin, I guess I will turn this into a Dual Build 8)
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Well....since I can't resist starting the Dolphin, I guess I will turn this into a Dual Build 8)
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Win Win for us watchers ;D ;D ;D
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Just so all of my builds are out of the closet. This one has been a Dual build All along. I am also working on a WNW Albatros DV to be done in Jasta 11 Markings. I will change the title of the build soon.
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and of course I will use Aviattic Lozenge 8)
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Hmm, dual build... Yummy. ;)
Looking forward to following the progress, Rick!
Cheers
Ondra
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Hmm, dual build... Yummy. ;)
Looking forward to following the progress, Rick!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks for looking in Ondra!
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Here is a small update on the DIII. I have begun painting the band on the fuselage. When complete I will mask it off and do the wood finish on the rest of the fuselage. I also attached the elevator.
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Also some progress on the DV interior.
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That does not look like you used oil paints for the wood grain, Rick, right? Any innovative method? Looks pretty good. ;)
Cheers
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I am pleased that you are continuing with these Rick. Both are looking very good - the Roden is ceetainly aking very good progress. How do you intend to paint the wood for the fuselage? Are you going to use oils?
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That does not look like you used oil paints for the wood grain, Rick, right? Any innovative method? Looks pretty good. ;)
Cheers
Ondra
Actually the Answer is yes...and no. Acrylic oils by Windsor Newton with a "Rust" Filter by Testors brushed over. I also used Tamiya clear orange over the stringers and cross x bracing.
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I am pleased that you are continuing with these Rick. Both are looking very good - the Roden is ceetainly making very good progress. How do you intend to paint the wood for the fuselage? Are you going to use oils?
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I will use oils as always for the wood tones.
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Great progress on both. I love the D III and the way it gets together. The D V is a beauty too. these subtle wood shadings on the interior are looking very nice!
Andreas
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Nicely done Rick..
Guy
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Great progress on both. I love the D III and the way it gets together. The D V is a beauty too. these subtle wood shadings on the interior are looking very nice!
Andreas
Thanks for the comment Andreas. Greatly appreciate you looking in.
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Nicely done Rick..
Guy
Thanks Guy!
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I have added the other bands since the last photos. The outer black bands are a bit too wide but will be narrowed when I mask off the band to paint the base for the wood fuselage.
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Progress looking good Amigo !
Ed
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Starting to look great, both the stripes in the D.III and the wood on the D.V! :)
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Progress looking good Amigo !
Ed
Thanks Amigo. Another small update. I have painted the base acrylic coat for the wood fuselage narrowing the outer black bands in the process. I am good with the front band but need to re do the rear.
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Just like that -looks nice, nonetheless! Can't wait to see it with wood grain and varnish on it :)
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Just like that -looks nice, nonetheless! Can't wait to see it with wood grain and varnish on it :)
Thanks for looking in and the positive comment!
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A teaser taken hastily. Better photos soon.
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lovely wooden effect! I really like that.
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lovely wooden effect! I really like that.
Spectacular "woodwork" in fact Rick, it jumps right out as a very natural look. Great job, I'm going to try to duplicate the very light blonde effect you've created here however I suspect duplicating your quality of finish will be far out of reach. As you can tell, I'm most impressed. Well done! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
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Rick, you are turning this Roden kit to WnW standards, a testament to your skills. Truly lovely.
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lovely wooden effect! I really like that.
Thanks for looking in and commenting.
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lovely wooden effect! I really like that.
Spectacular "woodwork" in fact Rick, it jumps right out as a very natural look. Great job, I'm going to try to duplicate the very light blonde effect you've created here however I suspect duplicating your quality of finish will be far out of reach. As you can tell, I'm most impressed. Well done! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks for the very generous comment Lance. I have always tried to give an "Impression" of wood vs doing a lot of grain. In this case I used Acrylic Oils, raw sienna. I actually ended up not liking the acrylic oils in this use. It took a few hours to dry but began to be difficult to blend in just a few minutes. My DV will have traditional oils used for this purpose. I am certain that you will attain even better esults when you get to the point of doing one of these!
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Rick, you are turning this Roden kit to WnW standards, a testament to your skills. Truly lovely.
Thanks Juan, as always I appreciate your comments!
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PS: I am pleased with how the bands turned out ;D
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Good recovery Rick on those stripes. I like the wood affect you have achieved on this model. As mentioned and to belabor the point, but Roden kits build into decent models and their DIII is the only game in town. You are doing an outstanding job on this and I look forward to following along as you progress.
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Good recovery Rick on those stripes. I like the wood affect you have achieved on this model. As mentioned and to belabor the point, but Roden kits build into decent models and their DIII is the only game in town. You are doing an outstanding job on this and I look forward to following along as you progress.
I agree wholeheartedly with what Mark has said here, you are doing a superb job Rick.
Des.
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Great work, Rick. The Wood looks great as the whole plane does. Thank you for showing.
Bye,
Manni
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Good recovery Rick on those stripes. I like the wood affect you have achieved on this model. As mentioned and to belabor the point, but Roden kits build into decent models and their DIII is the only game in town. You are doing an outstanding job on this and I look forward to following along as you progress.
Thanks Mark, greatly appreciated.
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Good recovery Rick on those stripes. I like the wood affect you have achieved on this model. As mentioned and to belabor the point, but Roden kits build into decent models and their DIII is the only game in town. You are doing an outstanding job on this and I look forward to following along as you progress.
I agree wholeheartedly with what Mark has said here, you are doing a superb job Rick.
Des.
Thanks Des. Always appreciate you looking in!
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Great work, Rick. The Wood looks great as the whole plane does. Thank you for showing.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks for continuing to follow my builds Manni!
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I have chosen a scheme for the Jasta 11 DV based on the artwork of Robert N. Pearson. The profile posted here is done with the Permission of Bob Pearson and is his copyright. Please do not repost.
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Nice Choice !!!
Ed
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your D.III is looking excellent! someday I will get brave and try some of these techniques you masters use!
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Sorry Rick but I have been busy lately and missed progress. The wood effect looks very good indeed - I am waiting patiently for the "better" photos!
I still cannot get over how you and others can build two (or more) models simultaneously - I have enough problems remembering what to do next with one!
Stephen.
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Nice Choice !!!
Ed
Thanks Amigo. This "May be the aircraft of Wilhelm Reinhard" The colors of course are conjectural but I like them ;D
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your D.III is looking excellent! someday I will get brave and try some of these techniques you masters use!
Thanks for the comment Ian. I am not a master by any means. The wood is simply raw sienna oils brushed over an acrylic tan base. Remove all of the pigment with a wide brush leaving just the impression of light and dark. ;)
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Sorry Rick but I have been busy lately and missed progress. The wood effect looks very good indeed - I am waiting patiently for the "better" photos!
I still cannot get over how you and others can build two (or more) models simultaneously - I have enough problems remembering what to do next with one!
Stephen.
I appreciate you dropping in and catching up. Thanks for commenting. As for more than one at once I really go back and forth so not two, three or four all being worked on. ::)
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That's going to make a great looking pair!
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That's going to make a great looking pair!
Thanks, Together with my other Albatri it will be a colorful lineup! Here are the promised photos. I have added rib tapes to the wings and tail prior to applying the colors. Hopefully this will give just enough rib tape detail. I have also begun to paint a few details on the fuselage.
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Great progress so far, Rick, well done!
What material did you use for the rib tapes? Nice work on those in terms of accuracy and alignment.
Cheers
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Great progress so far, Rick, well done!
What material did you use for the rib tapes? Nice work on those in terms of accuracy and alignment.
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. the tapes came with the WNW Albatros or Fokker DVII. I am hoping they are just thick enough to make an impression.
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Great Albatros and the blue rib tapes are a great idea. I think they are dark enough for even shining through the camouflage colors which would even increase its impact on the overall appearance.
Best regards
Andreas
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Great Albatros and the blue rib tapes are a great idea. I think they are dark enough for even shining through the camouflage colors which would even increase its impact on the overall appearance.
Best regards
Andreas
Thanks Andreas. Hopefully if the rib tapes do not show as a raised tape the blue will be just evident enough under the colors 8)
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Keep the paint as thin as possible and the stripes should show thru Amigo.
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Keep the paint as thin as possible and the stripes should show thru Amigo.
Ed
Thanks Ed. I hope to do just that! Something I keep forgetting to mention is the fairings blending in the fuselage and wing. Roden gives the rear fairing common with their DI kit. I saw no evidence that the fairings should be any different than a standard DIII/ shorter fairing. The funny thing is the original DIII fairing was included in the DI kit so I used that on my model.
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Slick, Rick...I too like the tapes. They'll give just the right impression, me thinks...
Great job on the fuselage etc. too. Looks absolutely real from my standpoint!
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Slick, Rick...I too like the tapes. They'll give just the right impression, me thinks...
Great job on the fuselage etc. too. Looks absolutely real from my standpoint!
Dan
Thanks Dan. I appreciate the comments.
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Hi Rick.
Pretend I don't know that much about WW I aviation; which I don't, so you're not really pretending, but anyway. The rib tapes .... Do they go under lozenge fabric or over? Or are your albatri not going to have lozenge. Sorry, I didn't leaf through all the pages of this thread.
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Hi Rick.
Pretend I don't know that much about WW I aviation; which I don't, so you're not really pretending, but anyway. The rib tapes .... Do they go under lozenge fabric or over? Or are your albatri not going to have lozenge. Sorry, I didn't leaf through all the pages of this thread.
They go on top. Fabric is stretched onto the wing frame, then stitched onto the ribs (I'd have to look up exactly how). This stiching is covered over with the rib tapes
Richard
MORE: here's something
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qml0X_xMkKQ[/media]
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Hi Rick.
Pretend I don't know that much about WW I aviation; which I don't, so you're not really pretending, but anyway. The rib tapes .... Do they go under lozenge fabric or over? Or are your albatri not going to have lozenge. Sorry, I didn't leaf through all the pages of this thread.
They go on top. Fabric is stretched onto the wing frame, then stitched onto the ribs (I'd have to look up exactly how). This stiching is covered over with the rib tapes
Richard
MORE: here's something
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qml0X_xMkKQ[/media]
Richard is correct reference the tapes. WNW molds the indication of the ribs and tapes on their Albatros DV. I will be using Aviattic Lozenge cookie cutter decals for the wings on the DV. So the ribs and tape indication will show blue rib tapes. On the Roden DIII their is no indication of tapes in the molding. I have applied the tapes to indicate their presence. The Jasta 10 OAW DIII I am doing has Lilak/Mauve and green camo so I am hoping for just a slight tape indication and just a tad darker appearance after painting. I hope your question is answered. If not let me know and I will try harder 8)
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Gotcha! And thanks. To both of you. I Learned something new today.
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Apologies for temporarily hijacking
I found this:
(http://www.primrose-engineering.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/aeroplane-methods/Taping1.jpeg)
It is from Aeronautical Engineering published by Odhams, probably before WW2. Odhams produced lots of technical books similar to this, usually containing just enough information to not be helpful
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Gotcha! And thanks. To both of you. I Learned something new today.
I am glad my explanation of the schemes helped with the rib tape thing. Also thanks to Richard for his efforts!
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Apologies for temporarily hijacking
I found this:
It is from Aeronautical Engineering published by Odhams, probably before WW2. Odhams produced lots of technical books similar to this, usually containing just enough information to not be helpful
Richard
No problem at all with anyone helping answer questions on my threads! Thanks Richard.
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That diagram really belongs somewhere else on this forum, not in your thread. Where should it go?
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That diagram really belongs somewhere else on this forum, not in your thread. Where should it go?
Richard
Perhaps in the Aircraft "Information and Questions" section ? I don't know for sure but again I do not mind your posting it here at all!!
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Great idea on the tapes Rick.
Looking forward to seeing how they pan out.
Guy
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Great idea on the tapes Rick.
Looking forward to seeing how they pan out.
Guy
Have to agree, and a great way to use up some of the additional tape in the stash to add subtle detail.
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As usual Rick you have come up with an original idea to solve a problem. Will be following with interest to see how this works out.
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Great idea on the tapes Rick.
Looking forward to seeing how they pan out.
Guy
Thanks Guy. I have just returned from a painting session. My first impression is the tapes worked perfectly 8)
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Great idea on the tapes Rick.
Looking forward to seeing how they pan out.
Guy
Have to agree, and a great way to use up some of the additional tape in the stash to add subtle detail.
Thanks and yes no reason nnot to use stuff at your disposal ;D
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As usual Rick you have come up with an original idea to solve a problem. Will be following with interest to see how this works out.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. I used this method on my ill fated Roden See5a but with much thicker decals. These seem to have just the effect I was looking for. I will take photos soon.
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You're working wonders, Rick ;)
Keep up the great work.
vB :)
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You're working wonders, Rick ;)
Keep up the great work.
vB :)
Thanks Bob. Your strippers would have worked well here also but I didn't have enough to do the job.
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I have to get ready for work so only posting one photo for now. More later. Some tricky touch up to do at the wing root.
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Beautiful work Rick! the colours look great, looking forward the next pictures of your work.
Bye,
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Simply outstanding Rick.
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Beautiful work Rick! the colours look great, looking forward the next pictures of your work.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni . I appreciate the comment!
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Simply outstanding Rick.
Thanks for the comment and your continued interest!
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Here are some more photos:
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Very nice colors on that bird now. I really love the shades of the green and mauve. It's looking great with the light wooden tone of the fuselage.
Best regards
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Very nice colors on that bird now. I really love the shades of the green and mauve. It's looking great with the light wooden tone of the fuselage.
Best regards
Andreas
Thanks Andreas. I appreciate the comment!
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Very nice colors on that bird now. I really love the shades of the green and mauve. It's looking great with the light wooden tone of the fuselage.
Best regards
Andreas
Ditto, my thoughts exactly !
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Very nice colors on that bird now. I really love the shades of the green and mauve. It's looking great with the light wooden tone of the fuselage.
Best regards
Andreas
Ditto, my thoughts exactly !
Ed
Thanks Amigo! I have done the touch up at the wing roots. Now just a bit to touch up on the undersurface of the tail plane roots and on to decaling.
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Veeery nice, Rick, looking at your build I have decided what build will be next on my list after the Camel!
Many thanks for sharing these inspiring pictures.
Cheers
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Just catching up again. Beautiful. Looks like the underlying rib tape effect worked very well!!
Steve
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Just catching up again. Beautiful. Looks like the underlying rib tape effect worked very well!!
Steve
Thanks Steve and yes, I am quite Happy with the results!
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My that looks really good. Superb painting Rick.
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Really like the mauve. Is it a home made mix?
I'm glad you used a sky blue underside, because I have just done the same on my Alby. If I'm wrong than at least im not wrong alone ;-)
Would you say the Roden D.III is within the abilities of a relative beginner such as myself?
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Veeery nice, Rick, looking at your build I have decided what build will be next on my list after the Camel!
Many thanks for sharing these inspiring pictures.
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. I look forward to seeing you do the Albatros!
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My that looks really good. Superb painting Rick.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen.
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Really like the mauve. Is it a home made mix?
I'm glad you used a sky blue underside, because I have just done the same on my Alby. If I'm wrong than at least im not wrong alone ;-)
Would you say the Roden D.III is within the abilities of a relative beginner such as myself?
Thanks for looking in and commenting! The Mauve/ Lilac is a mix of an Old Polyscale WW1 German Lilac and a bit of blue added. As for building the kit remember it is not a WNW kit. That being said I think with patience and a lot of test fitting(Interior parts), it is within any modelers reach. One thing I am concerned about is mounting the upper wing. I have gotten used to WNW very positive strut locations and looking at the Roden struts I don't know how I managed my first DIII ::)
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I have begun to apply the Markings:
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Wow Rick, its amazing how she is coming alive. :D
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Thanks Juan. Greatly appreciate your comment.
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Very inspiring work, Rick.
The lacquered plywood combined with the markings really looks sharp!
I can't wait to see what you do next with this.
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That's looking great! I had the idea with the left-over ribtapes, too, but I'd thought about using a riveting tool or saw on the back to give a bit of stitching impression. I still have to try that, though, not sure how practical that would be. Thinking it up is easy, but actually doing it that way does sound like dull work...! :)
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That wood finish looks even more realistic as a background for the other markings. This is going to be one teriffic model when it is finished Rick.
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Very inspiring work, Rick.
The lacquered plywood combined with the markings really looks sharp!
I can't wait to see what you do next with this.
Thanks for the very kind comments!
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That's looking great! I had the idea with the left-over ribtapes, too, but I'd thought about using a riveting tool or saw on the back to give a bit of stitching impression. I still have to try that, though, not sure how practical that would be. Thinking it up is easy, but actually doing it that way does sound like dull work...! :)
Jeroen
Thanks for the compliments! I actually used a Pounce wheel on my SE5a from Roden to simulate the stitching. It worked well but I found these tapes to be a bit thin/ width wise to try ::) I will try to find photos of the old SE build to post as an example.
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That wood finish looks even more realistic as a background for the other markings. This is going to be one teriffic model when it is finished Rick.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Your comment as always is appreciated!
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Superb work - coming along nicely. Loking forward to the next update.
Gary
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Superb work - coming along nicely. Loking forward to the next update.
Gary
Thanks Gary, your comment is appreciated!
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What can say Rick , both are coming along wonderfully . Really like how the Roden kit is turning out so far super !
Terri
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Rick,
Beautiful works always take flight from your bench my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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What can say Rick , both are coming along wonderfully . Really like how the Roden kit is turning out so far super !
Terri
Thanks T. Good to ear from you again!
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Rick,
Beautiful works always take flight from your bench my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thank you Old Friend! Greatly appreciate the comment!
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That's just beautiful, Rick. Really subtle wood work too. Makes the markings really pop!
Dan
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Wow Rick! This is very beautiful modelling! The subtle but convincing wood effects and neat markings make this come alive! I'm really enjoying this... Regards, Marc
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The wood really looks perfect, Rick, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
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That's just beautiful, Rick. Really subtle wood work too. Makes the markings really pop!
Dan
Thanks Dan!
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Wow Rick! This is very beautiful modelling! The subtle but convincing wood effects and neat markings make this come alive! I'm really enjoying this... Regards, Marc
Thanks for commenting Monty!
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The wood really looks perfect, Rick, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. I appreciate your comment!
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I have made a bit of progress on the Jasta 11 DV. I used Bobs Strippers to pre shade the wing tapes and then applied the lower surface Cookie Cutter Lozenge from Aviattic. These are the Best Fitting of the Cookie Cutters to date... They get Better and Better! I also did some interior work. A few touch ups and the controls still need to be done.
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Top notch work on the interior, Rick, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
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Top notch work on the interior, Rick, well done!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra!
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Wow, Rick! This looks great. The interieur and the decalled wings look very nice.
Bye,
Manni
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Going well, the colorful parts will look very good when assembled.
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Wow, Rick! This looks great. The interieur and the decalled wings look very nice.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks for the comment Manni!
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Going well, the colorful parts will look very good when assembled.
Thanks for commenting. I may have been a bit conservative on my pre shading so might need to go back and do some post shading of the ribs. We shall see.
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That interior is one to die for. The wings also look superb. Really Rick you set a standard which many of us struggle to achieve - and you seem to do ti with ease!
Stephen.
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I love this Albatros. Especially the seat colors are very convincing as are the wings. It is really another great double that you are producing here, Rick. It is a joy to follow your progress.
Best regards
Andreas
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That interior is one to die for. The wings also look superb. Really Rick you set a standard which many of us struggle to achieve - and you seem to do ti with ease!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. The cockpit is pretty much OOB except for the seat which is after market.
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I love this Albatros. Especially the seat colors are very convincing as are the wings. It is really another great double that you are producing here, Rick. It is a joy to follow your progress.
Best regards
Andreas
Thanks Andreas. I greatly appreciate your positive comment!
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Good progress ! Interior is great. Shading nice and subtle.
Ed
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Good progress ! Interior is great. Shading nice and subtle.
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
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I have had a pretty productive weekend. The interior on the DV is basically done. Just a bit of touch up here and there. I also finished applying the Lozenge to the wings ,upper surface, that is.
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PS: I have used the Flugzeugwerke fuel tank. I added a paper backing to cover the hollow rear side that faced the cockpit.
PPS: I still have a bit to do to the left side 8)
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Top notch modelling in every way Rick. Those cockpit interiors look fantastic - a standard to achieve!
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Top notch modelling in every way Rick. Those cockpit interiors look fantastic - a standard to achieve!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Your generous comments are appreciated!
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Wonderful progress Rick. Both Albatroses will look awesome when finished.
Andreas
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Agree with Andreas, looking fantastic Rick.
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Wonderful progress Rick. Both Albatroses will look awesome when finished.
Andreas
Agree with Andreas, looking fantastic Rick.
Thanks for the comments guys! Greatly appreciate you following along.
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I have been working on the DV on and off. The fuselage is together and the engine is a in progress. More later today perhaps.
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That engine looks brilliant!
Pardon me now while I go back to the beginning and catch up on this very interesting looking thread.
Gaz
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That engine looks brilliant!
Pardon me now while I go back to the beginning and catch up on this very interesting looking thread.
Gaz
Thanks for looking in and commenting Gaz!
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That looks brilliant, Rick, good job!
Cheers
Ondra
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That looks brilliant, Rick, good job!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks for your very generous comment Ondra!
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Sadly I've been missing this build till now, It's very nice and interesting. The engine in the last update is gorgeous.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Sadly I've been missing this build till now, It's very nice and interesting. The engine in the last update is gorgeous.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Thanks for the comment Giuseppe. I appreciate you checking in on the builds!
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Beautiful work as usual Rick, that engine is incredible.
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A very small update on the DIII. I have begun to do a little weathering with Tamiya smoke and added a few PE parts.
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Beautiful work as usual Rick, that engine is incredible.
Thanks Juan. Your comments are always appreciated.
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This just gets better and better with each update.
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looking excellent, Rick!
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Rick,
That looks beautiful! Love the markings, too!
Gaz
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Together with GazzaS's D.III some of the best Roden D.III builds around -though the D.V is looking good too! :)
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This just gets better and better with each update.
Stephen.
Thanks for looking in and the very nice compliment Stephen.
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looking excellent, Rick!
Thanks for the comment Ian. Greatly appreciated.
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Beautiful wood colour!
Thanks Justin. I appreciate you looking in.
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Rick,
That looks beautiful! Love the markings, too!
Gaz
Thanks Gaz! I still have to do a lot of work on small things and then there is mounting that upper wing ;D
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Together with GazzaS's D.III some of the best Roden D.III builds around -though the D.V is looking good too! :)
Thanks for the compliment!
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Very nice progress, I am following with great interest and every update is pure joy to look at!
Cheers
Ondra
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Very nice progress, I am following with great interest and every update is pure joy to look at!
Cheers
Ondra
Thank you My Friend! Always appreciate your comments.
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They look fantastic!
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They look fantastic!
Thanks Carl. I appreciate your comment!
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latest pictures looking good !
ED
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latest pictures looking good !
ED
Thanks Amigo!
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Rick,
That looks beautiful! I really found the Eduard PE useful on mine.
Gaz
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Rick,
That looks beautiful! I really found the Eduard PE useful on mine.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. I hope to get more done this weekend!
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Shaping up really nicely.
Steve
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Shaping up really nicely.
Steve
Thanks Steve. Your comment is greatly appreciated. A VERY SMALL update. I did a wash and used some white glue and white paint to simulate the plugs. The Macro Photos show me some things I need to fix and touch up.
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That motor looks great. I love the exposed motors of WWI. Just a great detail-heavy feature that doesn't have to be covered up.
Gaz
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That motor looks great. I love the exposed motors of WWI. Just a great detail-heavy feature that doesn't have to be covered up.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. I hate to say this but the engine covers will be in place on the DV...I really like the lines with everything buttoned up 8)
Here is the latest:
Aviattic Lozenge applied to the tail surfaces which will eventually be overpainted in red. The two Albatri together and the engine glued in place in the DV.
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That motor looks great. I love the exposed motors of WWI. Just a great detail-heavy feature that doesn't have to be covered up.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. I hate to say this but the engine covers will be in place on the DV...I really like the lines with everything buttoned up 8)
My sentence probably wasn't very clear upon rereading. What I meant was I like that on almost all WWI aircraft you have some portion of the engine sticking out. It's just very interesting.
Gaz
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That motor looks great. I love the exposed motors of WWI. Just a great detail-heavy feature that doesn't have to be covered up.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. I hate to say this but the engine covers will be in place on the DV...I really like the lines with everything buttoned up 8)
My sentence probably wasn't very clear upon rereading. What I meant was I like that on almost all WWI aircraft you have some portion of the engine sticking out. It's just very interesting.
Gaz
Gotcha 8)
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A very nice couple Rick! It is interesting to see both fuselages next to each other. I never really got why they called the D V a “lighter” version of the D III. But now it’s quite obvious. Although the D V weighted quite the same like the D III, the D V actually looks much sleeker.
Best regards
Andreas
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A very nice couple Rick! It is interesting to see both fuselages next to each other. I never really got why they called the D V a “lighter” version of the D III. But now it’s quite obvious. Although the D V weighted quite the same like the D III, the D V actually looks much sleeker.
Best regards
Andreas
Thanks Andreas I greatly appreciate the comment. Yes the DV is certainly sleeker/ more refined. I Love the lines of both!
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Yet another Small update o the DV. I have overpainted the tail lozenge red leaving just a bit of lozenge showing through. Also painted the cowl panels Velejo Deep Red.
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Looking sharp -interesting, the deep red looks very much like the "purperrot" I mixed my brighter red with on my D.VII :)
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Rick,
Excellent update my old friend. You gotta love that Red! Keep up the highest excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Looks very cool, Rick!
The oversprayed lozenge looks great.
Bye,
Manni
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Yeah... I like it!
Gaz
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Really pretty, Rick! This shading through effect of the overpainted Tarnstoff looks awesome!
Andreas
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Nice progress. The over painted lozenge is perfect.
Steve
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Thanks to Jeroen, Gregory, Manni, Gaz, Andreas, and Steve for all of the great comments on my Small update ;D Greatly appreciated!
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Rick,
What they all said, +1! Excellent progress towards two exceptional builds. Good luck to you as you close in on the finish line! 8)
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Rick,
What they all said, +1! Excellent progress towards two exceptional builds. Good luck to you as you close in on the finish line! 8)
Thanks for looking in and the comment Gary. Greatly appreciated!
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I like it Rick. Taking a big chance on overpainting the lozenge but; you pulled it off and it looks the part alright. I too like the sleek lines of the Albatri and the engine area buttoned up, makes the aircraft look complete, there's enough sticking out to detail to add that bit of interest to the front end. The wood affect on the DIII is outstanding and, gotta love that Aviattic Lozenge, nice stuff. Looking forward to the next update.
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Lovely work going on here...
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I like it Rick. Taking a big chance on overpainting the lozenge but; you pulled it off and it looks the part alright. I too like the sleek lines of the Albatri and the engine area buttoned up, makes the aircraft look complete, there's enough sticking out to detail to add that bit of interest to the front end. The wood affect on the DIII is outstanding and, gotta love that Aviattic Lozenge, nice stuff. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks Mark. Your comments are appreciated. This is the 4th time I have oversprayed Lozenge decals with varying results. I like how this one turned out.
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Thanks Steve. I appreciate you looking in and commenting.
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I have painted the bands and Forward fuselage on the Jasta 11 Albatros. Next I will Mask off all of the color and paint the base for the wood portions of the fuselage.
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The finish that you are achieving on this model is simply georgeous Rick. All that masking would drive me around the bend, never mind that I have never been able to master the dark arts of the airbrush....
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"I have painted the bands and Forward fuselage on the Jasta 11 Albatros. Next I will Mask off all of the color and paint the base for the wood portions of the fuselage."
I'm quiteinterested in watching how you deal with the exposed wooden areas of the fuselage. My Albi rear fuselage continues to stumble to completion and a lesson or two from your project will be very valuable. ;D
Beautiful paintwork, especially (as has been noted by several visitors) your over-painted lozenge fabric. A very nice touch, very nicely executed! 8)
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Great looking model Rick. I am also interested in how you are going to do the bare wood sections. I would have had to paint the bare wood first and then mask it to paint the markings. Otherwise, I would end up with a ridge of oil paint next to the markings when the masking tape was pulled off.
Bill
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Striking colors Rick, she's really starting to "pop out". The wood sections will really bring it all together, this is going to be a real eye catcher! Looking forward to the next chapter .......... :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Striking colors Rick, she's really starting to "pop out". The wood sections will really bring it all together, this is going to be a real eye catcher! Looking forward to the next chapter .......... :)
Cheers,
Lance
Agree 100% with Lance, very striking.
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Good progress !!
Ed
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They both look really good. Nice updating.
Giuseppe
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Thanks for all of the positive feedback Guys! As for the wood painting it worked out well doing the bands first on the DIII so I am hopeful I will get equally as good results on the DV. The tan base coat evens out the edge left by the bands. I use the oils sparingly so no build up should occur...I Hope!
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Rick,
You're giving me Albatros envy! Love the colors. Can't wait for the next update.
Gaz
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Rick,
You're giving me Albatros envy! Love the colors. Can't wait for the next update.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz.
I am sure I will feel the same way as you progress on yours 8)
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As others have said - this is going to be a very flashy bird!!
Steve
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As others have said - this is going to be a very flashy bird!!
Steve
Thanks Steve. I appreciate the comment and yes it will be colorful. One of the reasons I chose this scheme. One thing I forgot to mention is that I actually got the bands masked and painted correctly on my first try. No corrections needed. I LOVE Tamiya Tape for Curves!!! 8)
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Amigo, this is shaping up to be your best Albatros yet! Your application of the red over the lozenge is perfect! Love the colors! And thanks for the tip on Tamiya tape for curves. Didn't even know it existed. Just ordered some.
Cheers,
Bud
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Amigo, this is shaping up to be your best Albatros yet! Your application of the red over the lozenge is perfect! Love the colors! And thanks for the tip on Tamiya tape for curves. Didn't even know it existed. Just ordered some.
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo!
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This will be a flashy bird indeed. The oversprayed lozenge on the tail looks great.
Keep up the good work, Rick.
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This will be a flashy bird indeed. The oversprayed lozenge on the tail looks great.
Keep up the good work, Rick.
Thanks for dropping in and commenting Ken. Greatly appreciated.
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I have painted the base cote and added the wood effect with Acrylic Oils. I added more "pattern" than I usually do. Not sure how I feel about the results :-\
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Now that is a knockout!
Great job!
Gaz
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Wow Rick, not sure about your concern. Looks mighty good from here.
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Now that is a knockout!
Great job!
Gaz
Thanks Gaz!
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Wow Rick, not sure about your concern. Looks mighty good from here.
Thanks Juan. It is growing on Me ;D
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I have painted the base cote and added the wood effect with Acrylic Oils. I added more "pattern" than I usually do. Not sure how I feel about the results :-\
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Feel good. Feel very, very good! 8)
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"Feel good. Feel very, very good! 8)"
As Gary said; she's a real winner in every sense Rick, nicely done!!
Cheers,
Lance
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Rick,
The wood finish looks great along with the rest of the model.
Bill
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As I wrote elsewhere already, the wood grain is perfect! Well done, Rick!
Cheers
Ondra
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I have painted the base cote and added the wood effect with Acrylic Oils. I added more "pattern" than I usually do. Not sure how I feel about the results :-\
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Feel good. Feel very, very good! 8)
Thanks Gary. I greatly appreciate your input ;D
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"Feel good. Feel very, very good! 8)"
As Gary said; she's a real winner in every sense Rick, nicely done!!
Cheers,
Lance
Thanks Lance I appreciate the comment !
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Rick,
The wood finish looks great along with the rest of the model.
Bill
Thanks Bill! I appreciate the positive feedback!
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As I wrote elsewhere already, the wood grain is perfect! Well done, Rick!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra My Friend! I appreciate your support.
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As the others said - great work!!
Steve
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As the others said - great work!!
Steve
Thanks Steve. Your comment is greatly appreciated!
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Perfect work, Rick. The panels look very good and your wood technique looks really realistic.
Bye,
Manni
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Your Albatrosses look awesome, Rick. The wooden surface is just perfect, no need to worry in my opinion. I am keen on seeing these on their wheels!
Best regards
Andreas
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Perfect work, Rick. The panels look very good and your wood technique looks really realistic.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni. I always appreciate you dropping by.
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Your Albatrosses look awesome, Rick. The wooden surface is just perfect, no need to worry in my opinion. I am keen on seeing these on their wheels!
Best regards
Andreas
Thanks for the comment Andreas. Greatly appreciated.
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A quick photo update. I added the crosses to the fuselage and tail. This weekend I hope to add the gear and perhaps do some weathering....also some work on the Dolphin.
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Fabulous modelling Rick!
Your wood effect looks very realistic and I really like your choice of colour scheme.
Looking forward to your next progress post. :)
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Very fine progress, Rick!
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Fabulous modelling Rick!
Your wood effect looks very realistic and I really like your choice of colour scheme.
Looking forward to your next progress post. :)
Thanks for commenting! Always appreciated.
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Very fine progress, Rick!
Thanks Przemol,I appreciate the feedback.
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Sweet!
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Those are looking really cool.
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Sweet!
Thanks Gaz! I appreciate the comment.
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Those are looking really cool.
Thanks Carl! Greatly appreciate the comment.
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Realised I hadn't looked in your log for a while. Wonderful work all round. Love the colour schemes and the lozenges.
Cheers
Alistair
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Realised I hadn't looked in your log for a while. Wonderful work all round. Love the colour schemes and the lozenges.
Cheers
Alistair
Thanks for dropping by and commenting!
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Still awesome what you are doing! I personally would have painted the whole fuselage in wood colors and oils or wood decals and would have added the yellow and red bands afterwards (and possibly ruined the wooden finish with masking tape...). I have to give your method a try!
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Still awesome what you are doing! I personally would have painted the whole fuselage in wood colors and oils or wood decals and would have added the yellow and red bands afterwards (and possibly ruined the wooden finish with masking tape...). I have to give your method a try!
Andreas
Thanks Andreas. I used to do things exactly as you said right up to and including lifting the wood finish with tape. So I experimented with the bands on the DIII and it worked well enough to do the same on the DV.
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With each update it just keeps looking better
Ed
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With each update it just keeps looking better
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
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I received my order from Proper plane today of an Axial Prop and REXx exhaust for my Albatros DV.
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I also have attached the Machine Guns and some other bits and pieces to both the DV and DIII OAW. Photos of the latter this weekend.
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Small update. I installed the Spandaus on both the DV and DIII OAW. Also added a few pe and other bits.
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I don't mind the black. But in a hobby where more light is desired to see stuff, I can see their point. Nice looking birds, both.
I'm curious, is it a trick of the light, or has the fuselage of of the D.III a little sunken behind the number 19 on the starboard side?
Keep up the great work!
Gaz
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Rick,
Awesome work my old friend. Keep up the excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Truly outstanding work, as always, Amigo! The black doesn't detract from the beauty of these two, but like I said on FB, a lighter background will make your fantastic work show up a little better.
Cheers,
Bud
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Great color schemes. I like the black background because some of the colors really pop out. Thanks for posting
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I don't mind the black. But in a hobby where more light is desired to see stuff, I can see their point. Nice looking birds, both.
I'm curious, is it a trick of the light, or has the fuselage of of the D.III a little sunken behind the number 19 on the starboard side?
Keep up the great work!
Gaz
Thanks Gaz I appreciate the comments and feedback on the background. No sink in the fuselage that I can see. If there was I wouldn't be too worried as these birds had a lot of wavy stressed skin after a period of use ::)
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Rick,
Awesome work my old friend. Keep up the excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks Gregory. Your comments are always appreciated
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Truly outstanding work, as always, Amigo! The black doesn't detract from the beauty of these two, but like I said on FB, a lighter background will make your fantastic work show up a little better.
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo! I am on vacation this week so I hope to get some serious work done on all 3 projects.
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Great color schemes. I like the black background because some of the colors really pop out. Thanks for posting
Kevin
Thanks Kevin. I appreciate your comments!
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No work this week so should have several worthy updates 8) I added the Landing Gear and REXXx exhaust. Started doing some minor weathering but not really visible yet.
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These kits are really coming together. Should be great builds.
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These kits are really coming together. Should be great builds.
Thanks Ken. I appreciate the comment and encouragement!
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Great work, here, Rick! I'm really enjoying this thread... Marc.
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They're both shaping up beautifully!!
Steve
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Very good work! Both planes look outstanding. Keep up your great work.
Bye,
Manni
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Great work, here, Rick! I'm really enjoying this thread... Marc.
Thanks Marc, glad you are enjoying the process. I know I enjoy having you following along!
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They're both shaping up beautifully!!
Steve
Thanks Steve. Your comment is appreciated.
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Very good work! Both planes look outstanding. Keep up your great work.
Bye,
Manni
Thanks Manni. Greatly appreciated.
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Hello, Rick. Very nice work on the Albatri. Your overall paint scheme is exceptional. I look forward to your future updates especially on the WNW Albatros as a guide to assist me in my build. Old saying: "When in doubt, go to the experts!" 8)
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Thanks Gary although I don't think I qualify as an Expert :o One heads up on the WNW kit. I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do. I also slightly, very slightly, bend the tab. Works for me but check your fit before following any crazy advice from me 8)
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Hi Rick
Looking really great. These colour schemes are brilliant and brilliantly done - definitely prefer the blue background for the photos!
Cheers
Alistair
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Rick,
You've really got my attention on:
"I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do.
Can you be more specific on where to trim, what I think you mean is the top surface above the tab where it joins the fuselage........?? but I want to be sure.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Rick
Looking really great. These colour schemes are brilliant and brilliantly done - definitely prefer the blue background for the photos!
Cheers
Alistair
Thanks Alistair. Greatly appreciate the very generous compliment!
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Rick,
You've really got my attention on:
"I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do.
Can you be more specific on where to trim, what I think you mean is the top surface above the tab where it joins the fuselage........?? but I want to be sure.
Cheers,
Lance
That is exactly where I mean Lance. Way back when Bo was working on his DV Banana Struts and Banana wings were discussed. I have seen some gorgeous builds of the WNW Albatros that have the tips bending upwards instead of a proper dihedral beginning at the root. I really take it EASY and do just a bit at a time. On my last I didn't actually glue the lower wing at the root until I had the upper aligned and everything looked good. As the saying goes, Your Madness May Vary ::)
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Hey Rick, both looking really good. May your madness be contagious.... :o :o :o
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Many Thanks Rick, since my D.V completed several years ago has a bit of a "Banana Bend" I'll definitely be using your suggestion on the next!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for the banana bend tip. Another thing to worry about...
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Brilliant job Rick. Both are progressing beautifully, especiallly the DIII, my personal favourite.
Well done, my friend.
Ernie :)
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Thanks for the fix on the "banana wing" problem. I've already flattened out the upper wing in accordance with information in the Ray Rimmell Windsock Albatros build reference. Your lower wing tip brings it all together. 8)
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Hey Rick, both looking really good. May your madness be contagious.... :o :o :o
Thanks Juan. Greatly appreciated as always!
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Many Thanks Rick, since my D.V completed several years ago has a bit of a "Banana Bend" I'll definitely be using your suggestion on the next!
Cheers,
Lance
Just to be clear this was suggested by another Modeler Long Ago. I think it was actually before or during my first WNW Albatros build. Funny thing is not all of the gorgeous builds of this kit have the banana tips and the builders didn't mention any sanding ::) Thus MY suggestion to test fit and be careful not to overdo !
Thanks for the banana bend tip. Another thing to worry about...
Don't put any worry in this Gaz. Even the few that I have seen that are slightly bent up at the tips look great. If you do trim be careful and make sure it is just a few swipes with sandpaper and or a quick scrape with an exacto. Probably even more important is do not have any paint on the surfaces that go into the wing slot!
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Brilliant job Rick. Both are progressing beautifully, especiallly the DIII, my personal favourite.
Well done, my friend.
Ernie :)
Ernie My OLD Friend, it is great to hear from you in a post! Thanks for your support as always. Looking forward to seeing Model Railroad Photos someday soon ;)
RAGIII
Thanks for the fix on the "banana wing" problem. I've already flattened out the upper wing in accordance with information in the Ray Rimmell Windsock Albatros build reference. Your lower wing tip brings it all together. 8)
Funny thing Gary is that I had forgotten about the slightly warped upper wing. Looking at the wing in my current build I see no evidence of the issue. This started as an OAW version and I used parts for the DV kindly supplied by another Forum Member. Perhaps WNW fixed the slight warp on the OAW issue?
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Funny thing Gary is that I had forgotten about the slightly warped upper wing. Looking at the wing in my current build I see no evidence of the issue. This started as an OAW version and I used parts for the DV kindly supplied by another Forum Member. Perhaps WNW fixed the slight warp on the OAW issue?
RAGIII
Not sure, Rick. Mine is the standard "Albatros DV," kit #32009, purchased about 6-8 years ago. It certainly had the up-swept wingtips, perhaps 1/8" (or maybe a bit more) at either tip. I used elastics to bind the wing to a flat bit of lumber, then ran boiling water across the centre section and immediately submerged the wing into cold water. It took about three repetitions, but the wing is now dead flat and otherwise unharmed. 8)
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Funny thing Gary is that I had forgotten about the slightly warped upper wing. Looking at the wing in my current build I see no evidence of the issue. This started as an OAW version and I used parts for the DV kindly supplied by another Forum Member. Perhaps WNW fixed the slight warp on the OAW issue?
RAGIII
Not sure, Rick. Mine is the standard "Albatros DV," kit #32009, purchased about 6-8 years ago. It certainly had the up-swept wingtips, perhaps 1/8" (or maybe a bit more) at either tip. I used elastics to bind the wing to a flat bit of lumber, then ran boiling water across the centre section and immediately submerged the wing into cold water. It took about three repetitions, but the wing is now dead flat and otherwise unharmed. 8)
I wonder if fixing the tip upsweep would negate the need for modifying the lower wing as I have done? Just double checked and to my eye there is no upsweep on the upper wing tips. I remember my original DV had a Decided Warp on the sprue and took quite a bit of finger pressure to straighten.
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"I wonder if fixing the tip upsweep would negate the need for modifying the lower wing as I have done? Just double checked and to my eye there is no upsweep on the upper wing tips. I remember my original DV had a Decided Warp on the sprue and took quite a bit of finger pressure to straighten."
I have no idea, but you can bet that I'll hoist that little question aboard for use when comes time to fit the wings. Thanks for the insight! ;)
"Dry fit, dry fit, dry fit!" 8)
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So, spent my vacation working on my current 3 builds. The DIII was used to experiment with Tamiya smoke and clear Orange. Learned that when you think you don't have enough it is time to quit :o The DV has had the spinner, pirated from a Roden DIII, and Proper Plane Prop added. Also gloss coated over all of the decals prior to some Oil Dot weathering on the Lozenge and some planned to be subtle stains using oils. I also worked on the Axial prop for the DIII using pencils.
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Gorgeous builds Rick (but what else would I expect from you). Looking forward to your next update.
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Nice!
So you did the prop laminations with water color pencils?
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Extraordinary work all around on both of these beauties, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
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What they all said, Rick: excellent work. Well Done! 8)
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Nice!
So you did the prop laminations with water color pencils?
The Albatros DV is the one with the laminated wood prop purchased from Proper Plane. The DIII OAW is the one done in pencil.
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Gorgeous builds Rick (but what else would I expect from you). Looking forward to your next update.
Thanks Juan. As always I appreciate your comments!
RAGIII
Extraordinary work all around on both of these beauties, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
What they all said, Rick: excellent work. Well Done! 8)
Thanks Gary. I greatly appreciate the comment!
RAGIII
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Wow, Rick! I really like both of these. I think the cool color on the fuselage is spot on.
Really a lovely pair!
Dan
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Wow, Rick! I really like both of these. I think the cool color on the fuselage is spot on.
Really a lovely pair!
Dan
Thanks for looking in and the comment Dan!
RAGIII
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As always you are making wonderful planes...
I like _so_ much the "satin" shade on the dark red elements on the jasta 11 machine.
Is it due to a varnish or it's the natural finish of the color you used?
Antonio
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As always you are making wonderful planes...
I like _so_ much the "satin" shade on the dark red elements on the jasta 11 machine.
Is it due to a varnish or it's the natural finish of the color you used?
Antonio
Thanks for the comment Antonio. The satin finish is simply one light coat of Future Floor Polish. Glossier than it looks probably.
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick for this information!
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Another great update!!
Steve
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Another great update!!
Steve
Thanks Steve! I didn't get quite as much done as hoped while I was on vacation last week. But now after working 4 days I am on Vacation again for 10 days ;D I hope to at least get the DV done and perhaps have the Snipe close … We shall see.
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Latest update --really looking good !
Ed
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Latest update --really looking good !
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
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Sorry Rick but I am catching up again - life keeps getting in the way at the moment!
Super updates - a wonderful pair of Albatri in the making here. The wood finish on the fuselage is just stunning....
Stephen.
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Sorry Rick but I am catching up again - life keeps getting in the way at the moment!
Super updates - a wonderful pair of Albatri in the making here. The wood finish on the fuselage is just stunning....
Stephen.
Thanks for looking in and the very nice comments!
RAGIII
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Oh how nice, the red Albatros is on its wheel. And it looks as wonderful as expected. Very nice, Rick, as always!
Andreas
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Oh how nice, the red Albatros is on its wheel. And it looks as wonderful as expected. Very nice, Rick, as always!
Andreas
Thanks for looking in and commenting Andreas. I greatly appreciate you following along.
RAGIII
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Excellent work, Rick! I really like how they are taking shape!
Cheers
Ondra
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Excellent work, Rick! I really like how they are taking shape!
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks Ondra. I appreciate your comment!
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Rick, this is a beautiful pair. The two of them have so much color, and so well executed.
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Rick, this is a beautiful pair. The two of them have so much color, and so well executed.
Thanks Ian. I am very close to being able to mount the upper wing on the DV.
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I have progressed on the DV although it will take a sharp eye to notice ::) I have sprayed the red and yellow areas and the wings with Tamiya flat. I have also done some weathering with oils on the fuselage and an oil dot technique on the wings.
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Next up is mounting the cabane struts, then attaching the upper wing.
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RAG III,
I'm "chomping at the bit" to get back to work on something. Seeing the great work you've done is making it worse.
Perhaps in a couple of months after my move. In the meantime I'll enjoy watching your great builds.
Thanks for posting, Kevin
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RAG III,
I'm "chomping at the bit" to get back to work on something. Seeing the great work you've done is making it worse.
Perhaps in a couple of months after my move. In the meantime I'll enjoy watching your great builds.
Thanks for posting, Kevin
Thanks Kevin your comment is appreciated! I am glad you are finding inspiration looking at my build and others here on the Forum. That is what it is all about!
RAGIII
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She's really looking good! I think the matte helps most around the tail.
Really coming along well!
Gaz
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She's really looking good! I think the matte helps most around the tail.
Really coming along well!
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. The Flat finish was applied in a thin coat more to give a slight difference between the wood areas and the painted areas. It is subtle but I know there is a difference 8)
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It is a Biplane Now! Added the upper wing and radiator. Just some touch up then rigging.
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That looks superb Rick. The wood finish on the fuselage looks better every time I see it. This will be a stunner when it is rigged.
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Very nice, Rick: well done! More motivation for my glacially moving build! 8)
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That looks superb Rick. The wood finish on the fuselage looks better every time I see it. This will be a stunner when it is rigged.
Thanks Stephen. I appreciate the comment!
RAGIII
Very nice, Rick: well done! More motivation for my glacially moving build! 8)
Thanks Gary. I think my build qualifies as a Much More Glacial build than yours 8)
RAGIII
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Rick,
That looks superb!
You're gonna have to tell me just how you plan to get those 4 leads from the fuselage into the upper wing. Looks like a difficult operation on my D.V.
Gaz
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Rick,
That looks superb!
You're gonna have to tell me just how you plan to get those 4 leads from the fuselage into the upper wing. Looks like a difficult operation on my D.V.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz! About those leads, I am thinking I may end up doing the same as my first DV...snip off the lines and run sprue from the top. The PE panel is not glued on the upper surface so I can bend it up either to run the lines through as planned or run the sprue down if needed :-X
RAGIII
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That is a great idea! Kinda makes rigging the inside a bit redundant, though. Still easier than trying to measure the correct depth and hope that all four will stick up in there the way you want.
Gaz
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Absolutely gorgeous, Amigo! And no banana struts!
Cheers,
Bud
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Absolutely gorgeous, Amigo! And no banana struts!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo I appreciate the compliment! Nope, No Banana struts or wing... yet ::)
RAGIII
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Catching up yet again. I love the muted colours with the "just enough" flat coat on. She looks great!!!
Steve
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Catching up yet again. I love the muted colours with the "just enough" flat coat on. She looks great!!!
Steve
Thanks Steve, greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
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Looking good !!!
Ed
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Looking good !!!
Ed
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII
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Really nice!
Andreas
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Really nice!
Andreas
Thanks Andreas, means a lot coming from you. Your builds are always Top Notch!
RAGIII
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Started the rigging on the DV a few days ago. Hard to see as I still need to paint the wires.
RAGIII
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Super Rick!
Guy
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Very nice, Rick! I blackened mine with a sharpie before I attached them to the plane. Didn't seem to bother in heat-shrinking at all and made it much easier on my tired eyes.
Gaz
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Great work as usual Rick!
I normally do the same Gaz said, blackening the thread with a sharpie.
How do you usually paint the rigging wires?
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Wonderful! Fantastic colors and a great overall finish!
There are so many great late Albatrosses around here these days. They call my name („Look! Look into your stash! There are some D V that want to be built!“...)
Andreas
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Very nice looking model, Rick. This is a Roden kit, right?
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Super Rick!
Guy
Thanks for the comment Guy. Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
Very nice, Rick! I blackened mine with a sharpie before I attached them to the plane. Didn't seem to bother in heat-shrinking at all and made it much easier on my tired eyes.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. I Normally use a sharpie Myself but thought I would try a little Testors Metalizer paint on this one. I did this once before, on my Pfalz I think 8)
RAGIII
Great work as usual Rick!
I normally do the same Gaz said, blackening the thread with a sharpie.
How do you usually paint the rigging wires?
I think I answered your question in my reply to Gaz. Normal procedure is sharpie but I experiment from time to time ;D
RAGIII
Wonderful! Fantastic colors and a great overall finish!
There are so many great late Albatrosses around here these days. They call my name („Look! Look into your stash! There are some D V that want to be built!“...)
Andreas
Thanks for the comment Andreas. I also have been inspired by the other Albatros builds!
RAGIII
Very nice looking model, Rick. This is a Roden kit, right?
The latest photos are of the Wing Nut Wings DV. The "Other" Albatros in this thread is Roden. Thanks for looking in and the nice comment.
RAGIII
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What the others have written Rick: super work on the WNW kit. I found that using invisible thread nearly drove me bonkers when I rigged the O/400 with it.... You are doing an excellent job with it.
Stephen.
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What the others have written Rick: super work on the WNW kit. I found that using invisible thread nearly drove me bonkers when I rigged the O/400 with it.... You are doing an excellent job with it.
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Your comment is appreciated!!
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Looking Sharp and Crisp !!!!
Ed
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Looking Sharp and Crisp !!!!
Ed
Thanks Ed, greatly appreciate the comment!
RAGIII
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This'll bring it all together Rick. Looking very good so far. Best of luck as you continue! 8)
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Your standard work, which means excellent, dear friend! ;)
Cheers
Ondra
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This'll bring it all together Rick. Looking very good so far. Best of luck as you continue! 8)
Thanks for the kind comments!
RAGIII
Your standard work, which means excellent, dear friend! ;)
Cheers
Ondra
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I appreciate your continued support of my builds!
RAGIII
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The major rigging is complete. Now for the finishing touches:
Paint the cockpit leather pad, Paint the Tailskid, Touch up a myriad of glitches, add the windscreen, add the small pipe to Bos radiator, add the water pipe, do the control surface rigging,add the under wing crosses, etc.
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Next photos should be in the completed section. ;D
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Great work Rick!
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Wow Rick, another beauty. Looks great.
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Great work Rick!
Thanks for the comment! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
Wow Rick, another beauty. Looks great.
Thanks Juan!
RAGIII
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I couldn't resist adding this one.
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Rick that really does look the part. Funny isn't it how all those final touches seem to take so long... so near to completion but not quite yet!
Stephen.
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What they all said, Rick: beautiful work. Congratulations! Best of luck as you bring her into land once the final bits and bobs are addressed. 8)
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Rick that really does look the part. Funny isn't it how all those final touches seem to take so long... so near to completion but not quite yet!
Stephen.
Thanks Stephen. Should only be a couple of days now....providing I have NO Setbacks ::)
RAGIII
What they all said, Rick: beautiful work. Congratulations! Best of luck as you bring her into land once the final bits and bobs are addressed. 8)
Thanks Gary. Greatly appreciated seeing how beautifully your DV is turning out!
RAGIII
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Truly magnificent work, Amigo! Not only are you the King of Stripey Aircraft, but also the Albatros King! With each one you build, you're drawing me closer to building one of my own.
Cheers,
Bud
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She's looking sweet, Rick! And I'm still learning on what-to-do-when from this build.
Gaz
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Truly magnificent work, Amigo! Not only are you the King of Stripey Aircraft, but also the Albatros King! With each one you build, you're drawing me closer to building one of my own.
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo. Your very generous comments are always appreciated As fo Albatros King, I think I will leave that one to Bo or Bertl ;D
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She's looking sweet, Rick! And I'm still learning on what-to-do-when from this build.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz. My order of doing things is most often dictated by 2 factors:
1. Stuff I will knock off is added last
2: Stuff I forgot to do is even later ;D
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As fo Albatros King, I think I will leave that one to Bo or Bertl ;D
Well, yeah... But, among us common mortals, you hold the crown. ;)
Cheers,
Bud
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As fo Albatros King, I think I will leave that one to Bo or Bertl ;D
Well, yeah... But, among us common mortals, you hold the crown. ;)
Cheers,
Bud
Going on that theme Bo and Bertl are the Gods. Yourself and some others are Demi Gods, I am certainly in the Mere Mortal category ;D That being said I forgot to comment on your inspiration to do an Albie in 1/32nd. Go for it. Having seen what you did in 1/48th I would be thrilled to see a DV done to your standards!!!!
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SO the Albatros DV is finished: Photos here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9701.0
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Thanks for all of the support. More on the DIII in a few days
RAGIII
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Looks wonderful. A master class for the DV and I love the scheme! Looking forward to the next.
Cheers
Alistair
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Congratulations on another Masterpiece, Amigo! As always, fantastic job!
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks wonderful. A master class for the DV and I love the scheme! Looking forward to the next.
Cheers
Alistair
Thanks for the kind comments Alistair They are appreciated.
RAGIII
Congratulations on another Masterpiece, Amigo! As always, fantastic job!
Cheers,
Bud
Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII